Many people are aware of astral projection which is also called astral planning or out-of-
body experience. This normally happens at night just before you fall asleep or as the
result of some kind of near death experience. The most commonly recorded happen
during an operation where the patient’s spirit (or astral body) leaves the physical body
and floats to the ceiling. Once the operation is over and the patient wakes they are able
to describe the details of the operation which they could not possibly have known about.
However, it is possible to induce astral projection while in an altered state of
consciousness, such as during                    or when you are about to fall asleep. During
astral projection your astral body remains connected to our own physical plane (some
say by a silver cord from the abdomen of the physical body) but is able to travel to
others, including

The astral body is not restricted by physical barriers and can travel to any part of the
physical world or other planes of reality - physical or otherwise. The astral body is said to
be an exact copy of the physical body at the time of separation but translucent like an
apparition. Leading up to the astral body leaving the physical body the traveller often
hears a buzzing sound and is aware of the separation. The astral body will leave from
either the top of the head, the solar plexus (the pit of the stomach) or rise from the
physical body horizontally and float upwards. Once separated the traveller may
experience flying at high speed or floating with the ability to see through and pass
through physical objects. Although the experience is normally very vivid, there is no
ability to interact with the physical world in any way.

Astral projection is different to               as you are aware of your spiritual body leaving
your physical body, whereas in a dream you find yourself immediately in a situation with
no feeling of how you got there. Having said that there may be a connection between
astral projection and lucid dreaming, so if you have lucid                you may find it easier
to master astral projection. I haven’t tried it myself but I have experienced the feeling of
separation whilst having a Reiki               session.

Although I understand it is quite difficult to master astral projection if you’re not a natural,
it is still possible with practice. Believe you can do it and you will. Here are some
guidelines to help you start -

  • Make sure everything is quiet and you will have no interruptions
  • Sit or lie down, close your eyes and clear your mind
  • Your breathing should be in through your nose and out through your mouth
  • Focus on this and slow your breathing so you totally relax
  • Try not to let your mind wander by concentrating on leaving your body
  • Imagine yourself rising up out of your physical body and hovering
  • You will still be attached by an invisible or silver cord so you won’t get lost
  • You may hear a buzzing in your ears but this is quite normal as you separate
  • Once you feel comfortable hovering you can move away from your physical body
  • If you feel vulnerable then imagine yourself in a protective bubble
  • Remember that the laws of the physical world do not apply whilst astral projecting
  • Try to accept what happens without the restrictions of your physical experiences
  • Remember, you can travel anywhere in the universe and to any plane
  • You will be able to pass through physical objects as you are not in a physical state
  • When you want to come back just imagine yourself back in the room
  • Once you return to your physical body, relax and slowly merge back together
  • Stay in a relaxed position for as long as possible after returning
  • You may feel a bit disorientated so don’t physically exert yourself or drive

It’s a good idea to immediately record your experiences as they may get somewhat
blurred over time and having an accurate record will also help with your next attempt.
Don’t expect to be able to do this at your first try but if you do then consider yourself very
lucky. Practice regularly and remember that any stresses or upsets in your life will have a
major affect on your ability to experience successful astral projection.

But why would you want to try astral projection, what use is it? Well, anything that
enables you to gain more experience is surely useful, but astral projection can help you
to do the following -

  • Tap into your spiritual knowledge and find your purpose in life
  • Learn through your own experience and not rely on what others tell you
  • Visit places you wouldn’t normally be able to in your physical body
  • Meet others and learn from and with them
  • Most important of all, have fun

If you’re in any doubt about trying astral projection then it may be best to increase your
knowledge in other areas first. And gaining confidence in your abilities you will naturally
become more comfortable with trying this type of experience. Good luck and happy
travelling!
Mind, Body & Spirit - Astral Projection

Astral Projection involves your spirit travelling to other planes,
including the spirit world, and you may be able to control and/or
remember this travelling.