Nature offers many protective materials to all plants and animals. A broken eggshell found in a bird’s nest once protected new life. Rough bark guards the soft heartwood in a tree’s center. Shells, seed pods, and nut casings are all forms of protection for plants and animals, shielding them while they develop, grow, and live. They make perfect ingredients for protection spells.

Take a walk in your area and collect some of these items. Combine them all in a mortar and pestle, grinding them into as fine a powder as you can. As you do, focus on their purpose as a protective shield. Keep this mixture stored in a jar.

Sprinkle this protection powder around your home or carry some with you when you need magical protection. You can try burning it on a charcoal disk during protection spells or even use it as a candle dressing.