One thing I have started doing is thanking the spirits by doing the whole thing as above...but when it comes to the part of the invocation/chant where you'd usually ask for what it is you want...I give thanks and show that I understand what has been done for me and explain that the incense burning ...
SC I was going to mention the same thing. When working with Elubatel two years ago for a prospective job offer, I also did not get it. But what I did get very shortly after (miraculously) was a far better offer from a company I never dreamed I would work for. Looking back if I got the first offer, I...