Good shielding techniques should, in my personal opinion, be one of the first few

essential lessons for those seeking to learn how to sense and use their own personal

energies and the energies present in the world around them. And so I offer my own

techniques and experiences on this very important basic lesson.

Most good shielding requires the student have some aptitude at and knowledge of

visualization techniques, which may be combined with meditation. Basic energy sensing

and manipulation is also helpful, although not necessarily required. Both are beyond the

scope of this essay.

I cannot stress enough the importance of good shielding techniques. Opening oneself to

be able to feel and manipulate internal and external energies can also leave one

vulnerable to attack and influence of directed and undirected energies. Below are a few

examples of “directed and undirected energies�?

Part of their innate charisma is a natural ability (subconscious or not) to

energetically push their will upon their customers. This would also apply to any

successful con artist. A good shield on the part of the customer may cause some

vexation to the salesman who is unable to convince him to buy more than he can

afford.

room just after a heated argument has occurred. Even though they may not have

witnessed or heard the fight, and the people in the room were acting friendly

toward each other, a good number of people will say they can “feel the tension in

the air�?and may actually be more prone to hostility after entering the room. This

can be thought of as psychic residue, and can strongly affect some people. The

same could be said for a space in which any emotionally charged event has

occurred. Shielding can help keep such free-floating energies from having an

unwanted effect.

training, can sense details about other people. That is, people who can psychically

“read�?another person if that person is not well shielded. Conversely, nearly

everyone could probably come up with the names of a few people who never

seem to let on what they’re truly thinking. They are “unreadable�?and probably

very well shielded through either innate ability or practice.

emotionally, physically and psychically. Almost everyone can probably think of

at least one friend or acquaintance who can ruin the best day and make them feel

tired or even physically ill. Effective shielding can reduce or eliminate this effect.