So, just need to make sure you’re doing the basics entering in to the astral projection or lucid dreaming - grounding, setting intention, protection, then with your Shielding, @Intentional_Witch tell me which ones below you’re most interested in or drawn to for this purpose and I can give you information on how to shield with them for your purpose (in my opinion):
Shielding using crystals
Shielding using herbs & plants
Shielding using visualization
Shielding using mantra meditation
Shielding through relaxation
Shielding through grounding
Shielding by wearing a protection necklace/bracelet
Shielding I am currently using is crystals, herbs and plant inside and outside my home, I wear Labradorite, tourmaline, black onyx and hematite and Tigers eye daily, I smudge myself and my home regularly, visualizing relaxation and grounding is done daily. The 2 that are new to me are self reflection and a protection jar. I’ve use spell jars regularly so that won’t be hard to implement. Thank you for these suggestions it is very much appreciated. I have a necklace that’s made of an abalone shell with the tree of life. Blessings to you
And I think your spirit spouse may very well be part of our scared contracts and present themselves when we make the choices that align with that path choice.