As a high-performance coach and astrologer, I see this every single day, and it might sound familiar to you.
I work with brilliant clients—people with fantastic ideas, an undeniable work ethic, and huge hearts—who are completely burned out. They’ve spent months, sometimes years, trying to manifest their dreams. They push, and push, and push on the material plane. They apply every marketing, sales, networking, and “massive action” technique they’ve ever learned. And yet, the results are mediocre, or worse, they feel empty even when they do achieve something.
They are exhausted. Frustrated. And they’re starting to believe that manifestation is a myth or that “it’s just not for them.”
The problem is that they’ve fallen into the most common trap of the modern world: the trap of manifesting only from the physical plane.
In my opinion, the greatest frustration in the world of coaching and modern manifestation is that everyone is obsessed with the end result: the money in the bank, the new house, the perfect relationship, the status, the follower count. We all want to see the tangible fruit of our labor.
The problem isn’t wanting those results. They are wonderful and part of the human experience. The problem is trying to build a house by starting with the roof.
Today, I want to share a different approach with you. I want you to see manifestation not as a struggle in the material world, but as an elegant process, a master “project plan” that flows from the highest part of your spirit down to concrete reality. I want you to stop struggling and start aligning.
Why Do We Get Stuck When Manifesting?
We get stuck because we were taught the process backward. We were told, “If you want something, work hard for it.” And while action is crucial, it is the last step of manifestation, not the first.
When you only focus on physical action, you are trying to move a mountain using only your hands. It’s exhausting and inefficient. You are ignoring the much more powerful forces that set creation in motion: your intention, your energy, your plan, and your subconscious alignment.
If you feel like you’re “doing everything right” but nothing is working, it’s highly likely you are forcing material action without having first built the energetic scaffolding. You are trying to harvest a plant you never sowed.
Manifestation isn’t a single act; it’s a process that flows from top to bottom, from the spiritual to the material. If you skip the first steps, the foundation will wobble, and the building will collapse.
The True Map of Manifestation: From Intention to Reality
Imagine you want to build your dream house. What do you do first? Do you run out and start buying bricks and cement?
No. First, you have a vision (the spark). Then, you hire an architect to create a detailed blueprint (the structure). Next, you secure funding and gather a team (the resources and energy). You work on the foundation (the subconscious). And only then, at the very end, do you start laying bricks (the material action).
Manifesting your dreams works exactly the same way. Here is the complete map, divided into 5 crucial phases.
Phase 1: The Seed (Your Spiritual “Why”)
This is where it all begins. Not with “what” you want, but with “why” you want it. This is the divine spark, the purest intention, the soul of your project.
- What is the highest truth you are seeking to manifest?
- What impact do you want to create in the world?
- How will this desire serve your highest purpose?
The Common Mistake: Wanting a million dollars “just because.” The universe responds to intention, not just desire. If your intention is pure (e.g., “I want freedom to create” or “I want to generate abundance for my family and community”), your project will have a powerful soul. Without a strong “why,” your project might succeed, but it will feel empty.
Phase 2: The Blueprint (The Idea and Structure)
Once you have the “why” (the seed), you need the inspiration and the plan. This is where that pure intention begins to take shape.
This phase has two parts:
- The Inspiration (The Idea): This is the “Aha!” moment. The spontaneous idea, the clear vision, the intuition that tells you “this is the way.”
- The Structure (The Plan): This is where you ground that inspiration. You open the spreadsheet, write the business plan, define the strategy, set the deadlines. It’s the organizing mind that says, “Okay, how are we going to make this real?”
The Common Mistake: Staying only in the idea (daydreaming) without giving it a structure, or jumping straight to a rigid plan without divine inspiration. You need both—the soul and the mind.
Phase 3: The Fuel (Passion, Discipline, and Purpose)
You have the seed and the blueprint. Now you need the engine. This is the heart of your project, where expansion and focus are balanced.
Here, you manage three key energies:
- Purpose (Your Heart): This is staying connected to your “why” from Phase 1. Your project must have integrity, harmony, and authenticity. If your project resonates with your truth, it becomes magnetic.
- Passion and Expansion (Your Emotion): This is the energy that drives you to keep going, to innovate, to show your work with enthusiasm. It’s the faith that the universe will provide the resources (opportunities, people, money).
- Discipline and Focus (Your Strength): This is the courage to say “no” to what doesn’t serve. It’s the discipline to prune the dead branches, to stay the course, to cut away what isn’t aligned with your purpose.
The Common Mistake: Having a great plan but not the discipline to execute it, or having so much discipline that you kill the passion and flexibility. You need a balance between expansive faith and disciplined focus.
Phase 4: The Foundation (Your Inner World)
This is, for me, the most underrated and most important step. It is the realm of your subconscious, your beliefs, your identity.
You can have the best intention, the best plan, and all the passion in the world, but if your internal beliefs are not aligned with your dream, you will sabotage yourself right before you reach the finish line. It’s like building a mansion on a foundation of sand.
If you want to manifest abundance but deep down you believe “money is dirty” or “I am not enough,” your subconscious will hit the brakes. This is where we do the work of:
- Healing limiting beliefs.
- Reprogramming the mind.
- Visualizing the outcome as if it were already real.
- Most importantly: Becoming the person who already has what you desire.
The Common Mistake: Believing manifestation is only about external action. 90% of the work is internal. Your outer reality is a mirror of your inner world.
Phase 5: The Harvest (Inspired Material Action)
Finally, we arrive at the earth. This is where you lay the bricks. This is where you launch the project, make the call, publish the content, send the invoice. This is the physical action.
But notice the difference: this action isn’t forced, it’s not a desperate struggle. It is the final, natural step of a process that is already energetically complete. It is inspired action.
When you have done the work in the previous four phases, the action feels fluid, correct, and effective. You aren’t pushing a boulder uphill; you are simply taking the last step to receive something that is already yours on the energetic plane.
The Common Mistake: Starting here, in Phase 5, and ignoring all the rest.
Where is Your Energy “Leaking”?
If you feel stuck, if you’re tired of “pushing” on the physical plane without seeing results, I invite you to use this map as a diagnostic. Review the phases and ask yourself honestly:
- Is my intention pure? Or am I manifesting from ego or lack? (Phase 1)
- Do I have a clear, structured plan? Or am I just dreaming without grounding? (Phase 2)
- Have I lost my passion? Am I lacking discipline? Does my project feel authentic? (Phase 3)
- Am I sabotaging myself? What internal beliefs are holding me back? (Phase 4)
Nine times out of ten, the problem isn’t in your action (Phase 5). The blockage is in one of the higher phases.
Manifest with Purpose, Not Pressure
True spiritual and high-performance coaching isn’t about “working harder.” It’s about “working smarter” and, above all, with more alignment.
Using this map allows you to create with divine intention, avoid burnout, and achieve success that doesn’t just look good on the outside, but feels good on the inside. Success with soul.
Your natal chart and tools like astrocartography are incredible compasses for understanding your personal map. They show us where your natural gifts lie, what your belief challenges are (Phase 4), and what kind of purpose (Phase 1) your soul came here to fulfill.
If you are ready to stop struggling in the material plane and start building your dreams from pure intention, flowing through the complete plan, I would be honored to guide you on this journey.
Together, we can identify where the blocks are in your personal process and how to unlock the flow so that success manifests with both soul and ease.
Discover more about my Astrology Readings and how they can transform your manifestation here.
Don’t let your dreams stay as mere ideas or turn into a struggle. Give them the structure and purpose they need to flourish in the world.
Warmly,
Alejandro Herryman
“Alejandro Herryman is an expert in Travel Astrology and Astrocartography, with over 10 years of experience since 2013. After years of study and practice, he has helped countless individuals discover the best places to live, thrive, and find balance in their lives. With a background as a lawyer and entrepreneur, Alejandro decided to follow his true passion for astrology and personal growth. Today, he shares his knowledge and experience to guide others toward the places that most support their life purpose and well-being.”