1 green candle
1 mala necklace
1 copy of the Money Magnet Grid Sheet
1 blue pen—blue is the color of truth. It’s believed that you’re more likely to retain information when you write it with blue ink.
1 sage stick
1 feather
1 abalone shell or fireproof container to catch ashes from the sage
RITUAL STEPS:
This ritual should be started on a New Moon, symbolic of new beginnings, or within a 3-day period before or after the New Moon. Consult a Moon phase calendar for the most current information.
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Sage your environment, and cleanse your crystals.
Place all the crystals in one area. Sitting in front of them, close your eyes and take 3 deep breaths. Aloud or in your head, say the following: “I ask that the highest vibration of love and light connect with my highest self to clear all unwanted energy and any previous programming. I command these crystals to hold the intention of prosperity, new opportunities, and abundance in all areas of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Find a place for your Money Magnet Grid where it will be undisturbed for 40 consecutive days.
Light the green candle next to your grid.
Write your Wealth Attraction Plan on your Money Magnet Grid. Look at each point on the grid, and think about each of these areas individually. The 8 points on the grid are symbolic of the 8 forms of wealth. In the blank space in the center of the grid, use the blue pen to write what you would like to manifest in your life. Be sure to write in the present tense. Then sign and date it as you would a contract. This is the most important contract of all because it’s a contract with yourself. Then say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” out loud.
Start placing the crystals individually on the Money Magnet Grid from the outside in as follows: Place one Citrine at each of the 4 corners of your Money Magnet Grid Sheet.
Place the fifth Citrine above the words Wealth Goals.
Place the Kambaba Jasper above the words Invest in You.
Place the Jade on top of the words Be Generous.
Place the Malachite below the words Take Action.
Place the sixth Citrine below the words Have Faith.
Place the Green Calcite below the words Healthy Mind, Body, & Spirit.
Place the Clear Quartz on top of the words Clear Intention.
Place the Peacock Ore above the words Positive Attitude.
Place a Tourmalinated Quartz in the Wealth Goals, Be Generous, Have Faith, and Clear Intention triangles.
Place the Pyrite in the Invest in You triangle.
Place the Carnelian in the Take Action triangle.
Place the Aventurine in the Healthy Mind, Body, & Spirit triangle.
Place the Goldstone in the Positive Attitude triangle.
Place the 2 Tiger’s Eye stones below the Pyrite and above the Aventurine within the Wealth Attraction Plan box.
Place the 2 remaining Citrine stones above the Carnelian and below the Goldstone within the Wealth Attraction Plan box. (For more guidance, see the photo.)
Place 1 Clear Quartz point in the center of your grid.
Starting from the outside with a Citrine stone, take the second Clear Quartz point, and draw an invisible line between the stones to energetically connect each to the next. Think of it as “connecting the dots” like when you were a kid.
This step is a very important part of the ritual—it’s the “secret sauce”: Chant the mantra below aloud 108 times on a set of mala beads, using each bead to keep count. Do this every day for 40 days. For optimum results, the mantra should be chanted at the same time each day. If you miss a day, you must start the whole ritual over at day 1 again. This part of the ritual is essential, as it helps to reprogram your brain. Mantras have been used by yogis and mystics for thousands of years. Every time you chant a mantra, you tap out a particular sequence, rhythm, and position that initiates a chemical reaction in the brain and body. It’s as if you have an electronic security system in your mouth. Punch in the right code on the upper palate, and you gain entry to the brain and your inner chambers of higher consciousness. Ganesha Mantra: This mantra is believed to give you material and spiritual prosperity. Lord Ganesha is the Hindu elephant-headed deity who is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, often bestowing success on new ventures and bringing financial abundance. Below is one of Lord Ganesha’s mantras, which has been used for centuries:
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha (Pronunciation: Aum Gum Gah-nahpah-tah-yay Nah-mah-ha) It’s believed that this mantra should be recited before starting a new business venture to bring success, good luck, wealth, and peace. It assists in warding off negativity in your life.
When you’re finished chanting your mantra, end your ritual by putting out the candle.
Each day for 40 days, repeat steps 8 and 9.
Money Magnet Grid
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Citrine
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WISDOM KEEPER:
THE LIGHT MAKER
COLOR: Light yellow or golden yellow
ORIGIN: Found in many places, including Brazil, Madagascar, and the U.S.
HISTORY AND LORE: Derived from the French word citron, meaning lemon, this crystal’s vibe is anything but sour! Sweet is the essence of this fortune-flourishing gem. Used in the jewelry of Greek and Roman civilizations dating back to the 1st century A.D., citrine has long been remarked upon for its subtle, honeyed beauty. Citrine is known as the money stone because it is believed to elevate optimism and energy, and therefore bring you to a place of opportunity, prosperity, and abundance.
HEALING PROPERTIES: The sunny attitude of Citrine cultivates an energy that is fertile for growth. In working with the solar plexus chakra, it warms the core to radiate power, centeredness, confidence, and endurance. Citrine is unique because it is one of few stones that rather than absorbing negative energy, clears it. It makes room for happiness and light, allowing the spirit to welcome a wide range of positive possibilities. Think of Citrine as the friend you call when you need a pick-me-up, the one who never fails to brighten your day. This upbeat crystal will be your cheerleader, rooting you on when you need a win.
BELIEVE IN WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR YOU!
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Some stories are so incredible that no one would believe you didn’t make them up. Years ago, a man from out of the area called us wanting to purchase a Prosperity Necklace, but he didn’t have a bank account or credit card. He told us that he believed in miracles and that once he saved enough money, he would send us a money order for the necklace. Every now and then, he would call and check in, letting us know that he was still saving his money. We loved talking to him; he was always upbeat and positive.
Months went by, but sure enough, one day we received his money order for the Prosperity Necklace. I often wonder who was more excited about it, him or us. A man we had only met over the phone had given us such a blessing. He taught us to never give up, to have a positive attitude regardless of our circumstances, and to believe in miracles.
The following month, he called. “You’re never going to believe what happened! I’ve been wearing the Prosperity Necklace, and I won the lotto—well over a million dollars!” We all screamed together on the phone; it was a surreal moment. To this day, it’s one of the best prosperity stories we’ve ever been blessed enough to be a part of.
LUCKY 7s RITUAL
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TIME FRAME: As long as you’d like!
This is a fun, quick, and easy method to attract money your way! Not only will you attract money for yourself, but you’ll pay it forward and help others become money magnets as well.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
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8 “number 7” $1 bills. This means that all the bills must have the number 7 as their Federal Reserve District number (see the photo).
1 small Clear Quartz point
1 Pyrite stone
1 Aven
turine stone
RITUAL STEPS:
Start by looking in your wallet for $1 bills with 7 as their Federal Reserve District number. The whole point is to collect the bills organically. If you buy something and use cash, be on the lookout for any bills with the number 7 among your change. Have fun with this process; there’s no time limit.
Part of the secret to attracting money is sharing it with others. Once you have collected your 8 bills, give one of them away to someone so that they can start their own “game.”
Now, you’re left with 7 number 7 $1 bills. It’s important to keep them together at all times. Place them in an area where they’ll be undisturbed, with the crystals on top of them to enhance their energy. Let the money flow!
“Money is such an amazing teacher: What you choose to do with your money shows whether you are truly powerful or powerless.”
— SUZE ORMAN,
author and financial advisor
CHAPTER 7
BREAKDOWN TO BREAKTHROUGH
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TURNING THE DARKEST OF LIFE’S TRIALS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
— J.K ROWLING,
novelist and screenwriter
IN OUR FIFTH YEAR OF RUNNING ENERGY MUSE, WE OFFICIALLY ENTERED WHAT I CALL THE “BUSINESS SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS.” THERE’S no way to sugarcoat it, so I’ll just say it: We were drowning in financial debt. In the world of energy, this is called a major first chakra issue. In the business world, the terminology is more blatant: “You’re screwed.”
We had been invited to participate in a high-end retail spa show. This was exactly the venue we needed to expand our company into a larger marketplace. The only problem was that the show was in Cancún, Mexico, and would be expensive to attend. But what we were doing at the time wasn’t working. It was time to switch things up and try something new, so despite the financial risk, we decided to roll the dice and place a bet on Cancún.
Our mild-mannered, business-savvy accountant—let’s call him Kyle—was in shock when we told him of our plans to spend money on a trip when we were already in debt. He had warned us about becoming financially overextended with our overstaffing, heavy inventory, and “unconventional” expenses.
I could tell he had had enough of us by the tone of his voice and the look on his face. “Can you please explain the ridiculous expenditures at a store called Get Lucky Bamboo? Or why you hired a shaman to bless your business? And this is the best one yet—a 500-pound Amethyst crystal.”
I cleared my throat and said with full authority, “I know these charges seem extraneous, but we work with energy. To shift energy, we need out-of-the-box techniques. Come on, you know we’re not your standard corporate America clients.”
“Obviously! I’ve known that since the day I met you two,” he responded.
“Since you asked about the shaman,” I continued, “here’s why we felt it was necessary: We realized we never had our business officially blessed to bring in positivity, blessings, and financial abundance. And the Amethyst crystal had an unexplainable energy about it. The moment we saw it, we knew it had come into our lives for a reason: to help us with our business. We need it to hold the vibration of abundance until Timmi and I can work through our current poverty consciousness issues. We added the bamboo for good Feng Shui. Our east quadrant in the showroom was completely devoid of life. Now, it’s flourishing with living bamboo, which represents upward mobility. It’s all coming together for us, Kyle!”
Timmi was more pragmatic. “We know you’re confused about our decision to go to Cancún. The financial timing isn’t good, but we feel it’s important that we go there to introduce Energy Muse to a new market.”
Kyle was silent.
I jumped in again. “Did you know that money is just an exchange of energy? We’re in debt because our personal energy is blocked. We’re not in the flow, so our money isn’t flowing either.”
More silence.
I pressed on. “To shift our financial energy, we must be reinspired, see life through a new set of eyes, and move beyond the finances. It’s important for us to tap into our gifts so that we can share those gifts with our customers and help them. Right now, we’re so consumed with fear that we’ve lost sight of our goal of educating people on the healing properties of crystals. On this trip, we’ll have the opportunity to start over again. In the Riviera Maya, there’s a pre-Hispanic spiritual purification ceremony similar to a sweat lodge called a Temazcal. It purifies your body, mind, and spirit, and gives you the feeling of being rebirthed or reborn!”
Timmi nodded and added, “Maybe after the Temazcal, our finances will be reborn, and we can have a fresh start.”
We sat back and waited. Finally, after a very uncomfortable silence, Kyle cleared his throat, straightened his tie, and put his pen on the table. Then, in an uncharacteristically loud voice, he shouted, “Are you both insane?!”
This wasn’t the first time we’d heard this. Our family and friends often questioned our business logic. When I told my mom of our upcoming trip, she said, “Smart people don’t go on trips and spend more money when they’re already in debt. I know no one is going to stop you from doing what you want to do, but I’m curious—will you be celebrating Mother’s Day with me this year since it’s on the Sunday of the week you’re gone?”
Timmi’s mom shared a similar opinion. “Isn’t it possible to create more business in the U.S. instead of traveling to Mexico?” Timmi was also expected to attend the family Mother’s Day dinner that her mom was hosting.
They all had a point. The responsible choice—from a financial and familial perspective—would be to skip Cancún, but our minds were made up. We were going, and that was that.
How did it turn out? Unfortunately, the spa show was a complete bust. Our luck hit an all-time low. People loved the energy and beauty of the crystals, but there was one major concern—importing fees. Everyone felt this additional cost would price the crystals and jewelry out of the market. Our gamble hadn’t paid off, and we were now in even more of a financial hole.
While packing our booth up for the day, a woman named Bertha walked over and introduced herself. She told us that she was a healer who had grown up in a family of healers in Cancún and was very interested in learning more about crystals. The minute I heard this, I asked if she knew anyone who could lead a Temazcal for us. She grinned from ear to ear. “Yes, my good friend is a very respected shaman. Would you like me to call him for you?”
The stars had suddenly aligned for us! Bertha agreed to be our tour guide. She showed us sacred sites and coordinated a Temazcal with her friend. In exchange, we shared more information with her about crystals.
The day before our two-hour purification ceremony, the Temazcal, we visited the Mayan ruins. It seemed fitting, as our financial life was also in ruins!
The next day, we visited the ancient pyramid El Castillo. There, we planted Quartz crystals in the ground near the pyramid steps to seed our intentions of light, gratitude, and peace on Earth. We made a wish in the magical waters of El Paraiso. It’s said that if you dive underwater there and make a wish, it will come true. Timmi and I both knew what we wanted to wish for. Without saying a word, we dove deep into the ocean and wished for a financial miracle.
At dusk, we drove down a long, secluded road, deep into the jungle. When the trees parted, a breathtaking ecological reserve appeared. We followed a Mayan shaman named Gabriel down a candlelit pathway past a house with images of Mayan gods etched on the walls. The energy buzzed at a high frequency. We felt as if we had been transported back in time.
When we reached the end of the path, we saw a round, igloo-shaped Temazcal—the womb of Mother Earth. Before we entered it, Gabriel purified us with copal smoke and chanted softly. We crawled into the womb on our knees through a small, south-facing opening.
Once we were inside, it was hot and dark. The ceremony lasted for well over 90 minutes. We
prayed, let go, and purified ourselves. Childhood wounds reemerged, as outdated beliefs and negative thoughts melted away. In that moment, we had no debt, fear, or desperation about how we were going to make money. It was all just an illusion, created in our minds.
In the darkness, we realized that we are spirit. We are light. We are energy. We aren’t contained in this human vessel. We’re so much more! Our souls have an everlasting resonance. This out-of-body experience made us feel connected to the Earth and the cosmos at the same time. In that moment, we knew the truth, and we were purified of our self-imposed illusions. We were set free.
When the ceremony ended, we crawled out of the Temazcal and were greeted by the sparkling stars in the sky. In the middle of the jungle, in an adobe dome, we experienced the wisdom of facing fear and looking inward. We connected with the wisdom of endurance, courage, purification, and healing. We ended the night by swimming in a cenote, a sacred well or sinkhole that some believe the Mayans used as a portal to speak with the gods. It was a powerful day of spiritual awakening that would shift our lives forever.
The next day, on the way to the airport, we were faced with the reality of our dire financial situation. Not only were we going home further in debt, but we knew we’d be hearing “I told you so” from everyone who had advised us not to go. What were we going to do to get out of this mess?
GOING HOME WITH OUR TAILS BETWEEN OUR LEGS
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Due to the combination of our financial problems and the intense spiritual work of the Temazcal, I felt like I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. I became violently ill and told myself it was just Montezuma’s revenge. I had cold sweats and spent a lot of time in the bathroom. I practically crawled onto the airplane. Then I couldn’t control my tears. All my emotions flooded to the surface, and there was nowhere to hide during the flight home.
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