Protecting Your Light: Energy Vampires, Spiritual Boundaries, and Sacred Self-Care

Peter Sousa
Jun 30
2 min read

In a world full of noise, emotional tension, and collective anxiety, many of us are feeling spiritually and energetically drained. This week at the Church of New Enchantment, we explore how to recognize, navigate, and protect your light from what spiritual communities often call energy vampires.

This isn’t about labeling people as bad—it’s about reclaiming your own energy and practicing self-responsibility in how you engage with others.

What Are Energy Vampires?

These are individuals, situations, or even digital environments that pull energy from your field, leaving you feeling heavy, irritable, or exhausted. This happens at work, in friendships, family dynamics, and especially online.

Multi-Tradition Wisdom on Boundaries:

Christian Mysticism: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23)
Buddhism: Non-attachment is key to ending suffering—for both self and others.
Wicca: Energetic exchange should always be intentional and reciprocal.
Indigenous Traditions: Honor personal energy fields as sacred, like natural territory not to be crossed without permission.

Herbal Allies for Energetic Shielding:

Rosemary: Burn it as incense to cleanse stagnant or draining energies from your home or aura.
Lemon Balm: Sip as tea for emotional grounding and nervous system support.
Tulsi (Holy Basil): Drink in times of overwhelm to boost spiritual resilience.

Crystals for Protection:

Black Tourmaline: For deflecting negative energy
Amethyst: For emotional regulation and peace
Selenite: For aura clearing and restoring spiritual clarity

A Simple Energy Reclaiming Ritual:

Stand with your feet on the ground or floor.
Close your eyes.
Inhale deeply.
Say aloud:
“I call my energy back from all places, people, and situations. I release what is not mine. I restore my light.”