While many assume it to be a “woo woo” practice, studies have already proven that the affirmations we consciously and subconsciously ingest, both negative and positive, can materialize into core beliefs and life events. The success of repeating positive affirmations is actually rooted in neuroscience: the repetition of affirming statements helps the brain create new neural pathways and physical connections to your repetitive thoughts. Strengthening these pathways makes it easier for the mind to return to these positive statements and thinking patterns rather than falling back into negative thinking, which leads to enhanced self-esteem and confidence. In short, reciting affirmations helps us to challenge and defeat self-sabotaging thoughts long term.

However, while effective, repeating these affirmations while staring at yourself in the mirror or writing them down in your journal can easily start to feel monotonous. So why not make it fun by infusing some music into your practice? There are plenty of songs with lyrics that reinforce luxury and self-worth, from Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” to Beyoncé’s “Cozy” to Beautiful Chorus’ entire catalog. From curating a money playlist to meditating to baddie anthems, here’s how to manifest using the power of music.

The Spiritual Power of Music

Ludwig van Beethoven himself once said, “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” Bob Marley worked to unite the world and return humanity to a state of love simply through the power of his music. Music has the power to deeply affect us emotionally, across cultural and linguistic barriers. From church choirs to karaoke nights to stadium concerts, gathering around music can be a spiritually transformative and communally bonding experience. It has the ability to ease or uplift the soul, and when you’re intentional about the kinds of lyrics you’re ingesting, they can serve as seeds planted in the subconscious that may then bloom into deeply rooted beliefs and material manifestations.

How to Use Music for Manifestation

There’s no need to overcomplicate things: queue up some tunes that make you feel powerful and play them in the car, during your workout or simply as the soundtrack of your day. If you need a bit more guidance though, here are some tips to consider:

Make Playlists

Want to call in more money? Put together a playlist of songs that make you feel rich. Want to call in a relationship? Make a playlist of your favorite love songs, ones with lyrics that describe the kind of feeling you want in a partnership. Want to feel more confident and beautiful in your skin? Curate a playlist of songs that make you feel like a baddie or sung by women you emulate. Be intentional about the songs you put together and the life/version of yourself you visualize when you listen to them.

Play Music in the Shower

While it may seem like a task you perform on autopilot, every time you take a shower, you’re essentially baptizing yourself. Water is a powerful tool that can completely cleanse our auric fields and shed any heavy energy we may be carrying. It’s the most magical space for manifestation, so why not bring in some essential oils, delicious scrubs and a playlist of songs that make you feel on top?

Dance in Your Mirror

It’s commonly known that women carry emotional trauma in their hips, which is why dancing can be so spiritually transformative. Moving your body and activating your sacral chakra to songs that make you feel like a goddess can spiritually align you with the highest version of yourself. If you want to level up the experience, consider dancing in front of a mirror to even more deeply connect with yourself.

Meditate to Music

Many find it difficult to stay in a meditative state when there’s nothing to distract their wandering thoughts. If that sounds like you, why not try meditating to some spiritually powerful songs? Spend some time listening more deeply, connecting not only with the lyrics, but with the instrumentation as well, and visualize how you want its themes to present in your own life.

Powerful Songs to Consider

Don’t know where to start? If you want to feel magnetic, beautiful, and of course rich, here are some songs to consider having on your manifestation playlist.

Her by Megan Thee Stallion

Cozy by Beyoncé

Golden by Jill Scott

Self by Cleo Sol

Bitch Better Have My Money by Rihanna

Successful by Ariana Grande

Happy by Ashanti

She Wolf by Shakira

Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield 

Ready For Love by India.Arie

Dreams by Solange

I Want by ENNY

No Ordinary Love by Sade

My Power by Beyoncé, Nija, Tierra Whack, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly, DJ Lag, Yemi Alade

Know What I Want by Kali Uchis

Alter Ego by Doechii and JT

My Body by Beautiful Chorus