I needed some extra cash so saved £5,000 thanks to my money bowl hack – it’s so simple, anyone can do it
A SELF-PROFESSED witch has revealed she’s saved £5,000 after casting a money-saving spell.
Alexa Thompson, 33, lives in Aberdeen and has been practising witchcraft her entire life.
The baking company owner shares tips on how to be a witch on a budget on Instagram (@the_barefoot_witch) where she boasts 56,000 followers.
And she finds that her money-saving spells get the most engagement.
Alexa regularly feeds her “money bowl” and claims that before the candle has even burnt down, she can make back any money she’s spent the day before.
“I honestly swear by money bowls”, she gushed.
Alexa claims it also helped her stash away £5,000 in just six weeks to move house.
Earlier this year, she wanted to move from the Scottish Highlands to Aberdeen to be closer to her sister and nephew, so, to help her save up for moving costs, she conducted a money-saving spell.
Six weeks later, she had £5,000 in savings and an apartment lined up.
She explained: “I put pennies in a terracotta jar, and sprinkled them with prosperity herbs, and lit the candle, asking for what I want.
“In a pinch, I recommend things like Italian mixed herbs because they have all of the essential herbs needed for a spell like this.”
The spell gave her “motivation” to sell furniture and old clothes, which helped her raise the funds.
To sceptics, Alexa said: “The spell is almost the kick up the butt and resets your mind.
“But, you have to work for it – you can’t ask for more money and expect to win the lottery without buying a ticket, or ask for love and not swipe right on Tinder.”
Alexa has been practising witchcraft her entire life as she had a Pagan upbringing.
She explained: “My granddad taught me how to do witchcraft, and my parents and my little cousins practise – they even see ghosts.
“I remember being bullied for it quite a bit, which is ironic because the kids that bullied me in high school are the ones now asking me for tarot card readings.”
Since the rise of WitchTok – witches posting about spells, potions and their day-to-day life on TikTok – she thinks people are less judgmental about her identifying as a witch.
The singleton has also noticed a difference when dating, which she said proves witches “have come a long way since being burnt at the stake”.
She said: “Now, people give a polite, curious reaction but before that, people would think I was a weirdo.
“When I date, I always put that I’m a witch on my dating profile, and men aren’t as shocked and usually know a few women who are witches.
“We’ve come a long way since being burnt at the stake.”