Astral Guide: Methodology for OBE Experience

[El Negro]

Basic Guide to Astral Travel Part 1

Astral travelling as everyone knows, is the new phenomena to hit your nearest Borders and metaphysical crowds. A brief search on google will show what it entails, but it is basically the ability to transfer you're consciousness into the astral body (human's have many more levels of existence other then physical) and to explore the astral realms that lie within the very reach of human existence, and other realms, that lie in much higher vibrating realms. The thing that troubled me in the study was the lack of technique and methodology to get there, or to get one started. Most books give you theories, experiences, and other non-pragmatic approaches, leaving the reader full of philosophy, but no dirt on the hands. But through a little practice, effort, and repitition, anyone can learn to "astral travel", and/or to explore these world for themselves. At this point in time there are many gurus, priests(esses), master teachers, and self appointed give me your money type individuals, who wish to control the sciences, that belong to everyone in the first place. Disciplines like astral travel, mental wondering, evocation, etc allows the individual to seek and find for his/herself.  The best knowledge is always experience, no one can get you there but yourself.

But to get to the point, there are certain fundamental techniques, starting out, that worked for me, to help me advance, and eventually be able to explore these realms consciously. When I say consciously, I mean fully aware, and the ability to bring information/experience back. One thing that is important to realize is that everyone astral travels AT LEAST once every night, and AT LEAST 90 minutes. Everyone also has lucid type dreams, physically noticable through REM sleep, the key though, is to be aware. There is a difference between astral travel, and normal dreaming. The astral realms is a clearly defined objective realm, with different beings, realms etc, whereas normal dreams are usually much more introverted, usually the individual goes here to get meaningful messages from their own mind. For those who are scientific minds, the dream state is usually labeled as simply D-State (subject unconsciouly twitches and has high brain-wave activity, and the eyes move rapidly under their closed lids as if watching something. There is also something labeled the A-state, observed from subjects, in which is totally different from the D-state. This state of course deals with astral travel and some other phenomena. This A-state is where we are looking to become aware and take control of. There is much more that could be said, but this is really about methodology, not philosophy. One can develop their own philosophy of the astral experience.... once they experience it.

Here are a few things that are very helpful in becoming aware and taking control of your astral experience

Before going to bed make sure that

1) You haven't eaten a heavy meal, for obvious reasons
2) Relaxed (find some relaxation techniques somewhere, a brief one is to fully tense your body a few times coupled with a few deep breaths, and the affirmation "I am relaxed)
3) Leave worries behind. This causes long dreams and visions whereas your subconscious through symbology gives you methods/information on how to solve these issues, but we are trying to head to the astral realm, not the Dr. Phil of your mind.
4) Lay on your back. This position is ideal for me, its easy to stay aware and not drift into unconscious sleep, trance, or out of body travelling. The position I use is the yogic death pose (also used by Edgar Cayce for DEEP meditation), a very comfortable and ideal position, that satisfies the subconscious (which won't intrepret this as trying to deep unconscious sleep)
5) Set your alarm (a soothing one if possible) to three hours ahead. This causes you to awake just around the ending of the A-state of the night. Research shows, waking straight up out of this phase will cause near 90% of subjects to remember there astral experiences.

Now these next steps will NOT have you become a master of astral travel, but moreso REMEMBER the astral experiences you had the previous night. The techniques for the latter will come later on, its always good to go in levels with this. One thing that makes or breaks someone learning any ability, is the lack of patience, and ridiculous expectations.

The first step of this is easy and simple, its not hard, doesn't have you visualize or put yourself into trance.

- Before going to sleep make sure all forementioned ideals are done. Now its simple, lay on your back, perform your relaxation ritual, and let your body go through its natural sleep stages. There is no big effort or friction, actually this should be pretty natural. Everything spiritual should be a breeze, especially if you are living your life the way you should in your own mind. Upon waking from the alarm, write down anything you have experienced, some people experience the astral with only there one sense, such as smell, but hopefully we should be experiencing these realms with sight, or whatever is most comfortable. After this, set your alarm again for another three hours and repeat (this being the last time of the night that you do this).

These are the first simple steps, a week of doing this, I assure you, will cause the remberance of the astral experience. The next aspect will be taking control of these experiences. I will also discuss devices, crystals, herbs, and other TOOLS to help in the individuals astral journey.

[El Negro]

Tools for astral projection

These are all tools, but in my opinion, many are uneccesary, but do produce results, which is what this is all about. One of the best tools is pure intention, passion, and an open mind. If one keeps at it, they will eventually get there, its all about the drive!

* Healthy diet is overall a great method. For one, the body will not be trying to digest a quarter pounder with fries, while also trying to regenerate from all the damage done to the body by the average U.S. citizen. An alkalizing diet also created a strong electric field within the body (and especially within the pineal gland), tuning it into higher realms more easily. I have did my own studies and have found that an alkalizing diet helps regenerate atrophied spiritual glands, and feeds the aura, chakras, and spiritual bodies of man.

*Crystals are spiritual tools that amplify the energy of the individual. The pineal gland, which is considered the spirit gland, has within it very fine crystals that resonate with VERY high frequencies, its job is to slow these frequencies down, thus allowing the rest of the brain to "understand". It will be helpful to keep crystal around your beed, inside your pillow case, or somewhere near the place you sleep. The best crystal that works for me is plain ole' clear quartz crystals. Very amplifying and powerful crystals that hold ancient information, beings, but in general very ancient orgone energy that has been crystallized. Amethyst is also another favorite of mine, because of its purple energy, it tunes into the crown chakra, and violent is a very purifying color for the aura, attracting higher vibrating circumstances in the astral realm. Some other crystals for you to use and research include: Common Opal, Sodalite, and Sodalite.

Here is a great site with authentic crystals:

www.bestcrystals.com

These are just my personal favorites, many do different jobs, most of them help in some way to increase the vibration in the room. Another thing I highly recommend is a orgone pyramid. It would be best to make one yourself, but there are places that sell them on the internet. Place these throughout the room

*Herbs- I am sure I won't have to cover herbs to use, because so many people are familiar and are already using herbal teas, etc, for spiritual purposes. I use one mixture of herbs for relaxation that includes: Lemon Balm, Skullcap, Hibiscus flowers, Hops flowers, Valerian root, Passionflower herb, and Lavender flowers. For actually dreaming I use a mixture of Peppermint, Mugwort, Damiana leaf, Chamomile flower, Gotu Kola leaf, Rosemary, and Rose petals. These mixtures can be obtained from:

www.mountainroseherbs.com

Herbs are good tools, but personally I don't use them for this particular purpose due to efficient relaxation techniques and an alkaline diet.

* Dreamcatchers- Something most people forget about. Make one, buy one, hang it over your bed, and this will change the quality of you astral experience. They not only pierce the physical realm, but the spiritual, rejecting different kinds of entities into your aura, etc.

*Magnets- Self explanatory, place it on third eye for 20 minutes before bed, works great for me

*Water under bed- Another simple method that comes from African traditions. Water hold memories and intentions. Place a glass bowl of water under the bed (a quartz crystal with magnets, and sea salt wouldn't hurt either). Before going to bed speak your intent into the water 10-20 times. Helps not only to remember astral experiences, but to program where you want to go, what you want to do, etc.

*Create an entity- This method works for those who can do basic visualization and artists. The point is to create your own entity who will serve you in helping to consciously make it to the astral realm. Briefly, create a picture of this entity, get it on paper, and put it above your bed (on the wall). Create an intention for it (techniques for this can be found on the internet, and in many books on Amazon, in particular, "Creating Magickal Entities: A Complete Guide to Entity Creation" by David Michael Cunningham). This method is a little bit more advanced and takes a creative mind, but everyone has a creative mind. Many people who go shamanstic events and take psychedelics are stunned to see that many of the beings encountered on their "trips" were created by their own mind sometime in their life.

More later.

[Lady Ashayt]

Good info. Thanks! 

[El Negro]

One of the main issues dealing with people trying to do anything dealing with astral projection, is trying to hard, stop trying so hard and just let the shit come. Everyone, EVERYONE astral travels every single night, unconsciously, or consciously, everyone is doing it. Any strain or thought that "oh this is going to be hard", or "I have to work hard at this", usually won't produce results. Its simple, follow the excersises while relaxed and not looking for instant results, and they will come quickly. Another thing is, the astral realm may be dangerous, but all the books telling you that you need a guru to show you how, or some protection there, is faulty at best. No one wears a helmet to cross the street, its a realm your mind is probably more familiar with due to the higher vibration anyways.

On a side note, the astral realm is just one of many realms that are still connected to earth! Its still apart of the makeup of earth, just on a higher frequency, to tell the truth its really not that fancy. Many of the entities and information that can be accessed in this realm, may or may not be accurate, just because its a higher realm doesn't mean it doesn't have funky shit. In actuality the book of the dead (tibetian and egyptian) teach how to totally go beyond the astral realm, and thats our aim, to go higher and higher through the tree of life.

[Goddyssey]

I believe I traveled astrally a bit last night. I was laying in bed and became aware just before I fell asleep. I began to rise from the bed and felt tingly all over. I heard people yelling and got scared. I couldn't see anything and it felt like I was entering another world. I thought to myself what am I going to do when I get there? and stopped. That's it. I'll try again tonight. Anyone have any insight or tips?

[knix20]

just go with it and dont be afraid. Before you sleep try to envision white light and positive energy around you as protection.

[Goddyssey]

Cool. Thanx Knix! I'll try to keep that in mind tonight. Last night I just kind of realized I was falling asleep right before it happened as opposed to consciously waiting for it and trying to maintain awareness. I'm excited about tonight b/c I'll be ready for it.

Any idea what the yelling could have been?

And was this actually the beginning of astral travel? I've felt like that before never knowing what it was.

[El Negro]

I believe I traveled astrally a bit last night. I was laying in bed and became aware just before I fell asleep. I began to rise from the bed and felt tingly all over. I heard people yelling and got scared. I couldn't see anything and it felt like I was entering another world. I thought to myself what am I going to do when I get there? and stopped. That's it. I'll try again tonight. Anyone have any insight or tips?

Thats wasup, what you could do on a side note is to remember that tingly feeling, and practice summing it up, this will give you the ability to ultimately bring them on whenever you are fully relaxed. I know from experience if you get scared your consciousness will return to the physical body, but nothing to worry about, everyone usually does that at one point.

[knix20]

Cool. Thanx Knix! I'll try to keep that in mind tonight. Last night I just kind of realized I was falling asleep right before it happened as opposed to consciously waiting for it and trying to maintain awareness. I'm excited about tonight b/c I'll be ready for it.

Any idea what the yelling could have been?

And was this actually the beginning of astral travel? I've felt like that before never knowing what it was.

Sounds like the beginning of it. I always just know when my body is about to leave. It just feels different.

I have before heard voices before I had OBE and I was scared. There are so many different entities in the astral plan that it possibly could be you interfering with others. My friend told me that one time he was in some elses dream (something like that) and that person yelled at him to get out. I also have read that there some entities that are negative and try to discourage people. Kind of like 'haters' or 'pest'. Thats why it is important to just surround your self with positivity, so you can just do you.

not to sure what the yelling coulda been about, but those are some theories.

[El Negro]

Sounds like the beginning of it. I always just know when my body is about to leave. It just feels different.

I have before heard voices before I had OBE and I was scared. There are so many different entities in the astral plan that it possibly could be you interfering with others. My friend told me that one time he was in some elses dream (something like that) and that person yelled at him to get out. I also have read that there some entities that are negative and try to discourage people. Kind of like 'haters' or 'pest'. Thats why it is important to just surround your self with positivity, so you can just do you.

not to sure what the yelling coulda been about, but those are some theories.

I feel you, really the astral plane is a fuckin mess. A lot of the entities their suck, and actually need your help to realize they dead, or that they have higher levels to reach. I guess it has its good and bads like everything else...

[knix20]

What do you think of the technique of drinking water before you go to bed or setting an alarm every 10 min or so? or setting your alarm for super early (around 5-7am)

I have tried these techniques, but they dont really assist me in my OBE. They help me remember my dreams. I think getting up in middle of the night to use the bathroom helps me a little more in remember dreams and then entering a lucid dream when I fall back asleep.

For some reason, I try, but I cant control my OBE. they happen randomly. Maybe I am trying to hard.

[El Negro]

What do you think of the technique of drinking water before you go to bed or setting an alarm every 10 min or so? or setting your alarm for super early (around 5-7am)


I have tried these techniques, but they dont really assist me in my OBE. They help me remember my dreams. I think getting up in middle of the night to use the bathroom helps me a little more in remember dreams and then entering a lucid dream when I fall back asleep.

For some reason, I try, but I cant control my OBE. they happen randomly. Maybe I am trying to hard.

I think the alarm method is good for people, just trying to remember there dreams or astral experiences, after that it becomes a hindrance. As far as drinking water before bed, I've never really did that, so I don't know. I would hate to have to get up to pee throughout the night.

I feel you as far as the techniques, different things work for everyone, as you already know. The most important would probably be raising your vibration, I don't know if you're into mantras, but vibrating them before bed, also helps to open up to higher frequencies, especially in the astral world. There is so much different shit. If you can go into trance, then you should be able to control your astral experiences with just a little bit of practical exercises. I know some people who invoke angels, demons, goddesses, etc to help them also. What have you had success with so far?

[Ezkeel]

Astral voices=subconscious mind

Alarms work if you don't move when they sound!!!
Make a timed recording!
Drinking water is a bad idea you will need to get up Nd pee
Put a bowl of water under Tha bed with salt and crystals In it
U know you are in the astral realm if you put a blind fold on but then can see...

[El Negro]

Drinking water is a bad idea you will need to get up Nd pee
Put a bowl of water under Tha bed with salt and crystals In it
U know you are in the astral realm if you put a blind fold on but then can see...

The bowl of water method really does work, its like using a magic mirror or scrying, people actually really do scry with water, like Nostradamus, lol.

[El Negro]

Part 2 coming soon, hopefully someone was at least able to wake up and remember their dreams or travels...