Becoming a Money Magician

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I recently completed a money circle with money coach and fellow Lady Launcher Aurora Medina (whom I describe as Suze Orman meets Shakira!). My relationship with money has had its ups and downs, so it was helpful to spend time reflecting on how I am with my finances and how I want to be.

During my years of climbing the corporate ladder, I made a good salary and never worried about price tags or balancing my checkbook. I spent way too much on clothes (well, I had to make use of my Gap, Banana and Old Navy discount, now didn’t I?!!). However, I did do some of the right things – tucked money away in a 401(k), set up monthly automatic transfers into my savings account, invested in mutual funds, etc. – without ever really paying much attention.

Now that I work for myself, I am much more aware of my cash flow and finances. However, this doesn’t mean that I like dealing with it and avoidance blocks more abundance from flowing into my life. So, participating in this money circle was a first step in being more conscious about how I am around money.

Aurora had us create money vision boards. Mine depicts the peace and relaxation I feel when I’m confident about money. The phrase “business is booming” is juxtaposed by a calm woman just chillin’ in nature. That image reminds me that I don’t need to run myself ragged to make a living. That in fact, I’m more effective when I’m grounded and centered. I also have images of material things I want. Top of the list would be re-doing our kitchen and getting a dishwasher! Regular vacations would be nice, too.

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Another assignment was to create a money beliefs box. Well, given my dream boxes, you know I was all over this one! In fact, I created mine during the workshop I led last Friday. I found a quote from supermodel Linda Evangelista that says, “I don’t wake up for less than $10,00 a day.” How’s that for raising the bar?! I also have “say your worth it” which is a big one for me to step into, too.

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Inside the box, I wrote my new beliefs about money on little slips of green paper. Some of them include:

  • I deal with my finances easily and effortlessly.
  • I’m doing what I love and am good at and I easily pay others to handle the rest.
  • I indulge in self-care luxuries knowing I can totally afford them.
  • I attract abundance and live abundantly.
  • I make my money work for me.
  • It’s easy for me to make more money in less time.
  • Brian and I have a sound financial plan for now and for the future.
  • I make generous contributions to worthy causes on a regular basis.

The other nugget I got from the money circle was identifying my money type. I scored high on Money Magician, but because my financial life is not yet where I want it to be, we looked at the next highest which were the Martyr and the Artist/Creator. I also have strong Warrior energy which is great to tap into. I will be paying attention to which of my types is making decisions about my money and how that might be hurting or helping me. The ultimate goal is to become the Money Magician who can easily manifest inner wealth spiritually and outer wealth in the material world. Find out what you are by taking the quiz.

I’ve also ordered two books that Aurora recommended: Money Magic by Deborah L. Price and Prince Charming Isn’t Coming by Barbara Stanny. I’m looking forward to reading them.

What is your relationship with money? What are your beliefs about money and how are they serving you? What does inner and outer wealth look like to you?

2 thoughts on “Becoming a Money Magician”

  1. Secrets of Six-Figure Women by Barbara Stanny is her first and well-known book. I’m attending a Ladies Who Launch-sponsored event on April 12 in SF: Money Wise Women Conference!

  2. Okay, I took an immediate double take when I looked at your first collage and then grinned ear to ear. I just put the exact same picture of the woman in a red trench watering a tree in my journal!!! Are we on the same page or what?

    This is a really inspiring post, Jenn. I’ve been thinking about money too as we’ve worked through issues surrounding it in Circe’s Circle. I am really looking forward to checking out the resources you’ve shared here, you money magnet you!

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