Start with one protection practice and build from there. Find a stone that speaks to you and charge it with intention, then wear it or keep it by the door. It gives you a simple anchor so you can mix traditions without things feeling too chaotic. That made experimenting way less overwhelming for me.
It’s all about feeling confident to explore more, so find something you resonate with and work with that. Let it guide you toward the next thing… that’s really what eclectic means at the end of the day. For me, it was starting by casting a protective circle.