Witchcraft is a means of self-empowerment. When we engage in spell-work we are making changes in our lives. Acknowledging our desires through ritual magick is a way to add ceremony to our rites of passage. This adds a sense of importance to the decisions we make. It is a way of self-assertion. It sends a message to our subconscious that we are ready to make changes to improve our lot in this mundane world.