Video summary

I Practiced Witchcraft for 20 Years.This is Why Spells Actually Work

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Key takeaways

Wellness and Self-Improvement

Key wellness / self-care & productivity takeaways (from the video)

  • Shift from “trying” to “becoming”

    • A spell isn’t begging, invoking, or outsourcing power—it’s treated as a command you give to your subconscious (i.e., you’re not waiting on outside forces).

  • Use practices that bypass the conscious/logical mind

    • The core mechanism is that symbols + rhythm + ritual reach the subconscious more directly than purely logical thinking.
    • The subconscious responds via images/symbols, even when someone claims they don’t visualize (e.g., aphantasia).

  • Strengthen focus (presented as the “currency” of results)

    • Spellwork works best when intention is single-pointed.
    • Divided will = divided attention = weaker manifestations.
    • After doing the spell/ritual, the instruction is to say it’s done and stop checking as much as possible.

  • Charge the practice with emotion—then let it go

    • Rituals are described as most effective when you emotionally engage with them because they imprint the subconscious.
    • Since rituals are often done once (or not repeatedly), the emotional “charge” matters more than for purely robotic repetition.

  • Practice consistency and skill-building

    • Objects/tools (candles, herbs, correspondences) are described as vessels/archetypes, not the real power.
    • Results vary by understanding and practice—you are the spell.
    • Two practitioners may do the “same spell” but get different outcomes depending on their beliefs about where power comes from.

  • Don’t confuse “affirmations don’t work” with “spellwork works faster”

    • Affirmations are acknowledged as effective; the claim is that spells can be faster for some people because they bypass conscious resistance.
    • The presenter also says they sometimes combine affirmations and spellwork.

  • Pick a manifestation method that matches your mental state

    • If you’re clear about what you want, spells are framed as more effective.
    • If you’re confused/unclear, use a less-specific but still focused approach (the video references “Florence Kushin method”):
      • Keep focus on a general aligned outcome (e.g., “divine money/career … in perfect and graceful ways”) to avoid scattered intention.

  • Common reasons spells “fail” (as stated)

    • Weak/confused desire (unclear target = “arrow not hitting”)
    • Low focus or weak emotional charging during the ritual
    • Post-ritual obsession/checking/doubting, which can undermine the imprint

Presenters / sources mentioned

  • Nia (channel presenter)
  • Neville Goddard (referenced for law of assumption / consciousness concepts)
  • Aleister Crowley (referenced on magic and will)
  • Israel Regardie (referenced on ritual training the imagination/subconscious)
  • Diane Fortune (referenced on magic as changing reality according to will)
  • Sammy (referenced; example of simple “it’s done” repetition)
  • Florence Kushin (referenced method for when desire is confused)

Original video