Deflection

**Deflection** is an extremely rare power that is bestowed upon one good witch in a generation. It can be used to deflect all kind of supernatural powers that are used against the wielder using a blue energy-based shield that generates from the wielder's hand. However, this power must be consciously activated in order for it to work, which makes the witch vulnerable when unaware of an impending attack.

## **History:**

In 2001, a warlock named Eames sought more powers for himself. Having already stolen the powers of Cloning and Transmogrification,[1] as well as several other powers, Eames wanted to add a third power to his *collection*; the power of Deflection.

He had tracked down the witch who possessed this power, Vivian. Using his power of cloning, Eames distracted Vivian and let her kill his clone. Thinking that she vanquished him, Vivian was unaware of the real Eames, who sneaked up behind her, and killed her.[2]

## **Book of Shadows:**

The Charmed Ones read an entry on the Deflection power after Natalie had told the Charmed Ones that one of her charges, who possessed the power, was killed by the warlock Eames.

### **Deflection:**

Bestowed upon one witch in a generation, the Power of Deflection is a witch's best shield against the forces of Darkness. Deflection can be used against all Supernatural powers, including those of Good, and, potentially, it could be manipulated to defend evil as well. Like a shield, the Deflection power must be consciously activated; therefore, a Witch with this power is vulnerable when unaware of an impending supernatural attack.

## **To Counter the Power of Deflection and Vanquish Eames:**

In order to vanquish the warlock Eames, the Charmed Ones had to counter all the powers he stole. The power of Deflection was one of these powers and thus a line to counter this power, was added to the spell. This line was written by Phoebe, who said that it came out a little country western. The spell goes as follows:

*Time for amends and the victims' revenge,*
*Cloning power turn sour,*
*Power to change turn to strange,*
*I'm rejectin' your deflection.*
## **Abilities similar to Deflection:**

### **Deviation:**

*Main article: Deviation*
The ability to deviate several types of attacks through the use of another power such as Telekinesis or Molecular Combustion. Users will be able to redirect magical or physical attacks by using their power. This ability is often confused for Deflection, though they are not related.

### **Force Field:**

*Main article: Force Field*
The ability to create a protective force field around oneself or others, which can be used to protect those inside from physical and magical attacks. Force fields are protective barriers of energy that can block, redirect or absorb attacks. In this manner, it is similar to Deflection.

## **Notes:**

* This power is the only one to have an entry in the Book of Shadows, excluding Leo Wyatt's *"Tips For Future Whitelighters"*, which includes information on how most basic Whitelighter powers work.
* Deflection has the unique distinction that it is able to deflect all supernatural powers, while powers like shielding are often limited to deflecting offensive and projectile powers.
* Over the course of the series, several beings displayed similar abilities to deflection, which may cause confusion. However, in nearly all those cases the ability used is Deviation.
	+ In *A Witch in Time*, the warlock Bacarra used the spell "murus adigo" to deflect Piper's explosion power back at her.