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Being an empath is tough. For me, the most important things are staying grounded, regular smudging, and various protection strategies.

These things are all covered in this book in detail. It is full of strategies for empaths:

https://www.amazon.com/Empaths-Survival-Guide-Strategies-Sensitive-ebook/dp/B01LW7L21K

I definitely recommend giving it a read cover-to-cover, even for the chapters that you feel are unnecessary for your circumstances, because there are many helpful tips scattered throughout that may resonate with you.

Edit: Sorry, forgot to answer your answer. In my experience, regular exposure does not make me stronger or more desensitized... instead, I get so burnt out and frazzled from the over-stimulation that I end up having to take several days off to recover (I am an extremely sensitive physical empath).

For me, grounding and protection are foundational, while knowing my current limits (I say current because it is constantly changing) and honoring them keeps me sane. Your limits will improve as you find the strategies that are most effective for you. Hope that helps.

I am currently reading and really appreciating an older book. Before even getting into the cards, this book has a really fantastic first section on the history of the Tarot, with discussions of numbers, colors, and connections with Qabbala, among other things.


https://www.amazon.com/Mystical-Tarot-Rosemary-Ellen-Guiley/dp/0451168003/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542621846&sr=8-2&keywords=the+mystical+tarot+guiley


I am also looking at purchasing the following at the end of the month, primarily for its discussions of the symbols in each of the cards in the RW deck. Also for a way to reinforce associations with the suits, pips, etc.


https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Rider-Waite-Tarot/dp/0738735795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542621922&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+guide+to+rider+waite


I learn by absorbing as much info as possible and then trying to put it into practice. I know many here prefer to just pick a keyword, but that's not working for me. I want to know aspects, correspondences, and nuances up-and-down-and-all-around so that I can learn to apply them in interpreting through practice.


If you come across other books you found useful about Tarot, I'd love to know which ones!

I think it depends on what kind of drug and how you're consuming it.

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I really won't recommend marijuana, as it opens up the energy field and if you don't have good boundaries, it could lead to potential problems.

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As for hallucinogens plants, those plants open doors to inner worlds. In my opinion, you can do the following to stay safe:

1-it's really important to state your intent before - to know why you are doing it since nothing can overwrite your higher will.

2-I would also recommend working with angels/spirits guide and having a working relationship with protective spirits and entities before. So you can always access them if needed since you've already built the inner pathways.

3-Ideally work with a shaman or someone who spiritually facilitate the process, when I say that I mean Ayahuasca is better IMO than LSD or mushroom. The shaman (and you should find a good one) will hold the space and the energies of the space and people. They will know exactly what going on with everyone and will help if needed.

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Josphine talks about the drugs as well here in her book:

https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Healing-Survival-Magicians-Healers/dp/1940671434

Both of these books have effective and powerful methods for removing unwanted entities.

https://www.amazon.com/Angelic-Protection-Magick-Negative-Violence/dp/1980747563

https://www.amazon.com/Magickal-Protection-Against-Bullies-Violence/dp/1508842787