Being Present In the Astral Realm
The initial moments of separation during astral projection can be incredibly exhilarating. however, before diving headfirst into exploring the it's crucial to perform reality checks. These checks act as grounding tools, confirming your astral state and reminding you that you're not actually physically up and walking around and that you are resting safe in bed.
It's important to remember that not all reality checks work for everyone. Sometimes, the sheer realness of the astral realm can make even the most reliable checks feel oddly convincing. To maximize your awareness, choose three separate reality checks that resonate with you and practice them diligently beforehand. By incorporating these checks into your routine, you'll build confidence in your ability to discern the astral realm from the physical world, allowing you to navigate your adventures with a clear and grounded perspective. You can also come up with your own reality checks that feel right to you.
Impossible Breath: Pinch your nose shut and attempt to breathe. Consider holding your breath instead, experimenting to see which feels more natural.
Touch Test: Reach out and touch your finger to the palm of your opposite hand. In some but not all cases, your finger will effortlessly pass through. Explore focusing your intention while performing this check, imagining your finger dissolving or phasing.
Clock Gaze: Look at a clock, note the time meticulously, then look away and look back again, repeating three times. Expect the hands to jitter, morph, or display impossible time combinations. Itโs really wild and fun to look at.
Attempt to Read: Try reading something like a book or a message on your phone. The text might appear blurry, distorted, or even change entirely when you look away and back. As an advanced technique, attempt to write something yourself and see if it appears as intended.
Mirrored Reflections: Gaze into a mirror. Does your reflection appear as it should, or is it distorted, fragmented, or absent? Notice any emotional responses you have to your reflection.
Hand Check: Hold your hands up and examine them closely. Focus on a specific detail like your fingernails or a ring you normally wear. Do they appear the same, or do they change size, shape, or color? Did it duplicate?
Tattoo Check: If you have tattoos, take a moment to look at them. Are they different in size, color, or design in any way from what you remember? If you don't have tattoos, imagine a temporary marking on your arm and see if it appears in the astral realm and changes.
Tongue Bite: Try biting your tongue. Does it feel painful, or is the sensation different from the physical world? Remember, you might still experience physical sensations during astral projection, but the intensity or quality might be altered.
The Defiant Echo: Clap your hands loudly or snap your fingers. Does the sound echo back differently than expected, or perhaps not at all?
Light Switch : Flick a light switch. Does the room illuminate as expected, or does the switch feel oddly unresponsive, plunging you into deeper darkness?
Astral Music: Turn on a radio or try playing music. Does the sound come through clearly, or is it distorted, muffled, or perhaps replaced by an entirely different soundscape?
Gravity Change: Safely take a leap. Do you defy gravity, soaring through the air with newfound lightness? Or are you earthbound, your jump feeling sluggish or nonexistent?