Astral and Etheric projection are basically what are
normally termed as out-of-body experiences. With Etheric projection, this
happens on the physical plane and is what is commonly described in near-death
experiences. Basically, etheric projection allows us to leave our body and
wander the physical plane as a ghost. I have achieved this once before, and it
scared the living crap out of me!
Occultists believe that there are 7 different levels of existence, some of which
can be reached via projection:
1. Physical Plane - This is the everyday world. Included within this is
the etheric plane where out-of-body experiences occur due to the retention of
etheric matter.
2. Astral Plane - This is where all our hopes, desires and dreams can
become reality. It is therefore an emotional plane and is said to contain
various different creatures you may encounter. Time and space are distorted so
travelling into the past or future is relatively easy. Imagination is also very
important as simply imagining something within the astral plane can cause it to
form.
3. Mental Plane - Full of thoughts and ideas manifested as real objects,
you could be travelling through your own thoughts or another persons.
Overlapping the astral plane, you should not try to rationalise this plane as it
is an almost impossible task.
4. Buddhic Plane - A very powerful plane full of love and peace, if you
were ever to reach this plane you probably would not want to come back. In the
Buddhic plane you would feel at one with everything, so individuality would have
no meaning to you anymore. Occultists believe that this is the last plane we
humans can reach.
5. Atmic Plane - A very spiritual plane filled with radiant silver light
that would blind humans, there is no individuality on this plane. Although some
people claim to have reached this plane, most believe it to be impossible.
6. Anupadaka Plane - Everything here is part of something else, like
great paradoxes all tied together. Millions of beings are said to reside here.
7. Adi Plane - This is the highest plane of the seven. With our limited
thinking we could never understand it. This is the realm of everything and
complete oneness.
It is possible for anyone to achieve projection through relaxation and
visualisation. However, it should not be taken lightly. If you purchase books on
the subject, you will find various warnings throughout. Some believe it is
possible to stray too far from the physical body and loose it forever. Others
believe that once you leave your body, it is vulnerable to demonic possession.
For this reason, if you want to be able to try projection, I suggest you go and
buy a book and read it thoroughly before starting. However, the first stage of
the projection exercise is conscious relaxation. The relaxation technique that
forms an early part of the projection exercise, however, can be used safely, so click
here for the technique.
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