Money Magic

It’s never not early or late to learn something about adulting. And I finally took this lesson by finishing reading this one, ngl, quite enjoyed it, learned so much from it. So, I love that for me!!

Money magic by Jessis Susannah Karnatz is a self help book on finances and helping yourself to fixing money troubles. The chapters are mostly about self reflection and learning how to get over life’s obstacles.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

I liked it, very useful and informative.

A decent reference for anyone looking for new options in their craftwork. I felt there wasn't much here to be gained that isn't already provided elsewhere (or couldn't be intuited by someone). However, the illustrations keep the content engaging, and it is nice to have everything laid out in a reference-friendly way.

I absolutely loved this book!! Not only was it just amazing to read, it was also full of life lessons too. This was one of my favorite reads of the year so far!

[Review of uncorrected page proofs from NetGalley]
If books about personal finance always leave you feeling ashamed of yourself for not having more savings, a stock portfolio to rival Jeff Bezos, and a couple million in cash and gold bullion in a floor safe, this one's for you! From the very beginning, the author addresses those feelings of shame and keeps on going with the need to accept responsibility for your situation without accepting your past as your fate. The most difficult tasks she asks of her readers isn't the financial planning and analysis, it's the journaling and self-awareness. This was the prettiest, most positive personal finance book I've ever read. Suze Orman makes me want to drive off a cliff. Jean Chatzky makes me feel like I might be able to retire one day if I stop buying handbags & shopping at Publix. But Karnatz presents a method that speaks to my journaling-my-way-through-life, crystal-loving soul.
Librarian's Note: while some readers will be put off by the whole air of witchiness, you don't have to have a cauldron on the front lawn to apply The Money Witch's principles. She does recommend teas and crystals and tarot but, seriously, are money markets any more sound?

You definitely need to be into new age/magical types of rituals and practices to really get into this book, so it may not be for everyone. However, this book is not just about spiritual practices, but offers tons of practical advice for better money management as well. I have read money management books that have always felt a bit lacking and I feel that this spiritual element is what really makes this book feel more complete for me.

The author lays out a wonderful program for not only taking control of your financial life, but also shines a powerful light on how your emotions impact your attitudes about money. Attitudes and unresolved “trauma” around money are typically the root cause of how so many of us may, initially, lose our way.

I enjoyed this book and thought it incredibly helpful and I especially enjoyed the exercises the author included. As a practicing psychic and witch, I felt completely at home with her teachings and appreciated having her as a guide.

This book is grounded in practical advice as well as coming with a kind heart. A really important concept she talks about here is “financial gaslighting” which is all too real. Many of the concepts she shares mirror much of my own thinking, as well, which made me feel even more comfortable with the ideas she presents.

I think others will enjoy this book, as I did.