OK, this is really just advice but I have found it works! With the chaos in society it is imperative that we protect ourselves from negative energy and people as much as possible. From road rage, to office politics, etc. it's all around us. People are scared right now, scared shitless. It's important to stay above the fray.  I am a highly sensitive person (HSP). I think most people on this site can relate. I pick up other peoples energies very easily. This includes energies from places like hospitals, graveyards, etc. I would like to give some advice that works for me during these turbulent times. 

1. "White light" yourself the minute you wake up and upon drifting off to sleep. Envision a white disco ball at the top of your head and slowly moving downward circling your body leaving a strobe light effect of white light as you head towards your feet. Do this visualization with rhythmic breathing. You want to aim for a cacoon (like a silk moth) effect to cover your energy field. Take it to your feet and then seal it. 

2. The Lords Prayer is a quick and easy method for when you find yourself in spontaneous and precarious situations, say it out loud. 

3. To clear your aura of any stuff you have picked up during your day do this bath: Right before bedtime(the best time) take a bath of 1 part baking soda and 1 part SEA SALT. Make it strong. (this is also good for any skin problems).  Get in the tub and soak, submerge your whole body & (head) under the water. Relax and see the water taking any negativity, stress, etc. from your body and energy field. Get out when the water cools. Wrap yourself up in something warm and fuzzy and then go to sleep. This method was given to me by a shaman on deflecting and protecting oneself from negative energies. It WORKS. Your aura is your first line of defense against the world. Also, for a quickie tip - taking a shower can wash away lots of negative vibes from your aura.

4. Also wearing any silk fabric (esp. around your stomach area) also deflects negativity.

5. Carry something RED on you at all times. I've been carrying a red wallet on me for over 15 years. I give red wallets away to girlfriends at Xmas and birthdays. This was a favorite tip I learned from an interview with Sophia Loren who claims to be a white witch.

OK, i know this has little to do w/ astrology but I want to pass out these tips to survive these crazy times. We need all the help we can get. 

thankyou for that really interesting post MM!!

What's the significance of the red things?
I don't know if it's a transit or not living with a psychic null anymore, but my esoteric senses have zoomed back up over the past year.  I'm actually very glad to have it back!  Unfortunately, my best Gem has also had increased activity lately and it hasn't all been good.    I recently bought her a pair of hematite rings to help seal her energy, but I'll pass on these tips, too.  Thanks!

This was an interesting post.  Thanks!

Try this sometime:

put your thumb and middle fingers together on each hand to form a circle now put the two circles together just like links in a chain.

Can you feel that energy? Amazes me every time!  

Thanks mimi for the very interesting and helpful advice. Easy to follow hints with no harmful side effects or harm to anyone else. 

There are many colors that signify protection according to metaphysical lore. Sophia said in that interview that "red protects from negativity and harm." So, red it is!! At least for me. 

I carry a red wallet. Not a orangey-red, or  burgandy red but a RED RED. I like the patent leather ones the best as they scream at me from the bottom of my hand bag, "i'm here - have no fear!!"

I googled "red wallet society" and was amazed at what came up. 

I also put red felt fabric in my car under the mat.

Also, another little folk lore about red wallets, you will never be completely broke. Stash a one dollar bill somewhere in there and don't spend it.

If you want to learn more about the significance of the red wallet go to Google and type in Red wallet + feng shui. Red is a very  important and powerful color to the Chinese and especially in the feng shui philosophy.

I am also a certified Feng Shui practitioner specializing in the Pyramid School of Feng Shui. But I did red wallets before I even knew about feng shui. I am also clairaudient and clairsentient.

I also have never heard of the red wallet thing - very interesting.  The stress you are talking about, my life has been a war-zone lately, and I just came out of another battle - it sucks, but that is how it is going down, and there are more challenges ahead.  I will take any stress-relief tips that I can find - thanks.......

Thanks for this post, mimi mottet. It always helps me reading things like this!

Red is also the colour associated with the root chakra, which rules survival. Red can be both grounding and invigorating. 

Something I'd like to add re: white light. For me personally, I'm greatly aided by reminding myself that the white light comes from within me (ie. I come with my own built in protective source). It cannot be taken away by any external force. This is my spiritual belief, maybe it can help someone else:)

OK KAsh I see where you are coming from. I use to think that because I was a spiritual person and a good human being that I was automatically made immune to negative energies of this world. I found that was not true.  When you are a "light" in this world, you automatically attract the "darkness." Spirituality doesn't protect you from everything. 

If I go outside and it's raining, can I not expect to get wet because I'm spiritual? No, I put on a raincoat and grab an umbrella. 

So, since I am a HSP, I also learned that one can sometimes be a magnet for all kinds of negative energy. This is where I'm coming from.  Being religious (or whatever) does not protect you from all the negative stuff that swirls around us. Energy is energy. 

Hey all,

   There are several gemstones that are said to repel & absorb negative energies, with Onyx being the most well-known, I believe. 

   Here is an interesting link that I came across yesterday about repelling these energies... he actually says the same thing about visualizing yourself being enveloped in a white light or shield. See for yourselves!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qxEcDlSvxQ&feature=channel

The speaker in the video also has some excellent videos regarding your sign(s) according to Egyptian astrology. VERY INTERSTING...I have Libra sun, Aries moon, and he brought up some incredible informaiton about both, esp. the Libra/Venus character. I found it much more fulfilling and rational than the typical "Libra=social, in love with love, chatty, fickle" persona that is often glued to this sign.  

Anyways, enjoy!

 Oh yeah, and Mimi:

Well-said!!!!

Spirituality doesn't protect you from everything. 

If I go outside and it's raining, can I not expect to get wet because I'm spiritual? No, I put on a raincoat and grab an umbrella.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mimi!  I absorb energy like crazy and had forgotten how powerful this imagery is ( as is the Lord's prayer).

My mom also gave me a red wallet many years ago.  Miraculous things have happened to keep it from running dry (although currently that may be from Jupiter in my 12th house.)  Red is my favorite color.  I have to hold myself back from bathing my whole house in it.

Speaking of bathing... another great suggestion.  I'm off now to take your advice. :)

Peace to you.

mimi mottet - Thanks 

Tam - This is the first time I've done that and it worked!

Little things that do... maybe it can help some one else.

Wear silver, semi precious stones, or crystals, each stone relates to a certain energy

Yogi Ginger Tea,  just like this brand but ginger in general helps

Water, Water, and Water -  This could be as simple as drinking more water, a table/desk top fountain, bathing with salts, a shower after a stressful or negative event.  A woman I worked with would come in early and sprinkle her office once a week.  My mother would sprinkle our house from time to time.

Aromatherapy - Don't know if this deflects but t makes me feel "enveloped" 

Rosemary, sage, sandalwood

Movement - Some times the location is negative the same way certain people are just negative.  Take a break from the area, go for a walk or stretch at your desk if you can't get away.  Otherwise feng shui has always worked for me, move objects around, rearrange your desk or furniture possible.  Of course it is an art so consult a book or practitioner about what to move where. Turn on a fan or place a moving decorative object on a table/desk.  This object can be a ticking clock.

Mirrors

Donations  - I recently read that this eases Saturn transits but I think it's good in general when it comes to stressful transits.  Think of others.  Give old clothes to goodwill, buy coffee/breakfast/lunch for the office, mow your sick neighbors lawn or literally dole out cash to a good cause.

Be Grateful - There's always something 

well mimi, I've never felt immune to negative energies of the world, and in fact have never been immune to them. one can only attempt to make a go at these things at protecting ourselves...and so we share them. thanks for the discussion starter.:) 

I would like to share my favorite meditation.  It is for the stimulation of creative energy.  I first tried this meditation when I was sixteen after I read about it in a book titled Kundalini Yoga for Body, Mind and Beyond by Ravi Singh. I have continued to practice it ever since.  Enjoy.

Diving For the Blue Pearl

Sit on your heels and lower your forehead to the ground.  Extend your arms straight out in front of you along the floor with the palms pressed together.  This pose itself will bring circulation to the brain. That in turn, will engender clarity.

Inhale and hold the breath.  Visualize the colors of the spectrum forming up the spine.  Red at the base.  Orange at hip level.  Gold-yellow at the stomach and solar-plexus level.  Spring green between the shoulder blades.  Azure blue at the throat level. Electric blue at the brow.  Violet at the top of the head.

Now exhale and let the colors blend and explode into white.  It's as if you are seeing yourself from a point above.  Practice this for as long as you'd like.

Good for you Eleven!

My trouble is remembering to do it if someone is draining me.

Thanks to all you who've added other items to this post. I don't have anything like this to contribute and  I've enjoyed getting so many good ideas.  

Notatirem - that meditation sounds intriguing, I'm gonna try it.

I tend to get self-destructive if there's too much negativity around.

And furthermore.......

Of course our home is the storing house for all kind of energies. To clear your home space here are some suggestions that I do: *And don't forget your car! You can smudge your car to ensure safety and smooth running maintenance. Machines respond to energy fields too!

Burn Frankinsense and Myrrh (or Sage/Copal/Pine) insense. Open the windows, turn on the fans and get a couple of sticks burning. If you can't take the smoke, leave the area and while away visualize all the energy being transfused out. A Feng Shui remedy is to get orange peels, squeeze the peels over a water bowl to get the oil out and then walk around the house to all corners taking your fingers and splattering the water in all corners of the house. I even throw orange rinds in the corners and let them sit awhile. Rosemary is another protective herb. If you are interested in more tips go to About.com and type in their search box: psychic self defense and also check out smudging/space clearing. Lots of good stuff there. Even the current Pope wears red shoes!

CYA - Cover  Your Aura (and your ass!) While doing the shower purification routine (quickie) what I do is this: I say the Lord's Prayer out loud and I hold my palms upward to the sky and chant "release, release, release." I see the water as white light cleansing my aura as well as my body. The shower method is great for when you are in a hurry and  works well but The bath ritual is the super duper mojo to repair your aura and clear anything out that has been "hooked" into you such as thought forms, etc. Sea salt is a great mineral for removing all kinds of negativity. Make sure it's sea salt and not just regular salt. If you have stressed out kids this is a great bath for them.

If you wish to protect your home draw a line of Sea Salt all around the outline of the house (outside) and particular at door thresholds and window ledges. And don't worry about what the neighbors think. 

And please, after some of you have tried these methods please send me some feedback on how they work for you. Thanks!! 

Wow--red has been my favorite color since I knew what it was.  Very interesting information mimi.  I believe myself to be protected through my faith in a power higher and stronger than I.  There is more that we don't understand about this life experience that we will know as we evolve in our spiritual journey.  Respect and tolerance of one another is a start towards personal growth.  I have been a slightly neurotic person all of my life.  Scary and sensitive to noise and negative energies since I was a child, I always felt the world was a dangerous place.  As an adult I'm much stronger to handle my emotions, but I still avoid crowds and people on ocassion when I need to retreat and restore.  I don't fear negative energy anymore, I'm thankful to recognize and either confront or retreat. 

Funny, once I thought I had this mastered, I received another test that put me in a position to receive negative energy from anyone. I lost my scalp hair to a condition called alopecia areata totalis.  People notice me when I'm out in public in my bald look (which is the way I'm most comfortable) and energy is either strongly positive or strongly negative. I'm working on how to deal with it and I'm doing much better than I did a year ago.

And by the way, I always carry something red...

Galena: This world is a scary place! There is no doubt about it. People need to be more aware of how energy transfers. Energy is energy!

As far as being religious or spritual  as a protection - do you remember years back when Pope John was almost whacked by an assassin? Where was his religion, or his bodyguards,  or his angels? Shit happens to religious and spiritual people. 

As far as people and the reaction you get from your bald look: this is a classic example of how we are affected by other's energy, whether they say anything or not, we just feel what they are thinking. It affects us. This is why office politics and being around really dark and negative people can affect us. They don't even have to open their mouths - it's that subtle and sneaky.

I'd just stare back and do something weird like pop my eyeballs out at them or say, "hi, i'm from another planet!" People are so f***king shallow and small minded. 

Earthlings: not the highest form of life.  

''I tend to get self-destructive if there's too much negativity around.''

 Me too Toni!  I used to get self-destructive!

After that.. I tried the shield technique but sometimes it doesnt work for me!  I feel much better if I  backfire on them with positive energy --  hopefully it will affect them too(in a positive way!) .    By doing that I dont get affected by negativity because i feel good anyway for doing something nice back

I dont know if it make sense what i said..but ok ... 

thanks, mimi! i really enjoyed this post. i agree, too, in times like this i think it is very important to have an energy shield well, most of the time, if not at all times.

i also met with a shaman who gave me a similar type of strategy. she explained using salts in the shower and going over each of the seven main chakras (let's see i remember this correctly): going counter-clockwise with your hand to open and clean, and then clockwise to seal and close the chakras (so other negative/foreign/unwanted energies don't get in).

i like the white light energy shield, too, i have had pretty good luck with that.

the easiest one i have found as you have said, mimi, is just taking a regular shower. i have found that to make worlds of difference when i feel like i have absorbed negative vibes. in fact, it's pretty miraculous to me! :)

Hehe I guess its my Pisces way of fighting :)

mimi I like your spunk!  And you're right about the thing with the Pope.  Having a spiritual orientation doesn't give you a Teflon body.  It's state of mind, a lifestyle of faith.  Those who don't subscribe to it have their own ways to maintain peace and harmony in this scary world.  As you see I'm open to other points of view without abandoning my core belief system.  Life is so complex, dangerous and beautiful.  There is room for everyone to share ideas and wisdom.

Man... I really love this post, and the tips. Thanks, Mimi. I'm seriously going to buy a red wallet. Fo' sho'.

I agree with Kashmiri on the source of the white Light. Because we are Gods within, I always envision my Light as coming from within. I cloak myself in it and I can send it anywhere I want - and always do. It's why I sign my messages either "Light" or "My Light to You.." As far as protection goes, I see no need to do anything other than that. Before I learned about white Light I was crashed and busted up all the time. Since (30 years now) I haven't had a problem at all. I guess it's whatever feels best to you, though I can't envision myself taking a salt bath before bed or carrying a red wallet. (laughing) But I'm a guy, eh?

Larry you could wear a red hat!

http://www.canadaracewear.com/images/Ferrari%20Red%20Hat.jpg

Caroline:

Re: "going counter-clockwise with your hand to open and clean, and then clockwise to seal and close the chakras"

So do you mean counter clockwise if the clock is sitting against your stomach, facing OUT? Or counter clockwise if you're looking AT the clock?

Because doing that backwards could really screw things up, chakra-wise!

mmarianna, I forget that you're a Pisces Rising also.

Thanks for all of the good advice! I am going to try Mimi's suggestions and Notatirem's meditation.  I like to donate to alternative news sites or investigative blogs. I am trying to support people who are digging up and publishing real news. I also say the Great Invocation every night. I try not to dwell on the dark, and not to get caught up in all the negative news in the world - though it is hard because things are falling apart so fast! 

Living in a major city has made me very sensitive to the currents or tides that sweep through crowds of people. On certain days, the crazies come out. On other days, people exhibit naked aggression and it is impossible to walk through the streets without getting shoved around.  Where do these currents originate? What can we do to stem the flow of negative energy?

What can we do to stem the flow of negative energy? Well, these are my thoughts. For starters you can turn off the TV (or be very selective about what you watch),  and take up art/or reading/or sports or cooking. I feel the media is ground zero for the implantation of negative energies into our psyche. When I watch TV i like the nature channel or DIY stuff or anything that has to do with learning something new. I love the arts. I love gardening, sew and do crafts. and I love to be around people who are upbeat and optimistic,interesting and funny. I stay away from the energy suckers. Next time you are around people notice how your body feels. Is it tense and jumpy or relaxed and bouyant feeling? That's a good indicator of where someone energy field is coming from.  I cut loose all the energy suckers a while back and man I feel better. Being around negative, draining people is like being around a really bad fart that hangs in the air. All you can do is plug your nose and hold your breath. Also please bear in mind this: those who are negative are in the "death dance" right now. They are freaked because the light quota coming into the earth right now is phenomenal and is causing them to lose their grip. It is imperative for those of us who choose to be light, act light, project light,  be aware that the darkness hates the light and light and loving people will be zeroed in on in various negative ways. That's why it's important to protect yourself as you travel thru this beautiful world. People are waking up and believe it or not,  people are starting to be kinder to each other. It's like the tip of the iceberg, you see the little bit peeking out on top, but there is a great base still under water. Things are changing and they will change for the better. Hold fast to that thought. And please do whatever it takes to create some joy and happiness in every day you live. LIGHTEN UP and LAUGH!

The best  places to get red wallets (if you live in the US) are TJ MAXX, Marshalls and Ross department stores. They carry all the good quality wallets at a discount price. And if you feel moved to go further, get a red pair of shoes! Our current pope wears them, (ever the fashion icon he is,) Happy feet take you to the right places.

Just wanted to say thank you for all the advice in this thread. Really great stuff and yup..it works :)

Yes, I've tried the "kill them with kindness routine," but it did nothing to repair and protect my aura, relax me, make me feel peaceful and happy. It's a defense mechanism. 

Also, FYI: drink a lot of water

as the frequencies of the earth increase we need the water to conduct the energy by

having more water in the body.. 

does red hair count?? :)

seriously, there's some excellent advice here.

since i moved into the new house, i've been trying to find a decent feng shui reference so i can fix things out properly (rather than "hm, i should hang some winds chimes by the door with a red ribbon" because i remember they did something good... and the ba gua... though i hear conflicting reports about whether or not it's ok to have it inside the front window...)

any recommendations?

Bananas:

Re: "going counter-clockwise with your hand to open and clean, and then clockwise to seal and close the chakras"

So do you mean counter clockwise if the clock is sitting against your stomach, facing OUT?

Yes, and I think if you just checked in with yourself, you would notice a difference if you did it the wrong way.

I just think of it like any other faucet.... righty tighty lefty loosey

Hope this clears things up :)