One of the things I see a lot on various Internet forums is requests for money spells. I also see a lot of requests for love spells, but I'll talk about those another time.

Here are my two favorite money spells. I don't know why the first one works. I do know why the second one works.

First Spell:

Get some change. It doesn't have to be a lot, fifty cents' worth of different coins will work just fine. Scatter the coins on the floor of your house. For practical reasons, the coins should go someplace your dog won't find and eat them, your cat won't find and play with them, your guests won't say, "Ooh! A dime!" and confiscate them, and your small child won't try to put them in his or her mouth. However, under a rug or piece of furniture won't work either. For some reason, they need to be out in the open. I put mine in the space under my desk where my knees go when I type. That way, the coins are also near my computer, which is my primary tool for earning money.

As you scatter the coins, say out loud, "Money on the floor brings money in the door." Repeat this over and over until the coins are where you want them, and then two or three more times just to be sure.

And that's it. Leave them alone. Like I said, I don't know why it works, I only know it does.

Second Spell:

This one, of course, works, and it should mostly be obvious why.

The two main reasons why someone is in need of money is 1) he or she is unemployed, and 2) he or she is underemployed.

So. Get a green candle, some frankincense oil, the help wanted ads from your paper, and a pencil or highlighter. Also, get more coins, and put them in a glass jar without a label (an empty peanut butter jar, salsa jar, etc. will work just fine). Screw the lid on tight.

Put some of the oil on the candle with your fingertip. If you like, you can draw dollar signs on the wax with the oil. Light the candle. Look in the help wanted ads and find ads for jobs that look better, i.e. pay better, than the one you have now - or jobs you're qualified for, if you're currently not working. Circle or highlight the ones that look good, and then, of course, follow through and actually apply for the jobs.

Now pick up your jar and dance around the candle and the help wanted ads while you shake the jar with enough enthusiasm to make a lot of noise, but not so hard that you break the jar. While dancing and shaking, sing this hit song from the 1960's "Get a job! Na, na, na, na, na-na-na, na, na! Get a job! Na, na, na, na, na-na-na, na, na!" Repeat until you feel good about yourself and your upcoming job search. (Note: if you don't happen to know the song, ask a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle. I'm sure they'll be happy to sing it for you.)

Now go out and apply for those jobs! You deserve one! You deserve a better one!

Spells, like all other tasks, take some time to manifest. Don't expect results overnight, or even in a week or two. But they will help ease your financial woes. I promise.