Harnessing the Power Within: A Beginner's Guide to Awakening & Activating Your Inner Energy Worker
"You've always had the power, my dear, you've just had to learn it for yourself"
The Wizard of Oz
I am certified in Reiki energy healing, but let me share a secret: SO ARE YOU.
It's true. You don't need a certification to access your power. Anyone can practice space clearing or incorporate Feng Shui principles into their home, as both are based on universal energies that everyone with the will to do so can work with.
From the moment we enter the world, we are deeply attuned to the subtle energies around us. As children, we trust our instincts, sense unseen forces, and follow our curiosity and creativity without hesitation. But as we grow older, societal conditioning, skepticism, and self-doubt often silence this natural connection, causing us to forget our innate power.
However, just because something is forgotten doesn’t mean it is lost forever.
Reconnecting with our intuition, psychic abilities, and inner magic is a process of remembering, realigning, and reclaiming what has always been within us. And like any skill, they grow stronger with practice. After all, that’s why it’s called a practice—because it evolves, deepens, and strengthens with time and repetition.
In this post I'll share the secrets to witchcraft, energy work and other intuitive practices so you can access the power within.
“Witchcraft is more than just a practice; it is a way of life… We are in tune with nature, in tune with ourselves, and in alignment with our all-knowing inner witch.”
Dacha Avelin
The Magic Within You
Magic is the art of controlling and directing energy. And in this day and age of propaganda, media and technology, if you are not controlling your own energy, then you are being controlled.
Energy healing is not something that only a chosen few can access. Reiki is a universal life force that flows through all of us. It is the same energy that fuels intuition, magic, and healing in countless traditions across the world. While certification can offer structure and guidance, it does not determine the validity of one’s ability to channel energy. Reiki is not something granted by an external authority; it is an innate power that simply needs to be recognized, trusted, and cultivated through practice.
The more your psychic senses heighten and deepen over time the more you begin to recognize, feel and respect your presence in the interconnected web of life that we're all a part of.
Remember: You are Pure Consciousness in a human avatar taking part in an evolutionary journey to enlightenment. You are a limitless being of awareness, experiencing growth through human form. You are a divine soul in a skin suit, navigating towards your awakening.
What makes Reiki effective is belief, intention, and consistency. The more you engage with energy work—whether through hands-on healing, visualization, or breathwork—the stronger your connection becomes. Healing energy is not limited to symbols or formal attunements; it is activated by your awareness and willingness to work with it. As with any spiritual practice, the key lies in trusting yourself and your own experiences rather than seeking validation from external titles. Energy flows where intention goes, and when you believe in your ability to heal, you open the door for transformation.
There is no singular path to awakening your inner power. Magic is deeply personal, and no two practitioners experience it the same way. Your intuition, energy, and connection to the unseen are uniquely yours—and the more you embrace them, the stronger they become.
Rather than searching for power outside of yourself, start by recognizing that you already have it. You do not need permission to be intuitive. You do not need validation to believe in your magic. You simply need to practice tuning in and trusting yourself again.
"We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already."
J.K. Rowling
Cultural Lens
Spiritual wisdom, secrets, and tools have been passed down for generations through oral traditions, rituals, sacred texts, and lived experiences. Many cultures view their spiritual knowledge as a sacred inheritance rather than something to be commodified.
Native American tribes share their teachings through storytelling, ceremonies, and apprenticeships with elders, ensuring that their wisdom remains within the community and is respected rather than exploited.
Wiccan traditions emphasize learning through mentorship (often in covens), maintaining a deep reverence for nature and ancestral practices rather than commercializing their spiritual path
Taoist masters in China or Hindu yogic traditions, pass knowledge through direct teacher-student lineages, preserving integrity and depth in their teachings.
All of these groups often resist the commercialization of their sacred practices, believing that true spiritual power cannot be bought but must be earned through dedication, respect, and inner transformation.
Some cultures and communities gatekeep their sacred wisdom to prevent appropriation, distortion, or commercialization—ensuring that teachings are preserved with integrity and respect. However, spiritual gatekeeping can also take a harmful form when individuals or institutions use their perceived moral superiority to exclude, judge, or withhold knowledge from those they deem unworthy.
This of course only reinforces toxic oppressive systems, hierarchy and elitism. The key distinction lies in whether gatekeeping serves to protect sacred traditions, or simply to restrict and control access for personal power.
"I was taught by my elders that spiritual medicine comes from self. Our spirit and energy are attached to these medicines, so it’s important not to take spirit medicine from just anyone—and don’t buy it. Don’t pay to pray."
Megan Bull Bear
Breaking the Cycle of Capitalism
The truth:
You don't need an expensive course or certification to do energy work, unless you genuinely want to deepen your craft and knowledge and have the money to spare.
You don't need to support capitalism to do something that is your universal birthright.
You don't need to support out of touch, privileged people in furthering their status and perpetuating the wealth divide
You do not need to buy anything to teach you how to connect to your ancestors or assist you on your spiritual journey.
What you do need to do:
trust your body, trust your self that you can connect with your ancestors at the wave of your hand or at the tilt of your head
create the space for growth and connection
proceed with caution as there is no centralized governing or accrediting body for this industry.
Awaken & Activate Your Inner Power
Feeling ready to connect with your innate intuition and magic, but you don’t know where to start?
The practices below are the core foundation stones that the rest of your skills an tools are s built on. Once these feel solid and comfortable you can always go deeper. and wider because the craft is endlessly layered dynamic, and always shifting, just like you. The journey of learning and experimenting is lifelong.
Start Where You Are
Always begin with what naturally resonates with you. What is pulling you, calling you, inviting you the most?It's ok to keep simple.
Seeking mental clarity? Try daily meditation.
Want insight into life's patterns? Journal your thoughts.
Craving ancestral connection? Offer a simple gift, like tea.
Drawn to spirit work? Start with daily prayers or small offerings.
Want to strengthen your energy? Practice grounding and energy flow.
Need guidance in uncertainty? Pull a tarot card or rune daily.
Seeking a deeper rhythm? Observe the moon cycle with small rituals.
Speak Your Power into Existence
Words are spells. Begin each day with affirmations that reinforce your power and sovereignty.
Every time you declare, “I am powerful,” “I trust my intuition,” or “I honor my magic,” you breathe energy into reality.
“Every spoken sentence beginning with ‘I Am’ is a powerful spell exhaled into action. Describe yourself wisely.”
Avelin
Reawaken Your Senses
The more you engage with your senses, the more you’ll strengthen your intuitive abilities which are felt through the body. Tune in by practicing mindful awareness—close your eyes, breathe deeply, and notice how feelings shift around your energy field. Spend time in nature, focus in on your gut feelings, and pay attention to synchronicities around you.
Do Your Shadow Work
It doesn’t matter how many yoga classes you attend, how many books you read or how many supplements or herbs you take: You will never find spiritual connection, clarity or peace without first taking full accountability for the energy that you have carried with you since childhood and through lifetimes. Take a hard look in the mirror, examine the hard, uncomfortable memories, the darker parts, and fully accept yourself- outside and in, past, present and future. If not you will continue to be tormented by your own demons and stay stuck and stagnant, which is a disservice to yourself and others.
The truth: You don't need to pay money in order to practice something that is your universal birthright.
Create Rituals That Feel Aligned
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to energy work—your rituals should reflect your essence, needs, and beliefs. Magic is most potent when it resonates with you, so choose practices that feel a unique fit to you.
There are countless spiritual, magickal, and metaphysical rituals that can help you deepen your practice and connect with your intuition. Each of these rituals can be adapted to your personal practice, making everyday moments sacred and intentional.
Sigil Crafting – Creating symbols charged with intention to manifest desires.
Charm Bag Creation – Filling a small pouch with herbs, crystals, and written intentions for protection, love, or prosperity.
Smoke Cleansing – Using sacred herbs like rosemary, cedar, or lavender to purify spaces and auras.
Mirror Work – Gazing into a mirror to connect with your higher self or for self-love affirmations.
Sacred Bathing – Infusing bathwater with herbs, salts, and oils to cleanse and recharge energy.
Anointing Objects – Dressing candles, tools, or even yourself with oil for consecration or intention-setting.
Automatic Writing – Channeling subconscious messages or divine wisdom through free-flow writing.
Walking Meditations – Taking mindful steps outdoors to ground and align with natural energies.
Charging Crystals – Placing crystals under the moonlight or sun to cleanse and amplify their power.
Knot Magic – Tying knots into cords or ribbons while focusing on binding or releasing an intention.
Dream Work – Keeping a dream journal, practicing lucid dreaming, or using herbs for enhanced dream recall.
Pendulum Divination – Asking yes/no questions and allowing a pendulum to guide answers.
Elemental Offerings – Leaving offerings of water, stones, incense, or food to honor the elements and spirits.
Setting Up an Altar- A time-honored practice to set intentions, honor deities or ancestors, or create sacred space.
Lighting Candles- A simple yet powerful ritual to set intention with a flame that represents transformation, clarity, and spiritual connection.
Pulling Tarot/Oracle Cards – Using cards to gain insight, guidance, and self-reflection. Each card holds symbolic meaning that can illuminate your current path or challenges.
Starting a Grimoire – A personal book of spells, rituals, insights, and spiritual wisdom that serves as a sacred journal for tracking your magickal practice and personal growth.
Crafting Moon Water – Charging water under the moon’s light to harness its energy, using the new moon for new beginnings and full moon for amplification and release.
"Your cupped hands are a chalice, Your tongue is your sword, Your finger is your wand, And your body is the pentacle. You are the magic, my dear."
Bobbi King
See Everyday Magic
You don’t actually need to do spiritual ritual or spellwork because its already within you, woven into the simplest moments of your day.
Washing dishes? Taking a shower? Sweeping the floor? Cleansing rituals.
Cooking? Alchemy.
Walking your dog? Grounding.
Breathing? Dancing? Spellwork.
Drinking tea? Lighting a candle? A Mindfulness ritual.
Writing in your journal? A manifestation ritual.
Gardening? Co-creating with nature.
Crying? Protesting? Boycotting? Emotional alchemy.
To evoke something, speak it
To banish something, bury it
To release something, burn it
To cleanse something, rinse it
To bless something, anoint it
To nurture something, plant it
To multiply something, offer it
To manifest something, write it
To activate something, charge it
To strengthen something, repeat it
To transform something, alchemize it To protect something, shield it
To gain clarity, be still
Keep a Dream and Intuition Journal
Your subconscious is always speaking to you—through dreams, gut feelings, and flashes of insight. Keep a journal to track your dreams and intuitive nudges as you fall into sleep states or awake states. Over time, you may notice patterns emerge, making it easier to trust and interpret your inner wisdom.
Practice Energy Clearing and Protection
Just as we cleanse our physical space or wash our bodies to remove physical dirt, cleansing rituals clear stagnant or unwanted energies from our energetic field that we may have picked up throughout the day., Get into a habit of doing these grounding and cleaning rituals daily to help maintain your energetic balance and keep your intuition clear and your intentions pure and powerful.
Smudging your space with herbs
Taking salt baths
Visualizing a protective shield around you
Dry bathing, or sweeping your hands over your body
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Surround Yourself with Supportive Energy
Being around like-minded souls can enhance your practice and help you feel validated in your experiences. Whether through online communities or spiritual mentors, find those who support your journey without judgment.
Spell Preparation & Planning
Spellwork and rituals don't have to be complicated. It is available to anyone willing to use what's around them with creativity and intention. Use what's on hand and available to you.
Food Ingredients
Lemon – Purification, cleansing, clarity, breaking curses.
Vinegar – Banishing, souring relationships, cleansing negativity.
Black Pepper – Protection, banishment, breaking hexes.
Mustard Seed – Strength, courage, faith, and overcoming obstacles.
Rotten or Spoiled Food – Decay, cursing, banishment, endings.
Natural Items
Crystals - various uses for protection, healing, grounding, or amplification
Moss – Persistence, growth, secrecy, and absorbing energy.
Lichen – Adaptability, resilience, and spiritual insight.
Rose Petals – Love, romance, beauty, and self-care.
Plant Roots – Stability, grounding, ancestral connection.
Dirt/Soil – Grounding, fertility, connecting to the land.
Seed – New beginnings, growth, manifestation.
Spider Web – Connection, fate, weaving intentions, trickery.
Ash – Transformation, endings, rebirth, and cleansing.
Thorns – Protection, warding off negativity, defense.
Household Objects
Glass – Clarity, divination, breaking illusions, protection.
Clean Nail – Binding, fixing energy in place, protection.
Rusty Nail – Hexing, decay, banishment, breaking old ties.
Books - manifestation, knowledge transfer
Matches - cleansing, transformation, release
Candles - altar rituals
This list is far from exhaustive. Get creative with your resources and think about their meaning and symbolism. THAT is how you make magick.
The best spellwork and lightwork starts with YOU. Your mindset, your energy, your intention. You don’t even need tools or resources- just a clear heart and a focused intention.
Reclaiming Your Magic is a Journey, Not a Destination
Awakening your inner power is not about perfection—it’s about practice, patience, and trust. Your intuition and magic have always been with you; they simply need to be acknowledged and nurtured. By trusting your inner voice, and embracing your unique path and rituals that resonate, you reclaim the wisdom that has been within you all along.
As the modern resurgence of witchcraft and spiritual practices grows, we are in an era of remembering. Remembering traditions, remembering our ancestors, remembering our voice and remembering our power.
Remember, we ALL have magick within us. You don’t need a special certification to begin working with energy in your space. Intuition and intention, awareness and purpose are the most crucial part of the practice. Your relationship with energy is personal and one of a kind, and the most powerful tool you have is your own connection to it.
That being said, a trained and certified practitioner will almost always have a more nuanced understanding of energy patterns, remedies, and personalized solutions and be able to provide deeper knowledge, structured techniques, and cultural context for your space.
These steps above can help you get started in your own practice but if you're still not feeling confident and capable, I'm here for you.
You don’t need more magic in your life - you simply need more awareness that YOU are the magic. The more you connect with your inner self, the more powerful, intuitive, and powerful you become. Your magic is waiting. Are you ready to reclaim it?
Erin is a certified feng shui consultant, energy healer, wellness coach and holistic growth strategist.
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