Money Magic Without Shame

Let’s get something out of the way right now: You are allowed to be spiritual and still want to make money. I mean, I love my magical life, but I also love being able to pay my mortgage, put gas in my car, and travel to places that intrigue me. That’s why I don’t feel bad at all about accepting payment for things like Tarot readings, handfasting ceremonies, or workshops – also, to be fair, I do a lot of stuff for free (you’re reading this blog post and it didn’t cost you a thing, for example) so I am totally comfortable with charging for certain services.

This has been an ongoing topic of conversation in the magical community, and I’m firmly on the side of It’s Okay to Get Paid for Your Work. Because you can believe in divine timing, pull tarot cards under the full moon, and still send an invoice. You can bless your client work with herbs and get paid on time. You can channel spirit and charge your worth. Money and magic are not opposites. They’re both just energy. And when you treat them with intention and clarity, your spiritual practice becomes more sustainable, more empowering, and yes, even more sacred.

So let’s talk about it: the icky feelings some people feel around charging for their work, the shame that sometimes creeps in, and how to create a money magic mindset that honors your gifts and your bills.

Why Shame Shows Up – and Why It’s Okay to Let It Go

If you’ve ever felt weird about charging for spiritual work – readings, energy healing, spellcraft, coaching, rituals – you’re not alone. Many magical practitioners were taught (either explicitly or subtly) that healing and magic should be free. That wanting money somehow taints the purity of our practice. That charging means we’re not “real” witches, intuitives, or guides. Let’s gently call that out for what it is: outdated, unhelpful, and rooted in a mindset of scarcity.

Yes, spiritual wisdom has value beyond the material, but that doesn’t mean your time, energy, skill, and effort aren’t worthy of compensation. You’re not just sharing insight, you’re holding space, channeling guidance, and often helping people through deeply transformative moments. You’re sharing knowledge born of years – maybe even decades – of practice.

That’s work, and work deserves to be honored.

Reframing Charging as an Energetic Exchange

Money isn’t dirty. It’s not greedy. It’s not unspiritual. It’s an energy transfer – one that allows you to continue offering your gifts without burning out or pouring from an empty cauldron. When someone pays you for your work, they’re not just paying for your time, they’re paying for:

• Your years of learning and practice
• Your emotional presence and intuition
• Your tools, preparation, and focus
• The transformation they receive

And when you receive that payment with gratitude and clarity, you’re allowing yourself to say, I value myself, I value my magic, and I welcome abundance.

Setting Prices with Confidence and Clarity

Pricing your services can feel like a ritual all its own, and it can be. Here’s a simple magically focused process for finding your number:

Step 1: Tap Into Your Worth

Sit quietly. Light a green or gold candle – those colors represent financial success! Ask yourself:

• What do I offer that is truly valuable?
• How do people feel after working with me?
• What would it feel like to be fully supported by my work?

Write down your answers and let them guide your pricing… not just what you think people will pay.

Step 2: Consider the Practical

Magic thrives on clarity. So ask:

• What are my monthly costs (time, tools, software, bills)?
• How many clients or sessions do I realistically want to offer each month?
• What price would make this sustainable?

Let your magic support your math, not replace it.

Step 3: Practice Saying It

If you stumble when saying your rate aloud, practice with a mirror, a friend, or your spirit guides. Try affirmations like:

• My work is valuable, and I price it with integrity.
• Charging for my services supports my clients and myself.
• I trust the right people will recognize and honor my worth.

Boundaries Are Part of the Magic

Getting paid isn’t the only financial boundary that matters. It’s also about:

• Saying no to unpaid labor or energy drains
• Releasing guilt when someone says “it’s too expensive”
• Protecting your time and charging for follow-ups, reschedules, or extras
• Choosing clients or customers who feel aligned—not just anyone who pays

Boundaries are where your magic meets your self-respect.

Money Magic for the Spiritual Entrepreneur

Here are a few simple money spells and practices you can blend into your work:

Spell Jar for Aligned Income

Layer a small jar with:

• Cinnamon (money flow)
• Bay leaf (success)
• Rose petals (self-worth)
• A paper with your ideal monthly income written clearly

Keep it near your workspace. Shake it when you send invoices or launch new offerings.

Payment Portal Blessing

Before launching your payment page or taking on new clients:

• Light a green or white candle
• Place a clear quartz or citrine nearby
• Say: “I receive payments with ease, joy, and integrity. I am open to abundance aligned with my highest good.”

Money Magic Journaling Prompts

• What do I believe about charging for spiritual work?
• Where did I learn those beliefs?
• What would a truly supportive, abundant practice look like?
• How does it feel to be paid well for my gifts?

You Deserve to Thrive

You don’t have to choose between your craft and your comfort. You don’t have to burn yourself out to prove you’re pure or “witchy enough.” You can light a candle and accept compensation for your time and effort. You can honor your ancestors and pay your rent. You are not just allowed to receive abundance, you are meant to.