How to Make Intention Jars, Mood Boards, or Manifestation Boxes

There’s something magical about creating a quiet ritual just for yourself. Whether it’s setting intentions for a new month, channeling your energy into a vision board, or crafting a manifestation box to align with your goals, these DIY projects serve as more than just pretty decor—they’re tools of spiritual wellness.

If you're into holistic living, intentional practices, and a little bit of mysticism, here’s how to bring more clarity and soul into your space with intention jars, mood boards, and manifestation boxes.

✨ What’s the Difference?

Before we dive into the how-to, let’s break down what each of these tools do:

• Intention Jars: Small glass jars filled with herbs, crystals, and affirmations—used to hold your intentions or blessings for the month.

• Mood Boards: Visual collages of your current energy, dream lifestyle, or seasonal aesthetic. Think Pinterest come to life.

• Manifestation Boxes: A sacred container where you place items, notes, and symbols that represent what you want to attract.

🌿 How to Make an Intention Jar

You’ll Need:

• A small glass jar or bottle

• Dried herbs (lavender for peace, rosemary for clarity, cinnamon for abundance)

• Crystals or stones (choose based on your intention)

• A piece of paper + pen

• Twine, wax, or charms for sealing/decorating

Steps:

1. Cleanse your space with sage, incense, or sound before starting.

2. Write down your intention on the paper—be clear, specific, and positive.

3. Add herbs and crystals into the jar while focusing on your intention.

4. Fold your paper and place it inside.

5. Seal the jar with twine or wax, and place it on your altar, desk, or window sill.

Bonus: Charge it under the full moon or sun, depending on the type of energy you're invoking.

🌈 How to Create a Mood Board

You’ll Need:

• Poster board, cork board, or sketchbook

• Old magazines, printed images, stickers

• Scissors + glue or pins

• Optional: washi tape, paint, dried flowers, affirmations

Steps:

1. Reflect on your current season—how do you feel? What are you craving?

2. Collect imagery that reflects your mood or what you want to embody.

3. Cut and arrange your images freely—follow your intuition.

4. Add quotes, words, or affirmations that match your energy.

5. Hang it where you’ll see it often—let it serve as a visual reminder of your inner world.

Mood boards are especially powerful during transitions—new months, birthdays, solstices, or after big changes.

🌌 How to Assemble a Manifestation Box

You’ll Need:

• A small box (wooden, cardboard, or decorative)

• Symbols of what you want to manifest (money, photos, tiny objects)

• Written intentions or gratitude notes

• Scented sachets, crystals, or dried flowers

Steps:

1. Write your goals or dreams as if they’ve already happened.

2. Place them in the box along with items that represent those goals.

3. Add sensory elements—a scent, a color, a texture—to help your mind connect.

4. Close the box and bless it—speak a mantra or do a short meditation.

5. Visit your box regularly to realign with your intentions.

This works beautifully for long-term manifestations—career moves, new homes, relationships, or healing.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Integrating These Tools Into Your Rituals

You don’t need to be a full-time mystic to bring ritual into your life. These tools are here to amplify your inner work, not complicate it. Try picking one to create each new moon or at the start of each month. Light a candle, play some calming music, and let it become your personal ceremony.

Creating intention jars, mood boards, and manifestation boxes is a deeply personal and intuitive process. Let your hands follow your heart. There’s no “wrong” way to make them—just a beautiful invitation to slow down, tap in, and align with what truly matters to you.

✨ Have you made any of these before? What’s your favorite monthly ritual? Drop a comment or tag us in your DIY spiritual setup—we’d love to see your magic.