Hello guys, I have skimmed all over the website, and what I e heard is the astral plane is a dimension with spirits and other things like that. I want to try astral projection, but I'm afraid of what is up there. Can anyone who ventured up there tell me what's there?
Really it can be many things, all judged by our perceptions of them. We can find spirits on the astral plane, whether "good" or "bad". However, our perceptions allow us to only see some things, and other things our perception twists into things our mind can accept. The astral realm is full of just about anything you, or anyone really can imagine. However, it is not something to fear, not one bit. Just protect yourself before doing so just in case, there is a good chance nothing will happen, but anything at all can be dangerous depending on how you view it.
It looks depend on how you perceive it. Some have said it looks similar to the physical world, some have said it looks like a strange world can full of varying colors. It depends on what your mind is willing to accept how it actually looks as. I doubt anyone at all can actually fully perceive how the Astral truly looks.
One thing you should know is that you absolutely cannot be harmed unless you allow yourself to be. There's also no need to worry about returning to your body as your soul will remain tethered no matter what happens. You can also travel presumably unlimited distance during AP, so returning to Earth is as simple as "waking up".
Re: Astral plane jitters ... By: Lark Moderator / Adept
Post # 7 Sep 15, 2013
Umm, actually that isn't quite true. There are things on the astral that can harm you. And it is possible to lose the tie to draw you back into your body. That's why it is always a good idea when learning to AP to have someone who is fully trained to sit with you so if you do get into problems they can help bring you home safely.
Chances are darlin', that you've projected before as (theoretically speaking) most of us occasionally get bored of our imaginations and project in our sleep. While it's possible to get into a mess it's also possible to take precautions.
- Make sure you're ready and can handle your own form with calm, centralized control.
- If you'd like, create a protection or good luck charm and physically wear it while you project. It might not go with you as it is physical bound but it'll stay with your physical body and the effect should carry as long as the subtle bond remains.
- Mind your manners! Half the time spirits don't have much to do with us. Don't ogle and stare like a dumbfound newb. Be on your way and they will most likely be on theirs.
- I know many kids who think the first thing they're going to do on the astral planes is fight a demon...don't pick fights. You'll waste your time to put it lightly.
- Typically speaking if you seek peace on the astral planes you'll find it. Sometimes you're unlucky though so...luck charm.
- Stay high and dry! Most of the time higher planes are a bit more peaceful being farther from the drama our little physical realm and what lies below stir.
- Be calm, don't worry yourself. For personal health mostly...
Lark, while you are technically correct, my experience has taught me that my astral form cannot be harmed unless I think I can be. As long as I choose not to feel pain I will not, it's a really simple method of spellcasting I've found very effective in the astral. The line back to your body, however, I have never found any way to break it other besides the death of your body. Your thoughts while projecting are very influential on your astral form, so I find it best to not worry and maintain confidence in myself.
The astral plane is like any other aspect of magick. Respect it and what ever is in it and you will get the same. Spirit guides are very useful for protection in astral travel. That's what they are for and many traditions make it a point to take them with you when you travel.
