How Your Identity Shapes Your Magic: Becoming the Witch Who Makes Spells Work

Have you ever cast a spell and felt like… nothing happened? Or maybe you’ve watched other witches seem to manifest easily while you’re left wondering what you’re doing wrong? The truth is, it’s not just about belief or having the perfect spell ingredients. The real secret lies in who you’re becoming.

I’m Sandra, author of Crafting Your Wiccan Path and founder of Mystery Witch School. I help witches confidently bring magic, ritual, and spiritual connection into everyday life. Today, I want to show you how your identity—the person you believe yourself to be—plays a huge role in whether your magic works.

Magic Responds to Who You Are, Not What You Want

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over my 35 years of practice is this: magic doesn’t respond to what you want—it responds to who you are.

That means when you cast a spell, you’re not just asking the universe for something. You’re becoming the version of yourself who already has it.

For example:

• If you’re doing a money spell, become the person who already earns and receives abundance.

• If you’re doing a love spell, become the person who feels open, loving, and worthy of love.

• If you’re doing a confidence spell, become the person who already walks with self-assurance.

Your subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between imagination and reality. So when you imagine yourself living the result of your spell, your subconscious starts aligning your energy—and your actions—with that version of you.

My Personal Experience with Identity Shifting and Money Magic

For many years, I struggled with money blocks. I grew up believing that spirituality and wealth didn’t mix, and that held me back from receiving abundance through my work.

It wasn’t until I started being the version of me who already lived in abundance that things began to shift. When I imagined what it felt like to earn easily, serve joyfully, and feel supported by the universe, opportunities began to appear.

But I also noticed something else—when I slipped back into my old identity of lack and worry, everything would slow down again. That’s when I realised how powerful identity shifting truly is.

A Simple 5-Step Process to Align Your Identity with Your Magic

You can use this process before every spell to make your magic more powerful and effective.

Step 1: Ask “Who Am I When This Spell Has Worked?”

Before you even plan your spell, ask yourself:

• Who am I when I already have what I desire?

• What does my life look like?

• How do I feel?

Spend a few minutes imagining that version of yourself.

Step 2: Tell the Story

Write or record a short story about your spell working perfectly.
Describe what’s happening, who you’re with, and what emotions you feel. When you read or listen back to your story, your subconscious starts to believe it’s real.

Step 3: Speak It Out Loud

Say your story aloud. Words carry vibration, and when you speak them, you’re sending that vibration into the universe. This is why chants, rhymes, and spoken spells are so powerful.

Step 4: Feel It in Your Imagination

Close your eyes and put yourself in that scene. Let your imagination bring it to life. Don’t force the feelings—just allow natural emotions like relief, joy, or gratitude to rise.

Step 5: Do Your Spell

Now gather your tools and perform your spell while staying in that energy. When you think of your spell later, remember the feeling of the end result rather than worrying about how it’s going to happen.

Your Imagination Is Your Most Powerful Magical Tool

We’re often told as children that imagination is “just pretend,” but in witchcraft, imagination is everything. It bridges the gap between your inner world and outer reality.

You don’t have to buy it, charge it, or cleanse it—it’s already within you, waiting to be used. The more you work with your imagination, the stronger your magic becomes.

Deepen Your Practice

If you’re ready to go deeper and truly embody the witch within, I invite you to join my Mystery Witch School 101 course. It’s a 12-month journey that teaches you how to confidently integrate witchcraft into your daily life, connect with the divine, and live your magic every day.

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Magic is about connection, purpose, and empowerment. When you start living as the witch who already is what she desires, your spells naturally begin to work.

Magick is real, and you have the power to use it.

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