Astral Projection Vs. Lucid Dreaming
As stated, astral projection usually does not originate within a dream. Instead, it involves a 100% conscious separation of awareness from the physical body, often while in a relaxed or meditative state. The individual may experience vibrations, a sense of floating, or a complete detachment from their body before entering the astral realm.
This distinction in the starting point can lead to different experiences. Lucid dreams often feel more like interactive stories, where the dreamer can explore their imagination and create their own reality. Astral projection, however, is often described as a journey into a separate reality with its own unique landscapes, beings, and experiences.
Astral Projection is the complete separation of consciousness from the physical body, a complete detachment that allows you to explore a different realm of existence. It's like stepping into a virtual reality simulation where you can walk, interact, and experience a world beyond the confines of your physical form. But unlike VR, this experience is not a digital illusionโit's a genuine separation of your awareness from your resting body.
Imagine feeling your consciousness lift from your body, leaving it behind as you venture into a new environment. This is the essence of astral projection. You may find yourself exploring familiar or unfamiliar landscapes, encountering other beings, or simply existing as pure awareness. While your physical body rests in bed, you are free to roam in this separate reality, unburdened by the limitations of the material world.
The experience of astral projection is often described as incredibly vivid and realistic, with sensations akin to being fully present in a physical body. You might feel the ground beneath your feet, the wind on your skin, or the warmth of the sun. In fact, many times, we can experience these sensations with a higher degree of sensitivity than waking life.
State of Body: Hypnogalgic State. If in a deeper state of relaxation the body may exhibit vibrations or temporary paralysis.
Achieved By: Intention, Separation Techniques
Level of Awareness: Complete separation of consciousness from the physical body; awareness exists independently in a non-physical realm.
Sense of Self: Identification with an etheric body or pure consciousness; a distinct separation from the physical form.
Environment: Can be a dream-like landscape, other planes of existence, or encounters with spiritual beings.
Purpose: Spiritual journeying, communication with spirits, soul retrieval, energy healing, and gaining wisdom from other realms.
In this course, we will be focusing specifically on Astral Projection.