You followed the spell exactly. Right candle colour, perfect moon phase, spoke every word with intention. So why did nothing happen? And how do I create spells that work?

This is a problem many witches have whether they are new to witchcraft or have been doing spells for decades. It happens to me more often than I would like, so I thought I would write this guide, because I know how disheartening it can be. It can make us feel like we are not really witches, that we are making all this stuff up, or even worse, that the universe is against us!

None of these things are true. You are not a defective witch, your magic is not broken and the universe isn’t out to scupper your dreams. You can do spells that work, and the problem is usually pretty simple to fix.

The most common reason I find for spells not working is energetic alignment. This is when you have all the right ingredients and say the right words, but the energy you are putting into the spells is not aligned with the outcome you want to achieve. This energy misalignment can happen for a variety of reasons, such as lack of self belief, inner blocks or conflicting desires. However, though the causes of energetic misalignment are complicated, the solutions are actually quite simple.

Here are 3 steps you can take to ensure your energy is aligned with your goals and dreams so your next spell or ritual works out exactly as you desire.

Each technique takes under 2 minutes but dramatically improves spell effectiveness!

1. The Grounding Boost

The Problem: Casting spells while mentally scattered or rushing between tasks. When we do this our energy is literally “all over the place.”

Quick Test: Before your next spell, ask yourself: “Am I in my body, or am I in my head”.

If your energy feels like it is in your head, with scattered thoughts and doubts spiralling in your mind, then you’re not grounded.

2 Minute Fix:

1. Write down any problems that are bothering you so that you can get them out of your mind. You can deal with them after you have finished your magic.
2. Now, stand up with your shoulders back and your head held high. Ideally do this barefoot. If you can’t do this right now simply visualise standing barefoot on the earth instead.
3. Take 3 deep breaths, feeling the air move into your body and sending each exhale down through your feet into the earth.
4. Say: “I am here, I am present, I am grounded”

You should feel a subtle shift of energy from your mind into your body. This will help you connect to your bodily wisdom, your heart centre and your intuition and creat spells that work.

2. The Emotion Reset

The Problem: If you’re casting because you’re panicked, broke, or heartbroken, that frantic energy goes into the spell. We can end up focusing, and drawing in, fear and desperation rather than what we want and need in the moment.

Quick Test: Complete this sentence honestly: “I’m doing this spell because I’m afraid that…”

For example, once when my car was in the garage I found out the bill was going to be much higher than I thought. In a panic I did a quick spell. The garage then called me to say the bill would be even higher! I realized I had done the spell with the energy of fear of not being able to pay and desperation not to have to feel the shame of needing to borrow money. I had to borrow the money in the end, but later, when I had calmed down, I did a spell to attract a writing job and soon made the money back and could repay the loan.

Here’s how to do this for yourself.

2 Minute Fix:

• If your answer to the above question revealed fear or desperation then you need to shift your energy before attempting spellwork
• Place hand on heart and say: “I am worthy of good things regardless of this outcome”
• Breathe until you can honestly say: “I want this, but I trust that I will be okay either way”
• Only cast from this calmer state

I know this is not easy to do, especially when the stakes are high. But taking a few minutes to let go of that frantic panicked energy and cast from a place of calm intention will make all the difference to helping you create spells that work.

3. The Negative Belief Blaster

The Problem: You say you want to be financially secure but you subconsciously think rich people are evil. You say you want love but deep down you don’t believe you deserve it. Ultimately, what you want is in opposition to a deeply held belief i.e “being rich is incompatible with being good” or “I don’t deserve love.”.

Quick Test: Write down what you want and then without overthinking write down a reason you can’t have it. This is the negative belief that is blocking you from achieving what you want.

2 Minute Fix:

• Ask: “What would I need to believe for this spell to work?” For example “Rich people are evil” becomes “I can be wealthy and generous” “I never get what I want” becomes “I have the power to achieve my dreams”
• Write that new belief down and say it out loud three times before casting
• Your spell now has a clear energetic pathway instead of fighting against internal resistance

If you are still struggling with this last one you may need to repeat this process several times and for really ingrained beliefs you may also need to do some journaling or shadow work to help you cast spells that work more effectively.

Try one of these techniques before your next spell and notice the difference. Your magic isn’t broken – it just needs the right energetic foundation. I hope you enjoy using these ideas to help you make spells that work perfectly for you.

Eva x