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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