The Ten Commandments Of Psychic Self-Care

 
 

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Our world today is not only characterized by rapid technological advances, global connectivity, and significant societal shifts, but we are also increasingly experiencing the effects of the dawning Age of Aquarius, a gradual spiritual awakening worldwide, and the energetic ascension of our planet.

In the midst of all this shifting, upheaval and change, those of us who identify as empaths, sensitives, or intuitives find ourselves increasingly exposed to various forms of transpersonal energy, including very negative and toxic influences. In such an upside down energy storm, those of us who are spiritually aware and more energetically sensitive need to ensure our own well-being and protect ourselves.

In these times, it is vital for intuitives, sensitives and empaths to protect themselves from negative energy, toxic people and environments, and especially from energy vampirism and psychic attacks. Not only is our psychic health and well-being a spiritual responsibility we owe to ourselves, but it is also vital for us to be able to serve and help the rest of the world navigate this changing energetic landscape with wisdom and compassion.

It is our calling to use our spiritual gifts and psychic abilities for the greater good, as this era of global transformation offers an unprecedented opportunity for personal and collective growth. Intuitives, sensitives and empaths are destined to be at the forefront of ushering in these new paradigms. Therefore, it is imperative that we focus on our self-care.

But for intuitives, sensitives and empaths, self-care is much more than pedicures, beauty masks and bubble baths, because of our spiritual gifts and psychic abilities. We need more than just ordinary self-care; we need psychic, spiritual, or energetic self-care.

Psychic self-care is about spiritual practice, healing and managing our energy, and especially protecting or shielding our auric energy field. Self-care for intuitives, sensitives, and empaths is primarily about protecting our precious gifts — our intuition, compassion, and deep connection to the world — so that we can thrive and serve.

Everyday Self-Care vs. Psychic Self-Care

Everyday self-care and psychic self-care are both essential for intuitives, sensitives, and empaths, but they address different aspects of our overall well-being. Understanding the difference between the two helps us take a balanced approach to empowering ourselves in today’s world of toxicity and overwhelm.

EVERYDAY SELF-CARE

Daily self-care is about good physical health and personal well-being. It encompasses a wide range of activities and practices that focus on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Key elements of self-care include:

Physical self-care: Practices and habits that contribute to physical health, such as exercising, eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and following medical advice.

Psychological self-care: Practices andd activities that support mental health and emotional well-being, including stress management techniques, engaging in hobbies and interests, and seeking professional therapeutic help when needed. Engaging in activities that replenish energy and bring joy, such as creative arts, listening to uplifting music, or pursuing hobbies, promotes a sense of accomplishment and happiness.

Social self-care: Maintaining healthy relationships, spending time with loved ones, engaging in social activities, and setting boundaries when necessary. Learning to say no and setting healthy emotional and energetic boundaries is critical. This includes managing time spent in draining situations or with energy thieves, and learning to detach from the need to fix or absorb the problems of others.

Everyday self-care is about taking the time to take care of your own needs so that you are mentally, physically, and emotionally equipped to meet the challenges of daily life.

PSYCHIC SELF-CARE

Psychic, spiritual, or energetic self-care, on the other hand, focuses on nurturing our spiritual and energetic well-being to ensure inner peace, balance, and a deeper connection with ourselves and the universe. It goes beyond physical wellness and mental health to touch the essence of who you are as a spiritual being and shield your aura from external energy influences. It is about caring for the soul or spirit, nurturing a sense of connection to something greater than oneself, and ensuring that one’s energetic health is balanced and protected.

Psychic self-care therefore involves metaphysical practices or spiritual routines designed to protect and nurture one’s spiritual energy, especially for those who are highly sensitive, empathic, or identify as having psychic abilities. These practices help manage the influx of external energies, maintain a clear and grounded state, and ensure that one’s psychic and energetic boundaries are healthy and intact. Key elements and practices of psychic self-care include:

Spiritual Connection: Maintaining a connection with the divine, your higher power, the universe, or one’s angels, spirit guides, or ancestors through prayer, meditation, or ritual provides spiritual protection and guidance and strengthens one’s psychic defenses. Maintaining this connection is accomplished by engaging in rituals or practices of personal significance, which may include prayer, meditation, channeling, attending spiritual gatherings, or participating in religious ceremonies.

Meditation and Mindfulness: Regular meditation and mindfulness practices increase psychic self-awareness and help maintain a balanced emotional and mental state. It helps to center the mind, promote a state of calm, and increase spiritual awareness, presence, and connection. It also improves your ability to discriminate between external energies and your personal thoughts and emotions.

Energy Work: Techniques such as Reiki, Qi Gong, and the use of crystals to cleanse, balance, and protect one’s energy field. Raising one’s vibrational energy through positive thoughts, actions, and associations also serves as a deterrent to negative energies.

Grounding: Grounding exercises help to reconnect with the stabilizing energy of the earth. Practices may include walking barefoot on grass, meditation focused on visualizing roots extending from one’s feet into the earth, or simply spending time in natural environments to ground yourself and foster a sense of connection to the earth and its energy.

Cleansing: This involves clearing one’s energy field (aura) of any negativity or heaviness absorbed from others or the environment. Techniques include smudging with sage, palo santo, or using the sound vibrations of bells or singing bowls. Energetic showers or salt baths are also effective.

Shielding: Creating a psychic shield involves visualizing a protective barrier around oneself, such as an energy bubble, a cloak of light, or a circle of angels, to protect against unwanted energies. This practice is especially useful for empaths or those who are sensitive to the energy of others.

Intuitive Development: Engaging in practices that nurture and develop one’s psychic abilities, such as tarot reading, pendulum work, or automatic writing, increases one’s control over one’s psychic gifts and reduces unintended absorption of external energies.

Journaling: Taking time for self-reflection, journaling, or contemplating one’s growth and understanding of one’s spiritual journey. In particular, journaling can help track dreams, intuitive insights, emotional shifts, and patterns in energetic experiences. This practice aids in self-understanding and in recognizing external influences on one’s psychic state.

Incorporating these practices into one’s daily routine can greatly enhance one’s psychic well-being, making it easier to navigate daily life without being overwhelmed by external energies or losing touch with one’s inner guidance and intuition.

While everyday self-care and psychic self-care are distinct in their approaches, they are deeply interconnected. Physical, mental, and emotional well-being influence and are influenced by one’s spiritual and energetic health. Engaging in practices that include both self-care and psychic self-care leads to a more holistic state of well-being and empowerment, where the body, mind, and spirit are equally nurtured and balanced. This holistic approach contributes to a more fulfilling and meaningful life, characterized by a deep sense of peace, purpose, and well-being.

The Importance Of Psychic Defense

One of the most important, yet often neglected psychic self-care practices for intuitives, sensitives and empaths is energy protection, aura shielding or psychic defense. This aspect of psychic self-care should be a daily habit for those of us who are energetically sensitive in order to protect ourselves from energy vampirism and psychic attack.

ENERGY VAMPIRISM

Energy vampirism refers to the process by which other people, consciously or unconsciously, drain or absorb energy from us. We all have a subtle body or auric energy field beyond our physical form through which we exchange energy with spirit, our environment, and other beings. Energy vampires can feed on this energy, leaving the intuitive, sensitive or empathic person feeling physically depleted, emotionally drained, mentally exhausted and spiritually disconnected.

Energy vampirism occurs in our lives every day in various contexts and relationships, including but not limited to family, romantic, professional and social interactions. The energy thieves who engage in energy vampirism may not always be aware that they are stealing our energy.

PSYCHIC ATTACK

Psychic attack refers to the transfer of negative energy from one person to another, which can be either intentional or unintentional. People constantly project their thoughts, emotions, intentions, and fears onto others, affecting the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being of those around them. Intuitives, sensitives, and empaths are obviously more susceptible to these energy projections.

Symptoms of a psychic attack may include sudden and unexplained feelings of anxiety, fear, or depression; nightmares or disturbing thoughts; unexplained physical symptoms; or a pervasive sense of negativity or heaviness around one.

Intentional psychic attacks involve deliberate actions by individuals who wish to cause harm or exert control over someone else. This may include practices such as cursing, sending negative thoughts or intentions, or performing certain rituals directed at the target. Unintentional psychic attacks, on the other hand, can occur when someone harbors strong feelings of jealousy, anger, resentment, or other negative emotions toward another person, even if they do not consciously wish to harm them. The intense emotions can project outward and affect the other person energetically.

How To Shield Your Energy

Metaphysical practices for shielding and protecting against energy vampirism and psychic attack focus on maintaining a strong and clear energetic field, creating barriers against negative influences, and cultivating a sense of inner strength and peace. Practices that can help intuitives, sensitives, and empaths strengthen and protect their energy fields include:

Spiritual Practices: Engaging in regular spiritual or religious practices that resonate with you personally strengthens your energetic field and provides divine protection. This may include prayer, meditation, or rituals that invoke the divine, protective deities, angels, ancestors, or spirit guardians.

Shielding Visualization: This technique involves visualizing an energy shield, such as a bright, protective light, surrounding your body and acting as a barrier against negative energies. Imagine that this light comes from a higher power or from the universe, offering you protection and strength.

Crystal Shielding: Certain crystals are believed to provide protection against psychic attacks. Black tourmaline, obsidian, and amethyst are commonly used for their protective energies. Carry these crystals with you, place them around your home, or wear them as jewelry.

Smudging: Burning sage, palo santo, or other herbs is a traditional practice for cleansing a room or person of negative energy. The smoke is believed to attach to negative energy and carry it away, cleansing the environment or aura.

Protective Amulets: Wearing or placing a protective amulet or talisman in one’s environment adds to one’s psychic protection. Symbols such as the Evil Eye, Hamsa Hand, Pentagram, Eye of Horus, St. Benedict Medal, Mjölnir (Thor’s Hammer), Red String Bracelet, Dreamcatcher, or Sigil charged with your intention are all popular as powerful protective tools.

Cord Cutting: Cutting energy cords that connect you to other people or situations that drain your energy helps to protect against energy vampirism and psychic attack. This can be done through meditation, visualization, ritual, or with the help of a professional practitioner.

Sacred Space: Create a shielded sacred space by regularly visualizing an energetic barrier around your home or work space, intending that only positive energies enter. This can be enhanced by using protective herbs, crystals, salt, or symbols at points of entry.

Chanting and Mantras: Reciting protective chants, prayers, or mantras can raise your vibration and create a sonic shield around you. The use of certain sounds or words can invoke protection from higher powers or the universe.

Salt and Herbs: Salt is known for its cleansing and protective properties. Taking a bath with sea salt or Himalayan salt, along with protective herbs such as rosemary or rue, can help cleanse your aura and protect you from negative energies.

Incorporating some or all of these metaphysical practices into your routine will ensure that you maintain a resilient and vibrant energy field, offering protection against psychic attacks and negative influences, while also promoting overall well-being and spiritual growth.

However, it is important to remember that psychic shielding and personal energy protection begins with a positive and healthy state of mind as its foundation. Without the right attitude and positive belief system, no amount of psychic protection exercises will adequately shield you.

The Ten Commandments Of Psychic Self-Care

To ensure that empaths, sensitives and intuitives incorporate the most important aspects of psychic self-care into their lifestyle or daily routine, I recommend the “ten commandments” of psychic self-care. These spiritual self-care principles are designed to support those of us who are energy sensitive, highly empathic, or have psychic or healing abilities. These principles can help you maintain your energetic integrity, emotional well-being, and psychic health.

Thou Shalt Ground Thyself Regularly: Make grounding a daily practice to connect with the Earth’s energy, dispelling negativity and stabilizing your own energy field.

Thou Shalt Cleanse Thy Energy: Regularly cleanse your aura and living spaces of negative energies using smudging, sound, or light, to maintain a clear and positive environment.

Thou Shalt Shield Thyself: Visualize protective barriers around your energy field to guard against unwanted energies. Practice this especially before entering potentially draining or challenging situations.

Thou Shalt Listen to Thy Intuition: Honor and develop your intuitive abilities. Trust your inner guidance system to navigate through life and make decisions that align with your highest good.

Thou Shalt Set Boundaries: Establish and maintain healthy emotional and energetic boundaries with others. Learn to say no and protect your energy from being drained by external demands.

Thou Shalt Practice Meditation and Mindfulness: Engage in meditation and mindfulness exercises to enhance your psychic awareness, manage stress, and remain centered amidst chaos.

Thou Shalt Spend Time In Nature: Spend time in natural settings to rejuvenate your spirit and reconnect with the Earth’s grounding and healing energies.

Thou Shalt Cultivate Positive Relationships: Surround yourself with supportive and uplifting people who respect your sensitivities and contribute positively to your energy.

Thou Shalt Engage in Creative Expression: Use creative outlets like art, music, writing, or dance to express yourself and manage emotional and psychic energies.

Thou Shalt Embrace Self-Compassion: Be gentle with yourself, acknowledging your needs and allowing yourself time to rest, recover, and heal. Remember that managing psychic sensitivities is a journey that requires patience and self-love.

Adhering to these commandments can help individuals with psychic sensitivities ensure that they are taking care of their unique needs, leading to a more balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life.

 

About The Author: Moon Goddess Moon Goddess is a third generation empathic healer and seer. She started to give healing readings to people more than 20 years ago. She has always been interested and studied all things metaphysical from a young age. Being hypersensitive she can feel and see things before they happen. Utilizing the Tarot, and with the help of her Guides, she is a source of support for many people all over the world. After he passed over, her grandfather kept his promise and came back to say goodbye and gave her the most amazing experience. Moon knows there truly is a Heaven, and it is wonderful! Sharing her experience has helped many people after they have lost someone, or anyone experiencing some form of grief.