Protecting Yourself from Backlash

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As we saw in our article on the concept of backlash, it is possible for experienced mages to divert the returning energy toward an entity or an element. Here are three rather simple methods for reducing the impact of backlash, in cases, of course, where it would be harmful to you. 

1. Protection with water

Water, recognized for its purifying properties in many spiritual traditions, serves here as a shield against the harmful effects of backlash. To do so, it is preferable to use holy water or spring water, avoiding tap water because of its potentially lesser energetic qualities.

Here is all the necessary material:

• Holy or spring water
• Personal object (taglock)
• Terracotta vase
• Dead Sea salt

Place a personal object, such as a photograph or a fragment of yourself (hair, nails), in a terracotta vase filled with water, positioned near your bed. This arrangement draws the negative energies targeting you into the water while you sleep (when you are most vulnerable), neutralizing them before they reach you.

Replace the water daily, handling the vase carefully and without direct contact, and remembering to add Dead Sea salt to enhance purification.

2. Protection with charcoal

Charcoal, used for its ability to filter and purify, offers an alternative method for deflecting negative energies.

Here is all the necessary material:

• Burning or ordinary charcoal
• Personal object (taglock)
• Small bowl or plate, or cloth

You can use ordinary barbecue charcoal or burning charcoal for incense. For continuous personal protection, wrap burning charcoal in a cloth and carry it with you.

Alternatively, place charcoal pieces in a small bowl, put your personal object in it, then cover it with another layer of charcoal. Place this plate under your bed or in a personal space to absorb and neutralize harmful energies.

3. Protection with sea salt

Sea salt, known for its purifying and protective properties, is used here to create a barrier against disruptive psychic influences.

Here is all the necessary material:

• Sea salt
• Personal object (taglock)
• Small bowl or plate

Spread a generous layer of coarse salt in a plate, place your personal object in it, then cover it with another layer of salt. Place this plate in a strategic location in your home, such as near the entrance, a window, or beside your bed, to ward off negative energies. 

Always remember that a backlash will always occur; these methods mainly help mitigate its causal power. But if you wish to protect yourself from the consequences of a negative act... it is better not to act at all.