3 Reliable Spells For Finding

The Right Job Quickly

SL Bear

My first job was at a bakery. It was within walking distance of my

apartment and I wanted to work there more than anything. The
bakery wasn’t opened yet, but there was a slot on the door where
you could turn in applications. I attached my resume (which
included dog walking) to the application and turned it in as early
as possible. Then I went home and anxiously awaited the phone
call. 

After two days of not hearing from my future employer, I

convinced myself they’d lost the application. So, I went into the
bakery and filled out another one. I wore a nice dress for the
occasion, curled my hair (it was the ‘90s and big hair was it), and
this time, I turned the application into a manager. Then I sat at
one of the tables until they were ready to speak to me. Oh, this
place was wonderful. It didn’t smell like a bakery yet, but it was
so clean and new and lovely. Like a cottage in the middle of the
desert. I couldn’t believe I was going to work here!

The manager finally came out to talk to me. She had dyed red
hair, thick eyeliner, and wore all black. A shawl draped her
shoulders, and silver jewelry dangled from her ears, neck, and
nose. She told me her name was Madonna. I was going to work
for a Madonna! 

Madonna sat down and told me that although she loved my

enthusiasm, I was a little too young. I explained I was going to be
15 very soon. The problem was the heavy-duty equipment in the
bakery. She was worried it was too dangerous for me and very
politely told me to apply again in a few years. She thought that
would be the end of it. 
But that’s only because she thought she was talking to a normal
person. 

I came back the next day dressed in all black. My eyes were
smeared in charcoal eyeliner. Silver jewelry? You better believe
it. Stevie Nicks boots? Yes, ma’am. I knocked on the door and
when she saw me through the glass, she laughed. This time I
brought my sketchbook and told Madonna I was an artist and
even though I couldn’t work the oven, espresso machine, or bread
slicer, I could do all the art for the bakery. I was great at text, so I
could make all the labels for the treats in the cases. I could come
in early. I could work holidays. I’d stay late. Whatever she
wanted me to do, I’d do it. She threw up roadblocks, and I
smashed through them with pure child logic. 

In short, I broke Madonna’s spirit. You just can’t say no to a kid

who tries that hard. 

As it turns out, working a bread slicer isn’t that dangerous if

you’re careful, espresso machines come with lots of instructions,
and all you need to use an industrial oven is heavy mitts and
common sense. 

Why am I sharing this story of desperation with you? Because it’s

time to find a job, witches, and hopefully, as you begin this
grueling quest, you’ll keep in mind one very important thing:
Setting an intention must be followed through with decisive
action. 

Here are a few spells I’ve written to help you along the way. 

Sigil & Intention 

When I used to go job hunting, I’d go mad and send applications
everywhere. Two things happened right away: Someone called
me from a job I didn’t even remember applying for and I was
aghast that I may have to work there. And a job I really wanted
was lost in the shuffle because I didn’t spend my time focusing on
that, being too busy fielding calls from places I wouldn’t even
shop at, let alone want to work. It takes a while to get a good job,
and during this time money is tight and stress levels are high. So,
I understand the urge to send applications zinging into the world,
but I advise patience. Spend your time focusing on what you
really want instead of operating from a place of desperation.
Quality, not quantity. 

I’ve written these spells as a complete ritual to perform once

you’ve found a job you want and have decided to go for it. While
they will be most effective when done in order, you can use
individual spells as you need them — for example, if you’ve
already turned in an application or resume and need to move onto
the interview spells, etc. 

Now, the first step (after you’ve found a job you really would
love) is to breathe life into this intention with magic. Another
reason to make sure you are going after a job you definitely want
— your intention will be much stronger. If you won’t be happy
with the job, and you don’t truly want it, how can you put any
weight behind your intention?

Create a sigil, being as clear and specific as possible. Use the

business name in your sentence of intention and be sure to phrase
it in present tense. For example, “So and so hires me by the end of
August.” Once your sigil is done, draw it on a bay leaf. Bay
leaves are not the best canvases in the world, so keep a few spares
around just in case. 

Carve the success rune (sowilo) on the side of a yellow or golden

candle, and light it. Say your sentence of intention two times, and
after each recitation, waft the sigil bay leaf through the flame —
first right, then left. Once more, say your sentence of intention,
but this time very loud and bold. Then place your bay leaf into the
flame so it catches fire. Drop it into a fire-safe bowl (like a glass
ashtray) and make sure the entire leaf turns to ash. 
Take the ash outside and find a stone near your home. Size
doesn’t matter, it just has to be a stone that hasn’t moved for a
long time, and gets sunlight at some point during the day — don’t
pick a stone that’s always in the shadow. Dab some ash on your
finger and re-draw the sigil on the stone.

Sweet Resume Blessing 

When trying for a job, it’s a good idea to tweak your resume and
cover letter so that they fit that job specifically. Don’t just hand in
the resume you give to everyone else — make it shine by
customizing it for the job you want. 

Once you’ve got it perfect, you can give it an added boost by

blessing it. Make it stand out among all the rest!

You will need:

 Job’s Tears seeds (three)
 Apple
 Pecan 
 Sugar
 Copper pot
 A spray bottle
 Yellow or golden cord

Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil, then add seven
tablespoons of sugar to the water and stir clockwise until all the
sugar is dissolved. Once you have a good bit of steam rising from
the pot, put your face near the steam (though not in it) and gently
blow. This should create a small “tornado” over the water, turning
clockwise.

Recite this spell, using your breath to keep the tornado spinning:
 “Sweet breath, sweet steam

Now you work for me

I send you up and out 

And give you Tears of three

(Put the seeds in your right hand and hold it over the steam) 

“Bless this sweet water

Hear my call

I’m high above the rest (lift your hand with the seeds)

More worthy than them all”

Remove the pot from the stove. Chop or crush the apple and
pecan together until you’ve made a paste, then slowly add a bit of
the sugar water so it’s smoother and easier to work with. Now for
the fun part! Take this mixture outside. Remember that stone you
drew your sigil on? Go over the sigil again with this sweet apple
mixture, like you’re painting the stone. Use all the paste and lay it
on thick. In the coming days, industrious, hard-working ants will
come and carry off your intention to the world! 

Save the rest of the water and add it to a spray bottle. Print up
your resume and place the Job’s Tears in the center. Fold the
resume three times vertically, then three times horizontally so
you’ve made a little pouch containing the seeds. Wrap this pouch
with your cord like a package, then spritz it three times with the
sugar water — don’t soak it, just a light spritz will do. Job’s Tears
are great for getting jobs so keep this pouch with you until the job
you seek is yours. 

Make Me Memorable Charm

People worry about interviews a lot, but there’s really no need. If
you’ve chosen a job that will suit you, that you want, and you’ll
be passionate about, you’ll be able to speak enthusiastically
during this process and impress future employers. You’re already
prepared! 

But I know the thought still makes some people uncomfortable,

which won’t do you any favors in the interview, so I’ve whipped
up a recipe for a little charm to carry with you. This will help with
communication, confidence, and keeping that energy positive! 

You will need:

 Black candle 
 Black pepper 
 A green or yellow pouch
 Mint leaves
 Sodalite
 Job’s Tears
 Tiwaz rune (for success)
 A favorite lucky token of your choosing

On the sides of the black candle, carve all your fears about this
interview. Maybe you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing, or you
won’t know an answer to a question. Well, banish that negativity
here and now! Light the candle and sprinkle the pepper into the
flame. 

As that’s burning away, fill the pouch with the mint, sodalite,
Job’s Tears, rune, and lucky token. Tie this tightly so nothing can
spill out and carry it with you to all interviews. Hold this if you
speak to any potential employer on the phone. Each week
(Thursdays are best), light a green candle and burn some
Dragon’s Blood incense. Hold this pouch in the incense’s smoke
to cleanse and draw quickly through the green candle’s flame to
charge. Very quickly — don’t let it catch fire! 

Keep your head up, stay focused, and face rejection with the
knowledge that it wasn’t meant to be. Good luck on your job
hunt, witches!