I hope it is okay to unbury this topic.
I was practicing both the LPRP and Sword Banishing for a long time. I felt really well protected and shielded. Then I started experimenting with different ritual and energy work and stopped doing the Sword Banishing. Because some literature states the LBRP (incl different versions of QC) and some energy work practices are a generally good protection.
However, over time I felt more out of balance etc. Did different practices etc. When I recently started the daily Sword Banishing incl. finishing the ritual from Damon Brands Magickal Protection to get rid of (energetic) parasites, I felt again more protected and shielded.
Can someone elaborate on this?