Protecting your energy can mean everything to an Empath who does energy work on others. Back when I started doing Reiki treatments I was terrible at protecting myself. Meaning, I did nothing at all to protect my own energy. I was tired, emotional, and I felt everything that my clients felt, it was a lot to take on at the beginning of my Reiki career. I thought this was it, I thought this is how it would always feel to treat others, so I did the only thing I knew how…I stopped. I stopped advertising that I was a Reiki practitioner, I stopped attracting clients, and my energy was fine! The only problem now, I wasn’t using my gift to help others.

Over the past year I have worked with a couple of different people in my healing circle that have helped me protect my energy while doing sessions. And although it’s not perfect yet, we are getting very close!

White Light Protection Prayer (source: ask.angels.com)

I use this protection prayer before starting my Reiki sessions, and I love it. Not only is it a way to connect with your guides and ask for assistance during the session, it’s also a great way to visualize yourself surrounded by white protective light. This visualization is a powerful tool that I have found to be very helpful.

“I now ask to be surrounded by Divine light, with my team of Guides, Angels and Ascended Masters, with the Archangels and Angels who can most support me now.

Surround me fully and completely with Divine White Light.

“I ask that the white light fill and surround me, completely cleansing and purifying my mind, body, and spirit. Protect me, allowing the pure Divine guidance of my Guides, Angels and Archangels to flow through and yet, block out any and all negativity, lower vibrational energy or entities.

I ask this according to Divine Will, for the highest and greatest good, in the highest interest of all. And so, it is”

Essential Oils

I personally like to diffuse the Young Living blend “Awaken” during reiki sessions, it helps strengthen my spiritual connection with source, and it smells heavenly. But there is also the oil White Angelica, which is a blend of 10 essential oils: Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Melissa and Rose provide sweet, floral notes; Bergamot and Melissa offer a boost of bright citrus; and Myrrh, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Hyssop and Sacred Sandalwood balance the blend with a warm, woodsy base.

When you think of White Angelica, think of the power and protection of your Angels, Archangels, Guides and Ascended Masters. This oil can provide you with a feeling of safety and comfort, like you are being watched over, and is great for providing protection from negative situations.

Crystals

There are many crystals that are directly used for protection, however, this may also be a personal choice for you. Pink is my energetic colour, and so I am naturally drawn to pink crystals. It was recommended that I use Pink Tourmaline as my protective crystal, but here are some other suggestions. I would suggest going to a local crystal store, and seeing which stone you connect with, and if any give you a feeling of safety and security.

Black Tourmaline

Jet

Amethyst

Labradorite

Flourite

Amber

Blue Kyanite

Black Obsidian

Smoky Quartz

I am always looking to learn more about energy protection, if you do anything that isn’t listed here, let me know!

Namaste,

Sophie