After reading a book or article about astral travel, almost every person is eager to get into this wonderful parallel world as soon as possible. But the beginner is let down by the lack of the most basic knowledge. The neophyte has questions - what if I can somehow damage the astral body? Is it possible that I cannot go back? Couldn't any entity be able to inhabit my physical body while I am in the astral plane?
If the beginner does not receive intelligible answers to these questions, then he will feel fear of astral travel. And now the most important thing: even if you feel minimal anxiety, your chances of going on an astral flight are zero! Therefore, let's start with the very basics, and deal with the main question - what is the astral body?
What does the astral body look like?
Esotericists have established that each person has seven sheaths or bodies. The most dense is the physical, then the etheric body (responsible for your health and energy), and then the astral body. You need to know that the astral body is responsible for a person's emotions. This explains the first rule of the traveler to the subtle worlds:
Rule # 1. During the astral exit, one should not experience strong emotions. Feel excitement, fear, or even excitement and your journey will be interrupted.
Visually, the astral body will resemble your physical appearance. But this happens only because you HAVE HAD to see yourself exactly like that or that way in the mirror. If during your stay in the astral plane you imagine yourself as an owl, cat, dragon, etc., then you will turn into what you think about.
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Am I in danger?
The astral body cannot be burned, torn, drowned, frozen or damaged in any other way. It is not material, therefore, it cannot be destroyed. And yet there is a certain danger that a beginner must be warned about. The second rule that you have to learn is directly related to this threat:
Rule # 2. If you are going to the astral plane, you should not use alcohol or any other stimulants and psychoactive substances. Otherwise, your journey will become uncontrollable and most likely extremely unpleasant.
In the astral world, there are certain entities that are usually called elementals. These creatures pose no physical threat, but they can take on intimidating images and greatly frighten the astral traveler. If a person is healthy and in a clear consciousness, then he will simply return to his physical body.
But the situation changes dramatically if you went into the astral plane in a state of intoxication. In this case, you can “get stuck” in a parallel world for several hours and be forced to observe frightening visions.
By the way, there is an opinion that alcoholic delirium or "delirium tremens" is an unconscious uncontrolled exit to the lower regions of the astral, inhabited by elementals that take the form of demons and devils. So it is better to do any psychotechnics on a sober head.
One myth needs to be dispelled - there are no such astral entities that could take over your physical body. There really is a phenomenon of obsession and exorcism in the world, but it is not associated with astral travel.
What if I can't go back?
This situation is impossible in principle. The only exception is the astral experience described above in a state of intoxication. But even such an unpleasant journey will surely be interrupted when a person sober up.
To return to the physical body, it is enough just to wish it. You will also be automatically "thrown" into the physical body if a stranger tries to "wake you up" or if you experience strong emotion. This is due to the astral cord - a thin thread that connects the astral and physical bodies. The cord is capable of lengthening indefinitely and cannot be torn.
What can I do in the astral plane?
Very soon, you will find that your options have expanded significantly. You can instantly move to anywhere in the world, if you wish, you can go even to the moon or other planets. But to make the trip as comfortable as possible, it is recommended to observe the third rule:
Rule # 3: For the first time, limit yourself to the outside of your room, home, or neighborhood. Too "abrupt start" can cause emotional shock, and you will be deprived of the opportunity to visit the astral plane for a couple of weeks.
Here you need to give some explanations - if during your stay in a parallel world something strongly excites or shakes you, then within one to two weeks your astral body will vibrate. Side effects such as increased nervousness and complete inability to visit the astral plane will appear. Therefore, it is recommended to start acquaintance with this world little by little, gradually.