Grounded Rituals for Love, Luck, Money and Clarity
First, A Quick Confession
I’ve always been drawn to the world of magic spells, rituals, and Wiccanism: not for the theatrics, but for the anthropology of it all.
Most of what we call witchcraft is really an old-school, earth-based understanding of healing: using nature, stones, and intention. It’s cultural medicine, reframed. Whether it’s ancient Slavic salt circles or your grandmother’s haldi in milk, it’s all rooted in the same idea: energy matters, and how you direct it shapes your space.
This blog isn’t about mysticism. It’s about modern, grounded rituals that make you feel just a little more in control, a little more clear-headed, and a lot more you.
These magic spells are more like intentional rituals-tiny actions that help you slow down, focus, and manifest good energy into your life. They’re rooted in old practices, sure, but filtered through common sense and candlelight, not covens and curses.
Some people call it “manifestation,” others call it “visualising goals,” and some just call it “taking 10 minutes to stop spiralling.” Whatever your belief system, the act of doing something with intent can shift your energy and that’s the point.
Let’s get into the good stuff.
1. The Rose Quartz Reset (for Love + Self-Worth)
What it is: A small ritual using rose quartz, the soft pink crystal known for attracting love; not just the romantic kind, but self-love too.
Why it works: Ancient cultures believed that rose quartz helped with emotional healing. Science? No. But it’s used in therapy rooms, spas, and meditation spaces worldwide for a reason-it’s calming.
How to do this self-love spell:
Cleanse your rose quartz with water or smoke (sage, palo santo, or even incense).
- Hold it over your heart and say: “I am open to love, in every form that serves me.”
- Sleep with it under your pillow for a week.
Pop-culture energy: Think Rihanna at the Met Gala-powerful, luminous, and fully comfortable in her own orbit.
2. The Green Candle Cash Call
Focus: Abundance, unexpected income, or just not panicking when your bank sends you your monthly total. Think of it as your very own good luck spell.
Why green?: Green = money, growth, and that general “let’s make things happen” vibe.
How to do it:
- Write your intention on a piece of paper. Be specific: “I attract freelance clients who pay on time.”
- Fold the paper, place it under a green candle.
- Light it on a Thursday (linked with prosperity in many traditions), and let it burn safely as you visualise financial stability.
Tip: Don’t leave it unattended. You’re not trying to summon a fire department.
3. The Salt Door Sweep
Focus: Protection, boundaries, clearing out unwanted energy (or unwanted guests).
Why salt?: It’s been a symbol of purity, cleansing, and protection in multiple cultures: Roman, Japanese, Indian.
How to do it:
- Mix a handful of rock salt with dried herbs like rosemary or lavender.
- Sweep it across the doorway while thinking: “Only peace and good energy may enter.”
- Leave it overnight, clean up the next morning.
This isn’t just a magic spell. It’s boundaries, with bonus minerals.
4. The Lemon Clarity Cleanse
Focus: Making a decision. Letting go of emotional fog. Choosing you. Think of it as one of the rituals for clarity.
Why lemon?: Bright, sharp, cleansing. In energy work, lemon is seen as a clarity booster.
How to do it:
- Slice a lemon into four wedges.
- Place each in a corner of your room before bed.
- The next morning, toss them out (ideally into a compost bin, we’re not monsters).
You’ll wake up feeling a little lighter. Even if it’s placebo, it works. That’s the real spell.
5. The Mirror Spell for Confidence
Focus: Walking into meetings like Beyoncé. Yet another great self-love spell.
Why it works: Mirrors reflect, yes-but they also help you reinforce. Athletes do this before matches. CEOs do this before boardrooms.
How to do it:
- Stand in front of a mirror. Look into your own eyes.
- Say (yes, out loud): “I am here. I am enough. I walk into rooms like I own them, and sometimes I do.”
- Do it for seven days.
Side note: This self-love spell pairs beautifully with a bold lipstick.
6. The Basil Luck Bowl
Focus: General good fortune/ good luck spell. Meetings, dates, parking spots.
Why basil?: In Indian and European traditions, basil is associated with good luck and warding off negativity. Also smells nice.
How to do it:
- Take fresh or dried basil, a few coins, and a small dish.
- Place it at the entrance of your home or work desk.
- Replace weekly. Bonus: add a drop of essential oil to refresh it.
It’s like a tiny altar to not losing your mind at daily chaos.
7. The Clove of Closure
Focus: Letting go. Past relationships. Fights that re-run in your brain.
Why clove?: Warm, purifying, symbolic of severing ties and burning off the residue of old energy.
How to do it:
- Write down what you’re letting go of (ex: “I release guilt from not being perfect.”).
- Wrap the paper around a dried clove or bay leaf.
- Burn it in a safe space (in a bowl or outside).
- As the smoke rises, say: “I choose peace. I call it in now.”
Then go do something that brings you joy. That’s the follow-through.
8. The Sound Shift Spell
Focus: Changing a room’s energy when you can’t open a window (or sage it without alarming your landlord).
How:
- Ring a bell in the four corners of a room.
- Or play high-frequency sound (search YouTube for “solfeggio frequencies” or “clear space”).
Sound has been used in spiritual and secular rituals forever. Churches. Yoga. Cleaning montages. It works.
9. The Planting Spell for New Beginnings
Focus: Starting over. New job, new city, new boundaries.
How:
- Plant a seed (basil, lavender, chilli: your call).
- While planting, whisper your goal into the soil.
- Water it regularly. Watch it grow.
Even if you forget, it becomes a metaphor. And that’s powerful enough.
Final Notes (No Latin Required)
Doing a magic spell doesn’t mean you believe in magic. It just means you believe in focus, ritual, and calling good things into your life with action and intention.
You can skip the incense and keep the WiFi. But these rituals? They work because you make them meaningful.
Try one. Or all. See what resonates. And if you’ve got one that’s worked for you, DM me. Especially if it involves salary hikes or miraculous skin.
To wrap up: if you enjoyed this piece, you might also like my posts on “10 Most Overrated Health Foods” (where I dissect wellness myths) and “Word Origins That Will Just Blow Word Origins That Will Just Blow Your Mind ” (for a dive into the quirky history of language).
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
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I love how you break down each spell’s logic, it makes the “magic” feel like a gentle, intentional ritual, not just fantasy fluff.
I agree, witchcraft is just energy that you wish moved in your favour. I find cleansing rituals very therapeutic. I’d like to try the clove cluster one.
Ringing a bell in each corner of the house, this is something mother used to do after her Puja , carrying the agarbatti and the bell to all corners of the home. Smells , sounds and minerals are powerful in affecting our sense of well being.
Being a healer and one who works with such world and help people … I can vouch on what you shared and said so correct and right. God Bless you.
Thank you for this detailed blog. Recently I got to know about quartz and crystals and I’m intrigued to know more. Thank you for the detailed analysis.
Oh wow! Each of them is doable and has benefits. will try them. Thanks for the tips and details.
This is so grounded and real — I love how you made “magic” feel like practical self-care rituals, not just fantasy fluff.
These rituals always intrigued me. I always believe there are methods to enhance the flow of energy in your favor but wasn’t sure of trying them for the fear of doing it wrong. Your detailed posts not really helps with the method to perform but also the reason behind it
This is a beautiful post, Meetali.I have tried all and I dont think they is anything wrong in them. Our minds are powerful tools and if we put our mind to it we can acheive whatever we desire.
These spells seem doable and seem to make a difference too. I do believe that certain elements like salt, herbs, etc have energies that can be utilised for our benefit. This post proves it. Will try a few.
These are very safe spells that you’ve shared. They are all doable and give the desired results if practised with complete belief. So enjoyed reading this post, Meetali.
I love the way you have penned this down and made visualization technique sound far easier. I am defintiely going to try them but if there is any for less stress and more positive outlook despite setbacks, do let me know! I am tired of worrying:(
Finally, here is a detailed and well-explained post on healing crystals and spells. It would be helpful for all.
This guide is beautifully grounding—practical, modern, and accessible, yet deeply rooted in tradition. I love how each ritual blends intention, mindfulness, and symbolism, making everyday magic feel achievable.
Your post offers an interesting take on magic and common sense. I appreciate how you blend curiosity with skepticism, inviting readers to think for themselves instead of blindly believing spells or promises. Your writing encourages reflection rather than blind faith.