Lemuria Divination: Spirit Communication and Protection Tarot Spreads

BY NICOLE LAU

Divination during Lemuria is about seeking guidance on spiritual protection, understanding what energies need to be banished, and receiving wisdom about boundaries and safety. This isn't casual fortune-telling; it's sacred inquiry into the nature of spiritual threats, the strength of your boundaries, and what protection you need. As the veil thins during Lemuria, divination invites us to see clearly what spirits or energies are present, what must be removed, and how to create lasting protection.

Tarot and the Lemuria Archetype

Several tarot cards embody the energy of Lemuria and spirit protection:

• The Tower (XVI): Upheaval, breaking down, banishment. The Tower represents the forceful removal of what doesn't serve.
• The Moon (XVIII): Hidden things, spirits, the shadow. The Moon reveals what lurks in darkness.
• Ten of Swords: Endings, banishment, cutting away. The Ten of Swords is the final, decisive end.
• Nine of Swords: Nightmares, fear, restless spirits. The Nine of Swords shows spiritual disturbance.
• The Devil (XV): Bondage, attachment, unwanted influences. The Devil represents what must be banished.
• The Hermit (IX): Solitude, protection, boundaries. The Hermit knows when to withdraw and protect.

Lemuria Tarot Spreads

1. The Restless Spirit Spread: Understanding Spiritual Disturbance

This 5-card spread explores spiritual disturbances:

1. The Disturbance: What spirit or energy is causing problems?
2. The Source: Where did this energy come from? Why is it here?
3. The Impact: How is this affecting me?
4. The Banishment: How can I remove this energy?
5. The Protection: How can I prevent this from returning?

2. The Boundary Check Spread

This 4-card spread examines your spiritual boundaries:

1. Current Boundaries: How strong are my spiritual boundaries right now?
2. The Weak Point: Where are my boundaries vulnerable?
3. What's Getting Through: What unwanted energy is penetrating my boundaries?
4. How to Strengthen: What do I need to do to reinforce my protection?

3. The Lemuria Protection Spread

This 6-card spread for comprehensive protection guidance:

1. What I'm Protecting Against: What threat or energy needs to be addressed?
2. My Current Protection: What defenses do I already have in place?
3. What Needs Banishing: What must be actively removed?
4. What Needs Strengthening: What protection needs to be reinforced?
5. The Ritual Needed: What specific practice should I perform?
6. The Outcome: What will my protection look like after this work?

4. The Three Nights Spread

This 3-card spread for the three nights of Lemuria (May 9, 11, 13):

1. First Night (May 9): What do I banish tonight?
2. Second Night (May 11): What do I strengthen tonight?
3. Third Night (May 13): What protection do I seal tonight?

Spirit Communication Divination

IMPORTANT: Lemuria is about banishing restless spirits, not inviting them in. Spirit communication during Lemuria should be done with extreme caution and strong protection.

The Safe Spirit Inquiry

If you must communicate with spirits during Lemuria:

1. Create strong protection: Salt circle, protective crystals, iron nearby
2. Set firm boundaries: "I communicate only with benevolent spirits. All others are banished."
3. Use a pendulum or tarot rather than direct channeling
4. Ask specific questions:
• "Is there a spirit present that needs to be banished?"
• "What does this spirit want?"
• "How can I help this spirit move on?"
• "What protection do I need?"
5. Close firmly: "This communication is ended. All spirits depart. This space is sealed."
6. Cleanse immediately: Smoke, salt, sound

Black Bean Divination

Use black beans for simple yes/no or guidance:

The Bean Oracle

1. Hold nine black beans
2. Ask your question about protection or banishment
3. Throw the beans and count how many land face-up vs face-down (if they have distinct sides) or in a cluster vs scattered
4. Interpret:
• Clustered: The energy is concentrated; strong action needed
• Scattered: The energy is dispersed; less urgent
• Odd number: Active banishment required
• Even number: Passive protection sufficient

Mirror Scrying for Spirit Detection

Use a mirror to detect spiritual presences:

The Practice

1. Set up protection: Salt circle, black candle, protective crystals
2. Darken the room except for candlelight
3. Gaze into a black mirror or regular mirror
4. Soften your vision and ask: "Show me what spirits are present."
5. Notice:
• Shadows or movements in the mirror
• Feelings or sensations
• Images or symbols that appear
6. If you see something disturbing: Immediately cover the mirror, perform banishing, cleanse the space
7. Close the session: "This scrying is ended. All spirits depart."

Pendulum Divination for Protection

Use a pendulum to check your space:

The Space Check

1. Hold a pendulum (preferably black tourmaline or obsidian)
2. Walk through your space
3. In each room, ask: "Is this space clear of unwanted energies?"
4. Observe the pendulum:
• Clockwise: Yes, clear
• Counterclockwise: No, needs cleansing
• Erratic movement: Strong disturbance, immediate banishing needed
5. Mark areas that need cleansing and perform rituals there

Working with Tarot Cards for Lemuria

If you're using tarot during Lemuria, focus on these cards as "Protection allies":

• The Tower: For forceful banishment and breaking down barriers
• Ten of Swords: For endings and cutting away
• The Hermit: For solitude, boundaries, and protection
• Four of Pentacles: For holding boundaries and protecting resources
• Nine of Wands: For defensive strength and perseverance

Pull one of these cards daily during Lemuria (May 9, 11, 13) and ask: "What is this archetype teaching me about protection and boundaries?"

Dream Divination on Lemuria

The nights of Lemuria may bring prophetic or warning dreams:

The Practice

1. Before sleep, place black tourmaline under your pillow
2. Set protection: "I am protected in my dreams. Only helpful messages may come through."
3. Ask: "Show me what I need to know about protection and banishment."
4. Upon waking, immediately journal your dreams
5. Look for symbols:
• Shadows or dark figures: Spirits that need banishing
• Walls or barriers: Your boundaries (are they strong or crumbling?)
• Beans or salt: Confirmation to perform Lemuria rituals
• Mirrors: Reflection, reversal, protection
• Iron or metal: Strong protection available

Divination Ethics: Responsible Spirit Work

When working with Lemuria divination, remember:

• Don't invite what you're trying to banish: Be cautious about spirit communication during Lemuria
• Protect first, divine second: Always set up protection before any divination
• Trust your instincts: If something feels wrong, stop immediately
• Close sessions firmly: Always end divination with clear banishment and sealing
• Cleanse after: Smoke, salt, or sound cleansing after any spirit-related divination

A Divination Prayer for Lemuria

"I seek guidance with protection.
I ask for wisdom with boundaries.
Show me what must be banished.
Show me how to protect myself.
Reveal only what I need to know.
Keep all harmful spirits away.
I am protected. I am safe. I am sovereign."

Next in the series: Lemuria Altar: Black Beans, Salt, and Protection Symbols. For those drawn to deepen this work, the Sacred Space Cleanse kit offers a structured way to maintain the clarity we've sought, while the Shadow Work Tarot guide supports continued exploration of the boundaries and inner strength we've called upon, and the Emotional Filter Ritual Kit provides a tangible practice for refining the energetic protection that is the heart of this path.