Protection spell – Grounding and Bubbling up
Protection spell.
Protection spells are one of the reasons why Witches were hunted down and killed. It was believed that the flip side of protection was a curse. Curses are nothing that I deal with, and I strongly suggest to leave them well alone.
In today’s world of complicated relationships, social media, internet, and a constant news flow, it is very important to keep safe, to protect ourselves against the masses of negative energy, that is constantly emitted into our environment. To maintain a positive outlook on life and to be able to attract health, wealth, and tranquillity for both ourselves and our loved ones we need to learn how to navigate through this invisible forest of energies.
This is why I have shaped this Protection spell a little bit differently to a more traditional one. Instead of just stopping psychic attacks from others this spell is designed to also help you rise above negative energy and prevent negative energies from attaching to you.
What do we need to protect ourselves from?
Bad news:
Bad news sells, this is why all news channels thrive on wars, murder, riots etc etc. Some years ago there were only a few televised news programs every day. This has evolved to a 24/7 stream of never-ending dread. To help ourselves we need to go on a news diet. Simply stop watching the news, turn the notifications off on your phone. If you can’t fully live without the news, watch a review once a day.
Social media:
There is nothing so bitchy as some of the groups on facebook. It simply isn’t a good idea to take part. I have a rule, every time I feel enticed to write something I ask myself if it is really necessary, I also wait until the next day, to allow myself to rise above and leave the negative soul-destroying commenting to other people. If you use social media, keep it happy, positive, informative, or entertaining (not self-degrading jokes though). Avoid spewing unpleasantries and negativity about others.
Complicated relationships:
Most of us has been there…. A romantic relationship gone west, a friendship down the drain, a boss treating you badly, that girl in primary school that was just so mean. The list is endless. We have all got people in our lives, that leave a lasting impression on our soul. Negativity that we carry around for decades. This bottled-up negativity will colour our decisions and dim our inner brightly shining light. Negative energy can also come from random people that we meet in our daily lives. The angry passenger, the checkout girl who got irritated, the guy you bumped into. To make this even more complicated, negative energy can stay in the air, connected to places or items for thousands of years.
How do we protect ourselves?
This can be difficult, especially in the long run. Just as a diet, you will need to stick to a routine, at least until you feel completely at ease with how to deal with negative energy. Your routine should definitely include grounding and bubbling up. Just as important as wearing clothes we should all also wear our invisible coat of psychic armour. If this sound a bit out there for you, think of your psychic armour as a bodysuit that conserves your energy so that noone else can just grab it. Instead you can spend your energy as you see fit.
Grounding and bubbling up
It is a brilliant idea to do a grounding and bubbling up meditation as you get out of bed each morning. Sit on the bedside with your feet firmly on the floor. This is where that fluffy sheepskin or vegan alternative comes in, you finally have a good reason to buy it! Rest your hands on the bed palms up. Use a guided meditation to start, once you feel confident you can let go and do it on your own. If you feel a crack in your armour, it is always a good idea to go back to your guided meditation. There is a link to a mini version of this spell, perfect as a guided meditation for daily use. These are the best spent 10 minutes of your day, you will feel refreshed and you will grow your inner strength to levels you did not think was possible.
Smudge
Do smudge your space regularly. It doesn’t have to be white sage it can be other herbs too. Common Sage, Rosemary, bay leaf, pine needles and thyme are a few examples. If you grow herbs in your garden or in a pot do make some smudge sticks. This video will show you how.
Nature
To further ground yourself it is important to go for walks out in nature, let the wind blow your worries and negativity away. If possible walk barefoot form time to time, this practice is really cleansing for the soul and will normalise your energies.
Eat and drink well
As for everything else it is important to eat and drink well. Our bodies are fabulous organisms that deserve the very best treatment. Drink lots of water and eat fresh foods. It is a good idea to bless the food before you eat it. This does not need to be a lengthy sermon, a simple “Thank you for this delicious dish” is quite sufficient.
Journal
Jot down highs and lows of your journey. To be protected and strong in your own skin is a lifelong commitment. Enjoy the ride! If you would like journaling inspiration you can have a look at our posts on the subject.
News and social media diet
Try not to expose yourself to the stream of News or social media straight away in the morning. Schedule times when you are allowed to watch or use social media. Simply schedule times throughout your day. Do not get involved in negative arguing. If you post, only post in a positive way.
Positive vs Negative
This is about the law of attraction. What you send out into the universe comes back to you. This is why it is so important to limit your negative social media posting, like a bouncy ball it comes right back to you. This is especially important to remember after a bad breakup, however enticing it seems, NEVER post hateful comments about people who have done you wrong. The weird way things work, is that they will come out winning. Another way of looking at the energy exchange after a breakup is to compare it to a game of tennis. As long as you are playing the game the other party can win. If you put your racket down and walk away, there is no game to win. Don’t answer back, just walk away. If this doesn’t come naturally to you please don’t forget to smudge and bubble up.
Turning Negative into Positive
SMILE! I know not the easiest but with a little bit of practice you can just pull those corners of your mouth upwards, and your mind will think that you are smiling, and the energies will change. Another way is to express gratitude, we try to teach our children to say Thank you but often loose this practice as adults. A gratitude journal can be a good way of making sure you remember to be grateful for the little things in your daily life.
So why am I going on about positive and negative when we were going to talk about protection. Well the main source of negativity and “jinxingpower” stems from ourselves. Someone clever once said that “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for your enemy to die”. The only one you hurt by holding on to anger and hate is yourself.
The act of forgiveness
Get out of victim mode! I have been this person, so I know! It is definitely not easy, but it is the only way to progress and get a new lovely life. To forgive someone is to let go. It is not something you do for them it is something you do for yourself. This is not about going back to a toxic relationship; it is not even saying it to them. It is about letting go of someone who no longer should have any power over you.
I find a cleansing fire works a treat. Sit or stand around a firepit (this can be as simple as an old, discarded cooking pot. To make the ceremony even more powerful use some herbs and selected wood to light the fire. Bay, Cedar, Pine, and Sloe are all good choices. Light the fire. Let some of the herbs burn to produce a cleansing smoke, put a small burnable item or a note with some well-chosen words on the fire. Say “Thank you for having taught me some fabulous life lessons, I forgive you for all the hurt you caused, through this cleansing fire I sever the ties and from hereon I choose my own path. So mote it be, With harm to none.
The protection spell
If you are looking to protect your house, there are three crystals that are traditionally used; these are black tourmaline, selenite, and amethyst. However, this spell seeks to improve grounding and stability, release unwanted emotional baggage, shed negative energies as well as ward off evil intentions. The crystal to do all these things is Smokey Quartz. This wonderful crystal will also improve your wellbeing and leave behind old wounds. This is exactly what we want as this spell seeks to make us stronger.
Cleansing
For fundamental cleansing and protection, I will use water and salt. Both items are used daily and are well suited to bring magick into your daily life. A suggestion would be to say “Thank you salt for keeping me protected and safe” every time you sprinkle salt (don’t just pour, sprinkle with your fingers). When you drink water or wash your hands say: “Thank you Water for washing away all that is not pure”. This way you will also work on being grateful.
Finally, the herbs!!
Bay leaves. Just can’t do a protection spell without Bay leaves. They help with both protection and helps make you stronger, as a side effect they can also help attract money and success.
Sloe a traditional plant to ward off negativity and evil. If anyone has ever tried to go through a blackthorn hedge, he or she will know it simply isn’t done. This plant protects in both its physical and psychic form.
Elecampane root. A herb that both protects and dispels negative energy.
Start the spell ceremony with a meditation. You will find a guided meditation on YouTube @Herbsnhealth
The Candle
For this spell I like to use a black candle. Black is the colour of protection. If you choose the black candle, make sure you get the wording right and with harm to none. You do not want your plea for protection turn into a banishing spell or curse……
Another good choice is a white candle. This will make the spell more cradling and pure.
The Spell
Start the spell by casting a circle. Invite and show gratitude to your chosen beings, the moon, and the Earth. Also invite spirit to take part in this spell.
Anoint your candle with either of these essential oils: Cedar, Sandalwood or White Sage. If you are in a space where you can safely create a larger fire you can add pine needles, these will stick to the sides of the candle and make the candle burn irregularly, which may increase the intensity of the spell as you can spend some time scrying into the flame.
Light the candle!
Chant the words
“
All good enter in
All evil to flee
Let no enemy near
Whose energy I fear
Oh, Waxing moon bring me protection from all that wants me harm
Keep me safe and secure on the path that I choose
With harm to none So mote it be
“
Gaze into the flame and transfer the energies and intention into the crystal and herbs.
Thank all the universe / beings for having helped with the spell and close the circle.
Return used salt and herbs to nature.
Stay safe and protected.
Mini version of this spell
To stay protected you can perform a mini version of this spell. Hold a crystal of your choice in your hands. Focus on grounding, bubbling up and the words “Keep me safe and secure on the path that I choose”. Follow the guided meditation, preferably every day before you get out of bed. Paying special attention to those days you feel you need it the most.
Links
Bubbling up – This is one way of doing it, link to Youtube and our channel Herbsnhealth.
