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Energy Protection 101 “Negativity that invades my sacred space. I banish you away with the light of my grace. You have no hold or power here. For I stand and face you with no fear. Be gone forever, for this I will say. This is my sacred space and you will obey” by: @LoveandLightAll Crystal Protection BLACK TOURMALINE JET This stone is known for its ability to positively Although Jet is technically ancient petrified transform and “cleanse” negative energy. wood, it has powers of its own. This stone Black Tourmaline is considered to be one of the holds intense grounding properties. It can help most powerful protectors in the crystal world its owner release unhealthy attachments, since it repels negative energy from the receiv- disconnect energetic cords, grudges, and ease er and gives it back to the sender. Tourmaline grief. Jet protects against another’s negative can also remove energy blocks or stagnancies, thoughts, by preventing negative energy from including anxiety, fear, and stress. It corre- infiltrating our own energy system. It’s associ- sponds with the base (root) chakra, so keep it ated with the root chakra due to its connection close to the lower half of the body to help with wood; imbued with the ability to ground ground your energy. This is a great stone to energy, ease anxiety, clear the mind, and ward place near electronics, as well, which can sap off depression. This should be your go-to stone energy. The transmutative properties of Black when you’re around people who you don’t get Tourmaline are very intense, and it is one of the along with. It protects you from their negative most highly sought-after members of the Tour- energy and acts as a conduit to repair bad, maline family. draining, energetic connections. Some people place it underneath their pillow to encourage pleasant dreams and deep sleep. BLACK ONYX This smooth, dark crystal is known to protect its owner from harmful spirits, psychic attacks, and black magic. It’s theorized to capture and SMOKY QUARTZ ground negative influences, acting as a shield This enchanting crystal grounds and removes of sorts. Black Onyx resonates with the root, negative energy from the aura, and resonates solar plexus, and third eye chakras; helping to with the base chakra. It can help protect your ground energy, increase confidence, and material objects and valuable possessions, such enhance intuition. as money, vehicles, jewelry, etc. from theft or misuse. Smokey Quartz essentially absorbs Place it on or near the forehead during medita- negative energy and gives it to the earth, which tion to enhance the experience, strengthen the eases burdens and anxiety. When put in a fear- third eye and further protect it from attack. ful position, hold this crystal in the palm of Wear it on a necklace that reaches to the stom- your hands, visualize giving it your heavy fears ach to help heal ego-based fears and actions. and burdens, and then place it on the dirt for This stone can ease environmental stresses and transmutation. Some people like to pepper a prevent the body from being drained of person- few pieces of this crystal in their office or al energy. This is a great stone for Reiki mas- workspace since it discourages gossip and ters, energy healers, and lightworkers to keep office drama while creating an ideal place to around the massage table. collaborate. 1 HEMATITE Hematite stones are known to create a protective environment around the body; a sort of reflective shield around the person who wears them. These stones are conve- nient for meditation since they can block out distractions and other focus disrup- tors. Crystals for negative thoughts like hematite create shields that reflect negative energies, thoughts, and feelings back to their source. And – you guessed it – this stone is beneficial for issues surrounding the root chakra. Irrational fears, worries about survival, and feelings of unsafety can be eased by this powerful stone. Essential Oils Lavender is pretty much everyone’s fave when it comes to clearing 1 out bad energy. "It's safe, effective, most people love the smell, and it's relatively inexpensive," Some research has shown that in large Lavender quantities, lavender can be a skin irritant and even an endocrine To Calm Down disruptor, so use sparingly. Eucalyptus’ benefits are wide-ranging: A small study in 2013 pub- 2 lished in Evidence-based Complementary Alternative Medicine found that eucalyptus essential oil was effective in reducing pain, Eucalyptus Oil swelling, and inflammation in people who’d undergone knee To Wake Yourself replacements, while a 2019 review of studies in Molecules found it Up even seemed to have "immune function enhancing properties." The essential oil of this lime-green orange to brighten a dark mood. 3 “The deep, earthy scent of Bergamot helps get the mind into the Bergamot present.” Bergamot has a mild sedative effect and impacts your Grounding brain’s limbic system, which regulates emotions and memory. If it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your 4 year, we suggests Ylang Ylang, a flowery scent you might recog- nize if your mom wears Chanel No. 5. Ylang Ylang works for grief Ylang Ylang or sadness related to a situation in the present. “The sweet, floral Revitalize scent is a great pick-me-up but one's tolerance for the fragrance and its effects may be temporary.” Like bergamot, ylang ylang has been shown to be calming, lightly reducing anxiety and improving self-esteem in a small, 2014 study by Brazilian researchers. 2 Burning sage, or smudging, is widely associated with clearing neg- 5 ative energy. It is also a traditional ritual sacred to Native communi- ties, whose ability to access this plant has been hampered by its Sage Oil sudden trendiness. Since it’s white sage that’s most often used for Clean Space smudging, however, you can turn towards clary sage essential oil, from a similar but different plant. A 2019 review of studies, pub- lished in the Journal of Caring Sciences, found that clary sage aro- matherapy helped people with anxiety during labor. You might remember frankincense from church around Christmas 6 time. It’s still used in religious ceremonies today to purify spaces for rituals, but the peppery, fruity scent is also a go-to for relaxing. Frankincense “My favorite yoga teacher used to spray frankincense oil around the Purification room before starting class and I remember feeling such a difference in the air and energy of the space. In a 2019 study on rats, published in Journal of Oleo Science, the essential oil was found to aid in relieving sleep debt, thereby reducing stress. A 2019 study in Journal of Pain Research of 80 patients undergoing 7 a stress-inducing medical procedure found enough evidence to rec- ommend peppermint essence to help patients relax. The National Peppermint Oil Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says peppermint Freshener oil is a common supplement to calm IBS, as well as to relieve head- aches, muscle aches, and itching. The herb is perhaps best known for its role in your go-to pre-bed- 8 time tea, but chamomile essential oil gets some strong destressing points, too. Chamomile (as well as frankincense, lavender, and pep- Chamomile Oil permint) was also found to be effective in reducing anxiety during Nourish The labor in that 2019 Journal of Caring Sciences review. And a ran- Spirit domized, double-blind clinical trial, published in 2020 in Journal of Medicine and Life, found that a combo of music therapy and cham- omile-lavender aromatherapy helped lower anxiety for nurses. 3 Burning Herbs Burning These 7 Herbs Can Ward Off Negative Energy In Your Home Sage, especially the white sage, is the most common herb used to 1 ward off negative energy. Sage Salvia Apina, also known as California White Sage, is a herb that is used to bless, heal, and purify any person or object. The white sage is continuously in demand, and while that proves its effectiveness, it is starting to raise concern that it might become extinct. Thankfully, many other herbs are just as useful! Cinnamon is commonly used to spice food and pastries, but did you 2 know that it holds cleansing qualities when burnt? Cinnamon Burning a cinnamon stick promotes a clean space, and enhances a person's psychic ability while raising their spiritual vibrations. It is also believed to promote healing, love, success. Lavenders smell very lovely when burnt, and they are known to 3 have therapeutic effects like relaxation, calmness and generally, boost your mood. It is also believed that Lavender can help heal Lavender trauma, grief, and relieve anxiety and depression. This common houseplant is easy to grow, can be used to spice food 4 and even better, can ward off negative energy from your home. Need any more convincing? The rosemary is said to improve Rosemary memory! Cedar is commonly believed to promote love, good health, power 5 and longevity. If burnt, it can be used to cleanse and purify a place Cedar or specific objects. 6 When burned, Juniper can protect against accidents and theft. It also promotes calmness and wards off negativity. Juniper Last but not least are bay leaves which are commonly used for a 7 smoke cleanse. They harbour the power of removing negativity, evil spirits and can create psychic visions. It is also said that they Bay Leaves can relieve anxiety. On a final note, remember to practice fire safety when performing a smoke cleanse. 4 How to Easily Clean Your Energy Chakra Cleaning Epson Salt Time In Bath Nature Sage The Yourself Ocean Egg Work Cleaning Out In Extreme Occasions Saint Benedict Medal + Prayer Archangel Michael Florida Water Law of Attraction If I feel ___________________, I will continue to attract situations that will make me feel this way.