Is it possible for other people's jealousy to block our blessings? I have faced ongoing problems in securing employment. Several readers have told me that there is a lot of jealousy directed towards me, and this is preventing me from reaching my goals. Is it possible that someone else's envious thoughts and words could have so much influence over my life? My birth date is December 17, 1981. Thank you.

-Aisha

Dear Aisha,

For thousands of years, people have believed that others may have the power to give them the Evil Eye or put a curse on them. In some Voodoo societies, it's said that one person can put a root on another, thereby rooting that person to the ground so he or she won't be able to progress in life.

Because we are all rooted in one way or another to our ancestors' lives and beliefs, sometimes it's easier to fall into a pattern of feeling victimized than it is to take control of our own lives.

When used to hurt others, jealousy can be a powerful tool, but it's up to you whether or not you let it into your Harmony. Just because many readers have used that as an excuse for your not being able to get ahead in life doesn't make it true. If you choose to be victimized or rooted by other people, you absolutely will be. If you choose to ignore the petty emotions of the people around you, then they won't affect you.

I'm fairly superstitious. I surround myself and my home with Angelic Energy and with cross-cultural protection through talismans from all over the world. I have pieces from India and Ireland, Croatia and Turkey, Russia and Native America scattered all over the house.

Most of these articles are mine because someone gave them to me and they're pretty. Do they protect me? I put this sort of stuff into the might not help, can't hurt category. I have a few pieces of jewelry that I try to always wear when I'm in the presence of people who might not want the best for me because it makes me feel safer. I know it's silly, but I do it anyway.

Find a few inexpensive items to keep with you that mean something to YOU. Perhaps you have your grandmother's locket or earrings, or a letter from someone you dearly love that you can slip into your purse before you go to a job interview.

Whatever makes you feel safe and protected should go with you in unusual or stressful situations, for you'll feel the psychological protection they'll give you. You'll feel better and stronger.

While other people can't control what happens in our lives, they can and will occasionally put out negative energies. Since we are the authors or our own destinies, we have to make the right choices. If we choose to be blocked, we are certainly going to feel blocked.

Guard yourself from these negative individuals in whatever way feels comfortable to you. The protection you place around yourself should keep you from being adversely affected as long as you keep it strong and fresh.

Susyn responds:

Dear Aisha,

The only way others' jealousy can block your blessings is if you allow it. Even though people may be envious of you for one reason or another, you should never let that keep you from being your best or continuing to pursue your dreams.

When a psychic reader suggests that there are people blocking your path because they are jealous, the reader should also help you find ways to move beyond this energy so that you don't come to the conclusion that you are trapped or powerless to change your situation.

Unless the people you are referring to actually work at the place you are seeking employment, they really have no power to influence whether or not you are hired. However, if their jealousy is undermining your confidence or creating unwarranted fear, it could be affecting your job search.

Here's an effective ritual you can perform to quickly eliminate any power others' emotional energy may be holding over you.

To stop outside energies or specific people from hindering your movements, a simple generic freezing is all you need to eliminate any potential problems you are worried about. All you need to do is write the names of the people you feel are sending negative energy your way on a piece of brown paper, drop the paper into a zip-lock bag, fill it with water to cover the paper, and place it in your freezer.

Without directly harming them, this ritual will free you of anything that you feel might be standing in the way of reaching your goals.

An even more effective way to break through the barriers you've been experiencing is to take a closer look at your approach to these jobs. Perhaps there are changes you can make to open the doors a bit wider.

You might consider asking the opinion of one of your psychic readers or a trusted friend to gain an objective view of what you can change within yourself to improve your employment chances. Oftentimes, a small change in your mood, attitude or even appearance can affect a major difference in the outcome you get for your efforts.

Yet another aspect to consider is the possibility that you are seeking the wrong kind of job, in which case the blocks you are running into may actually be protecting you. If you've been pursuing the wrong sort of work, expanding your options to include other types of employment could break the blocks you've been struggling with.

Review your options, consider expanding your path, forget about the idea that anyone or anything is standing in your way, and see what happens!