Shielding

Shielding yourself is important when it comes to any kind of magic because there truly are entities and energies out there that like to take advantage of people. Putting up a shield or ward isn’t difficult, and sometimes you do it without even realizing!

Shielding methods:

Visualization - this one is good for beginners! Begin by getting into a calm, relaxed state, maybe even meditate beforehand. Next, imagine a ring of light around yourself, starting at your feet. This light can look like anything, be any colour, and be any shape, so the limit is only your imagination. Once you have the ring of light, imagine it slowly coming up around your body, let it fill your heart with warmth and let it remind you that you are safe spiritually and no negative energy can harm you. Once it has made a complete bubble around you, say some affirmations and remind yourself that you’re strong and can handle anything. The more you believe in yourself, then the stronger the shield will become.

Smoky Quartz or any other black stone - when kept on the person or placed at the feet can create a ward as well. For those less imaginative, this is a very good alternative because you have the crystal to help support you.

Magic Circle - here is a simple method to open a magic circle. Hold one of your hands out, palm up and focus your energy in your hand. (you may get warm and tingly, or even a numb feeling, if not though that’s okay!) really let it bubble up into your fingertips, and once there, point a finger out and draw a circle around yourself and say some affirmations of safety and peace.

Simply just stating that you are or feel safe is another way to shield yourself spiritually. You remember how when you were little and alone in your room at night and you thought you hear something scary? You covered your head up with a blanket and you felt safe after doing that. That was quite literally you putting up a shield. Remember your intentions and feelings are the most important things in magic, always keep that in mind!