Protection from all types of harm

"What do you mean protection? I'm not in danger", true, you may not be in danger from violence or severe harm but there is so much negativity, so much toxicity, and general unhealthy energy in our societies that we need protection from it. We walk through essentially an ocean of unseen energy, and there are times when we walk through areas that are polluted or have dangerous entities present.

Typical safe spaces are our homes, the woodlands, mountains, nearby rivers in peaceful areas, serene beaches, the usual toxic places are population dense areas, sometimes workplaces, hospitals are psychic bomb shells, areas where ongoing abuse or tragedy have struck. This is because the energy of those places becomes quite set and reinforced, so protection from such uncomfortable vibrations is essential to spiritual practice, and especially for empaths.

But these are environments, what about people?

Honestly, the best thing to do is avoid them. Minimise contact. If a colleague, remain in your power and say less and stay professional. If a relative, communicate with others and only give attention when you absolutely have to. A friend's new partner - well, nothing you can say will disrupt their sudden fascination so do not bother, and just be polite and enforce your protection.

Sadly, some of the most obvious signs and massive red flags when meeting someone for the first time or few times is they are just super super nice (false), full on, love bombing, acting over the top and almost the centre of attention - this wreaks of insecurity and any attempt for praise and attention, which means they will go to any lengths for it, no matter the cost to others.

Not to mention a general feeling of unease which makes you self assess as to whether or not you are a judgemental bitch - you are not. It is intuition warning you despite what other people think of a toxic person's performance. Some of us see through this false flattery immediately and are always on guard but wearing protections will help if you cannot sense these dangerous people.

What about dead people? And other spirits?

I think that unless you are an active medium, communicating with your own or in a paranormal experience event, ignore them, if the deceased lingers for attention or to pester or even scare you, the less energy you give, the less power and reason they have to stay. This same advice also applies to other types of spirits too. If you feel the entity or harmful spirit is too strong, consult with a more experienced Witch, Shaman or medium that does specialise in cleansings.

Some ideas to invoke protection are below:

1. Invoking protection from ancestors or spirit allies

This is not a new practice, seeking familial or allied protection is a well known past time, one team you can certainly rely on - whether you knew them or not - is your ancestors. Before building up relationships with deities or other non-affiliated spirits, you can invoke your departed family. Obtain a candle and dedicate it purely to them, I would use either a blue or black candle to emphasise the protective qualities of the colours. Place a small offering on a shelf or altar by the candle, such as a favourite food or shared past time treat you used to share with the spirits or persons you are calling on.

When you feel ready, ground and centre yourself, seal your Aura and ignite the candle, call out to your ancestors to invoke their presence and protection:

"I, (name),

Call out to (ancestors),

Please help keep me safe from harm,

Protected from ill will,

And made elusive to evil,

From both spirits and people,

With harm to none,

Our will be done,

Blessed Be"

Feel their presence near you and know that while they will not walk side by side all day, they will step in when a perceived threat or toxic person heads your way. Make them aware of the offering as a thank you and then extinguish the candle. Depending on the food, dispose of the offering the next day by placing it outdoors or in some bushes. If it is unhealthy to wildlife, simply compost it.

If you have already established contact with your spirit guides you can redirect the prayer to them and modify the offering to what you believe they would like.

2. Visualisation atop your Auric field

To add an additional layer of personal protection, similarly to the Aura visualisation, visualise a spark of blue light igniting 2 - 3' above your head, and see liquid blue light begin to pour out, see it slowly spilling over your vibrant, gorgeous aura, see and hear this light crystallising into glass as it grows downward, when it collects under your feet affirm:

"I am sealed, I am safe, I am protected from all harm".

Truly affirm and believe that you are now encased in a field of protection. Sometimes you can even feel the extra layer on the outside of your Aura engulfing you and keeping you safe, continue this daily and you will feel the layers building.

3. Wearing protective amulets to ward off harm

Protection amulets are often worn in the form of jewellery, particularly necklaces. Some common protective amulets are the evil eye, the eye of Ra and Horus, Thor's hammer, the Witches pentacle, specific runes carved into wood, stone, metal or other materials, though these symbols have inherent power it is good to bless them to make them more powerful.

To do this perform your energy hygiene to seal your Aura and ground and centre your energy, hold the necklace or symbol in your hand and say:

"I hereby invoke, the absolute power of (object e.g. Thor's hammer),

Into this amulet, may it repel all harm, may it neutralise ill will,

Protect my body, protect my spirit, protect my space,

With harm to none, so mote it be, blessed be"

Feel the energy of this Magick warming your hands, and charging the amulet, and when you feel it is fully charged, you may now wear it. I would recommend repeating this at least once a week, preferably on a Tuesday or a Thursday.

4. Carrying spell bags containing protective crystals

Similarly to carrying protective amulets you can carry herbs or crystal pouches, or a combination thereof, these work by adding a particular energy or frequency to your body and Aura that either ward off harm or seal you off from it. Some crystals that bring the kind gift of protection are Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Smokey Quartz and Pyrite, though these crystals have other qualities beyond protection, they are the best I have come across and used.

When you first buy these crystals you will need to cleanse them, you can move them through the burning smoke of a purifying incense such as Sage, Rosemary, Lavender or another and say:

"I hereby cleanse these sacred crystals from all unwanted energies,

I charge and bless these crystals to work with me in partnership,

To bring their gifts of protection and stability, so mote it be"

The crystals are now ready to be used, either as jewellery or in a pouch. To keep them charged and full of energy, cleanse them once a week, and leave them out under a Full Moon once a month to increase their power.

5. Wearing essential oils composed of protective herbs

Some of my favourite protective herbs are Sage, Rosemary and Vervain, if you have a carrier oil such as Olive oil, or Sunflower oil, both of these make a good base oil, pour three drops of essential oil from the herbs above if you have them into a small 10ml vial, then fill with the Olive or Sunflower oil to the neck of the bottle. Hold the vial in your hand and say:

"I hereby invoke, the protective powers,

Of Sage, Rosemary and Vervain,

Carried by the generous Olive/Sunflower,

Infuse this oil with your gifts,

And bless with protection,

S/he that wears this blend,

With harm to none,

So mote of be"

Feel the vial becoming very warm and infused with this power. Keep it out of sunlight and be sure to do a gentle skin test before heavy use. I anoint my wrists each day with a generous amount and I say a simple affirmation: "I am protected from any and all harm, from within and without, so mote it be". If some of the ingredients do not call to you, feel free to substitute and mix it up.

There are many other forms of protection magick, sigil magick, divine protection, glamours but they will be discussed later on.

Remain safe.

Blessed Be. XxX

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