Overcoming Magical Objections: When Your Doubt Says “Nope”

You’ve cleansed your space, chosen the perfect candle, crafted your intention, and just as you’re about to light the match, something inside you whispers:

“Crap… this isn’t going to work.”

Sound familiar? That’s your inner voice tossing up a magical objection. And while it might feel like self-sabotage or a lack of belief, it’s actually something much more useful: an opportunity to get clear, confident, and aligned. In the sales world, overcoming objections is part of the process. Great salespeople don’t avoid them – they expect them. They listen, clarify, and offer reassurance until the person they’re working with feels confident enough to say yes. And as a witch? You can do the same with your magical objections.

In the world of sales, objections are not roadblocks – they’re part of the conversation. A skilled salesperson knows that most buyers don’t say “yes” right away. First, they voice their concerns. They hesitate. They poke holes. It’s not because they’re uninterested – it’s because they’re thinking it through. Sales trainers often teach reps to anticipate the most common objections before they ever get on the call. For example:

• “It’s too expensive.”
• “I’m not ready to commit.”
• “I’m not sure this will work for me.”

These aren’t deal-breakers, they’re opportunities. Each objection gives the salesperson a chance to understand the hesitation, build trust, and reaffirm the value of what they’re offering. And if we look at magical practice the same way, it’s a game-changer.

When you experience resistance – doubt before casting, second-guessing your tools, or fear about outcomes – it’s not necessarily a lack of faith. It’s your inner self going through the exact same process your rational brain might go through before making a big investment. You’re preparing to commit to something unseen. Something new. Something that asks you to trust your power and intuition. Your “buyer” in this case is your subconscious, and it may need a little reassurance before it says yes. Just like in sales, magical objections aren’t a sign to stop. They’re an invitation to deepen your clarity, reconnect with your purpose, and realign with belief.

The first step in overcoming your objections is to identify them – in sales, the rule is: Name it to tame it. You have to know what the objection is before you can move through it. In your magical practice, ask yourself:

• What’s the fear under this hesitation?
• Is it fear of failure, success, judgment, or being disappointed again?
• Is it coming from past experiences? Old programming? Perfectionism?

Write it down. Speak it aloud. Make it tangible.

“I’m afraid this spell won’t work, and I’ll feel like I’ve failed again.”
“I’m afraid I’m asking for too much.”
“I’m not sure I really believe I deserve what I’m calling in.”

You can’t overcome what you haven’t identified.

The next thing to remember is how important it is to respond with empathy – salespeople respond to objections by offering reassurance, not pressure. They bring facts, stories, or reflections to help the buyer feel secure. You can do the same by answering your objection with compassion and logic.

Let’s try a few:

• Objection: “This spell failed last time.”
  Reassurance: “And I’ve also had magic that worked beautifully. Every ritual teaches me something, even if the outcome isn’t what I expect.”

• Objection: “I’m not powerful enough for this.”
  Reassurance: “My power is in my presence, my intention, and my consistency. I don’t have to be perfect, I just have to be aligned.”

• Objection: “What if I ask for the wrong thing?”
  Reassurance: “My intuition evolves. If this isn’t the right path, I’ll pivot. I trust the journey as much as the destination.”

Speak these back to yourself before or during ritual. Make them part of your magical script. It may help to turn your reassurance into a mini spell. Write your objection on a piece of paper and then burn it, bury it, or drown it in salt water – get it gone! Then write your affirmation of belief. Speak it out loud, fold it into your wallet, tuck it up under your candle. You’re not ignoring your fear, you’re turning it into fuel.

The ultimate sales truth? Not every lead says yes. And not every spell lands on the first try. But experienced sellers keep showing up with confidence and care—because they know their value. And so should you. Doubt doesn’t mean your magic is broken. It means you’re brushing up against your edge. That’s where growth happens and the real magic begins.

You can meet your magical objections the same way a great sales leader meets theirs: With curiosity, confidence, and a whole lot of belief.

So the next time your inner voice whispers “What if this doesn’t work?” you pause, take a breath, and whisper back: “And what if it does?”