Why Your Protection Work Isn’t Working (And What Spiritual Court Has to Say About It)

We All Want To Feel Safe.

You light your candles, say your prayers, sprinkle salt at your door. You ask Spirit to block the evil eye, protect your money, keep your relationships safe.

And sometimes? It works.

But other times—you’re left wondering why your blessings feel blocked…

or why someone else’s keep flowing when they’re out here moving funny.

Let’s clear something up:

Protection isn’t guaranteed.

Not for you. Not for them.

And the reason has nothing to do with punishment.

It has everything to do with alignment.

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Protection Isn't a Spell. It's a Contract.

Protection isn’t something you buy or beg for.

It’s something you align with.

When your energy’s clean—when your side of the street is clear—Spirit covers you naturally.

You don’t have to fight for it.

You don’t have to ask twice.

But when you’re asking for protection from the very harm you’re creating?

Spirit steps back.

Not to punish you.

Not to shame you.

Because energy doesn’t lie.

And Spirit doesn’t protect you from consequences you’re actively choosing.

• You can’t ask for peace while stirring chaos.

• You can’t ask for financial blessings while earning your money sideways.

• You can’t ask for love while playing games with someone else’s heart.

• You can’t beg Spirit to block spiritual warfare while you’re out here throwing hexes.

You think, “But my intentions are good.”

Meanwhile… your energy’s saying otherwise.

And that’s what Spirit answers to.

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The Universal Laws Still Apply

Let’s make something clear:

Protection doesn’t make you exempt from universal law.

Here’s a quick reminder of the ones you can’t skip:

• Cause and Effect — What you put out comes back. Always.

• Compensation — You’re always getting paid back… blessings or lessons.

• Correspondence — Your outer world mirrors your inner energy.

• Rhythm — Cycles close, whether you’re ready or not.

Spirit’s not punishing you.

Spirit’s maintaining balance.

And balance?

Always wins.

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So Why Do Messy People Still Seem Blessed?

You know the ones.

They’re lying, cheating, scamming—and somehow still thriving.

Meanwhile, you’re walking in alignment and struggling.

It doesn’t make sense… right?

Here’s why:

Spirit’s not ignoring them.

They’re tracking them.

But the scales tip when they’re meant to—not when you want them to.

Sometimes karma’s slow.

Sometimes Spirit lets people build comfort before the lesson lands—so it hits harder.

That’s not protection.

That’s patience.

And trust—Spirit settles every tab.

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For Those Moving Messy (Whether You Know It or Not)

This isn’t just a warning for those watching from the sidelines.

Some of you reading this?

You’re the ones moving sideways.

Not because you’re bad people.

But because nobody told you what protection actually requires.

So let’s clear it up:

• You can’t ask for financial protection while underpaying or taking shortcuts.

• You can’t pray for love while disrespecting the relationships you’re in.

• You can’t cleanse your home while fueling conflict inside it.

• You can’t beg for peace while stirring drama in group chats.

Protection isn’t something you “do.”

It’s the energy you live.

And when your energy contradicts your prayers?

Your protection cancels itself out.

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What Real Protection Looks Like

Spirit’s not petty.

Spirit’s not cruel.

Spirit’s fair.

They’re not sitting around plotting your punishment.

They’re watching how you move—and covering you accordingly.

And that means?

• Your prayers can be enough.

• Your clean energy can be enough.

• Your integrity is enough.

You don’t need endless candles or expensive rituals.

You need alignment.

Because protection isn’t owed.

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A Final Word

If you’ve been moving messy?

Now you know.

If you’ve been watching someone move grimy and wondering why they’re still winning?

Now you know.

Spirit isn’t punishing.

Spirit isn’t biased.

Spirit is balanced.

And nobody—nobody—escapes the scales.

Protection isn’t promised just because you asked for it.

Or because your karma hasn’t caught you yet.

It’s promised when you’re walking like someone worth protecting.

So if you’re feeling blocked? Exposed? Confused?

Just remember:

Nobody’s untouchable.

And Spirit always collects.

As Above, So Below.

—Yodie Sky Written by Sarah Lordi of Aligned Artists