Ethics of Shielding

In using shields, I am uncomfortable with both the mirror and transference shields.  Both are anthemias to me since it seems that I am choosing between a rifle and a shotgun.  Both do the job – one splays bullets everywhere, while the other depends on the ability of the user to hit the target.  To me, they can both be dangerous if not properly used.

Because it can pull the energy back into the earth, I prefer using the transference shield.  However given my propensity to panic, I would undoubtedly employ the mirror shield since it is easy to dispatch.  I need to practice my shielding skills more to ensure a better outcome.

Faced with a person who wants to do me harm, I would use the transference shield.  This would do the least harm, even though it does open up other people to be hurt.  However, I believe that the person who is trying to get me would need to reassess their target before striking again.  By then, other people would have been warned and also have time to protect themselves. However, I do not foresee engaging in some sort of duel.  I will do what I can to see that the energy goes into a safe place.

For people who attack unconsciously, I may or may not use the mirror shield.  If I want to draw their attention, mirroring would certainly work.  It would encourage them to do something.  However if they are people who are unfamiliar with magic, then I would use the transference shield, and ground the energy.

As for stopping the person who would deliberately want to do me harm, I would make offerings to Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger).  This is the aspect of Mars, the Roman God of War, who deals with justice and vengeance.  As a Roman Pagan, I make offerings to the Gods, request avenging, and make more offerings as a thank you.  Roman Pagans as a rule do not practice magic, preferring to ask the Gods to help them instead.  Since I am a devotee of Mars (Pater), my offerings are usually welcomed.

I dislike seeing people hurt, therefore I would use the shield with the least harm.  For me, that is the transference shield, since I can control the energy.  The mirror shield, I would only use in cases of emergencies since it splays energy everywhere.

Shielding by Colours

When I used the self-cleansing form of the basic shield, I felt invigorated. The self-cleansing element made everything seem fresher and cleaner. My world became sparkling clean and comforting too. I will probably continue to include the self-cleansing element in my shields since it made me feel so good.

Next, I decided to experiment with various colours as filters. This was a new concept to me in shields – defense by colour. The colours I choose were orange, green, indigo, brown, and white.

Using the orange shield, I felt goodwill radiating from people. They seemed friendlier than usual, happily greeting me. Adding the self-cleansing element made my shield seem like fizzy soda. The orange colour combination made it sparkling and dazzling.

Adding green to my shield, I felt peaceful and fresh. Animals noticed me when I went for walks. However, people did not since I seemed to be a part of the background. Adding green to the self-cleansing element, I could also sense a minty smell to the shield.

In contrast, the indigo filter made me feel removed from the world. I was in my own bubble, an otherworldly specter to people around me. To me, the indigo shield felt like the bluest notes of the Blues. Combining the self-cleansing aspect with indigo, I could feel a jazz element amongst the blue notes.

Using the brown filter made me feel like a moving tree. Squirrels and butterflies certainly treated me as one. As with the green shield, animals were responsive to me, but people were not. When I applied the self-cleaning element to the brown filter, it made inside of the shield seem like dry crackling leaves.

With the white shield, people and animals were open and friendly to me. However, I became overwhelmed with all the attention I was getting. In addition, the self-cleansing aspect added glitter to the white shield. Although I liked the white filter, it proved too stimulating for me.

Using colour filters with the shields take practice. Each colour has its own attribute which changes with the person using it. At least for me, the white filter was overwhelming while the indigo one was depressing. I think I will use the green and orange filters more often since they agree with my “essence”.
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Shielding: The Basics

When I first started using the basic shield, I felt awkward. I began with the basic round blue-silver shield. However, it made walking and more sitting difficult. Also, the shield felt a bit confining and strange. So, I had to tinker with the shape of the basic shield. I came up with the capital D shape for comfort, which was flatter around my feet. (Later when I experimented with color, I discovered that my natural shield color was white-gold.)

Once I finished tinkering with my shield, I felt comfortable. Also it came surprisingly easy to me. Because of my brain injury, I need to keep various stimulae away from me. When I do not, I have seizures. Using the shield helped me to keep stray psychic vibes away from me. Moreover, I did not feel as overwhelmed as I usually do.

Whilst using the basic shield, I ate out with a friend who unknowing leaks negative vibes. With the shield in place, I was able to enjoy my friend with little problem from her negativity. Furthermore after her visit, I did not feel as tired and worn out as before.

One odd experience that I had at the restaurant was that of being unnoticed. Although the place was crowded with people, no one seemed to see me. The waiter did not bother me with his list of specials and other things. The shield seemed to aid in keeping away unwanted attention.

While going to the pool each day, I experimented with the various types of shields. First, I widened the shield. I felt like a giant manatee all round and spud-like. After awhile, I felt comfortable but isolated.

Then I moved the shield to next to my skin. I was uncomfortable with that distance. It was almost stifling after a few minutes.

The next variation I tried was using different materials. I had a shield of bricks, whilst I swam. This may have seemed to be a strange choice, but I wanted to feel the effects of this particular variation. It felt heavy, like lead. I can see where it would be useful as a fortress shield.

The last variation was an opaque plastic ball. While I was swimming, it kept the sun’s rays at a minimum. However after awhile, I felt trapped inside. For me, this shield would be useful as a cautionary shield when I need reassurance in a strange situation.
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