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The Llewellyn Practical Guide To Psychic Self-Defense & Well Being
Deliberate psychic attack is very rare. However, your psyche is constantly under attack from friends and strangers, advertisers and politicians who want to manipulate you. Luckily, there is a solutionDenning and Phillips'' The Llewellyn Practical Guide to Psychic Self-Defense.
The best way to overcome attacks on your psyche is through awareness that they are occurring. This requires you to become more awake and alert to this bombardment. Part of the technique is to understand how this attempted manipulation works. By studying this book you will gain that knowledge. The result is that the psychological intimidation that has been used on you in the past will no longer control you.
There are two types of psychic attack. The first kind is attack by a person who has not had any occult training. He or she may feel slighted or betrayed by you (based on actual or imagined situations) and hold on to negative emotions. Eventually, unknown to that person, the negative energy can leap out, directed at you.
This book reveals that your aura is your best line of defense. By using the exercises in this book to strengthen your aura, any such unintentional psychic attack will easily be dispelled and discharged.
Even more rare is the "classic" psychic attack where a person does some sort of spell or ritual to harm you. Full instructions are given for overcoming such negative magick, both on a practical, physical level (sever any physical connection between you and the attacker) and on a ritual, spiritual level (perform blessings and rites to overcome psychic attack).
But what happens if an attack does get through? First, you have to know how to recognize it. Usually, a successful attack strikes at your weak link. That could be your physical health (causing illness) or your mental attitude (causing depression). This book will show you how to recognize the problem and how to deal with it effectively.
The best way to overcome attacks on your psyche is through awareness that they are occurring. This requires you to become more awake and alert to this bombardment. Part of the technique is to understand how this attempted manipulation works. By studying this book you will gain that knowledge. The result is that the psychological intimidation that has been used on you in the past will no longer control you.
There are two types of psychic attack. The first kind is attack by a person who has not had any occult training. He or she may feel slighted or betrayed by you (based on actual or imagined situations) and hold on to negative emotions. Eventually, unknown to that person, the negative energy can leap out, directed at you.
This book reveals that your aura is your best line of defense. By using the exercises in this book to strengthen your aura, any such unintentional psychic attack will easily be dispelled and discharged.
Even more rare is the "classic" psychic attack where a person does some sort of spell or ritual to harm you. Full instructions are given for overcoming such negative magick, both on a practical, physical level (sever any physical connection between you and the attacker) and on a ritual, spiritual level (perform blessings and rites to overcome psychic attack).
But what happens if an attack does get through? First, you have to know how to recognize it. Usually, a successful attack strikes at your weak link. That could be your physical health (causing illness) or your mental attitude (causing depression). This book will show you how to recognize the problem and how to deal with it effectively.
277 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1983
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February 14, 2017
This book is a toss up for me. Yes there's some good information in it for psychic protection....but come on, "Solitary people who masturbate frequently with accompanying morbid, violent or degrading fantasies..." and goes on to explain how they may become targets for dark entities....and then goes on to say "Enjoy your fantasies, but keep them wholesome and in accord with enlightened human values." And if you are too horny and have no partner, drink carrot juice for the next three weeks. LIKE WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK? The Puritan ideologies of sex being possible evil, particularly if you are alone and masturbate....and if you are wanting to curb your sex drive, drive a wineglass of carrot juice every morning for the next 3 weeks...Perhaps I am too open about my sexuality, I see no harm in sex, whether you are masturbating or with a partner. Anyone versed in paganism and magick, particularly sex magick will tell you that you can generate energy (duh!) and can direct that direct towards whatever goal you want accomplished. As for preaching about what sort of fantasies are ok, well piss off. Is spanking ok? Oh maybe not, perhaps it's too unenlightened? What about pulling my hair? Downright savagery I suppose. So yes, on one hand, I don't mind SOME of the protective techniques in this book but the tone is so damn outdated. Reminded me of sitting in some church being preached at about hell and how impure thoughts will send you there blah blah blah. Take what you can from this book but if you have a healthy sex life, alone or with a partner(s) don't let this book get you down...sounds like the author needs lighten the hell up or perhaps they missed out on the sexual revolution that took place 50 years ago....
August 18, 2022
- [ ] Your higher self is a living loving divine flame within urself- has imprint of your true self and will guide you there thru joy (44)
- [ ] When you work on your aura and see it as strong, it strengthens
- [ ] Tower of light (45)
- [ ] Rule Desire and fear (100) admit to yourself you are scared or desire but don’t picture it esp in action, break the picture up
- [ ] Misused imagination (106)
- [ ] Obsession is desire fear imagination gone awry. Art is way of honing them (108)
- [ ] 108- imagination (images) to emotion To energy release (elementals hungrier and hungrier) to even more realistic images
- [ ] 192 well developed aura doesn’t just protect it radiates and heals
- [ ] 194ish bless your enemies- your light radiates their aura
-finally turning the bend on being ruled by emotions
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October 24, 2022Useful pointers and tips. Personally I didn't find it as much about psychic skills or defense as it is about human relationships and using common sense. It does discuss the occult, misconceptions people have and provides some clear definitions and things to keep in mind.
Great reference and of benefit to those who are looking to improve themselves and their relationships with others.
Great reference and of benefit to those who are looking to improve themselves and their relationships with others.
February 22, 2020
I picked up this book expecting a lot of nonsense, but was pleasantly surprised! The author goes into detail about different aspects of ourselves and our lives that could use improvement through creating a stronger sense of self and being true to our needs. Unexpectedly interesting and relatable!
June 21, 2021
Some good tips.
November 30, 2025
Nixon era boomer anecdotes with no sources and FONT changes for emphasis… but the exercises are essential.
November 4, 2009
Interesting book with some good examples of the ways in which people need to protect themselves psychically. Unfortunately I found that it dragged on a bit and really only had one exercise of value with a few variations for different circumstances. All in all, I think it could have said all it needed to say in half the length or less.
December 8, 2012
To be honest, I was expecting a completely different focus in the book. I felt that the authors repeated themselves quite a bit and I found quite a few suggestions not to my liking. Though it didn't hurt to read it :)
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