I read again the article.... just a few additional thoughts on some selected points.... all just my opinion, and as someone said earlier, maybe it was another thread.... "To each their own."

George Knowles "Many people drawn to the Craft of the Wise are natural Psychics, Mediums and Empaths, people who are highly tuned to the energies and supernatural forces that surround us. During our every day lives we are constantly bombarded by varying levels of vibrating energy, most times positive but sometimes negative." and this "Psychic Attacks often occur during times of great stress and trauma, like those caused by natural disasters, multiple accidents and the consequences of War. At such times sensitive people pick up the accumulated emotions of those involved, which can cause them Psychic overload resulting in deep distress or other debilitating effects including headaches, fatigue and confusion."

Very much agree. I would only add that given the increasing frequency of natural disasters, and the now burgeoning global population of approximately 7,000,000,000 people, these potentially harmful and debilitating effects will become both more intensified and increasingly problematic for Sensitives. Also, Mr. Knowles assessment that much of the vibrating energy constantly bombarding us on a daily basis is generally positive in nature is suspect in view of that, and as time goes by will become even more so.  

George Knowles "Once created your shield should be strengthened daily and never "turned off"...."

There was a time when I would have argued the validity of that statement, but not anymore. With reference to the above (natural disasters, population).... In times that are near, all will need strength.... but to persevere, they must go to great lengths....

George  Knowles "A definition: "The Aura is a force or energy that surrounds all people and all things (objects). It can be discerned by some people as a brightly shimmering or glowing light, but only to those people of unusual psychic sensitivity."

Great definition!

George Knowles "Everyone has a natural Aura, but most people don't know it is there and have never consciously used it. By developing your Aura, it can be used as a filter to shield you from unwanted influences and vibrating emotions emitted from developing situations or people around you."

This is where I feel just a little concern beginning to creep in (not saying it isn't possible) because I've never actually confused the ancient Auric energy itself with any constructed shield, recently or in the past, temporary or otherwise (although it may function that way on some level I suppose). In my experience it has always been viewed more as a deep and mysterious resevoir of cosmic energy and spiritual strength that naturally arises as a direct result of ones inner spiritual condition or level of spiritual attainment rather than anything else, and also a revealing etheric reflecting pool that can reveal ones true nature.... for those who can see. 

George Knowles "To begin developing your Aura Shield, find a quiet place where you can sit alone without distractions. Ground and centre, and expel any pent up negativity caused by your daily travails. When you are sitting comfortably and feeling suitably at peace, visualize your Aura and feel it pulsating and spinning around you as a thick layer of energy."

I disagree with this approach. To me the Auric field is distinct from any of the admittedly wide variety of temporary or permanent shields it may be possible for one to construct, and it is one of the main enduring spiritual features that reflect who you really are in the world of Spirit. Yes, by all means it should be protected, and shields should be constructed for the accomplishment of that, but I do not believe ones Aura should (just my opinion) be caused to pulsate, spin around, become "layered", expanded, contracted, or tampered with at all, this might not only weaken it, but may actually create hidden vulnerabilities to certain forms of attack.  

George Knowles "Next you can customise your shield to suit your own circumstances, try changing its colour (Blue, Black and Red are the 3 strongest colours for protection, while White is the colour of spiritual purity and is good for most all psychic and magickal purposes), or visualise the structure of the shield made from different reflective substances, such as crystals or metal. You could also make the outside surface of the Shield shiny like a mirror, thus able to deflect away negative influences. Remember there is no right or wrong way to building a shield, as each is unique to the individual."

I am now no longer sure of what is being referred to here. The confusing and merging of the definitions of the words "Aura" and "shield" at this point in the article now seems complete, such that the unwary or the new student may be led astray.... and it opens a door.... perhaps a little dangerous.... perhaps, a bit more.... So yes, blue, black and red are among the stronger colors often used for protection in the construction of visualized shields, and in physical rituals as well, that's true. However, a warning to the unwary and new students.... intentionally attempting to mask or alter the colors of ones Aura, or make any "forced change" of its colors through the power of visualization that causes a deviatation from the natural myriad rainbow like hues that make up a truly healthy Aura should be very, very carefully considered.

George Knowles "This second Shield should be constructed and coloured differently to the first, and the gap between the two filled with something spongy or jelly-like (or even Fire, or Water), something that will absorb anything negative breeching your first Shield."

Again, I would disagree with this approach. Positve energies are always supposed to be absorbed or admitted by positive shields, and sometimes even the Aura itself, that is a given. My understanding has always been that negative energies should be either completely deflected or utterly destroyed upon contact with ones shield, and certainly never allowed to contact, enter or be retained for even a moment by the Auric field. I personally would avoid at all cost adding any "layer" (spongy, jelly like, fire, water or anything else) to either my shield or my Auric field that would in any way absorb negative energy of any kind.... at any time.... ever.

George Knowles "The key to effective Shielding is to do it daily, and in time, with practice, the more effective it will become. Left in place your shield will take on a life of its own and eventually act like psychic thermometer rising and falling in strength to meet the needs of any given situation."

Yes, agreed that ones shield can and will with practice "take on a life of its own". I now know that to be true, but I will continue to steadfastly maintain that the art and practice of shielding should not be confused with the ancient and powerful life force called the Aura.... its delicate structure and balance the result (for some) of countless incarnations.

So, just a cautionary ramble from an old life now slowing.... nearly done with lifes troubles, and been where you're going.... go build now your shields, so strong and so steady.... with no hint of any flaw, keep them always at the ready....

Take Care and Love to All! Guenn