Protective Shielding is a way of blocking out unwanted energies. To me, it is also a way of keeping energies IN. You are in control; it is intention that counts. You can guard against what you don't want, or need. You may shield out specific things you wish to keep at bay, while allowing other energies to pass. WYou can protect and nurture what you desire. For example, you may shield a room to keep a certain vibration contained inside. Shielding can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Most shields require nothing but your imagination and will, a bit of energy, and a small amount of time. Shielding is, simply put, an imagined barrier. Some imagine a door closing or locking when the shield is "set" or that holds it in place unless dismantled.

On a daily basis, we are bombarded by energies and over-active input. Those who open their hearts and minds, allowing higher powers to enter may find themselves becoming more sensitive to negativity as well. Learning to shield one's self from unwanted input as you become more aware of the subtle changes around you is vital.

Storing specific energies in spaces can be invaluable. Ever enter a space that just glowed with relaxation or passion? A place used repetitively for a specific purpose begins to absorb and reflect those kinds of energies after a time. You can surround an area with a certain energy and keep it contained within.


TYPES OF SHIELDS

Casting A Circle: conjuring a protective bubble
Most witches cast circles around most magickal workings they perform, to keep negativity out, and to build energy inside until it is released. A magick circle is the most widely known and practiced shield. Not actually a circle on the ground, but more accurately a three dimensional bubble that surrounds above and below as well.

Light: surrounding yourself or an area in specific colored light
Visualizing yourself, or a room, or your entire home surrounded in white light protects it from negative energies. You may envision a pattern (grid or other), or a bubble of light. See the negative energies you want to remove and keep at bay rapidly exiting and then the barrier of light keeping it out.

One you clear a space with white light, you can then change the color to a specific purpose. If you have a home office or place you do business, surrounding it in green light for prosperity can do wonders. The boudoir in a deep red for a passionate, romantic evening. Blue in a healing space or bath, yellow in a meditative or study space. The possibilities are endless and all it takes is a few moments of your time to concentrate. It can be used any time or place it's needed, and with practice requires very little effort to be effective.

Armor: conjuring a suit of armor
Visualizing yourself surrounded in protective suit of armor. You may envision a shining silver or gold helmet, chest plate, and full body armor. See the negative energies you want to keep at bay not being able to penetrate. This can be particularly effective when in a crowd.

Mirrors: conjuring a reflection
I use this if I believe someone has actually targeted negative energy toward me in any way. I simply visualize myself as mirrorized (a mirrored sphere or cube could work just as well), and reflect their bad vibes right back to them. This works for small insults (such as jealousy), as well as more major mojo (someone casting a spell on you). Not only does it deflect the energy back to them, but they get a good glimpse of what they look like in this state of emotion unrest, and it is not a pretty picture ;-)

Elemental or Totem: conjuring a specific being
These require more energy from you, so don't overuse and give away all your personal power! I have 4 gargoyles posted at the four corners of our property, just to keep an eye on things. I also have a pack of spirit wolves that patrol. My husband Larry has a spirit tiger ;-) These require the intermittent energy boost to keep them conjured, but after years of input they are well established and require only an occasional enhancement.