Psychic Shielding

The very first magick that you need to learn in the city is protective magick. You will need to protect yourself from both physical attack and psychic grind (Kaldera, Schwartzstein).

There are two kinds of shielding to do: One is your home and two, your person. In a city, a shield of protection for your home serves two very important purposes: On an astral level, it keeps the bad energy out. On a physical level, it - hopefully - keeps the bad people out. It will also create positive energy within your home, making it feel safe and inviting.

Shielding your psyche is so important in a city. Not only can a city be a great source of energy to you, it can also be a great energy drain. You need to learn how to protect yourself from the great swirls of energy, only tapping into it as needed.

It is also a good idea to purify yourself and space regularly to wash away "the daily grind" that builds up in urban life.