Psychic safety begins at a very basic level. First, believe in yourself and always trust your instincts. If anything feels like a bad idea, an unsafe place, a nasty object, or a disturbing personal aura, you are probably better off keeping your distance.
Take sensible precautions in dealing with other people. Think twice before giving away a photograph of yourself, a lock of your hair, a treasured object, or anything else that could serve as a connection to you for anyone desiring to cast a spell on you. Do not let disagreements fester; settle them as soon as possible. If anyone consistently mistreats you, break off contact as neutrally as possible.
Identify the Source of the Problem
If you believe you are under psychic attack, it’s important to identify the exact nature of the problem. Most unpleasantness comes from ordinary sources, such as personal error or everyday chaos. If you see a persistent pattern of mishaps not attributable to everyday causes, then suspect the metaphysical. However, actual curses or other magical attacks are pretty rare.
More common are assaults when someone simply directs hateful thoughts at you, without doing any kind of ritual. Some people also tend to feed on the energy of bystanders, leaving their victims exhausted and cranky. There are also places or objects that carry disturbing auras. Deliberate attacks tend to require more effort to counter than unintentional ones, but similar methods work for both.
Once you figure out what the problem is you can take steps to deal with it. Keep in mind the less said about your defenses, the better.
Purification and Protection Techniques
The basic techniques break down into two types: purification and protection. Purification means cleaning someone or something of any negative energy. Protection keeps negativity out by blocking it. There are numerous methods for each.
Bathing in salt is one of the most well-known ways to rinse away psychic grunge. Lavender, lemon verbena, magnolia, peppermint, pine, rosemary, or thyme are good herbs for a cleansing bath. Fill the tub with hot water, stir in the herbs, and soak for a while. If you're using a shower, pour the salt or herbs in a washcloth, and scrub your body with it. Imagine the bathwater leaching out all impurities and negativity.
Carrying charms can provide a good general defense, although you can find charms to protect against specific threats as well. For example, a stone with a natural hole through it is a grounding and shielding influence. A smooth silver pendant is believed to bounce negative energy away.
Smudging uses natural plant substances to cleanse areas and auras. Sage, sweet grass, and cedar are great choices for purification smudging. Light the herbs on fire and waft the smoke over your body. Imagine it removing all impurities and negativity.
Warding protects your house, room, or other space from unwanted intrusions. The simplest method of warding is to take a cup of saltwater and sprinkle it all around your home. Real seawater works best, but you can just mix sea salt or table salt in plain water instead. Make sure to touch all the doors, windows, and other openings. Also touch each wall, floor, and ceiling.
For extra power, trace a pentacle with saltwater on the main door. Visualize a shield of white light keeping out all unwelcome influences.
Pay Attention to Outcome
Pay attention to how people respond after your defensive measures. If someone hesitates to enter your home or suddenly becomes reluctant to get near you, don’t ignore this sign.
Troublemakers may sense protections subliminally and want to stay away. This helps you identify who they are. Your first and last line of defense against negativity is your mind.
Sources:
bewitchingways.com, magical uses for incense, resins, and oils, accessed November 26, 2010.
luckymojo.com, protective spells and amulets, accessed November 26, 2010.
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