When Money Magic Doesn't Work: Examining Your Subconscious Blocks

BY NICOLE LAU

You've done the rituals. You've burned the candles, created the spell jars, charged the crystals, set the intentions. You've visualized, affirmed, and manifested with everything you have.

And nothing happened.

Or worse—things got worse. The money didn't come. The opportunity fell through. The spell backfired.

Before you decide magic doesn't work or you're doing it wrong, consider this: The magic IS working. It's just revealing what's blocking you.

Money magic doesn't fail because the universe isn't listening. It fails because your subconscious is louder than your conscious intention—and it's saying NO.

This article helps you identify and clear the subconscious blocks that sabotage your money magic so you can finally let abundance in.

Why Money Magic Fails

Money magic works on two levels: conscious intention and subconscious belief. When these align, manifestation flows. When they conflict, nothing happens—or the opposite happens.

Conscious mind says: "I want $10,000."
Subconscious mind says: "I don't deserve it. I can't handle it. It's not safe."

Guess which one wins? The subconscious. Every time.

Your subconscious controls 95% of your thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs. It's running programs installed in childhood, reinforced by trauma, and encoded in your nervous system.

No amount of candle magic can override a deeply held belief that you're unworthy, unsafe, or incapable of having money.

The Most Common Subconscious Money Blocks

1. Unworthiness

The block: "I don't deserve money/success/abundance."

Where it comes from: Childhood shame, comparison, feeling "not good enough," conditional love

How it sabotages magic: You unconsciously reject opportunities, undercharge, or create crises that drain money

Signs you have this block:

• You feel guilty when you receive money
• You give discounts or work for free
• You downplay your achievements
• You feel like an imposter

2. Safety Fears

The block: "Having money is dangerous. It will change me/attract problems/make me a target."

Where it comes from: Seeing money cause conflict, witnessing wealthy people being unhappy, fear of visibility

How it sabotages magic: You unconsciously keep yourself small and broke to stay "safe"

Signs you have this block:

• You fear success more than failure
• You sabotage yourself right before breakthroughs
• You associate wealth with negative traits (greed, corruption)
• You prefer invisibility to visibility

3. Identity Conflict

The block: "I'm not the kind of person who has money. Wealth isn't for people like me."

Where it comes from: Family identity, class conditioning, cultural messaging

How it sabotages magic: You can't become what you don't believe you are. Your identity rejects wealth.

Signs you have this block:

• You think "people like us don't get rich"
• You feel like you don't belong in wealthy spaces
• You sabotage when you start succeeding beyond your family's level
• You feel guilty about having more than your community

4. Control and Trust Issues

The block: "I can't trust the universe/myself/money. I must control everything or it will fall apart."

Where it comes from: Trauma, unpredictability in childhood, loss of security

How it sabotages magic: You can't receive what you won't release control over. Magic requires surrender.

Signs you have this block:

• You micromanage every detail
• You can't delegate or ask for help
• You don't trust opportunities that come easily
• You hoard money out of fear

5. Receiving Blocks

The block: "I can give but I can't receive. I must earn everything through suffering."

Where it comes from: Being taught that receiving is selfish, having to earn love, caretaker role in family

How it sabotages magic: You literally can't let money in. You deflect, refuse, or immediately give it away.

Signs you have this block:

• You're uncomfortable receiving gifts or compliments
• You feel you must "earn" everything through hard work
• You give compulsively but struggle to receive
• You reject help or support

6. Scarcity Programming

The block: "There's never enough. I must hoard and restrict."

Where it comes from: Poverty, ancestral trauma, economic instability

How it sabotages magic: You're vibrating at scarcity frequency, which attracts more scarcity

Signs you have this block:

• You hoard even when you have plenty
• You can't spend on yourself without guilt
• You're always waiting for "the other shoe to drop"
• You believe abundance is temporary

How to Identify YOUR Specific Block

The Journaling Excavation

Write freely on these prompts:

• "If I had unlimited money, I would feel..." (Notice resistance or fear)
• "Money is..." (First 10 words that come to mind)
• "Rich people are..." (What do you really believe about wealth?)
• "I can't have money because..." (Let your subconscious speak)
• "If I became wealthy, I'm afraid that..." (What's the hidden fear?)

Your blocks will reveal themselves in your answers.

The Body Scan

Close your eyes. Visualize yourself receiving a large sum of money. Notice:

• Where does your body tense?
• What emotions arise?
• What thoughts interrupt the visualization?
• Do you feel excited or anxious?

Your body knows your blocks before your mind does.

The Pattern Recognition

Look at your money history:

• Do you always sabotage right before success?
• Do you create crises that drain money?
• Do you reject opportunities?
• Do you undercharge consistently?

Patterns reveal blocks.

Clearing Subconscious Blocks

Step 1: Acknowledge the Block

Name it clearly: "I have a block around worthiness. I don't believe I deserve abundance."

You can't clear what you won't acknowledge.

Step 2: Understand Its Origin

Where did this block come from? Childhood? Trauma? Family? Culture?

Understanding doesn't excuse it, but it helps you see it's not truth—it's programming.

Step 3: Challenge the Belief

Is it actually true? Or is it a story?

"I don't deserve money" → Is that objectively true? Or is it something I learned?

Most blocks crumble under examination.

Step 4: Rewrite the Program

Create a new belief to replace the old one:

Old: "I don't deserve abundance."
New: "I am inherently worthy of abundance. My worth is not earned—it's inherent."

Write it. Say it daily. Act as if it's true.

Step 5: Somatic Release

Blocks live in your body, not just your mind. Release them physically:

• Shake your body vigorously for 2 minutes
• Scream into a pillow
• Dance wildly
• Breathwork (holotropic or Wim Hof method)
• Somatic therapy or bodywork

Step 6: Shadow Work

Dialogue with the part of you that's blocking abundance:

"Why are you blocking money?"
"What are you protecting me from?"
"What do you need to feel safe enough to let money in?"

Often, the block is trying to protect you. Thank it, then negotiate a new agreement.

Step 7: Reprogram with Repetition

Your subconscious learns through repetition. Daily practices:

• Affirmations (say them until you believe them)
• Visualization (see yourself wealthy and comfortable)
• Acting as if (behave like someone who has abundance)
• Gratitude (train your brain to see abundance)

When to Seek Professional Help

Some blocks are too deep for self-work. Consider therapy if:

• The block is tied to trauma
• You've tried everything and nothing shifts
• The block is causing significant life disruption
• You need support processing deep wounds

Modalities that work well for money blocks:

• EMDR (trauma processing)
• Somatic therapy (body-based healing)
• Hypnotherapy (subconscious reprogramming)
• IFS (Internal Family Systems—parts work)

Trying Money Magic Again (After Clearing Blocks)

Once you've cleared the major blocks, return to your money magic with new awareness:

1. Set your intention clearly
2. Check in with your subconscious: "Do I actually believe this is possible?"
3. If resistance arises, address it before proceeding
4. Do the ritual with full belief and openness
5. Take aligned action
6. Stay open to receive

Magic works when your conscious and subconscious are aligned.

The Deeper Truth

Money magic doesn't fail. It reveals.

When a spell doesn't work, it's showing you where you're blocked. That's not failure—it's information.

The real magic isn't in the candle or the crystal. It's in the inner work you do to become someone who can receive abundance.

Clear the blocks. Heal the wounds. Align your subconscious with your desires.

Then watch the magic work.

This completes the Psychological Integration series (16-20). The 💰 Money Magic Deep Dive Series is complete! 25 articles from basics to mastery.