Affirmations = Intentions?

If you've ever asked any of us at The Love Witch how to set intentions, we'd prolly have told you to use positive phrases/affirmations. Does this mean that affirmations are essentially intentions? Well, not exactly but they're deeply connected, like sisters. HOWEVER they work differently spiritually and knowing how they differ will help boost your manifesting game

Affirmations are positive statements you repeat to reprogram your mind. They're phases you say in present tense that align your thoughts with the reality you want to create. Some examples are:
"I am confident and radiant"
"Abundance flows to me easily"
"I attract love that cherishes me"

Even when you're in that phase where you don't fully believe what you're saying yet, the more you say them the more they begin to shape your energy. They're like magickal mantras and soft, easy spells for your subconscious

Intentions on the other hand are essentially declarations of what you desire or the direction you wish to go in. They are a conscious decision to focus your energy on something specific. Some examples are:

"I am ready to receive clarity on my next step"                                                                       "I want to attract a romantic partner that's aligned with me"
"I will clear any debt I have currently"

Intentions are the seeds you plant on new moons, during spells and while doing rituals. They don't have to be poetic or creative. They just need to be clear and aligned with your heart and highest-self.

Yes, intentions and affirmations still sound similar and they are but they're meant to work beautifully together rather than as each other. Think of it like this,

Intentions are the seeds you plant whereas affirmations are the sunlight and water that help those seeds grow

You can use them hand in hand by setting your intentions on the new moon then repeating affirmations to yourself daily. An example would be:

Intention: "I want to receive more opportunities"

Affirmations I'd repeat in the mirror everyday: "Creative energies that help me attract opportunities, flow through me effortlessly".

The intention is the direction and the affirmation is the fuel

Intentions are your "what" and why" but affirmations are the magickal whispers that help you get there. Use both consistently and consciously and watch the universe match your energy.