How to Energetically Protect Yourself

If, like me and many other highly sensitive people you pick up negative energy from your environment and others, you will like the tips shared in this blog post. Protecting yourself energetically is especially important for individuals with the Moon in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces) as they are believed to be particularly sensitive and intuitive. Taking extra care in protecting their energetic field is a must.

Practices for Energetic Protection

1. Grounding: Grounding involves connecting yourself to the earth's energy. It can help them feel more anchored and centered, which can in turn help them protect their energetic field.

2. Shielding: Shielding involves creating a protective barrier around yourself to block out negative energy. Shielding can be particularly helpful in protecting against the emotional energy of others. You can visualize a bubble of white light around yourself, or imagine yourself surrounded by a protective shield made of a material of your choice (e.g., titanium, steel, etc.).

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   Cleansing: Cleansing involves removing negative energy from your body and surroundings. Regular energetic cleansing practices, such as smudging with sage palo santo, or other herbs, taking a bath with Epsom salt and essential oils, or using crystals to absorb negative energy (read below).

4. Meditation: Meditation can help connect with your inner self and strengthen your intuitive abilities. Regular meditation practice can also help them clear their mind and release any negative energy they may have picked up. You can try guided meditations specifically designed for energetic protection or simply focus on your breath and visualize yourself surrounded by white light.

5. Boundaries: Establishing clear boundaries with others can be particularly important for people with Moon in water signs, who may be more prone to absorbing the emotional energy of others. Learning to say "no" when needed and taking time for self-care can be helpful in protecting their energetic field.

6. Self-care: Practicing self-care regularly can help you maintain a strong energetic field. Make sure you eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and spend time doing things you enjoy.

Remember, energetic protection is not a one-time event, but rather a practice that you should incorporate into your daily life.

Examples of Accessories that Provide Energetic Protection

1. Crystals: Certain crystals are believed to have protective properties. Some popular choices include black tourmaline, shungite, and obsidian.

2. Amulets and talismans: These are objects worn for protection, such as a Hamsa hand, evil eye, or a pentagram.

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   Protective jewelry: Certain jewelry is designed to protect the wearer from negative energy. For example, you can find bracelets and necklaces made of protective stones like black tourmaline or hematite. Check out our protective japa malas here.

4. Essential oils: Some essential oils are believed to have protective properties. For example, frankincense, lavender, and sage are often used for energy protection.

5. Orgonite: This is a substance made of resin, metal shavings, and crystals. It is believed to transmute negative energy into positive energy.

Salt for Purification and Energetic Protection

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   Salt baths: Adding salt to your bathwater can help cleanse your body of negative energy. You can use Epsom salt or sea salt, and add a few drops of essential oils if you like.

2. Salt lamps: Salt lamps are made of Himalayan salt and are believed to purify the air and balance energy. They emit a warm, pinkish glow and are a popular accessory for those seeking energetic protection.

3. Salt circles: You can create a protective circle of salt around yourself or your home. Simply sprinkle salt in a circle around the area you want to protect and visualize it as a barrier that repels negative energy.

4. Salt scrubs: Using a salt scrub on your skin can help remove negative energy and leave you feeling refreshed. Mix salt with a carrier oil like coconut or almond oil, add a few drops of essential oils if desired, and massage into your skin.

5. Salt water: Spraying salt water around your home or workspace can help purify the energy of the space. You can also use salt water to cleanse your crystals or other energetic tools.

Incense for Protection

Incense has been used for centuries in various cultures for its purifying and protective properties. Here are a few types of incense that are commonly used for energetic protection:

1. White sage: White sage is a popular choice for energetic cleansing and protection. Burning white sage smudge sticks can help clear negative energy from your environment and create a protective barrier.

2. Palo Santo: Palo Santo is a type of wood that is burned for its cleansing and protective properties. It is believed to attract positive energy and repel negative energy.

3. Frankincense: Frankincense is an aromatic resin that is believed to have protective properties. Burning frankincense incense can help purify your space and protect against negative energy.

4. Myrrh: Myrrh is another resin with protective properties. Burning myrrh incense is said to create a protective shield around your energy field.

5. Dragon's Blood: Dragon's Blood is a resin that is said to have powerful protective properties. Burning Dragon's Blood incense can help create a protective barrier and ward off negative energy.

When using incense for energetic protection, it's important to use it in conjunction with other protective practices, such as grounding, shielding, and cleansing. It's also important to use high-quality, natural incense and to be mindful of fire safety when burning incense.

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