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Astral projection is one of the most fascinating practices in the spiritual world. The idea of consciously separating from your physical body and exploring distant places—realms beyond Earth, even—is wildly compelling. Imagine traveling to ancient temples, parallel dimensions, or alien landscapes without ever leaving your bedroom. Pretty incredible, right?
If you’ve ever wanted to try it, here’s how to get started.
1. Set Your Intention
Everything begins with intention. Before any technique or meditation, you need to make it absolutely clear—both to yourself and to the Universe—that you intend to astral project.
There are many ways to do this. You might write “I will astral project” over and over on a piece of paper and place it under your pillow. You could stick affirmations around your room: “I am going to astral project.” Or simply repeat it aloud as a mantra each night as you fall asleep. However you choose, the goal is to program your subconscious mind to align with this purpose. Let every cell in your body know: I’m ready to leave my body.
2. Release the Fear
Fear is the biggest block to astral projection. If you carry subconscious anxiety about the experience, your body won’t let go. It’s a natural defense mechanism. So it’s essential to bring your fears into the light and address them.
Start by identifying what scares you. Are you afraid you won’t return to your body? Worried about something severing your connection? Write your fears down and examine them logically. Read personal accounts—there are countless reports of successful, safe projections online. Reassure yourself: astral projection is safe, and I will return.
Awareness is key. Recognize your fears, assess them rationally, and replace them with trust. The more you educate yourself, the more empowered you become.
3. Enter Deep Relaxation
The gateway to astral projection is the hypnagogic state—that delicate space between waking and sleep. Your body must be completely relaxed, almost asleep, while your mind remains gently aware.
This state can take practice. Try meditating just as you're drifting off or immediately upon waking. Focus on your breathing. Let your limbs grow heavy. Some people find it helpful to concentrate on the faint ringing or humming sound in their head (often called the “head tone”). Astral pioneer Robert Monroe claimed that by focusing on this sound for just three minutes, you can initiate the vibrational stage.
4. The Vibrations
When your astral body starts to detach, you may feel vibrations throughout your physical form. This is normal—and actually a good sign! It means the separation is underway.
At this point, it’s common for fear to creep back in and ruin the process. Don’t panic. Breathe through it. Remind yourself that you are safe and the sensations are temporary. The more familiar you become with this stage, the less startling it will be.
5. The Out-of-Body Experience
Once the vibrations peak and pass, you may find yourself floating or even standing outside your physical body. Congratulations—you’ve successfully astral projected.
Now comes the best part: explore. Travel. Observe. Witness. There’s an entire universe to experience through your astral senses.
6. Returning to Your Body
Coming back is simple. The moment you think “I want to return” or “take me back,” you’ll start the reintegration process. You might feel slightly disoriented for a few seconds—blurry vision, dizziness, or a shift in perception—but it fades quickly.
Your consciousness will gently slip back into your body, and you’ll awaken with memories of your journey.
Having Trouble Projecting?
Here are the top three reasons people struggle to astral project:
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1. Fear
Unacknowledged fear blocks you on a deep level. The solution? Face your fears. Educate yourself. Normalize the sensations. Trust the process.
2. Overthinking
A noisy mind is your worst enemy here. If you're constantly questioning “Am I doing it right?” or “Is it working yet?”, your awareness will stay too anchored in your body. Let go of mental chatter. Learn to observe without analyzing.
3. Distractions
Your environment matters. Don’t attempt this in a busy house or while waiting for a text message. Turn off your phone, put pets away, make sure kids or roommates won’t interrupt. Create a sacred, quiet space where you can fully relax without being pulled back to the physical world.
Final Thoughts
Astral projection takes patience, practice, and trust. You may not succeed on your first few tries—but each attempt gets you closer. Stay consistent. Keep refining your mindset and your environment. The moment your body and mind align in the right state, you’ll lift off.
And when you do, the journey will be more incredible than you imagined.
I'll be going way more in-depth in the near future!
