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I though of writing something that many of us don't know the Difference between Astral Travel vs Astral Projection.
I thought to clear this with a little article, so that It may help everyone here.
What is Astral travel ?
Many forms of visualisation are associated with Astral Travelling, which is a process of projecting the "consciousness" into visual scenes - i.e. in meditation or temple work - with the effect of "feeling" we are actually "there".
What is Astral Projection ?
Astral Projection is the process of projecting our "Astral counterpart" with the effect of "knowing" we are actually "there".
To be more specific, There is a great difference between the two, Astral Travelling does not remove us from the physical body, but Astral Projection does.
As I said earlier in another topic, Only a few people have heard about Astral Projection, Out of Body Experiences, or Remote Viewing, Even though all the beings have their Astral Projections unconsciously every night when they sleep.
Most experiences of Astral Projection are unconscious, the person only becoming aware of them in "dream states", such as memories of flying etc., but there are those who have had a genuine "conscious" experience, even if only very briefly.
On such occasions there is absolutely no doubt in their minds that they were actually there, and many would argue that they were indeed physically present, for the senses generally do not seem to be impaired. It is interesting to note that those who have "consciously" experienced a projection cannot be persuaded that it was just a figment of their imagination or a dream, for it would be like trying to persuade the reader that they are not "actually" reading this now.
Types of Astral Projections
It is quite natural for us to project from our physical bodies whilst in sleep state, and the "rapid eye movement" phase is normally aligned with this phenomena. However, although we all do have Out of Body Experiences, it is extremely difficult to sustain "consciousness" throughout. The process is easier to understand if we look at the 4 different types of projection.
Involuntary with no "consciousness"
Vivid bewildering dreams. More tired on waking than when going to sleep.Involuntary with "consciousness"
Awareness of "waking up" in a dream, flying, or with snatches of very clear experience etc. Consciousness is often rapidly lost after a few moments.Voluntary with no "consciousness"
A technique often known as "Remote Viewing", or sending out a "Watcher". This is consciously done, but the person does not remain conscious of the experience at the time. However, it ensures that retrievable information is available after the event.Voluntary with "consciousness"
The person remains in "conscious" control of the projection, and complete awareness of experiences from beginning to end.
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