1. WHAT IS ASTRAL PROJECTION

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world” – Buddha

The terms astral projection and astral travel are quite familiar in the current world despite the fact that not so many people believe in their possibilities either due to their personal beliefs or cultural backgrounds. In the mystical teachings, the astral form is referred to as the emotional or light body that facilitates travelling to past or future times as well as other places. Some astral projection experts uphold that you must be in a position to view your physical body from the outside in order to achieve astral traveling.

Astral projection is interpreted differently by different people. To some people it means getting out of the physical body and getting into the ghost world by being invisible to other people and having the ability to pass through doors or walls. To other people it is projecting consciously into the non-physical world where scientific laws do not apply and where a person experiences interesting weirdness.

An astral experience that allows you to wander the world like a ghost is referred to as the phantom projection or etheric projection while getting into the non-physical body consciously is referred to as astral plane projection. It is possible to achieve the two experiences but they are very distinct because they involve varying mechanisms and stimulation techniques. As such, mastering either of the astral projection forms is not a guarantee that you will master the other. Some astral projectors are able to separate the phantom from the physical world while others do not. Conversely, etheric projectors find the astral plane mode of projection quite alien and mysterious. To ensure mastery and expertise, it is best to practice the astral projection form that you find interesting and easy to master.

Astral projection is defined as the ability for the soul, consciousness and spirit to leave the physical body to astral travel. Astral travel happens when the soul moves around outside the physical body while in astral plane mode or other existence planes. Hence, astral projection is likened to out of body experience and the two terms can be used alternately because in both cases, the soul leaves the body. However, sometimes out of body experiences occur to people who do not intend on leaving their physical bodies while in order for astral projection to occur, a person must have intention to consciously leave the body.

Astral projection is also a natural human body function; every night human beings get into the astral body unconsciously while dreaming. This is the same concept that is applied when you leave your physical body knowingly. Astral projection occurs spontaneously in around 10 percent of the world’s population but it is possible to learn astral travel techniques whether you fall among the 10 percent or not. Learning astral projection entails knowing how to tap into the astral plane mode by being aware of the natural out of body experience process and discovering different world dimensions.

The astral plane has always been the source of many visions, symbolic artwork, prophecies, premonitions, divine visitations, and spiritual teachings. Meaning that it is common among humankind despite their different cultures, religions, and beliefs. As such, the symbols and theories of astral projection that are upheld by different cultures that may have existed at different times are quite similar and share similar universal principles. Human life is multi- dimensional and the astral plane is part of the other dimensions. Hence, it is used as a background for different religious cosmologies.

The astral plane is also the connection of humanity to the spiritual guidance and realms; everyone goes there after death but some people also cross there at night when dreaming. It is a real dimension that is beyond the physical body and time that harbors the forces of light and darkness as well as other beings that have some form of influence on the world. By learning astral projection, you are able to discover what is behind the different and supernatural events that occur in the world while understanding profound life phenomena like where humans come from, why we are here, and what happens after we die from a personal spiritual experience.

In light of this, astral projection helps you explore your inner self. You get to discover some of your hidden layers that you never knew existed. Such is a powerful understanding that is bound to change you into a better version of yourself that you never imagined you could attain. This happens because you learn the ideal step you should take in life, the mistakes you make that hinder you from achieving what you desire, and the future events that are bound to shape your life. In a nutshell, your dreams become a great source of learning.

Being consciously out of the body is a life-changing and profound experience. After having an out of body experience, most people admit to having a change perception about who they are and what life means after looking back at their bodies while in the non-physical state and realizing that there is more to life other than the material things. This is a special kind of experience that triggers the realms of higher consciousness and incredible potential.

All humans came from a source and we all have the ability to return to the source consciously with the knowledge of the existence of both our physical and non-physical bodies. To acquire the knowledge on how to get back to the source, you must be willing to descend through the different life dimensions and envision the universe as a three dimensional form. This entails the interaction of light and darkness. Darkness signifies form. As such, where there is light without darkness there lacks form and knowledge. Hence, the reason for so much opposition for good in the universe: opposition triggers the desire to learn and understand why the other party opposes a cause you deem noble.

Most people learn and practice astral projection out of curiosity. They travel to the astral world for fun which should not be the case. The astral world offers another life dimension that should be taken seriously because other beings exist in it. Therefore, astral projection and out of body experiences should be viewed as a way for humans to acquire a deeper spiritual understanding of the world and their life here on earth.

All astral travel experiences have a context and the astral world is just one plane among other dimensions. There are other powerful dimensions above the astral world and other inferior dimensions. There are beings that exist in all the out of body dimensions, hence, whatever happens there is deeply spiritual and life changing. This explains why there numerous teachings, esoteric processes, sinister entities and spiritual beings that have a high awareness of spiritual life processes and their purpose to humans.

Astral projection is best mastered and experienced by people who are willing to understand the spiritual awakening process and practice it. Lack of this triggers confusion where a person is unable to distinguish between fantasy, illusions, and reality. Astral projection offers humans the opportunity to explore the hidden nature and reality of life in the non- physical world as well as the ability to connect with spiritual beings in higher worlds.

Is astral projection for everyone?

Though astral projection is dubbed as factious, it is possible for anyone to learn and master astral projection. Just like mastery of a new skill like cooking is determined by the effort, dedication and passion you put in, so is astral projection. However, you must be patient and have the time to learn astral projection.

Learning and mastering astral projection requires a lot of study, experimenting, practice, interaction with experts and the ability to adopt new life skills. You may be required to dedicate a few hours weekly to learn and practice astral projection tricks. As is the case with learning new skills, practice makes perfect. Over time, you will not only be more informed about the theories of astral projection but also at a better position of achieving the etheric sight.

Patience is vital because it is not possible to learn astral projection in a day. There will be days when you experience spontaneous success and there are other days when you will make minimal to no progress. Such days can trigger frustration and lack of motivation to continue learning or practicing. Therefore, before you begin the astral projection journey you must be ready to exercise patience and be self- motivated.

This also means that you must be open-minded. You must believe that astral travel is possible in order to attract the right experiences you desire. Follow the astral projection guide laid down in this book and you get to the top of the game. It may be frustrating and difficult initially as you learn but with time, resilience and will power, you will overcome all challenges and experience the non-physical world.

Although anyone can enjoy astral projection, there are some conditions under which a person should avoid or think twice before attempting to practice it. This includes people who are seeking some form of distraction from their current life situations. Some may be in sort of excitement or adventure oblivious of the fact that astral traveling can be addictive. In such a scenario, it is easy to spend most of your time engaging in astral projection because it seems to provide something that your current life setup does not provide.

People who are depressed or suicidal should also think hard before engaging in astral projection activities because they place you in the middle of life and death. As such, if you are suicidal or depressed, you can easily decide to cut the astral cord and end life. Alternatively, people who are depressed can opt to stay in the astral realm longer than recommended. The best astral projection experiences only occur when a projector is fully in sync with their mind, spirit and body.

Astral projection is not recommended for people who have bad intentions or want to spy on other people’s lives. When in the astral body, it is possible to see or know what others are doing and you can easily spy on them. Using out of body experiences to spy on others or for bad intentions attracts negative vibrations that gravitate you towards negative beings within the astral world. Such beings can become a part of you and mess up your life in ways you never imagined. As aforementioned, OBE is deeply spiritual and the astral realm harbors other beings and spirits that may not be easy to let go if you chose the wrong projection path. It is up to you to decide if you want to enjoy an amazing spiritual experience while astral traveling or trigger a nightmare.

Also, people under medications that cause suppressed breathing, drowsiness, and hallucinations are not advised to astral project. There are certain astral encounters that require you to get back to the physical body fast and stay alert. If your body fails to accomplish this and gets you back to the sleep state when you are required to be alert, you are left vulnerable to an attack. This also applies to people with sleep apnea. Should sleep apnea strike when you are not in your body, you are at risk of developing serious health complications because without your soul the body cannot move. Yet, you are required to turn in order to breathe properly.

Is astral projection safe?

Like all other activities you engage in daily like driving or cycling, astral projection can be safe and unsafe based on how you execute it. When executed with full awareness, the right equipment and knowledge astral projection is not only highly rewarding but also very safe. On the other hand, if you project without adequate training, while in the wrong mental state or end up interacting with the wrong astral world entities, astral projection can become a nightmare.

It can result in psychological damage, depletion of physical energy or damage your mind. Poorly executed astral travel encounters can trigger psychotic tendencies, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and hallucinations. This happens when a projector attracts low vibration entities in the astral realm that attach to them, draining their psychic, mental, and physical energy. Additionally, there is a low probability of death during astral projection should your astral cord disconnect from the physical body and you are unable to reconnect it. Hence, you should never execute astral projection blindly without enough education.

Note that negative astral projection experiences are rare because travellers gain adequate guidance prior to astral projecting. All you need is a positive mindset and a balance of the body, mind, and spirit. These factors are explained in the subsequent chapters. To dispel any fear you may have at this point, astral projection is very safe especially when used positively for the right reasons.

There is nothing as wonderful as astral projection because it gives a sense of power by knowing that your soul can survive outside the physical body and it can lead you to understand the world around you better. It also reaffirms that there is life after death, giving projectors hope that their life will not end after their physical body dies.

A Few Definitions

Before you start learning how to astral project, it is important that you understand the meaning of the terms that will be used throughout the book: the astral projection lingo.

Astral Body

The astral body is a less dense and much finer duplicate of the physical body that is also referred to as the etheric or astral double. According to Hereward Carrington, the astral body is one-millionth as dense as the physical body. He further added that the astral body is about one and a half ounces in weight.

During astral projection, the projector travels through their astral bodies. Sometimes they may be aware of the encounter and can even see themselves in the astral body. The astral body feels as solid as the physical body without any pain, aches or sickness. As such, astral projection can be a great source of relief for people suffering from chronic diseases and pain.

However, not every projector sees their astral body during projection. Moreover, there are different ways of seeing the astral body while in the astral state. Some people view themselves as specks of consciousness racing through space, a form that is common among people who have near death experiences while astral projecting. Other projectors see themselves traveling while confined in egg shaped cocoons. The physical body and the astral body are attached through a silver cord.

The Silver Cord

The silver cord is defined as a line of light that joins the physical and astral bodies. It connects the head of a physical body to the astral body’s navel. It is whitish or luminous in color as is also described as the chain, cord, pipeline, connection, ribbon, strand, string, line and magnetic thread. According to Paul Brunton, author of “In Search of Secret Egypt,” the silver cord is a trail of silvery light or the physical umbilical cord. Other authors have likened it to a spider web because it contracts and extends like an elastic cord and is also tinged with heliotrope.

Notably, the silver cord is elastic and can be stretched indefinitely. Conversely, the further away you travel from the physical body, the finer the cord becomes. Astral projection enthusiasts who have studied it closely conclude that the cord consists of a number of strands that are interwoven to create a strong cord because they stretch out to make a solid attachment at the end. Hence, the silver cord is said to pulsate with life and energy.

The Astral Plane

The astral plane is a parallel universe to the one we live in. As such, there are no noticeable differences for travellers because they are able to visit any location and do what they wish while in astral flight mode. But this is not without some limitations. For example, some astral projectors are able to visit friends or relatives in different locations and make themselves visible while others are not able to pull this off. Even when you are not able to make your presence visible to others, they may be aware of your presence in their space. It may be frustrating to visit family or friends while astral projecting and not being able to communicate with them. It helps especially when you are worried whether a person is doing well. Hence, astral projection can be an effective way of checking on the well-being of family and friends in different parts of the world.

Animals sense astral visitors and are quite sensitive to their presence. In 1973, the Psychical Research Foundation in North Carolina was conducting research on OBE. Blue Harary was involved in the experiment as the astral projector and was required to astral project from one building to another. A kitten by the name Spirit was in the building that Harary was projecting to. The kitten was placed in a device and monitored to determine its reaction when Harary’s astral body was present in the building. Spirit was an active and playful kitten but each time Harary’s astral body was present, the kitten would remain still, quiet and attentive.

This experiment was taken a notch higher in 1978 by Dr. Robert Morris who sought to understand the reaction different animals would have if they encountered an astral body. He used four animals in his experiment; a kitten, a snake, a hamster and a gerbil. All the animals were placed in cages and Harary astral projected to each cage at different times. The hamster and gerbil did not react at all, the kitten reacted the same as before; it remained calm and attentive. But, the snake became over-agitated and viciously bit in the air for about 20 seconds, the same duration as the time Harary was in the cage in astral mode.

Remote Viewing

The term remote viewing was coined in 1972 by research scientists at the SRI International located in California. Remote viewing is similar to astral traveling in many ways. The only difference is that, when you astral travel, you leave the physical body and travel to wherever you wish. On the other hand, remote viewing entails sending your consciousness to a certain location and it reports back on what was discovered. You do not have to leave the physical body when remote viewing.

Consciousness

Both in astral projection and remote viewing, the consciousness is moved away from the physical body and sent to wherever the projector wishes. This is possible because human awareness is not physical; it is contained in our heads but there lacks factual evidence that it is actually located in the brain. Moreover, during astral projection, the projector simply transfers their consciousness to the astral body and visits the location of their interest. Meaning that human consciousness does not always have to be in the brain; it can be placed anywhere.

Chapter Summary

• Astral projection is the ability for the soul and spirit to separate from the physical body and travel to the astral world.

• Anyone can learn and master the art of astral projection.

• You need consistency, the will to learn, dedication, and patience.

• Astral projection is very safe when done right and unsafe when done without adequate prior preparation or a clear understanding of the topic.

• The next chapter will address the religious, scientific, and political history and evolution of astral projection.