Take Your Soul On An Epic Healing Journey With Astral Projection

Get spirited away with  Marion Williamson’s how-to guide on astral projection

Every night when you sleep, you leave your tangible body and travel to the astral plane – a non-physical dimension where you can go or do anything you like. Many schools of thought believe we are made of more than one body, and that our soul or higher self exists beyond any corporeal boundaries. Astral projection was first documented by the Ancient Egyptians, who depicted people sleeping with their souls floating above them. The Tibetans believe in the ‘bardo’ a body or plane of existence that allows the soul to transfer into the body at birth, and then through waking consciousness, sleep and death, while the Ancient Greeks believed in a double body – an immaterial counterpart that houses the soul.

Train your brain

Astral projection usually occurs just prior to falling asleep when your mind switches from being awake to being unconscious. However, many people have reported having an out-of-bodyexperience (OOBE) after a near-death experience, sudden shock or even while under anaesthetic. These types of projections, where you find yourself outside of your body for a short amount of time, are usually unintentional. However, it is possible to train yourself to have a conscious projection, where you can explore the astral world with complete awareness.

The sky’s the limit

A profound paradigm shift takes place when you realise you exist beyond your body, and many people feel it’s proof that your essence continues after death. Astral projection is not a dream-like feeling where you try and remember what happened – you are fully and clearly conscious, and free of physical limitations. Being conscious in this realm opens up limitless possibilities.

Experienced projectors use their OOBEs to learn more about their lives, conquer fears or ask spirit guides for help. If you are having problems in your waking life, you can find solutions in the astral world, but this requires a certain amount of focus, as it’s a bit like finding yourself on a thrilling supernatural roller-coaster while trying to remember what you need to buy for your dinner!

Soul travel

The first time you find yourself out of your body, you’ll probably feel far too excited to do anything other than enjoy the feeling that you can fly – and that’s before you discover you have complete control over your new world. Whoever or whatever you want to see or experience will manifest itself. However, as you become more accomplished, you’ll adapt to the environment and the elastic, ever-changing qualities of your own mind.

Eventually, it’s thought that you’ll be able to visit people in the spirit realm – either other conscious astral travellers like you, or people you knew who have passed away. It’s also said that you can discover profound truths about the people you know in your waking life, or re-connect with loved ones who are no longer in the physical world.

You can visit situations that will help you conquer any fears you may have. It’s also possible to revisit your past and heal painful emotions by resolving conflicts with people you have (or had) difficult relationships with. If you are in emotional or physical pain, the astral world can give you freedom from suffering and your expanded awareness will allow you to gain perspective on your day-to-day challenges.

 

PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF!

The first thing you need to do is let go of any preconceptions about what might happen. There is no possibility that you won’t come back to your body because your higher self will protect you at all times. Many projectors speak of seeing a ‘silver cord’, when they have an OOBE – an unbreakable bond that links your soul back to your body. 

Stay focused

It’s important to have a goal in mind, because once you are in the astral world, your earthly concerns may feel distant. Have something in mind to achieve – for example, decide beforehand to visit a friend or travel to a favourite place.

Going under

Relax and prepare for bed as usual. Close your eyes and follow what you’d usually do to get to sleep. The aim here is to find the point just before you normally lose consciousness and to mentally hold yourself back from slipping into  sleep while letting your  body submit to it. This is not easy! Your body may feel heavy – even paralysed, but let it sink into sleep while your mind stays in a meditative state. With practise, you’ll become  better at controlling this crossover point.

Mirror work

Sometimes tricking yourself into believing you are out of your body can help get your mind in the right place to project. When you are in a meditative state as described previously, imagine you are looking at a mirror-image of yourself, floating above your body. When you have a clear mental picture, start to transfer your energy and thoughts into your body double. Then imagine looking down at yourself on the bed until you feel you have separated. Don’t forget to focus on the goal you set for yourself – even though this might not be possible the first few times because you’ll be entranced by your new magical environment!

Smooth landing

Your higher self or soul protects you at all times. If you feel fear or excitement, you’ll probably find yourself back ‘in’ again quite suddenly – often with a jolt that shakes your entire body. As you get more adept, you’ll learn how to avoid emotional triggers that will send you back before you’re ready.

 

“I existed in two places at once!”

Astral projection can sometimes occur when you least expect it, as Mandy Powells, 53, from Penzance, discovered on her holiday…

“My boyfriend Chris and I were taking a relaxing break in Italy in the early 90s. We went for a long bike ride along a narrow coastal road and stopped for a break to admire the view. When we got back on the bike, a car came round a corner far too fast and almost hit us. Chris swerved to avoid the car and we fell sideways onto a steep ledge. The next second, I was watching the whole scene from the sky, miles above us! I could see Chris get up and turn to see if I was okay. I watched quite passively, then as he touched me, I felt this incredible rushing feeling and bang! I was back in my body! We only had bumps and bruises, but something had changed in me forever. Since that moment, I just know that life goes on somewhere else when your body dies. I don’t know where I went that day, but to think that I could exist in two places at once blew my mind. It gave me this tremendous feeling that I’m stronger than I realise. When life is hard, I remember what happened that day and remind myself that there is a more to life than we can ever know.”