Dear Reader,

Have you ever heard someone say, “I totally manifested that!” and think… Yeah but, did you, though?

Like when your bestie “manifested” their ex texting back—except it mysteriously happened right after they posted a thirst trap with a caption that read, “Some people don’t know what they lost… but I do 😉.”

Or when you “manifested” a free coffee: "I was just thinking about how I wanted a free coffee, and the barista gave me one!" …they sure did, but you also smiled extra big, complimented their tattoo, and mentioned how broke you are before miraculously getting that free drink.

Look, I love a good manifestation story as much as anyone, but let’s be real: there’s a difference between magic and manipulation.

✨ True manifestation works with the energy of the reality.
​😬 Manipulation tries to force the outcome.

And trust me, I say this with love because I have been there.

When I was single, I so desperately didn’t want to be, and I consistently dated the wrong guy. I was determined to manifest a relationship, and I was convinced that if I just visualized hard enough, I’d suddenly find The One.

So I did everything:

• Lit the candles.
• Wrote the list of attributes I was looking for
• Whispered affirmations into the wind like I was in a dramatic telenovela.

And sure enough… I ALWAYS had a date. (Victory! Right?)

Except… it never lasted. Because deep down, I wasn’t calling in real love. I was just trying to bend reality to fit what I wanted.

And magic doesn’t work that way.

How it works:

✨ True manifestation is about aligning yourself with the energy of what’s meant for you.
​😬 Manipulation is about controlling a situation to get a temporary high.

One is rooted in power. The other? In desperation. And let’s be honest—desperate magic is bad magic. It comes with side effects, like:

• Tiredness from constantly chasing what’s not meant to be.
• Frustration when things don’t go exactly as you planned.
• Wasted energy that could have been used for something better.

So what do we do instead?

A Spell for Aligned Manifestation (No Thirst Traps Required)

1️⃣ Get clear. Ask yourself: Do I actually want this? Or do I just want control?
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​2️⃣ Call in what’s meant for you. Light a candle and say: I welcome what is truly aligned with my highest good.
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​3️⃣ Release the need to force. Let Spirit (or karma, or their own bad decisions) handle the rest.

Because trust me—if something is truly yours, you won’t have to trick, trap, or manipulate anyone into giving it to you.

Now, be honest: What’s one thing you thought you manifested, but deep down, you know you finessed? Hit reply—I won’t judge!

Courage, truth, and infinite love,

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I don’t believe in magic, but I know that it works! Magic is not a belief system, it’s a practice that works. Don’t believe me? Come try it out. If it doesn’t work, you lose nothing. But if it does… your dream life is about to begin! About Me →

“El poder está en la acción.”

— Maritza Schafer

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