This is Why Most People Don't Get What They Want
Real Talk with Angel
In a world that constantly emphasizes the pursuit of success, fulfillment, and individual desires, many find themselves stuck in a cycle of frustration, wondering why they aren’t achieving the things they long for.
Despite trying different strategies—visualizing, goal-setting, or chasing external success—something always seems to be missing. The truth is, most people don’t get what they want because they aren't engaging in The Great Work—the inner journey of self-transformation that lies at the core of true manifestation.
The Great Work is not just about achieving surface-level goals or checking off a list of desires. It’s about doing the deep, internal work required to align your conscious and subconscious mind, reshape your inner world, and become the kind of individual who naturally attracts the life they want. Without this internal alignment, even the most well-intentioned efforts fall flat, and desires remain elusive.
In this article, we’ll explore why The Great Work is the missing key to getting what you truly want and how embarking on this transformative path changes not just your goals, but your entire reality.
If you’ve been struggling to manifest your deepest desires, it’s time to look within and ask yourself: Am I doing the Great Work?
Magick and The Great Work: The Perfect Duet
Magick and The Great Work are deeply intertwined, as both represent a profound journey of self-transformation that transcends mere goal-setting or the resolution of life's immediate challenges. While many view magick as a tool to manifest desires or influence circumstances, its true power lies in the way it reshapes the individual from within, guiding them toward deeper self-realization.
Similarly, The Great Work, rooted in alchemical and Western Occult Traditions, is not simply about achieving individual success or overcoming obstacles—rather, it is the process of refining the soul, purifying the mind, and evolving toward spiritual wholeness.
At its heart, magick is about transformation—inside and out. It’s not just about rituals or casting spells; it’s about seeing what others can’t. While most people look at life and see randomness or fixed circumstances, magicians recognize patterns, energies, and hidden forces that shape reality.
This awareness allows them to consciously shift our lives in alignment with our higher purpose, instead of passively going along for the ride.
For me, magick has been a game-changer in every area of life.
+ I’ve used it to heal an incurable skin disorder that I was told I’d have to live with forever
+ I’ve united my divine counterpart, aligning my love life with the same energies I work with in my spiritual practice.
+ I’ve healed from both chronic and acute ailments that no longer have a hold on me.
And the real deep work?
+ I’ve processed and cleared deep psychological and subconscious traumas that were holding me back for years
Through magick, I’ve connected with my higher faculties—intuition, True Divine Will, and the Higher Mind—which has allowed me to step into a movement that reflects my true life path.
Everything in my work now aligns with The Great Work, which in essence is what I call true congruency.
The Great Work is about self-mastery. It’s the inner alchemy that leads to your highest potential. On this path, we learn to free ourselves from limiting beliefs, societal conditioning, and the illusion that we are somehow separate from the divine.
Magick is one of the most powerful tools we have to make that transformation happen. By working with the subtle energies within and around us, we actively participate in our own evolution. Instead of being passive observers of our lives, we become creators of our reality.
What Magicians Actually Do
So, what do magicians actually do? They operate on a different level of consciousness than the majority of society. They’re able to sense and understand the forces influencing reality, whether those are energetic, psychological, or spiritual. Through meditation, rituals, and setting clear intentions, they become more aware of these energies and learn how to influence them. This allows them to move beyond the everyday presumed “chaos” and access a higher level of clarity and focus, which is ultimately learning the patterns of the world — the world in which we all perceive differently.
Magicians see connections between events, thoughts, and actions that others might miss. They notice the patterns in their lives and have the ability to shift those patterns in ways that align with our life path.
It’s all about conscious choices, until they become subconscious manifestations.
+ That’s how I was able to align my life and work with The Great Work, creating something that isn’t just about monetary success, but about living in harmony with my true life path and in connection with the Divine.
Magick as a Key to the Great Work
The Great Work is the ultimate process of self-actualization. It’s an alchemical journey where we dissolve old, limiting patterns (what the alchemists call "solve") and then rebuild or transform ourselves into a higher, integrated version of who we truly are (this is "coagula").
Magick plays a crucial role in this process because it helps us consciously work with our thoughts, emotions, and actions. The changes we make on the inside ripple out to transform our outer reality.
Magick teaches us balance, helping us to know when to let go and when to act with precision.
This balance is key as we navigate the energies of expansion (Chesed) and restriction (Geburah) on the Tree of Life. Without magick, it’s easy to fall into self-sabotage, but with it, we learn to navigate these forces with clarity and purpose.
Magick and Embodying Your Truth
If you’re ready to step into your truth, master your mindset, and claim your authentic power, magick is the tool that will guide you. It’s a way to reshape your inner world, which in turn reshapes your outer world (and the world in which we live).
The Great Work isn’t about controlling every detail of your life—it’s about learning how to move in harmony with life’s natural flow while holding clear intentions for your growth and evolution. It’s the spiritual skill of seeing the patterns and cycles of life and allowing them to guide us in our individual divine flow.
In a world that often feels overwhelming, magick brings clarity, focus, and empowerment. It helps you transcend limiting beliefs and step fully into your higher purpose. This journey isn’t always easy, but with magick as your guide, you’ll learn to trust the process of transformation and embrace the mysteries that await.
Transformation is real—because I’ve lived it and documented it. And if you’re ready, you can too.
In my next entry, I will share with you the story of “the Slave and the Lamp”, and once you understand this parable, the whole game is gunna change for you.
Are you ready for The Great Work Reset? I will also be discussing how you can enroll in this full lunar cycle program which begins on December 3, 2024, right here on The Occult Chateay Substack. Stay tuned.
Since 2012, Angel has been mentoring new earth leaders to embody values rooted in esoteric wisdom, wholistic sciences, and spiritual depth. With hundreds of testimonials and daily gratitude from clients worldwide, she continues to guide a new generation in discovering their life paths and advancing with authenticity and integrity.
As a student of astrology and wholistic health since the early-nineties, she holds certifications in alchemical herbalism and has developed numerous esoteric methodologies including Life Path Astrology®, The Mythic City Method, and Inner Temple Magick. With this knowledge, she's overcome an incurable ailment cementing her gnosis in the esoteric arts and Western occult traditions.
Her personal healing journey not only reflects the transformative success of this knowledge, but also her notable morale and congruency in practicing what she preaches. Sacred Anarchy is a reflection of her deep commitment to fostering meaningful, lasting change in both herself and the world.