Astral travel is making a journey through the spiritual realm that is beyond our physical world. Find out how to prepare to astrally travel, do it safely, and return to the physical world again.
You may have heard of astral travel but have never experienced it. Would you like to? You've come to the right place. Join Mysticsense to find out what astral travel is. If you're concerned as to whether astral travel is safe, don't worry because we'll give you some safe traveling tips. Most importantly, we'll share some ways to prepare yourself and then how to do astral travel. Whether you've done it before and just want a refresher or if you're a complete beginner, read on to discover all you need to know in our guide to prepare, journey, and come back from your astral trip.
What is The Astral Plane?
The astral plane is a realm that exists beyond the physical world where our physical bodies can’t travel, but our spiritual bodies can. Some people believe that it was the first plane in existence and other people believe that it is the place where we all go when we die. Before modern astronomy, some ancient people believed that it existed beyond our solar system, in a physical form. However, a lot of people today believe it does not take a physical form like the world that our bodies live in. It is a realm of pure energy where only spirits may enter.
It is reached in dreams, by chanting mantras, during meditation, through near death experiences, or prayer. Different people have different experiences with it. Some people visit deceased loved ones there, and they even visit deceased pets. Some people visit for enlightenment. Other people just go to see what it's like. Some people say the astral plane exists in connection with our world, and others say it is completely separate. Both spiritual and religious people believe in an astral world, but what is the difference between being spiritual and religious? Find out here: The Differences of Being Religious or Spiritual
What is Astral Travel?
Astral travel is when your astral, or spiritual body travels beyond the physical world where it resides and into the astral plane. It can happen while you are sleeping, or during meditation when you are awake. Some people believe the astral body is attached to the physical body with a silver cord that never detaches during astral travel. Others believe the astral body must make its own way back safely. The astral body is also called the body of light, the etheric body, and the celestial body.
Some people who use astral travel visit living people who they can't see in person. There are people who use it to explore the vastness of the astral universe and to try to discover things about themselves. Some people want to connect with their higher power and get more in touch with the spirit realm. Other people do it out of curiosity just to see what it's like. Your astral body may leave unconsciously during dreams and return with fantastic visions of the world beyond. Find out about spiritual dreams and their meanings here: How to Interpret Dreams Spiritually
Is Astral Travel Safe?
Some people believe that great dangers lurk in the astral realm. Others don't so much worry about that as they worry that your astral body may not make it back. Other spirits that reside in the astral realm might try to follow you back if you allow it. Some people believe that spirits walk among us every day and bringing a friend back from the astral realm is no different than saying hello to a spirit in your own home. Do you need to worry about any of this? Some people say you don't need to worry, but you should take precautions.
What would happen if your astral spirit didn't make it back immediately? Would your life be ruined? Can another spirit come and possess your body, leaving you trapped in another realm? You are probably more at risk to get run over by a car crossing the street in your waking life than for any of these horrifying scenarios to manifest due to astral travel. If you are concerned about safety, just take precautions and you will be fine. Speaking of spirits in your house, read about spirits that may linger in your home here: Poltergeists, Ghosts, and Spirits in My House
Benefits of Astral Travel
There are a lot of benefits to astral travel you may not have known about. Detaching from the physical and sending your spirit out and to the astral or spirit realm can strengthen your intuition and psychic abilities. Exploring the astral realm as another benefit. It allows you opportunities to understand creation better. You can visit the spirits of loved ones and meet new spiritual beings. Some people say venturing into the astral realm also aids with healing.
Strengthening Intuition
When you're completely separate from the physical you are pure spirit. The more in touch with your spirit side and the spirit realm you are, the more powerful your spiritual gifts will become. Some people use astral travel as an opportunity to strengthen their psychic abilities. Sometimes in the astral plane, you will be given even more psychic gifts.
Exploring the Astral Realm
The astral realm is so large, we may never understand the vastness of it. Opportunities for enlightenment, experiencing and giving love, and for personal growth abound and the astral realm. Exploring it can open you to other worlds, and to other parts of yourself. Some people say you can explore the astral world in lucid dreams. Find out to how to have lucid dreams here: Lucid Dreams- What They Are and How to Have Them
Visiting Spirits
A trip through the astral realm can be an opportunity to visit your ancestors and friends who have crossed into the land of spirit after death. It's not the same as visiting with them while they were still alive, but it is an opportunity to reconnect and share your love with them. You can visit spirit guides, celestial beings, and divine spirits. Spirits will visit you in the land of a living while you're asleep and awake also, but astral travel is an excellent way to make touch with them.
Healing
Our spiritual and emotional selves are inundated with stress and heartbreak every day. Your astral body can leave all that behind and enter the astral plane of pure energy. Some people say there is no sadness or suffering in the astral realm. Some people say that there is a possibility for it there, but the astral realm heals all emotional and spiritual sorrows. Find out how to use prayers and spells for healing here: Your Spell and Prayer for Healing Guide
Preparing to Astrally Travel
Astral travel is not exactly difficult, but it can be easier if you would do a few things to prepare before you get started. Set up the perfect environment for your body to relax and and then set a timer to help pull out of the astral plane. State your intent and visualize the journey before you get started.
Control Your Environment
The environment where your body will rest while your astral body travels should be comfortable. It should be free from distractions, and nobody should be able to come in and interrupt. The temperature should be correct as should the light, and the place where you're going to lie or sit should be comfortable. Make sure that you are well rested and dressed comfortably before you begin.
Set a Timer
You will probably be able to naturally come out of astral travel, but if you set a timer, it acts as a reminder that you should head back into your physical body. When you first start astral traveling, you may want to set shorter travel sessions of thirty minutes or less. Then, as you become more experienced, you may decide to have longer sessions of an hour or more. Make sure that your timer will be loud enough for you to hear it, but not so loud that it startles you. Speaking of time, will time heal heartache? Find out here: Will Time Heal a Broken Heart?
State Your Intent
Before you start your astral trip, state your intention. Do you want to go and visit spirits? Do you just want to go and see what it's like, are you seeking healing or expanded psychic awareness? Have you felt called to the astral realm and you are accepting an invitation? Stating your intent before you begin astral travel can act as a travel schedule to keep you on the right path.
Visualize the Journey
It's impossible to know exactly what each astral trip will be like. However, it's important to do a short visualization and see what meditative messages come to you so that you can know a little bit of what to expect. Decide if your astral body will be flying or walking. Decide which direction it will be going. Most of all, visualize peace, safe travels, and success. Speaking of journeys, one of the most important journeys you will take is on your life path. Find your life path number here: What Is My Life Path Number?
Astral Travel Safety Tips
Astral travel is not a terrifying and dangerous journey that should be avoided, however there may be some problems that arise. You might experience some confusion when you return from the spirit realm into the physical. You may have some anxiety especially if you've not done much astral travel. There is a risk that you might be exhausted. You may also meet some spirits that want to come back with you and wonder what you should do about that.
Confusion
The astral plane is very different from the physical plane. Depending on where you go, it could entail anything. You may quickly become comfortable with it and feel right at home there. So, when your astral body returns to the physical realm and reenters your body, it might take a few moments for your mind to adjust to the fact that you have returned to the physical. Allow yourself a few minutes to adjust and you will be fine.
Fear
New experiences can be frightening sometimes. The things that you see and feel when you enter into the astral realm can be exhilarating and they can overwhelm you. You may experience flying for the first time. You may stand in the presence of spirit beings older than time itself and feel overwhelmed. Don't let the fear consume you. Just breathe in and breathe out in peace and know that you are learning. Is fear ever good? Find out here: Why Fears Are Good Sometimes
Exhaustion
Some people are very tired after astral travel, especially if they do it in their sleep. Sleep is when your body recharges and heals physically, but when the astral body travels from your physical body it might expend a lot of energy that makes you tired the next morning. Even if you don't astral travel and you're sleep, the fatigue from astral travel can wear on you. To combat this, and until you are used to it, astrally travel when you know you don't have much to do that day or the next day so you can get plenty of rest.
Spirit Attachments
The possibility of leading other spirits back to the physical realm with you from the astral realm is a real one. You have to decide whether to allow this or not. You have the power to invite other spirits along, and you have the power to tell them they are not allowed to come with you. Simply say yes or no. Remember that television shows and movies might show horrifying scenarios where people's bodies are unwillingly possessed by malevolent spirits, but that is just fiction. No spirit has a right to visit or possess you without your permission. Other spirits can be seen by pets. Read more about animals who see ghosts here: Ghosts of Animals; Can Animals See Ghosts?
How to Astrally Travel
Are you ready to astral travel yet? There are a few simple steps you can take before your return. Simply separate from the physical, trust the universe, and explore.
Separate From the Physical
There is no one perfect technique to separate your astral body from the physical one. However, if you want to do it, just tell your astral body to separate. Sometimes it's a matter of visualizing your astral body sitting up and stepping outside of your body. Other times it's just a matter of saying it. Try it and see which technique works best for you.
Trust the Universe
The universe itself is filled with powerful divine creative energy and some people say that the astral realm consists of nothing but this energy. People have been traveling through the astral realm since the dawn of creation and people do it every day. Trust not only the journey, but your ability to do it.
Explore
Think of astral travel as any other trip, only you don't have just one destination. There are countless destinations that can be reached on the astral plane. So, open yourself to the possibilities and go to as many places as possible. Travel often, and journal about your experiences when you return.
Return
Returning from the astral plane is simple. All you have to do is decide to. Some returns are instant, and others retrace your steps backwards from where you came. There is no risk of being trapped in the astral plane. You are a human being having a physical experience, and your astral body will return to your physical body when you want it to.
Astral travel it's a great way to get in touch with the spirit realm, improve your intuition, and help with emotional and spiritual healing. Some people are afraid of astral travel, but it's not dangerous as long as you prepare. Enjoy your time on the astral plane learning about spirits, creation, and yourself.
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