Wishing is something we all do from time to time. As children, many of us would blow out birthday candles or see a shooting star and make a wish. But is there more to wishing than just hoping for something you want? According to lore and superstition, there are actually rules that must be followed to make a wish properly and increase the chance of it coming true.
The First Rule: Keep Your Wish Secret
The first rule of wishing is that you should not tell anyone what you wished for. Verbalizing your wish is said to jinx it. If you tell others your wish, it will not be granted. This rule applies not just to birthday wishes on candles or shooting stars, but any time you make an earnest hope or desire.
Why is this the first rule? There are a few possible reasons:
- Telling gives you a sense of premature satisfaction, as if you already have your wish. This prevents the wish from manifesting.
- It opens up your wish to negative energy or doubts from others, sabotaging it.
- Putting your wish out into the world dissipates its power. Keeping it secret crystallizes the energy and focuses it.
- The magic of manifestation requires secrecy and willpower. Verbalizing a wish weakens the willpower you would otherwise channel into seeing it come true.
So if you throw a coin into a well or fountain, keep your wish locked inside your mind. The magic will be more potent that way.
The Second Rule: Be Specific
The second rule of proper wishing is to be specific and concrete with your wish. Vague, abstract, or general wishes are less likely to come to fruition. The magic of the wish responds best to a precise request.
For example, wishing to “be rich” is too broad. You should specify an exact dollar amount. Wishing for “happiness” is abstract. Instead, name the exact things you believe will make you happy. The more details you provide, the better.
Why does specificity matter? Here are some reasons:
- It gives the wish clearer instructions to manifest what you actually want.
- It focuses your will and belief on a singular, unambiguous outcome.
- An abstract wish allows room for errors or unexpected literal interpretations.
- Ambiguity diffuses the power and magic behind the wish. Being specific concentrates it like a laser on a target.
When making a wish, get as clear as possible. Define the details, and speak them in your mind. This clarity and focus is what gives the wish its power.
The Third Rule: Believe in the Wish
The third rule is that you must truly believe in your wish for it to come true. Wishing requires faith. If you do not sincerely believe in your heart that your wish could come to pass, its magic is weakened.
This rule explains why the wishes of children may have more power – they still believe in magic and wishes fully. As adults, our skepticism and doubts undermine our wishes. But wishes rely on childlike belief to come true.
To make the most potent wish, you must believe in its possibility with all your heart. Wish fervently, with faith and hope. Let the magic of the wish fill you with joyful anticipation. Your belief is the fuel to power your wish into reality.
Here are reasons why belief matters:
- Belief focuses your intention and willpower on realizing your wish.
- Doubts and skepticism energetically work against your wish manifesting.
- Magic responds best to innocence, trust, and confidence. Cynicism blocks magic.
- Belief creates a resonance between your inner world and outer world, attracting your wish.
When making a wish, do so with childlike wonder, awe, and faith. Let yourself feel the magic as if your wish has already come true. This belief sends a powerful message to the universe.
Tips for Properly Making Wishes
Follow these tips to maximize the magic when making a wish:
- Visualize your wish in your mind as already realized. Picture every detail.
- Say your wish aloud to yourself before bedtime or upon waking.
- Write your wish down on paper and keep it somewhere special.
- Collect items that represent your wish and create a wish box or altar.
- Go somewhere enchanting in nature to make your wish, like woods, lakes, or mountaintops.
- Make your wish at a traditionally magical time like 11:11, solstices, or shooting stars.
- Chant your wish repeatedly like a mantra or prayer to manifest it.
- Carry or wear a symbol of your wish that keeps you focused on it.
Wishing Safety and Precautions
While wishes can be powerful, certain safety precautions should also be followed:
- Never wish harm upon another. This invites backlash.
- Avoid wishing for changes in others. Focus on your own life.
- Do not make too many wishes at once. Focus your energy on one.
- Beware wishing for material things. Seek inner growth and spirituality.
- Understand wishes may manifest in unexpected ways. Keep an open mind.
- Let go attachment to your wish. Be patient and trust the outcome.
The Magic of Wishing
Whether wishing on stars, candles, fountains, or dandelions, the magic of making a wish is timeless. When done properly according to the three rules, wishes can come true in amazing ways. The power is within us all to manifest our dreams through intention, specificity, faith and belief. So the next time you have the chance to make a wish, follow the rules carefully and let the magic unfold!
Conclusion
Wishing can be a magical experience if you follow three key rules: keep your wish secret, make your wish specific, and believe fully in your wish. Follow these guidelines, while also taking the proper precautions, and you can tap into the manifestation power of focused intention. Wishes allow us to take control of our destinies and attract our deepest desires. The next time you get the chance to make a wish, whether on a shooting star or a birthday cake, use the magic wisely and let the wish come true in wondrous ways!