Energetic Protection and Cleansing

Those who consider themselves to be "sensitive" (as well as those who aren't!) may benefit from practicing psychic and energetic protection. Many individuals suffering from persistent negative thoughts and feelings may actually be able to trace their anxieties to the level of subtle energy, as undesirable energies attach themselves to the aura.

I have described some simple strategies and practices in energetic protection and cleansing below. Anyone can do these - I promise!

*Protection:

Drawing in the Aura

The aura is part of the energy body, surrounding the physical body. Some people's aura will naturally be more expansive than others'. Having an expansive aura is not at all a negative thing. However, having an open, expansive aura in public may cause you to inadvertently "take in" energies around you. If you find this happening, and feel uncomfortable, say to yourself, "I now pull in my aura." Breathe deeply, imaginging your aura coming in within about 6 inches of your body.

Cords

When one person interacts with another, etheric cords form between them. Visualize them as a thin stream of light connecting one person's chakra, or energy center, to anothers'. Within a healthy relationship, these cords can establish rapport and a good and uplifting feeling. They can also be used in unproductive ways. For example, if a person has a tendency to be controlling, they may attach "cords" to another person in their vulnerable places in order to feel more powerful.

If you find yourself in such a situation where you are being "corded" against your will, you will need to "cut the cord." There are a couple ways to do this. You might visualize a pair of scissors cutting the cord. You might simply imagine it snapping. You might visualize yourself pulling the cord directly out of your body, gently. Once the cord has been removed, you might visualize your energy field as being slippery, so that the cord cannot re-attach. Visualize placing a golden seal over the spot. Experiment and see what works best for you.

The Triple-Protection Grid

It sounds fancy, but it's quite practical. Setting up this Grid is simply a matter of stating your intention. And it works! First, call on the Source of Healing with which you resonate - for example, your Higher Self, or the Universal Mind. Ask them to place the "Triple Protection Grid" around you. You might picture the grid like a mesh or net in spirit, that prevents any negative energy from passing through to you or from you to another person. Ask that this grid be filled with energies of Love, Light, and Healing Energy, and that only these Energies pass through the grid.

*Cleansing:

Calling the Tunnel

It is also a good idea to make sure that your living spaces have been cleansed. You can do this in a number of ways. You can ask that all energies not appropriate to the soul's path be removed. Some people also burn sage.

Another very powerful and effective method is "Calling the Tunnel." Simply say, "I now call the Tunnel," and ask that a Higher Power remove any energies not resonating at the level of Unconditional Love or higher into the Tunnel. The Tunnel will remove them. Then ask that the Tunnel be closed.

The Violet Flame

The Violet Flame transmutes all that is not in harmony with Love into positive, uplifting energy. You can invoke this flame to cleanse a room, your self, or another person when healing. It is very powerful.

*(Update) More Information...Terrific Resource!

I recently came across the book, Psychic Shield, by Caitlin Matthews. This book contains visualizations that will connect you with core parts of your soul that are unconsciously allowing the "intrusions" to happen in the first place. If the techniques I listed aren't quite enough, this book can turn things around very effectively! I can't recommend it enough!

See also: "Simple Exercises in Sensing Energy"