Protecting yourself during energy work, meditation, and any kind of magickal working really is a fundamental skill.
Learning how to effectively protect yourself can stop you from absorbing negative energies; can protect you from those that would drain your energy; can help you rid yourself of negative thoughts and energy; and can protect you from any entities that would do you harm, especially in the astral (this is especially important when doing hedge riding, astral travel, trance work, energy healing, etc).
There are many different methods of protection; some are easier than others, and some more effective than others. Here we will look at some of the key methods.
For beginners, I would highly recommend energy shields, especially if you want to stop people from draining your energy, or if you are often surrounded by negative energy. It is one of the most effective forms of protection. However, don't let that stop you from trying any others. As the shield involves visualization and energy manipulation, it can take practice. If you are looking for immediate protection, then maybe one of the other methods may help you with that 'quick fix' whilst you practice shielding.
Learning how to effectively protect yourself can stop you from absorbing negative energies; can protect you from those that would drain your energy; can help you rid yourself of negative thoughts and energy; and can protect you from any entities that would do you harm, especially in the astral (this is especially important when doing hedge riding, astral travel, trance work, energy healing, etc).
There are many different methods of protection; some are easier than others, and some more effective than others. Here we will look at some of the key methods.
For beginners, I would highly recommend energy shields, especially if you want to stop people from draining your energy, or if you are often surrounded by negative energy. It is one of the most effective forms of protection. However, don't let that stop you from trying any others. As the shield involves visualization and energy manipulation, it can take practice. If you are looking for immediate protection, then maybe one of the other methods may help you with that 'quick fix' whilst you practice shielding.
Energy Shields: Energy shields are probably the most common way of protecting yourself, especially on a day-to-day basis. They are especially effective in protecting you from negative energies, or those who either intentionally or unintentionally drain your energy.
The idea is to manipulate energy to cast a bubble, or shield, around you, which nothing can break through.
Whilst this is definitely a very effective method, and definitely recommended for beginners, you do need to recharge your energy shield regularly for it to work. You can find more information on how to create energy shields here:
www.thecottagemystic.com/energy-shields.html
Sigils: You can create a Sigil (or symbol) of protection. This can then be drawn on objects or items you wish to protect (including yourself). You do not need to physically draw it on, you can use your finger to trace the outline of it, and state your intent (i.e., 'with this sigil I am protected, no harm can befall me, in this world or in the astral'). Whilst it is a simple and effective form of protection, you do need to 'activate' it before it will work. You can find more information about creating Sigils here:
www.thecottagemystic.com/sigils.html
Oils: You can create a protection oil to anoint yourself before you head anywhere you need protection. You could use essential oil, or make your own infused oil using herbs of your choosing. Some good oils/herbs for protection include clove, garlic, bay leaves, star anise, sandalwood and pine needles.
Choose one of the oils mentioned above, or do some research and find another, and wear it (anoint your wrists, your third eye and your heart chakras). You may wish to make up an incantation to say as you do so, such as 'I am protected - no harm will befall me'. If you would like more information about making your own herbal infused oils, then check out my post here:
www.thecottagemystic.com/oils.html
Protective Sachet: This works in very much the same way as the oils above, but instead you are using a small sachet filled with your chosen herbs. You may also like to include other items in your sachet, such as drawings of other protection symbols or sigils, or crystals.
Fill a pouch with herbs, oils, charms, crystals, etc., designed to bring you protection and carry it with you. Make sure you charge it (see below for instructions on how to charge it).
Crystals: Wearing or holding crystals with protective qualities is again another simple way of protecting yourself. Good crystals to use include black tourmaline, labradorite, fluorite, jet, black obsidian, kyanite, and smokey quartz.
Choose one of the crystals mentioned above, or do some research and find another, and carry it around with you. Again, you may wish to make up an incantation to say to affirm your intent
Amulets: You could also enchant any item to help bring you protection, whether that be a coin, a piece of jewellery, etc. You can pick any item and charge it, to work as a protective amulet. See below for how to charge items for this purpose.
Servitors: Servitor creation and use is sometimes seen as more 'advanced' energy work. A servitor is a being of energy you have created for a specific purpose and works on the astral plane. I have a servitor which I have created to protect me and I have seen actively work in the past. For more information on servitors, including how to create one, I would recommend checking out any work by Daman Brand, especially his book Magickal Servitors: Create Your Own Spirits to Attract Pleasure, Power, and Prosperity
The idea is to manipulate energy to cast a bubble, or shield, around you, which nothing can break through.
Whilst this is definitely a very effective method, and definitely recommended for beginners, you do need to recharge your energy shield regularly for it to work. You can find more information on how to create energy shields here:
www.thecottagemystic.com/energy-shields.html
Sigils: You can create a Sigil (or symbol) of protection. This can then be drawn on objects or items you wish to protect (including yourself). You do not need to physically draw it on, you can use your finger to trace the outline of it, and state your intent (i.e., 'with this sigil I am protected, no harm can befall me, in this world or in the astral'). Whilst it is a simple and effective form of protection, you do need to 'activate' it before it will work. You can find more information about creating Sigils here:
www.thecottagemystic.com/sigils.html
Oils: You can create a protection oil to anoint yourself before you head anywhere you need protection. You could use essential oil, or make your own infused oil using herbs of your choosing. Some good oils/herbs for protection include clove, garlic, bay leaves, star anise, sandalwood and pine needles.
Choose one of the oils mentioned above, or do some research and find another, and wear it (anoint your wrists, your third eye and your heart chakras). You may wish to make up an incantation to say as you do so, such as 'I am protected - no harm will befall me'. If you would like more information about making your own herbal infused oils, then check out my post here:
www.thecottagemystic.com/oils.html
Protective Sachet: This works in very much the same way as the oils above, but instead you are using a small sachet filled with your chosen herbs. You may also like to include other items in your sachet, such as drawings of other protection symbols or sigils, or crystals.
Fill a pouch with herbs, oils, charms, crystals, etc., designed to bring you protection and carry it with you. Make sure you charge it (see below for instructions on how to charge it).
Crystals: Wearing or holding crystals with protective qualities is again another simple way of protecting yourself. Good crystals to use include black tourmaline, labradorite, fluorite, jet, black obsidian, kyanite, and smokey quartz.
Choose one of the crystals mentioned above, or do some research and find another, and carry it around with you. Again, you may wish to make up an incantation to say to affirm your intent
Amulets: You could also enchant any item to help bring you protection, whether that be a coin, a piece of jewellery, etc. You can pick any item and charge it, to work as a protective amulet. See below for how to charge items for this purpose.
Servitors: Servitor creation and use is sometimes seen as more 'advanced' energy work. A servitor is a being of energy you have created for a specific purpose and works on the astral plane. I have a servitor which I have created to protect me and I have seen actively work in the past. For more information on servitors, including how to create one, I would recommend checking out any work by Daman Brand, especially his book Magickal Servitors: Create Your Own Spirits to Attract Pleasure, Power, and Prosperity
Charging Items:
There are many different ways you can charge an object with your intent once you have created it. These include:
There are many different ways you can charge an object with your intent once you have created it. These include:
- Chanting Mantra's over your object, such as 'I am protected. No harm will befall me'
- Raising energy and directing that energy into the object; you can do this by drumming, dancing, chanting, or using an energy ball, infusing it with your intent and then absorbing that energy ball into your object. For more information on raising energy, see my post here: www.thecottagemystic.com/energy-orbs.html
- Place your object inside a crystal grid which utilises crystals with protective properties to charge your items
- You can use your own breath, to breathe your intent into your object
