VintageMama asked this question on 3/8/2000:

I have been a practicing pagan for 5 years, but I have practiced alone, without coven. I am opening a shop, and I'll be carrying tarot cards, wiccan jewelery, and other items which will bring other witches into my shop. Here's my problem. I'm afraid I've been alone too long! I'm not sure I'll know how to protect myself from witches who intend harm, and invite friendships with white witches. This is a tough-y for me! I don't want to be so open, that I invite in the wrong kinds of energy, but I don't want to be so closed that I keep potential friends out!

Ms_Hellfire gave this response on 3/10/2000:

I am basically a solitary witch too. About a year ago, I was worried about an ex-boyfriend was trying to launch a psychic attack. This is what I did. Get a pyrite stone. Rub protection oil into it and focus all of your protective thought and engergy into the stone. Let it flow down your arm and into the pyrite. You can even make up a little chant to go along with this ritual. Ask it to warn you of danger. I did this and about a month later, the pyrite just shattered. I found out from a mutual friend that my ex had been thinking some really really bad thoughts about me that day. I buried the pieces in the ground and did a little ritual of thanks. :) Blessed be and all the best with your store!

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