The I Accept Good Things Sigil is a shadow work sigil designed to help those who struggle with feeling that they do not deserve support, help, love, or for good things to come their way. As humans, we are social creatures, even the most introverted of us, and we all need and deserve love, compassion, help, and support, just as we give those things to others when we are able. Unfortunately, though, many of us develop coping mechanisms or are enculturated to deny ourselves good things, and it can in many cases be very difficult to break those cycles of denial, toxic levels of independence, or self-destruction.

Shadow Work Sigils

I have created other sigils that can be applied to shadow work, like the Clear Vision Sigil, Stress and Anxiety Management Sigil, Peace of Mind Sigil, and the Sigil to Ward Against Brain Fog, but this is the first sigil I have shared which is explicitly and unavoidably related to shadow work. I do not expect this to be the last.

When we struggle with accepting help, feel we do not deserve love and compassion, or that we do not deserve to have good in our lives, those feelings of unworthiness stem from unhealthy coping mechanisms and/or enculturation which are ultimately self-destructive. Among other things, this can stem from difficult or neglectful childhoods, abusive relationships, or even late-stage capitalism and its overreaching emphasis on productivity and wealth as the primary determiners of a person’s value.

The more difficult it is to overcome those feelings of unworthiness, the deeper the root wounds run in the subconscious. When we seek to change ingrained or formative feelings and behaviors, it can and often does bring up all the baggage involved in the wounds those feelings and behaviors ultimately stem from. Exactly how much baggage, how quickly it will demand to be addressed, and in what way will be unique to each person. If baggage is brought up, it is important to be prepared to work through it and heal so you can fully accept the intentions of the sigil and allow good things you deserve to have in your life.

If you have access to mental health care, the I Accept Good Things Sigil can be a way to boost the professional help you have when addressing feelings of unworthiness, guilt, and failure so you can accept good things. Be sure to process anything that comes up through your regular appointments and under the guidance of your chosen professional.

If you do not have access to mental health care, the I Accept Good Things Sigil can still be used to help address feelings of unworthiness, but be prepared for the potential need to do self-guided shadow work to heal related issues that arise. If it becomes overwhelming, I strongly recommend trying to find a way to access mental health care, because doing the work is worthwhile, and the benefits of being able to accept love, help, and other good things are boundless.

These are articles I have written specifically about shadow work:

• Shadow Work and the Magic of Critical Introspection
• What Chronic Pain can Teach us About Avoiding Shadow Work
• Practicing Loving Honesty Instead of Brutal Honesty
• Working With Fear as a Positive Force for Good
• Making Room for Anger in Your Life and Practice
• Explorations of the Subconscious
• Tarot Spread for Problem Solving and Shadow Work

• All Articles Related to Self-Awareness and Introspection

Intentions and Symbology of the I Accept Good Things Sigil

My partner told me that the overall form of the sigil looks like an angry octopus, which is fitting, because it is extremely frustrating to intellectually understand that I am as deserving of help and love and good things as anyone else, and yet constantly have my brain tell me that I am not worthy, that if I cannot lift myself up by my bootstraps and do it alone, I am a burden and a failure. I hate that my brain tells me those things, because I know they are lies.

So, yes, the sigil has an aggressive air to it, because that is where I am, so that is the form of the sigil I can make right now. Maybe down the road I will be able to make a version that is more peaceful, but for now stubborn determination in the face of overwhelming frustration is going to color my magic, and my sigils, in this area. That is why I linked above to articles I have written which delve into embracing anger, fear, and frustration in ways that are healthy and productive, instead of self-destructive.

I am Worthy of Help and Aid

We are social creatures. We do best in groups and societies, where we uplift each other by providing aid and services we are best suited to provide. In turn, we need to be able to accept the expertise and skills of others, because no one, and I mean NO ONE, is capable of doing it all, all the time, in all circumstances. Even the most abled of us need goods and services ultimately provided by others, and for those of us who are disabled, or particularly young or old, this is especially true. Give yourself grace, and give others grace.

This is symbolized in the upward arrows and cupped crescent moon crowning the heart, ready to both receive and grow.

I am Worthy of Good Luck

This aspect is symbolized by the pentagrams cradled in open spirals, signifying that you are strong enough to accept and receive good luck when it comes your way, and have the ability to manifest your own luck through your choices.

This is but one aspect of the I Accept Good Things Sigil, so if you are interested in a sigil specifically for good luck, please go look at the Good Luck Sigils.

I am Worthy of Love and Compassion

This is primarily symbolized by the heart at the center of the sigil, creating the body representing the subject who will receive the boons of the I Accept Good Things Sigil. It is important to not only openly receive love and compassion from others, but to feel love and compassion for ourselves, which can often be incredibly difficult for those who struggle with feelings of unworthiness. If you balk at the idea of loving and being compassionate with yourself, try focusing on accepting the love of your friends and recognizing that they see something lovable in you that is valid and true, even if you cannot see it in yourself yet. You do not have to be at the finish line to take worthwhile steps that will improve your wellbeing. The journey is enough, because if you keep moving, you will eventually get to where you want to be.

Secondarily, this is symbolized by the two crescent moons facing each other, which symbolizes that love and compassion are not constant, but instead ebb and flow in intensity, yet are always present even when you cannot see or feel them. Also, the crescent moons provide protection for your heart from the harmful feelings and behaviors you seek to change, and invoke intuition to help discern when actions presented by others as love and compassion are insincere or toxic.

I Deserve Unexpected Prosperity

When you struggle with feeling unworthy, it can be incredibly difficult to accept unexpected boons in particular. That is, good things that are offered for free or for very little in return. This can be as simple as a friend or co-worker offering a ride when you were planning to take public transit, being offered a book when someone else is done with it, a stranger offering some change when you are short, or a free snack. It can also be as big as an unexpected gift of money or expensive tangible items, or a significant effort offered on your behalf, or something else entirely.

When these things are offered, the person offering them is aware of what they are doing, and they have decided they want to give them to you. All you need to do is allow them to fulfil that want, and accept what is offered, if it is something you also want. Deciding that you do not want what is offered is also valid, and you are valid in saying no. If you do not want it, it is not a good thing for you.

This is symbolized in the pentagrams, representing manifested reality. The circles at the terminus of the spirals deliberately appear reminiscent of eyes that see all, providing a protective barrier to offers which are insincere or include unexpected costs, as well as symbolizing wholeness and fulfillment. It is also found in the crescent moon crowning the heart, ready to receive, hold, and to grow. The tree of arrows shows that growth happens where we allows good things to come in, as do the vine leaves along the heart, terminating in arrows reaching ever upward.

I Uplift Myself and Others

Society works best when we uplift each other, allowing everyone to achieve greater things and happiness and prosperity. However, for those of us who struggle with feeling unworthy, it is often far easier to uplift others and neglect to uplift ourselves. This can manifest as never saying no, continually neglecting our own needs for the sakes of others, or always offering to others even when we should be tending to ourselves. The reality is that if you take care of yourself while being mindful of helping those around you, you will be in a better position to help others. You cannot pour water from an empty cup.

This is symbolized by the arrows pointing upwards, extending out of plant symbols that must be fed and tended in order for all to rise.

Wards Against Self-Doubt and Self-Sabotage

Feelings of unworthiness are usually tied up in coping mechanisms that involve self-doubt, self-sabotage, or other self-depreciating or self-destructive attitudes. When foundations of personal worth are shaky or nonexistent, it becomes difficult or impossible to accept the good things that could otherwise come your way. When your foundations of self-worth are strong, it becomes much easier to allow good things into your life. Building self-worth is not instant, but I believe it starts with giving yourself compassion, understanding, and grace.

These two intentions are embodied in a joined symbol, the asterisk shielded by crescent moons at the center of the heart. It also includes any other self-depreciating or self-destructive attitudes you may have about yourself. The asterisk represents action and impulse, and is also a combination of a “-” for negative attitudes, and a “x” for destructive or sabotaging attitudes and behaviors. The open starburst between the lines of the asterisk represent sharp, painful, and harmful actions and results.

The asterisk, “-“, “+”, and starburst are all couched in crescent moons, which shield you from harmful feelings and attitudes while recognizing that there is a natural ebb and flow to the strength of those feelings, especially as you heal. It is very normal to feel good about yourself one day, and then terrible the next. Healing is not a direct path, and setbacks are normal. The shadowy nature of crescent moons also acknowledges that these issues stem from deep shadow of the psyche, and they are positioned in the center of the heart to acknowledge that these issues come from within, even though they are usually caused by prior or current external circumstances that have been internalized.

This is also symbolized in the open spirals at the base of the sigil, when extend from the heart and then open outwards. This represents letting go of those negative and self-destructive feelings so that you can more easily accept the good things in life without feelings of guilt and failure.

How to Use the I Accept Good Things Sigil

You can use this sigil in any way that is in line with its intent and makes sense for your practice.  Some ideas are to:

• inscribe it on a candle
• print it or draw it on a piece of paper and place it on your altar or somewhere you see regularly
• put a copy in your wallet
• use it as the wallpaper, login background, or screen saver on your phone, tablet, or computer
• make something crafty and include the sigil in your creation
• use it as a focus for meditation
• draw it on the body using salted water, anointing oil, an herb blend, makeup, body paint, henna, markers, temporary tattoo pens, etc.
• print it onto temporary tattoo paper and apply it to your body
• and so on

Your rendering of the sigil does not need to be perfect.  Intent is what matters, so do not worry if you cannot draw it “perfectly”.  As long as all the elements are there, you are good.

Like any sigil, it will be most effective when it is used in conjunction with real-world actions.  Be sure to do what you can to help yourself heal and learn to accept good things in your life, especially mental health care if you can access it.  The sigil alone is not going to fix everything, but it can give a powerful boost to the actions you take.

Please read On the Care and Use of Sigils for more information about how to use sigils.

Tattoos and Body Art of the I Accept Good Things Sigil

If you want to get a tattoo of any of my sigils, you do not need to ask me for personal permission.  Permission is granted.  However, I do recommend that you carefully consider whether or not the sigil in question is actually something you need working on you constantly for the rest of your life.  If the answer is no, temporary body art is probably the better way to go, even if you recreate it on a frequent or semi-regular basis.

I also strongly recommend using a temporary body art method to test-drive any sigil before getting it permanently inked.  This can let you test the impact of the sigil, including how placement changes the effects.  This isn’t just some cool design that you like.  It is a piece of magic and will have impact beyond aesthetics.

If you do decide getting a tattoo of one of my sigils is the way to go, I would love it if you showed me how it turned out!  You can send me a message through my website or social media.  If you post the photo to the internet, please tag me on social media so I can see.

Print-on-Demand Purchase of the I Accept Good Things Sigil

I have set up the I Accept Good Things Sigil print-on-demand in my RedBubble shop, so it can be more convenient to use for those who do not have the time/skills/energy to redraw or recreate the sigil. I have set the items in the shop to 0% commission, so the prices you see are the base prices. Due to my own health problems, I am incapable of doing order fulfillment or running a business, and as a spoonie witch I want the convenience of purchasing for myself as well.

Print-on-demand is provided purely as a convenience, not as a business endeavor. That means I am unlikely to rush to meet any requests for available items or sigils, and I have no control over RedBubble’s order fulfilment processes. I have not purchased or tested the vast majority of products available from RedBubble, but I have set them up in ways that I hope will be issue-free.

Sharing the I Accept Good Things Sigil

The sigil graphic does contain enough text to help clarify it when it is shared out in the wilds of the internet, but best practice is to include a link back to this article.  That way others who see it can find out exactly what it is intended to do, in detail.  Sigils are most effective when the user understands the symbology and knows exactly what they were created to do, and that is also the only way they can be certain this sigil is right for them and their situation.

This sigil is Creative Commons licensed:

Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA)

This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as they credit Sidney Eileen and license their new creations under the identical terms.

Want to Make Your Own Sigils?

I use the method described in the excellent book Sigil Witchery, by Laura Tempest Zakroff.  You do not need to consider yourself an artist to make your own sigils.

Want More Sigils?

Go to my Sigil Magic page to find all of the sigils I have created and shared publicly.