Wiccan rituals for protection involve the use of various tools, symbols, and actions to invite positive energy and ward off negative influences. These rituals are essential for practicing Wiccans who seek to create a sacred and safe space for themselves and their loved ones. To begin a protection ritual, Wiccans often purify their space and themselves by casting a circle with salt or using a smudging tool, such as sage or palo santo, to cleanse the area of any negative energy. They may also choose to call upon the elements, such as earth, air, fire, and water, to create a balanced and protective energy within the circle. Once the space is cleansed, Wiccans may proceed with various actions and prayers to invoke protection. They might invoke deities or spirits associated with protection, such as the goddess Hecate or the Morrigan.
The first article that I wrote on this was on what’s called the night hag — this witch figure that appears in the middle of the night and attacks people, usually rendering them speechless and doing horrible things to them at night.
The perpetrator is usually believed to possess some sort of supernatural power, although in some cultures an envious person may cast the Evil Eye unintentionally. But I also knew that I shouldn t just ignore her fear of a curse, and, though I knew I wasn t truly to blame, I felt some burden of responsibility for the child s health.
They might invoke deities or spirits associated with protection, such as the goddess Hecate or the Morrigan. They may also use symbols of protection, such as pentacles or sigils, which are drawn or worn to serve as reminders of the protective energy they seek. The main goal of these rituals is to create a strong and impenetrable shield of protection around oneself or one's space.
CURSE REVERSED
Three very happy young children arrived at the kitchen door, staggering under the weight of an old wart hog's skull they'd come across in the South African veld. Probably with a "what it means to have sons" look on my face, I encouraged them to leave it on the lawn outside, and then went out to admire their find of something new—and very different.
The following day, I noticed the local witch doctor walking around our house, looking very disturbed. Finally, she picked up the skull and threw it far into the bush. When I asked her what was troubling her, she explained that a newborn child, whom she had delivered and I had visited the previous day, had begun to cough. She had come to make sure that no one had put an evil spell on my home to affect the child adversely through me. The witch doctor had been horrified to find the wart hog skull, a sure sign, to her, that someone had cursed my home to hurt the child. Fear engulfed her. She told me I had broken a cultural norm by just visiting the child, since I was not a member of the family. This meant that if anything happened to the child it would be my fault.
Now I knew where the skull came from. The skull actually had been put there out of love, not hate. Likewise, my visit to the mother and child was not meant to disregard cultural tradition; it had only been an expression of love. There never had been a curse. But I also knew that I shouldn't just ignore her fear of a curse, and, though I knew I wasn't truly to blame, I felt some burden of responsibility for the child's health. I decided to pray until I felt at peace about the situation.
I realized more clearly than before that God is the one supreme cause and the one true source of all activity. Therefore, the only effect that there can be is the effect that comes from God, who is infinite good. There could be no cause or effect from a skull or from breaking a traditional "law." Also, God's creation cannot be a medium for evil. We're all children of God, expressing only good. This newborn belonged to God, and He kept her safe and well in His tender embrace.
The child was quickly well, and the witch doctor never returned to our home to "cleanse" it again.
This incident taught me a great deal about education. The witch doctor had been educated to believe that bones, logs, or dead animals placed at certain points around a home are a sign of bewitching, and so she sincerely believed that these bones were an evil sign, even though this skull had been placed outside our home with joy by innocent young children, It was her belief, and not the bones, that was the cause of her fear. This kind of belief—that there is a power apart from and stronger than God, and that it can have an evil effect—is conquered and destroyed by understanding that God is the only true power and cause. All that God's creation can truly receive is what God gives, and that is always good. What He creates cannot be the victim or receiver of evil.
This same experience helped me later when a gardener told me that the cleaning lady was using witchcraft on him. As the two of them sat down in my lounge, the gardener was so terrified that he pulled his legs under his chin, clasped his arms around them, and trembled all over. The cleaning lady, on the other hand, had a look of power and domination.
I talked with them about the one and only almighty God, and of the fact that the only effect that could come from this all-powerful God was good. I asked the gardener what he would do if he met a lion. "Climb a tree as fast as possible," he replied. "And if there was no tree available?" I asked. He did not like this option, which he saw as a situation without a solution. I assured him that when we know God as divine Love and the only power, we can be sure that there's always a solution to every problem.
I spoke to him about the Bible story of Daniel being put into a lion' den (see Daniel, chapter 6). King Darius had made Daniel chief of the presidents and princes. Jealousy caused the other presidents and princes to try to entrap Daniel. They manipulated the king into signing a law requiring everyone to worship the king and no one else. Any disobedience would result in being thrown to the lions.
Daniel did not fear this law, even though it promised the death penalty in the lions' den. Instead, he obeyed God's law: "Thou shalt have no other gods before me" (Ex. 20:3). Daniel knew and loved God, and he trusted that his obedience to God's law would bring protection.
If God is the Creator of all, and He is the whole of Love, then all that can result from Love is loving ideas, loving animals. So instead of feeling fear from the educated belief that lions are carnivorous and would hurt him, Daniel must have understood and felt God's control. Mary Baker Eddy once wrote that "understanding the control which Love held over all, Daniel felt safe in the lions' den . " (Science and Health, p. 514).
God's creation cannot be a medium for evil.
I believe we all felt God's love and omnipotence that day in my lounge. The gardener put his feet on the floor and sat normally and upright. The cleaning lady sat quietly, no longer intimidating. The room was filled with peace and calm and the presence of God's goodness. The gardener went on with his work, unaffected by signs in the garden suggesting that a spell had been placed over him. He didn't even feel the need to call in a witch doctor to help him remove the curse from his home. He'd given up his belief in an evil power, and consequently, no curse could affect him.
Months later he came to tell me the good news that he had found work as a storekeeper—a wonderful promotion for him. For me, this was one more indication that good alone comes from God, and that each one of us has direct access to divine Love's goodness.
Three very happy young children arrived at the kitchen door, staggering under the weight of an old wart hog's skull they'd come across in the South African veld. Probably with a "what it means to have sons" look on my face, I encouraged them to leave it on the lawn outside, and then went out to admire their find of something new—and very different.
Wiccans may use visualization techniques to imagine a glowing sphere of white light surrounding them or their loved ones, serving as a shield against any harm or negative influences. They may also recite incantations or prayers to reinforce their intention for protection. Wiccans often incorporate the use of herbs, crystals, and candles into their protection rituals. Certain herbs, such as vervain, rosemary, or lavender, may be burned or sprinkled around the space to enhance the protective energy. Crystals, such as black tourmaline or clear quartz, can also be placed in strategic locations or worn as jewelry to amplify the protective energy. Candles, often colored black or white for protection, may be lit and used as focal points during the ritual. Overall, Wiccan rituals for protection are deeply rooted in intention, symbolism, and personal practice. These rituals serve as powerful tools for Wiccans to establish a sense of safety and security in their lives by inviting positive energy and asserting their boundaries against negative influences..
Reviews for "Strengthening the Aura: Wiccan Rituals for Protection of the Energetic Field"
1. Stephanie - 2 stars - I recently purchased "Wiccan rituals for protection" in hopes of finding effective techniques to create a protective shield around myself. However, I was highly disappointed with this book. The rituals and practices mentioned were too simplistic and lacked any depth or meaning. It felt more like a compilation of basic information that can be easily found online. I was looking for something more advanced and unique, but this book failed to deliver.
2. Michael - 1 star - I regret purchasing "Wiccan rituals for protection". The book promises to provide powerful rituals for protection, but it falls short in many aspects. The rituals mentioned are overly complicated and require numerous hard-to-find ingredients, making them impractical for everyday use. Moreover, the instructions provided are unclear and confusing, making it challenging for beginners like me to follow along. Overall, I found this book to be a waste of my time and money.
3. Sarah - 3 stars - I found "Wiccan rituals for protection" to be a mediocre read. While it did provide some basic rituals and spells, I expected more detailed explanations and a deeper understanding of the concepts behind them. The book felt rushed, lacking in depth, and didn't offer anything unique or groundbreaking. It could be helpful for absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of Wiccan practices, but for someone with even a little experience, it didn't offer much value. I would recommend looking for more comprehensive resources if you're seeking a deeper understanding of Wiccan protection rituals.