Lemuria Magic: Banishing Spells and Protection Work

BY NICOLE LAU

The magic of Lemuria is the magic of banishment, boundaries, and fierce protection. This is not gentle, welcoming magic—it's the magic of saying "no," of creating firm boundaries, of removing what doesn't belong. Lemuria magic teaches us that protection sometimes requires force, that banishment is an act of self-love, and that creating sacred space means actively removing what violates it. From banishing unwanted spirits to creating impenetrable boundaries, Lemuria magic is about reclaiming your power and your peace.

The Magical Principles of Lemuria

Lemuria magic operates on these core principles:

• Banishment is necessary: Not all energies belong in your space. Some must be actively removed.
• Boundaries are sacred: Creating and maintaining boundaries is an act of self-respect and protection.
• Physical substances have power: Salt, beans, iron, and other materials create real spiritual barriers.
• Intention must be firm: Wavering or doubt weakens banishing magic. You must be certain.
• Repetition strengthens: Performing rituals multiple times (like the three nights of Lemuria) reinforces protection.

Lemuria Banishing Spells

1. The Black Bean Banishing Spell

Purpose: To banish unwanted spirits or negative energies from your home.

You'll need:

• Nine black beans
• A bowl of salt water
• Black candle

The spell:

1. Light the black candle at midnight.
2. Hold the beans and charge them with your intention: "These beans carry away all unwanted energies. They banish all that disturbs my peace."
3. Walk through your home barefoot, throwing one bean over your shoulder in each room, saying: "With this bean, I banish you. Leave this space. You are not welcome here."
4. Do not look back as you throw each bean.
5. After throwing all nine, wash your hands in salt water nine times.
6. Sweep up the beans and dispose of them outside your property.
7. Let the candle burn out completely (safely).

2. The Salt Circle Banishing Spell

Purpose: To create a protective barrier that spirits and negative energies cannot cross.

You'll need:

• Sea salt or black salt
• Black tourmaline or obsidian
• White candle

The spell:

1. Cleanse your space with smoke (mugwort, sage, or incense).
2. Light the white candle.
3. Walk the perimeter of your space, sprinkling salt at all thresholds (doors, windows).
4. As you sprinkle, say: "This salt creates a boundary. No unwanted energy may cross. This space is protected and sealed."
5. Place black tourmaline or obsidian at the four corners of your space (or at your main entrance).
6. Visualize a wall of white light rising from the salt, creating an impenetrable barrier.
7. Declare: "This space is mine. It is protected. Only love and light may enter."

3. The Mirror Reversal Spell

Purpose: To reflect unwanted energies back to their source.

You'll need:

• A small mirror
• Black candle
• Salt

The spell:

1. Cleanse the mirror with salt water.
2. Light the black candle.
3. Hold the mirror facing away from you (toward the door or window).
4. Say: "This mirror reflects all negativity. What is sent to me returns to sender. I am protected and untouchable."
5. Place the mirror facing outward near your entrance or in a window.
6. Sprinkle salt around the mirror.
7. Refresh the salt monthly or when you feel the protection needs strengthening.

4. The Iron Protection Spell

Purpose: To use iron's spirit-repelling properties for protection.

You'll need:

• Iron nails, horseshoe, or iron object
• Red thread or ribbon
• Salt

The spell:

1. Cleanse the iron object with salt water.
2. Wrap it with red thread nine times, saying with each wrap: "Iron repels spirits. Iron protects this space. Iron creates boundaries."
3. Place the iron object above your door, under your bed, or in a protective position.
4. Say: "By the power of iron, this space is protected. Spirits cannot enter. I am safe and guarded."

Protection and Boundary Magic

1. The Threshold Protection Spell

Purpose: To protect all entrances to your home.

You'll need:

• Salt
• Protective herbs (mugwort, rue, rosemary)
• Black candle

The spell:

1. Mix salt with dried protective herbs.
2. Light the black candle.
3. At each threshold (door, window), sprinkle the salt-herb mixture.
4. Draw a protective symbol (pentacle, cross, or personal sigil) in the air above each threshold.
5. Say: "This threshold is protected. Only those with good intentions may cross. All negativity is barred."
6. Repeat at every entrance to your home.

2. The Personal Boundary Spell

Purpose: To create a protective aura around yourself.

You'll need:

• Black tourmaline or obsidian
• Protective oil (mugwort, rue, or frankincense in carrier oil)

The spell:

1. Anoint yourself with protective oil at your third eye, heart, and wrists.
2. Hold the black tourmaline.
3. Visualize a sphere of black light surrounding you, creating an impenetrable shield.
4. Say: "I am protected. My boundaries are firm. No unwanted energy can touch me. I am safe and sovereign."
5. Carry the crystal with you as a protective talisman.

Cleansing and Purification Magic

1. The Smoke Cleansing Spell

Purpose: To purify your space of negative energies.

You'll need:

• Mugwort, sage, or protective incense
• Feather or fan

The spell:

1. Light the herb or incense.
2. Walk through your space clockwise, wafting smoke into every corner.
3. Pay special attention to corners, closets, and areas that feel heavy.
4. Say: "This smoke purifies and cleanses. All negativity is dissolved. This space is clear and protected."
5. Open windows to let the smoke (and negativity) escape.

2. The Sound Cleansing Spell

Purpose: To use sound to break up and dispel negative energy.

You'll need:

• Bell, singing bowl, or metal objects

The spell:

1. Walk through your space, ringing the bell or striking the bowl in each room.
2. The sound should be loud and clear.
3. Visualize the sound waves breaking up stagnant or negative energy.
4. Say: "This sound shatters negativity. This sound clears all disturbance. This space is purified."
5. Ring nine times in each room for maximum effect.

Working with Lemuria Timing

Lemuria magic is amplified during:

• May 9, 11, and 13: The traditional Lemuria dates
• Midnight: The witching hour, when the veil is thin
• Dark moon: Any dark moon is powerful for banishing
• Waning moon: As the moon decreases, banish what you don't want
• Taurus season: The grounding earth energy supports protection work

Lemuria Magical Correspondences

• Colors: Black (banishing, protection), white (purification), red (boundaries, power)
• Symbols: Black beans, salt, iron, mirrors, protective sigils
• Herbs: Mugwort, rue, wormwood, rosemary, garlic, onion
• Crystals: Black tourmaline, obsidian, black onyx, hematite, smoky quartz
• Elements: Earth (grounding, boundaries), Fire (banishing, transformation)
• Direction: North (earth, protection, grounding)
• Numbers: Nine (completion, the underworld)

Advanced Lemuria Magic

The Triple Banishing

For persistent or strong negative energies:

1. Perform a banishing ritual on May 9 (or the first night)
2. Repeat on May 11 (or the second night)
3. Complete on May 13 (or the third night)
4. Each repetition strengthens the banishment
5. By the third night, the energy should be completely cleared

The Binding Spell

To bind a harmful influence so it cannot affect you:

1. Write the name of the person/energy on paper
2. Wrap it in black cloth
3. Tie it with black thread nine times
4. Say: "I bind you. You cannot harm me. You have no power over me."
5. Bury it far from your home or freeze it

The Ethics of Banishing Magic

When working with Lemuria magic, remember:

• Banishment is not attack: You're removing unwanted influences, not harming anyone.
• Boundaries are healthy: Saying "no" to negative energy is self-care, not selfishness.
• Be firm but not cruel: Banish with strength but without malice.
• Protect, don't punish: The goal is your safety, not revenge.
• Ground after banishing: Banishing work can be intense. Ground and center afterward.

Next in the series: Lemuria Divination: Spirit Communication and Protection Tarot Spreads.

As you step into the protective energy of your practice, remember that banishment work is ultimately about reclaiming your own sacred ground and inner peace. To deepen your connection to these celestial protections, you might explore the cosmic alignment ritual kit for syncing with the celestial flow to harmonize your intentions with the stars, or invite the sacred space cleanse printable energy clearing ritual kit into your home to gently sweep away lingering shadows. For an added layer of spiritual armor, the archangel michael tapestry can serve as a woven shield of light, reminding you that you are always held and protected on your journey.