April 2012 Money MagicMarch brought us the Spring Equinox, a time to reflect upon what needed to be brought into balance. With April, we plant seeds of intention for what we want to grow in the coming season. For many, bombarded daily with updates on the economy, with taxes looming, and perhaps suffering from a job or housing loss, April is a good month for Money Magic. "Money is power, freedom, a cushion, the root of all evil, the sum of blessings." Before we get to spells, meditations, and feng shui for prosperity, a gentle reminder. Magic is great for boosting focused intent, but you still have to tend to the basics. Here are two simple things people often overlook: Credit Card DebtIf you have tremendous credit card debt, use multiple credit cards, and barely pay the minimum each month, place all but one of the cards in a baggie. Fill the baggie with water, seal it, and then place it in the freezer. Only use the remaining card for emergencies. Spend what you can afford. Pay down your outstanding balances. Having to defrost your cards in order to use them will help you cut down on impulse spending. NetworkGo on sites like Meet-up and look for free events that could lead to new connections in your field. When you attend gatherings, look clean, well groomed, and appropriately dressed. Come armed with professional-looking business cards that contain your contact information. Business cards can be made for the price of shipping at sites like Vistaprints. Prosperity SpellsBack to focused intent. Money magic is best performed on a Sunday between the new moon and full moon. The sun, whose energy is best for general success, professional success, and luck with business partnerships or business ventures, rules Sunday. Many herbs and spices are associated with money, luck, and success. Fresh herbs from the garden contain the most power, but crushed dried herbs from the kitchen also work well. Coat a green candle with nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and olive oil. As you apply the mixture, say your spell. Be sure your spell is not directed at a specific person or business. Rather, for best results and clean karma, create a general spell along the lines of: VisualizationPerhaps you have sent out many résumés. Close your eyes and visualize a map with points on it indicating all the places you sent your queries. Now imagine your résumé reaching more places – points you aren't consciously aware of. Visualize golden or green lines connecting the dots in a network of prosperous opportunities. Visualize job offers crackling along the lines, all of which lead back to you. Feng Shui for ProsperityStand outside your house or apartment and face your front door. From this vantage point, your career area is straight ahead, on the other side of the door. (See chart.) To improve your career aspect, place elements representing flowing water. (Think of Chinese businesses that have pictures of waterfalls or fish tanks as you walk in their door.) Consult the chart and locate the wealth corner in your house. Place purple, green, and red objects in this area, especially ones that make you think of abundance. "Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped." Spend each day in gratitude for your blessings and opportunities. |