No, not that kind…
Lots of folks didn’t understand what kind of fetishes we were talking about in our partner survey, so we put together this fun little gift guide to help ya wrap your head around the concept. Fetishes and Totems are a witches tool used to communicate with spirit guides. It can represent the spirit, or the embodiment of the qualities the spirit possesses. Usually these are animal bones, or parts crafted together to form a larger piece, similar to a talisman or charm. While you won’t be able to buy a fetish from this list. These are more like suggestions for folks who use this type of magick.
Also, just a heads up! We have used affiliate links here which we may receive a commission from, if you deiced to buy anything. This list is curated by us, with some of our favorite items to help get your juices flowing. We hope ya love everything!
1.// Barred Turkey Smudging Feather by Incense Garden
Feathers are so frequently used in magick to represent air. This Wild Turkey wing feather would be great for adding the element to balance your fires. Turkey feathers are great for dream work, and connecting with ancestors. These birds posses a cunning spirit, which is intelligent and elusive. Consider adding this to a package to give it that little extra, something-something!
2.// The Spirit Animal Oracle by Colette Baron Reid
This 68-card oracle deck features different animals and their metaphysical messages. Not only is it beautifully illustrated but its created by one of the most well-known oracle creators, Collette Baron Reid! Her work is so thoughtful and accurate. This deck would be a beautiful addition to any witch’s collection!
3.// Vampire Bat Specimen by Amazingbug
Bats are creatures often associated with witches. While to most they give vibes of the underworld, death, and darkness, they can also symbolize rebirth, communicating with spirits, traveling to other worlds, and many other powerful and positive symbols. This bat is encased in epoxy, and would be a beautiful way to celebrate the spirit of this animal, as its been forever memorialized in this way.
4.// Extinct Natural Ammonite Shell Pair by Alexander Kalifano
For a tiny pair of fossils, this matched pair would be perfect for all those with a crafting spirit! Just imagine the beautiful things you could make with these! They would also be perfect for a travel altar to represent the water element. You could carry them as a reminder of a sea deity, like Poseidon or Olokun.
5.// Angels and Ancestors Oracle Cards by Kyle Gray & Lily Moses
Another beautiful oracle deck, this one features ancestors and spirit guides with their messages for you. It is a beautiful fully illustrated deck, which features folks from all different walks of life. Kyle Gray has published several other very well known decks, and this one is notable because of its more earthy vibes. Its well balanced and has 55 cards.
6.// Real Bone Coyote Skull by Clear Creek Trading
This skull is full cleaned and de-greased. Coyote are regarded as intelligent, and trickesters in Native Folklore. Skulls like this can also become spirit vessels, helping to give a place for spirit to reside in workings. This skull also was legally trapped by an indigenous person, or rural hunter and helps to support their livelihood.
7.// By Oak, Ash, & Thorn: Modern Celtic Shamanism by D. J. Conway
If you or your partner is interested in Celtic culture, this book would be a great choice! While it incorporates modern shamanic rites with Celtic mythology, it helps guide you along the path of exploration of the other-worlds. It covers entities you may encounter in your journey as well as basic shamanic rituals.
8.// Feather Quill Pen Set by OPENGO
Imagine the beautiful magick you could make with this pen!! Not only would it be great for crafting sigils, as you can use it with any magickal ink (including blood) but it would also be perfect for writing petitions to spirits. The set comes with 6 tips, ink, and a beautiful feather pen inside a nice gift box. This would be a perfect set to gift!
9.// Raccoon Skull Taxidermy by American Heritage Industries
Raccoons are great protective creatures. Most people consider them as scavengers, but they are fiercely loyal to their families, as well as great at getting into (and out of) some of the most confined spaces. Their energy can help you escape harm. This skull would also make a cool spirit vessel!
10.// Vintage Leather Journal by Leather Village
Lets be real y’all! We know you have your eyes on this baby, and how could you not! Those beautiful deckled edges are just begging to become a dream journal or grimoire. This journal just screams magick! Its got almost 500 positive reviews! Those people can’t be wrong. It has just under 300 pages, made from thick virgin cotton paper. The leather is cruelty-free, and is ready for the wear and tear of daily life.
11.// Paranormal Skull Head by Summit Collection
This skull has some really beautiful imagery from an ouija board. Its slightly smaller than life size, and is made from really high quality molds. How fun would it be to add this to your altar space? Maybe you could even use it as a piece to honor someone who has passed as a part of an ancestor altar. Its a super fun witchy decor piece that could add that little extra something to your space!
12.// Large Viking Drinking Horn by Mythrojan
Ren Faire ready! This drinking horn would be great to use as a part of a historical costume, or even as a part of ritual. It would hold wine ever so well, test it out if you don’t believe us! This baby holds a single serving of liquid, but there are also larger horns available. You know you want one!
13.// Old Style Conjure by Starr Casas & Orion Foxwood
Curious about folk magick, bone reading or hoodoo? This is a great introduction to these practices by a trustworthy source. Southern folk magick is a practice that begun around the arrival of slaves in the US, where it was used as a form of protection from oppressive situations. This book can help to inform your practice and understands of these traditions, rich with history.
14.// Moths and Butterflies 1888 Vintage Illustration Art Print by Poster Foundry
This colorful mini poster would be a great way to bring a more naturalist vibe to your space. Its also totally harm free, so if your partner is a vegan, but still loves bugs and nature, this might be a great gift! It can be bought in a few different sizes, this one is just over $10 for an 8x12 print. Talk about beautiful, cheap witchy art!! What’s there to lose!?
15.// Wooden Storage Box Tree of Life by vrinda
Wouldn’t this make an awesome travel altar?! The answer is yes. But you could use this box for anything! Wish box, or keep it on your altar for storage. The tree of life is something that has shown up across many cultures and can be traced all the way back to hermetic philosophy. This is a symbol of prosperity and divinity. It represents the order of the universe and the different levels of understanding. In some cultures it represents the realms of the spirit. Its a powerful symbol that you could use to amplify your magick!