Is it possible to become a powerful witch without loads of money to fund the buying of witchcraft equipment which is needed in many spells?
Original practitioners didn’t use money to get their supplies at all. Most of the stuff we have on our alters was handed down, gifted, or we found lying around. In fact, it’s bad form to charge for talismans and other supplies. As you go along, you’ll find that most of the herbs used in magic can be harvested in your area, but people became lazy, and now just go to the store and buy what they need. Too bad, too, because the spells are more powerful if you harvest what you need yourself with a white bone handled knife. If you live on the west coast, I can direct you to a great herb shop. These people take care when buying, packaging, and sending magickal herbs, and I can vouch for their integrity. http://www.tenzingmomo.com/ I have also found that when and if you need something for practicing or your alter, it tends to come your way, you need only keep your eyes open.
It would be wise to study what these herbs look like too. This will help you identify what is already in nature. Rose is correct in that many don’t understand or are lazy in finding what they need. I have found all my crystals by going by a river to find them also some one threw away a rock collection that added to them. Trees in the area are sheding limbs all the time learn which ones will do what type of magic you need. Its a great juorney have fun, learn and it will bless you. Merry meet.