Hello sisters.
I’ve never posted before but am in need of some help. I live in a beautiful little 80 year old cottage on the edge of a huge state park/protected land. I have a dog named Fiona and this place is our magical place that has always felt peaceful and safe.
Last summer we had a “freak” storm blast through here, a tornado in NW New Jersey what?!, that caused massive damage and brought down almost all the old oak trees in a matter of about 90 seconds. I always saw the oaks as the protector spirits of the forest and when that happened something changed and a darkness started to creep into the area.
Fiona began to get scared while outside in our garden, which never happened before. She would jump up and start to look around with a panicked look in her eyes, sniffing the air frantically, then bolting for the house where she would hide under the bed. I feel this is an angry dark nature spirit was either created in the destruction or released when the protectors were brought down, and its looking to cause trouble. I would like to put a protection barrier around my property since I am on the very edge of the woods where you can feel the sudden shift in the energy, which is palpable. Perhaps bury crystals in each corner/direction? I would be so grateful if anyone had a suggestion, because I cleanse regularly, seal the doors and windows, etc, but outside in my beautiful garden we seem to be targets.
Thank you to anyone who might be willing to help… Fiona needs her safe space back, as do I.
Thank you for asking here on the forum. It sounds like you live in a wonderful area, and I can see why you’d want to have your peaceful space back.
So, interestingly, there is a connection between oak trees and some wind + thunder gods. The oak tree is sacred, for instance, to both Thor and Zeus, so I can see how they would form a very strong protective barrier, from both a physical and an energetic perspective.
Are there any deities or pantheons you work with? I would probably ask those gods for help and guidance. By meditating on this, you might be able to ask what was released and be directed in what you can do to set up a protective field. Perhaps you could plant some small oak trees around the edge of your property as a way to send energy the gods’ way.
Your idea of a protection circle is also a good one - what about a circle of salt to begin with?
It sounds like you definitely need a ward around your property. A protection spell would help too (you could make a witch bottle) but warding should come first because it’s your first line of defense. In my opinion protection is always the most important practice to learn and to keep up. In the past when i have slacked off for an extended period of time I have found an angry spirit in my house and a spirit trying to copy my daughter among other things.
If you need any information on how to ward your home and property and keep them protected i can give you more info. I share any knowledge I have acquired freely.