How to Protect Your Energy from Lower Energies
- Cristina Santos

- Apr 12
- 3 min read

There are days when you feel light, clear, and peaceful.And then there are days when something feels off—you don’t feel like yourself.You might feel tired, heavy, anxious, or just low without knowing why.
This can happen when you're picking up energies that don't belong to you.They might come from places, people, conversations, or emotions around you.We often call these lower energies—they're not bad, just not aligned with your natural light.
🌿 Why protecting your energy matters
Your energy is sacred.It holds your thoughts, emotions, intuition, and peace.When it’s clean and protected, you feel:
Safe and calm
More like you
Emotionally balanced
Grounded and focused
Clear in your decisions
Open to joy and connection
Protecting your energy is a way of caring for yourself.It’s about choosing peace, again and again.
🌼 Ways to Protect Your Energy Gently and Effectively
1. Cleanse your energy every day
Just like you wash your body, your energy also needs cleansing.
You can:
Take a shower and imagine the water washing away emotional heaviness
Use gentle sounds—like singing bowls or a bell
Smudge with sage, palo santo, or incense
Visualize light sweeping through your body
Do a few moments of Reiki or deep breathing
Especially helpful after being around others or before bed.
Try these essential oils:
Lavender – Calming and softening
Frankincense – Grounding and spiritual connection
Rose – Uplifting and heart-protective
Tea Tree – Energetic cleanser
Patchouli – Earthy and anchoring
Blue Lotus – Spiritually protective, enhances inner clarity and deep peace
Blue Lotus is especially powerful for connecting with your inner wisdom.Just a drop near the third eye or in a diffuser before meditation can help you feel centred and deeply present.Always dilute if applying to skin.
2. Create a gentle boundary
Your energy deserves protection. You don’t need to shut the world out—just keep your space sacred.
You can:
Imagine a soft bubble of light around you (white, golden, or violet)
Say quietly: “Only love and light may enter my space.”
Wear a crystal you feel drawn to—like amethyst or black tourmaline
Use an aura spray or a drop of essential oil you love
Keep objects that make you feel safe nearby—photos, feathers, symbols
3. Stay grounded
When you're grounded, it’s easier to feel safe and present.Lower energies don’t stick as easily.
You can:
Stand barefoot on grass or earth
Eat something warm and nourishing
Touch a stone or hold a grounding crystal
Do gentle movement like stretching, walking, or yoga
Focus on your breath when things feel overwhelming
4. Raise your vibration with small joys
You don’t need to do big things—just moments that lift your spirit.
You can:
Listen to music that soothes your heart
Light a candle and sit with it
Journal or speak kind words to yourself
Sit in the sun
Hug someone you love
Breathe slowly and smile gently
Your light grows stronger with every loving choice.
5. Let go of what doesn’t feel right
Sometimes, it’s okay to gently step back.
You can:
Spend less time with people who drain you
Take breaks from social media
Say “no” without guilt
Clean or re-arrange your space
Let go of thoughts that don’t support you
Choose peace. Over and over.
6. Ask for support
You don’t have to do this alone.You can ask your angels, guides, ancestors, or simply the universe.
Say softly:“Please surround me with light. Protect me. Keep me close to peace.”
Or use any prayer or intention that feels true to you.You are always supported, even when it’s quiet.
7. Work with Bach Flower Remedies
These gentle drops help bring emotional balance.They support you when you're feeling:
Overwhelmed
Scared
Sad or lost
Drained by others
Unclear or stuck
Each bottle is personalised. You receive a formula designed for your current emotions. It works gently but deeply.
If you'd like a personalised remedy, I can help.
Message me or visit cristina-santos-holistic.co.uk
🌷Protecting your energy is self-love
It’s not about walls. It’s about choosing what makes your heart feel safe.You’re allowed to rest. To pause. To be selective with your space.You don’t need permission to protect your peace.
Every time you protect your energy, you’re saying to yourself:
“I matter. My energy matters. I choose to be kind to myself.”
And that changes everything.







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