Offering Ideas: What Different Types of Spirits Appreciate Most

Offering Ideas: What Different Types of Spirits Appreciate Most

By Jules Magick Moon Offerings

 

When working with spirit companions, offerings aren’t just symbolic—they’re a conversation, an energetic thank-you, and a way to build trust. But not all spirits crave the same things. While a candle, incense,  full moonlight are universal and work, tailoring your offering to the type of spirit you’re working with can create deeper alignment and a stronger bond.

Here’s a breakdown of what different types of spirits tend to appreciate the most—along with tips for personalizing your offerings to suit each one beautifully.

 

1. Ancestor Spirits

Appreciates:

    •    Family recipes or traditional foods

    •    Fresh water or coffee

    •    Cigarettes or whiskey (if they enjoyed them in life)

    •    Ancestral music or photographs

    •    Candles lit in their honor

Best Offerings:

Create a quiet space with their name, picture, and a plate of food. Share a story about them or light a candle while you talk to them aloud. They adore recognition and remembrance.

 

2. Angels & Celestial Beings

Appreciates:

    •    White or gold candles

    •    Frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood incense

    •    Fresh flowers (especially white roses or lilies)

    •    Sacred music or singing bowls

    •    Acts of kindness done in their name

Best Offerings:

Angels are drawn to beauty and purity. Try offering your good deeds as spiritual currency—help someone, feed an animal, or donate in their name.

 

3. Demons & Infernal Spirits

Appreciates:

    •    Red, black, or dark purple candles

    •    Blood (even a symbolic drop like pinprick or red wine) NOT REQUIRED 

    •    Spicy food, aged alcohol, exotic fruits

    •    Incense like dragon’s blood or patchouli

    •    Praise, loyalty, and honest communication

Best Offerings:

They want authenticity. Speak your truth, be bold, and treat them like respected equals—not feared overlords. They often value your time and trust more than any object.

 

4. Fae & Nature Spirits

Appreciates:

    •    Honey, milk, cakes, and berries

    •    Shiny coins, beads, or natural crystals

    •    Floral incense or essential oils (lavender, rose, cedar)

    •    Poems, songs, or laughter

    •    Nature-based altars outdoors or on windowsills

Best Offerings:

Leave gifts outside under a tree or in a garden (biodegradable ones, please). Whisper your intentions or sing to them—they love playfulness and charm.

 

5. Dragons

Appreciates:

    •    Gold coins or gemstones

    •    Smoked meats, rich incense

    •    Candles in their element’s color (red for fire, blue for water, etc.)

    •    Honor rituals and offerings of power (like a spell successfully cast)

    •    Loyalty, courage, and promises kept

Best Offerings:

Dragons prefer honor over flattery. Offer them a part of your magical growth—your breakthroughs, brave decisions, or even your commitment to leveling up.

 

6. Djinn

Appreciates:

    •    Spiced incense (musk, oud, saffron)

    •    Coins, jewelry, or mirrors

    •    Dates, figs, baklava, or black coffee

    •    Personal promises or poetic invocations

    •    Warm environments (sunlight, candle heat)

Best Offerings:

Speak their name with respect. Keep their space clean, empowered, and regal. They enjoy long-term relationships more than fleeting attention.

 

7. Vampiric Spirits

Appreciates:

    •    Red wine, pomegranate juice, dark chocolate

    •    Roses (especially black or deep red)

    •    Silk, lace, or gothic décor

    •    Shadow work, devotion, moonlit rituals

    •    Offerings of energy via candle magic or intention

Best Offerings:

Vampiric spirits often thrive on emotional intensity. Offer your passion, your loyalty, and your time. They respect boundaries but adore connection.

 

8. Elemental Spirits

Appreciates:

    •    Items related to their element (shells for water, stones for earth, etc.)

    •    Altar setups in the outdoors

    •    Elemental invocations or dances

    •    Candles in their element’s color

    •    Offerings of balance (e.g., calming the mind for air, stoking fire within)

Best Offerings:

Speak to them in their own language—through the wind, through flame, through your breath. They love ritual, movement, and connection to the world itself.

 

9. Shadow Spirits & Psychopomps

Appreciates:

    •    Black candles, obsidian or jet

    •    Crossroads offerings (coins, keys, bones)

    •    Divination tools

    •    Music or poetry that explores life, death, and transformation

    •    Your bravery in facing your own darkness

Best Offerings:

Invite them with respect and clarity. Offer silence, candlelight, or heartfelt truth. They often value soul-alignment above all else.

 

10. Star Beings & Cosmic Spirits

Appreciates:

    •    Starlight or moonlight gazing

    •    Meteorite fragments or stardust-like glitter

    •    Ultraviolet light, laser crystals

    •    Meditation, lucid dreaming, astral travel

    •    Unique sounds or frequencies (singing bowls, binaural beats)

Best Offerings:

Cosmic spirits love offerings of time and mental expansion. Share a dream with them, stargaze in their honor, or invite them during celestial events.

 

Final Thoughts: Listen, Adapt, Align

The best offering is the one made with sincerity. If you don’t have the perfect herb or item, offer your time, your voice, your love. Spirits respond to genuine energy more than flashy displays. These are general offering suggestions. Each spirit/ entity is a unique being like you and I. You may find your new companion likes something different.

Build a relationship, not a transaction. Keep notes of what your spirits respond to. Offerings are not bribes—they’re gestures of respect, like offering tea to a guest.

Want a custom offering guide for your unique spirit companions? Just ask. I’ll create it with all the magick you deserve.

With stardust and candle smoke,

Jules