How to Work Psalm Magic for A Safe Future: Psalm 3

Harness the Power of Psalm Magic for Practical Results

Today, we will cast a spell using Psalm 3. In Psalm Magic, Psalm 3 is traditionally used to conquer fears, relieve stress and tension, alleviate headaches and backaches, and overcome the fear of poverty. Today, our spell will use Psalm 3 to cultivate a sense of safety about the future, placing trust in the Infinite.

The process of working Psalm Magic is a straightforward and effective two-step process. First, we recite the psalm aloud in its entirety, letting its words flow uninterrupted. Second, we revisit the psalm, exploring each verse carefully and reflecting on the hidden meanings within. By connecting these insights to the specific situation we bring to the psalm, we engage with its magic on a deeper level.

This practice allows the powerful truths (“magic seeds”) within the psalm to take root within us. Over time, they grow and flourish, bringing clarity and positive outcomes in alignment with the guidance of the psalm. Let’s begin this magical process together with Psalm 3.

Psalm 3

1. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me!

   Many are they that rise up against me.

2. Many there be which say of my soul,

   There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me;

   My glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4. I cried unto the Lord with my voice,

   And he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5. I laid me down and slept;

   I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.

6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people,

   That have set themselves against me round about.

7. Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God:

   For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone;

   Thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord:

   Thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

In the King James translation of the Psalms, it's helpful to remember that "Lord" translates to the Tetragrammaton (YHVH), while "God" translates to Elohim. Understanding this context can deepen our connection to the psalms, but as magicians, both terms ultimately represent the same idea: the One Power, the One Force, the One Source, and the One Substance of the universe. As magicians, not religious practitioners, we approach Psalms uniquely. 

When I refer to the One Source as "they" or "their," some people take issue with this wording, arguing that "One" must be singular. But this phrasing resonates because it reflects the unity and plurality within the One Source. Just as white light contains a rainbow of colors, the One Source embodies infinite expressions. This one power is also known as the “Heavenly Host.” Christians often describe the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as three aspects of the same oneness. Even when referring to gods within a pantheon, I see them as expressions of a unified force.

It’s crucial to connect personally with what "Lord" or "God" means to you. Without that connection, the practice becomes hollow. For me, the One Power is the essence of everything, expressed in infinite forms but always unified. Through this oneness, there is limitless power. When I work magic with a psalm, I know that my success is assured because there is only this one force empowering and supporting me.

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me!

Many are they that rise up against me.

This Psalm is the first to express lament, reminding us that life on earth can be challenging. It points us to a single source, a singular power we can rely on for healing, guidance, protection, and safety. As we call upon this power, the Psalm acknowledges the existence of forces in the world that feel unsafe. But when it says, "How are they increased that trouble me, many are they that rise up against me," we must ask ourselves—where do these troubles truly come from? It’s easy to assume they originate from outside of us, from "those people." However, those external figures often reflect something internal—something rising within us.

The verse says, "Many rise up against me," and this aligns with what the ego represents. The ego thrives on the idea of "many," making us believe in a multitude of problems or attacks. Yet, the ego is not a collection of forces; it’s a single thought—a thought of separation. When we truly understand this, the illusion of "many" dissolves. These threats lose their power because we are not separate from the one source, the one true power. 

When we recognize our unity with this power, fear loses its grip. Most fears are rooted in the future—worries about what might come. The ego feeds these fears, whispering that the future is uncertain and unsafe, urging us to protect ourselves. But if we place our future in the hands of this one force, we no longer need to live in fear. The voice of the ego, which seeks to convince us of our separation from this power, loses its influence. 

Though it may seem like there are countless reasons to be afraid, there is nothing to fear when we understand the truth of our connection to this source. We are not separate from it, and in that knowledge, we find safety, peace, and freedom from the illusions of fear.

Many there be which say of my soul,

There is no help for him in God. Selah.

The voice of the ego often appears in many forms, offering countless reasons why you are separate from God or why help isn’t available to you. It questions and challenges: “What about this? What about that?” 

When these fears arise, it’s not our job to fight them alone or push them aside. Instead, we can hand them over to a higher power and invite it to show us there is nothing to fear.

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me;

My glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

The Infinite doesn’t want you lost in regret or overwhelmed by what’s ahead. It doesn’t dwell in the past or the future—it exists only in the present. When you’re weighed down by yesterday’s mistakes or tomorrow’s worries, you’re tangled in illusions—misleading perceptions that cloud what’s real.

The Infinite exists only in truth, and truth resides in one place: the present moment. The here and now is where life unfolds, where healing happens, and where the Lord’s presence is found. If you want to find protection for your future, you must center yourself in the present moment, because that’s where the Lord operates. The Lord doesn’t repair your past or guarantee your future; instead, it works in the present, and through this, your past finds resolution and your future is safeguarded.

The Infinite is referred to as your glory. What is glory? It’s the essence of who you are—your soul, your energy, your true self that transcends the physical body, personality, and even time and space. Your glory is intertwined with the glory of God. They are the same, connected by the divine essence that created you. 

We often view the glory of God as something far beyond ourselves, seeing ourselves as small and insignificant in comparison. But that’s not true. The glory of God lifts your head, reminding you that your glory reflects Theirs. The key difference is that God created you; you didn’t create God. You share in God’s essence, yet live in a world that feels separate from it. 

This world is a projection of the ego, designed to convince you that God doesn’t exist, that separation is real, and that you’re vulnerable and alone. But when you align with the Infinite in the present moment, you reconnect with the truth of who you are—a powerful extension of God, grounded in their eternal presence.

I cried unto the Lord with my voice,

and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.  

Selah is a musical term that means to pause. When we see Selah, it’s a call to stop and truly reflect on what has just been said. "I cried unto the Lord with my voice." You can cry out with your physical voice, and that’s perfectly fine, but here, "voice" refers to your will. It’s about taking your will and calling out, actively making the first move. 

This step is crucial because the Infinite does not interfere with your free will. However, when your will is to seek help from the Infinite, it responds. One of the divine’s qualities is responsiveness, but you must initiate. That’s why the phrase is in past tense—"I cried unto the Lord with my voice"—as if it has already happened, speeding up the process.

"And He heard me out of His holy hill." The "holy hill" represents the place within you where you are one with the Infinite. When the Infinite seems distant, it’s often because we have forgotten to call out with our will. We’ve forgotten that we must choose to reconnect with this force and recognize our oneness with it. Until we take that step, the Infinite waits patiently within their holy hill for us. 

I laid me down and slept;

I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.

When you lie down and sleep in this context, it signifies dreaming—not the restful sleep that refreshes you, but a state of being unaware of the truth about yourself, the Infinite, the world, your power, your vulnerability, and your strength. In this state of unconsciousness, you are caught in the dreams of the ego.

When you call out to the Lord, the response is clear: “Wake up.” Awakening to the truth allows the Lord to sustain you, but you cannot expect this support while clinging to illusions created by the ego. You can't hold on to separation and unity at the same time. It's like trying to go east and west simultaneously—it’s simply not possible. You must choose: remain in separation or embrace oneness.

To recognize your connection with the Infinite, you must awaken from the dream of separation. When this happens, you receive all the guidance and support you need. In fact, upon waking, you realize you don’t need help at all—you are already safe, sustained, and as abundant as you could ever be in every sense of the word.

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people,

That have set themselves against me round about.

It's using ten thousand as a symbol of the multitudes of illusions manufactured by the ego. It doesn't matter what others are saying, doing, or what seems to be happening in the world around you. It can look as overwhelming or awful as the ego might imagine, but that doesn’t matter. There's no need to fear because the nature of your problems is insignificant to the Infinite.

The Infinite doesn’t say, "This is too much for me," or "I’d help if it were easier, but I can’t do this one." It recognizes that you’re experiencing an ego-driven illusion. When you awaken from that, the Infinite supports you by helping you see and understand more clearly.

With clear perception, you realize nothing is too challenging for the Infinite. Concepts like "difficult" or "easy" don’t exist in the celestial realm. So, remind yourself: "I will not fear ten thousand people set against me." There is nothing to fear. Hold on to that truth when worries arise about the future. You have nothing to fear.

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God:

For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone;

Thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

This is an ancient symbol connected to a timeless understanding. In the past, people believed that if there was a power capable of handling everything, it would do so by defeating their obstacles or adversaries. However, the Infinite doesn’t work by “beating up” your problems. That’s not the point. 

This is where the imagery of Samael, the angel of war, comes in. Samael represents the urge to fight and conquer your challenges. Instead of battling your problems head-on, the teaching suggests surrendering them to the Infinite, allowing it to resolve them for you. When you do this, your role is simply to relax and find peace. 

The phrase about "breaking the teeth of the ungodly" symbolizes dissolving the ego. The ego doesn’t need to be attacked or fought; it fades away naturally, just as darkness disappears when light enters. Similarly, when you let go of fear and trust your future to the Infinite, your tension dissolves. Peace replaces fear, and the ego softens within that peace.

The concept of “arising” is also about awakening ourselves. The Lord is not sleeping; it’s we who must awaken. When we call out, it feels as though the Infinite is awakening, but in truth, it has always been present, patiently waiting for us to be ready. This process is about stepping out of our slumber and connecting to the ever-present peace of the Infinite.

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord:

Thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

It's important to understand that saving yourself isn’t your responsibility. You don’t need to know how to wake up, fix your problems, or plan for the future. All you need is the willingness to recognize that you’re already one with the Infinite, and everything else will fall into place.  

You don’t have to do anything except desire to be awake and understand your connection to the Infinite. The rest is handled for you, because salvation belongs to the Lord. Salvation, in this sense, means whatever issue you’re facing—whether it’s food, health, money, or any other problem you need to overcome. Whatever challenges you bring to the psalm, the answer lies with this divine force.  

You don’t need to stress about doing things perfectly or following rules others impose—whether they’re about how to pray, spiritual theories, or specific rituals to follow. The Infinite is above all of that. Human rules don’t bind it. It is your creator, extending its love and presence to you. It wants you to be happy and has given you the freedom to choose how to use your mind. It waits patiently for you to reach out.  

Once you reach out to this force, allow it to take over. Don’t try to control or take back the process—trust it to do the work for you. Keep returning to the psalm daily until you feel a sense of peace and certainty that your needs are being met. You’ll feel a moment of clarity, a knowing that everything is okay. At that point, you know your spell has been cast, and you can stop working on it, trusting the process is complete and the manifestation you desire is imminent.

Thank you for spending this time with me today. Until next time, blessed be.