How to Cast a Love Spell
Dating apps work great on their own, according to professional Witch & Psychic Medium, Michael Cardenas, but why not supercharge them with some magic to really get things going? I virtually sat down with Michael to learn how to go about anointing my phone, conjuring new pathways and dismissing negative energy from my surroundings and it turns out these tricks aren’t so “out there.” Many of them are self-care routines I was already doing, and Michael helped me take them to the next level. So, not to be dramatic, but I’ve discovered I’m a witch and you could be too.
To start calling in your own magic, Michael recommends setting an intention, using a ritualized action, and putting a real-world action behind it. If let’s say, “MANifesting love” is your intention, have a bath as your ritual, and swipe on the dating app of your choice as a real-world action. Michael recommends Tinder, it’s where he conjured a happenstance meeting with his ex!
Draw a Spiritual Bath
Yep, your typical self-care bath can be upgraded to witchcraft with a few little tweaks. Michael recommends taking petals from your favorite flower, some organic honey, your favorite scent (perfume, cologne, essential oil, etc.) and adding them to your bath. Make sure you’ve fixed your bathroom nicely, tidied up and set the mood with music or a diffuser and arrange this bath with the intention of calling in whatever it is you’re after.
“Set the mood to your confidence and empowerment vibes. Then soak,” he says.
Evoke the Power of Words
Petition magic is the practice of using the power of words to influence events, so bring that vibe into your ritual as well. “The more intentional a spell is, the more powerful. While in the tub, think about the attributes you’re looking for in a partner or lover. Visualize the perfect date or dating scenario. Say it out loud if you have the privacy to do so,” says Michael, and voila, a witchy self-care bath.
Anoint Your Phone
Out of the tub and seeped in intention, it’s time to get ready for that real-world action, swiping. You’ll need your phone of course, and that favorite perfume or oil, that holds personal power for you, ideally something you wear to feel attractive. “Take a tiny drop or spray on your finger, and dab the four corners of your phone. Take a deep breath and focus on the type of person you’re looking for (i.e. communicative, ambitious, kind, etc.). Take another breath and start your swiping journey,” Michael instructs.
In the event that your first go at this isn’t an instant success, you may have to watch what unfolds. Maybe at that moment, you didn’t match with anyone in particular but the next day you get a substantial text or discover a match you wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Give yourself patience, grace and credit for your work and in the meantime, play with color magic!
What is Color Magic?
When used with intention, “Color can greatly influence our energy,” shares Michael. You can incorporate color magic through the clothing you wear, lighting, candles, and even upgrading your bedsheets. Michael recommends using hues of pink for romance, red for passion, green for heart-focused connections, and blue for improving communication, particularly ideal for calls, texts, messaging and swiping.
“Get some plants, switch up your bedding, or even your clothing,'“ he says. This kind of magic is right up my alley. About an hour after my interview with Michael I hit the plant store and turned my apartment into a veritable Little Shop of Horrors in which I danced around in my favorite pink cheeky underpants.
Your Laughter is Magic
Oh, yes. “The power of laughter can be used to draw in more positive experiences,” Michael expressed. He recommended this to me personally, after talking me through a sad breakup. “Prioritize your friends and dear ones who make you laugh,” he offered. Why? “When we laugh deeply we conjure a powerful essence that the Universe can hear. This brings in positivity, levity and joy which are all attributes we need in order to draw in the relationship that’s right for us,” Michael shared.
So how’s all this entry into magic going? I don’t know if the spells are working yet but mercury in retrograde sent me into a tailspin last week and I found peace in engaging in some self-care practices with a magic filter. At the very least, this practical magic is a comforting joy and at most, it feels like it’s revealing my ideal romantic path, and I’ll continue to walk down it, with a sparkle in my eye.
Want to learn more about Michael and his witchcraft? Check out his Instagram and while you’re at it, my Instagram. DM me and let me know your relationship highs and woes, talking shop is my favorite.
