Let’s Talk Career-Focused Magic

I got an email from a reader the other day that said, I’ve been following your posts on incorporating business principles into magic, and they’ve been super valuable for me. Any advice on how to use magic specifically to advance my career? I really want to do more, and I know there’s job spells out there, but I’m hoping you can suggest something specific and intentional. HELP!

Friendo, I get it. You’ve been working hard. You’re showing up, putting in the effort, and making things happen… but that promotion or next-level opportunity still feels just out of reach. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, invisible, or unsure how to ask for what you know you’re ready for. Good news: you don’t have to choose between your ambition and your magic. You can use both. Just like you’d prepare for a big presentation or write a compelling resume, you can build a spell or ritual to support your professional growth. And when you combine your magical toolkit with a little business strategy? That’s when things start to move.

So today we’re going to talk about how to approach promotion magic with clarity, confidence, and intention – whether you’re asking for a raise, stepping into a new title, or trying to be seen in a more powerful way.

Why Promotions Are a Perfect Focus for Spellwork

Promotions are about more than just a new title. They’re about visibility, recognition, power, trust, and value. All of those things live in the energetic realm and the material world… making them prime material for spellwork. But promotion magic isn’t just about casting a spell and waiting. It’s about aligning your energy, words, actions, and environment so that when the opportunity arises, you’re not only ready, you’re magnetic.

Step One: Set a Clear, Strategic Intention

As tempting as it is to say, “I want to be promoted,” that’s a little vague. Your spell will be more focused (and more powerful) if you treat this like a project goal. Try this instead:

• “I receive a promotion to [desired title] within the next [timeframe], with increased pay and responsibility aligned with my strengths.”
• “I am publicly recognized and rewarded for my contributions at work in a way that supports my long-term growth.”

Add in any personal elements that matter: flexibility, leadership, mentorship, creative freedom. The more specific and emotionally resonant, the better.

Step Two: Use Business Strategy to Support Your Magic

Let’s borrow a few tools from the professional world and put them to work—witch style.

1. SWOT Your Career Path

A quick self-assessment can strengthen your spellwork. Try a magical version of a SWOT analysis:

• Strengths: What am I amazing at? What makes me uniquely valuable?
• Weaknesses: What skills or habits am I improving?
• Opportunities: Where could I grow? What new doors are opening?
• Threats: What energy or obstacles might block my path?

You can use this insight to guide your spell—reinforcing your strengths and clearing energetic “threats.”

2. BANT Your Promotion 

The BANT concept helps ensure your spell is grounded and actionable.

• Budget: Are you clear on the pay raise or benefits you’re asking for?
• Authority: Are you stepping into your own authority? Who else needs to recognize your power?
• Need: What does your team or company need that you can fulfill?
• Timeline: When do you want this to happen? Is it aligned with review cycles or project launches?

This structure helps your intention align with practical momentum.

Step Three: Build Your Promotion Spell

Here’s a simple framework you can customize.

Spell for Recognition and Advancement

You’ll need:

• Gold or orange candle (for success, power, confidence)
• Bay leaf or cinnamon (for recognition and movement)
• A small slip of paper with your intention written clearly
• Oil (sunflower, bergamot, or a “crown of success” blend)

Dress the candle with oil and your intention (you can carve a symbol or sigil into the wax). Light the candle and place the bay leaf beside it. Speak your goal aloud: “I claim my worth and rise into my next level of leadership with grace and clarity.” Visualize how your success will be represented: emails of congratulations, a new nameplate, the way it feels in your body. Let the candle burn safely down. Keep the bay leaf in your wallet or desk as a charm.

Finally: be sure to pair this spell with a real-world action – update your resume, schedule a meeting with your manager, or start tracking your accomplishments.

Step Four: Anchor the Energy with Daily Practices

Big spells are powerful, but small daily rituals help keep the energy moving. Here are a few easy add-ons:

• Anoint your throat or hands with confidence oil before a work meeting
• Speak a one-sentence affirmation as you tie your shoes or turn on your computer, like “I am ready to lead” or “My skills are recognized and rewarded.”
• Pull a daily tarot card asking: What should I embody today to grow in my role?

Step Five: Watch for Signs—and Take Aligned Action

Promotion magic is all about being seen – by your colleagues, your boss, and the universe. But sometimes, signs of movement come subtly. Pay attention to:

• Unexpected praise or visibility
• New projects or responsibilities being offered
• Shifts in how people treat you or look to you for leadership
• Intuitive nudges to speak up, ask for what you want, or make a change

Remember: a spell creates momentum. Your job is to keep showing up for it with courage and consistency.

Final Thoughts: Step Into Your Power

Promotions don’t just happen, they are earned and stepped into. Your magic can help you walk that path with confidence, clarity, and a little extra sparkle. Whether you’re calling in a raise, a title change, or a seat at the decision-making table, you already have what you need. The spell just helps unlock the door. So light that candle, determine your purpose, and show up to work like it’s already yours.