Happy New Year! It’s time to shake off the old year and embrace the endless possibilities and positivity of a fresh start.

One of my favorite kinds of spellwork this time of year is for wealth & abundance. “Wealth & abundance” can mean an abundance of money, creativity, social connection, etc. This kind of spell is about channeling your magick to bring you a wealth of whatever you feel is at a deficit in your life. However, my most requested wealth & abundance spell is “The Dollar Money Spell”.

The Dollar Money Spell is something you can do by yourself, at home. And all you need is a dollar!

For those who want to go deeper into the spellcraft of abundance or have a very specific money-oriented goal, you may want to try my New Year’s Money Spell. For that you’ll need a small pouch or jar, kind, coins, bay leaves, crystals and a marker.

I also teach these spells in my classes at University Magickus, and feature them in my book, “Old World Magick For the Modern World”.

First, here's my fun, easy and very effective Money Spell.

Most everyone could use a little extra cash in their pocket.   I learned this spell over 20 years ago.  It is the simplest, easiest and most effective spell imaginable.  And… It has ALWAYS worked for me. 

So…  Before we get started, you will need to gather your simple supplies.  What you need is a crisp, new dollar bill.  (or the nicest one you have.)  I much prefer REAL – but it can be play money if you prefer. Forewarning… it is illegal to burn money**  Get a pen.  A fire safe bowl, a candle and some incense.  

   Now, just a reminder: here are the most important components for Successful Spell casting:

• Passion fuels a successful spell; doubt can kill it.
• Have a clear goal.
• Rhyming is great!  An old adage says that spells should rhyme. A rhymed spell has rhythm and joyfulness in it, it's easy to remember and repeat, and the repetition itself creates an altered, magical consciousness.

First, create a “sacred” space… Say a prayer, call in the elements, play some music, whatever feels right.  Be relaxed yet focused (breathing can help, a cleansing bath or shower or meditation.)  Light the incense and candle.  Call in YOUR divinity (God, universe, angels, guides, higher self, whatever words you use.  I work elementally – so I am going to call in the air, fire, water and earth elements. 

Now, I want you to concentrate on the candle a couple minutes, watch the smoke of the incense and think about all the material and monetary things you want to bring into your life.  You can include things like zero balance on your credit card, paid in full, new car, money in the bank, etc. etc..  Really concentrate.  I want you to literally see it, smell it, feel it, taste it in every cell of your body.  Once you do, start passionately writing it on the dollar bill.  You can write as much as you can cram in.  (It’s okay if it becomes illegible).  See yourself having these things NOW.   When you have written everything you want on the bill (you can include pictures, signs or sigils if you want)…  Hold the dollar bill up.  Wave it over the incense smoke three times.  Keep your intention high.  Pass it over the candle three times – and on the third time… LIGHT THE DOLLAR BILL!  My favorite time to do this is on a full moon… and for the burning part of the ritual I do it outside under the light of the moon so I can watch the smoke drifting up to the heavens.  You CAN do it whenever needed of course… but if possible, it is best on the full moon itself – or during the period of the waxing moon.  Okay… back to the burning…  THIS is where you have to really create the energy.  Sway back and forth as it burns.  Come up with a chant “money, money, money – come to me.  Money, money, money now I see” – or anything that suits your fancy.  My favorite is a MAAA chant which I demonstrate on my money spell youtube video.  Whichever method you are choosing THIS is the part where you are building the energy up and up and up!  When the last bit of the dollar burns (drop it into the fire safe bowl to avoid burning your fingers) you shoot all that energy and intention up into the universe.  It is done!  Say something like “By the power of three times three, this spell bound round shall be” – or just a great big AHO or AMEN will do!  Now, know that it has worked and go out and live into that reality.  Check in with me when your spell starts working!   Sometimes it’s REALLY fast.  Sometimes it takes a bit…  But believe me; it has brought amazing abundance to tons of people I know for years now!

Now, follow those guidelines and go out and create some magic.   The one real “rule” to remember is a spell is only used to control yourself, never another or nature.   Do not do spell work on someone else's behalf without their permission. Before performing your spell, carefully think through all the possible repercussions to make certain that it does not have a manipulative component.

Always stay in integrity.  Always work in the “light” and all will be well! 

Here's another more in-depth spell for those with a more specific intent. It's my special New Year's Money Spell.

New Years Money Spell (Make as Pouch or Jar)

Supplies: Small pouch or jar, dried herbs, coins, bay leaves, crystals, marker

Instructions:

• Fill with:
• Bay leaf (write your name + money goal)
• 3 coins (symbol of flow)
• Herbs: basil, cinnamon, mint (choose at least 2)
• Crystal chip: citrine, pyrite, or aventurine

Charge it together with this chant:

“Coins and leaves, herbs and stone,
Bless my path, where wealth is grown.
All I need comes now to me,
By will, by magick, so mote it be!”

Seal with green ribbon or wax.
Keep it on your altar or near your wallet!  Have an abundant New Year!