Hello All,
A year ago I introduced myself to Ayahuasca, made myself in a pretty traditional, laborious manner
The first night was pleasant, and was mostly just the vine and little light. The next night I reduced it more and was not prepared for being sent into hyperspace. It was difficult at times but I made it through and am glad for the experience.
This time I am taking a more systematic approach with only the vine for two to three nights until I find the right strength for me, then adding a small amount of light, potentially working up to a larger dose of light.
My question is this: How do you prepare and protect yourself and your space, both practically and spiritually/energetically?
Do you prepare yourself for confronting and combating entities? I have read quite a bit on this and other forums but have not -quite- found the answers I seek. I'm not overly shamanistic but do believe at least in energies that we do not see/science cannot yet explain, and am open to the idea of Ayahuasca/DMT tapping into a spiritual realm or collective consciousness.
Some things that I already do practically:
Diet, perhaps not full "dieta"
Prepare safe, comfortable space with necessary items in arm's reach
Soft blue or green candle in bathroom and near me
Calm, familiar music at hand.
Some things that I do spiritually/energetically:
Meditate
Outside time- bare feet on earth, meditate with back against tree. Use this energy to build my "armor"
Play music- Drum, flute, song
Salt Water Bath
Wear whites and greens-cotton and linen
Sage smoke/smudge/incense area
Mapacho cigar and slow walk before (cannot smoke during/in my ritual space)
Temporary altar- A few small figurines, sea salt in shallow bowl with a bit of water, sage, green scarf, acorn, houseplants, wooden practice sword that I have spent many hours with over nearly 20 years (lots of residual energy).
Does anybody have any other advice to assist me in clearing negative energies, creating a strong, positive ritual space, or dealing with malevolent entities?
Thank you all for your time and the limitless wisdom in these forums.