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Facing Astral Projection Fears
I wanted to include this section because I feel it is a very important aspect of astral projection success. Many of us have fears that we need to face before we can project.The astral plane is, in fact, safer than the physical plane. In the astral, you can always project yourself out of a bad situation, or come back to your body whenever you feel that things are getting to intense. It's as safe as having a dream.
Now because the astral plane is influenced by thoughts, and because it is a plane where "like attracts like" holds strong residence, it is important that you go into it with a positive, fear-free attitude. Remember that you have control there. However, if you are using drugs or other mind-altering substances to achieve projection, you may have a harder time doing this and are more likely to have a negative experience.
Possession and Physical Harm
A common question deals with whether your physical body can be possessed or harmed while your astral body is running around on another plane. To begin with, when you project, you are not leaving your body unguarded. Many people do prayers or visualization before projecting (I will include some of these in the exercise section) to ease their minds on this. Also, popular occult belief holds that there are other bodies than the astral and physical; these are the mental, etheric, and buddhic. Other schools of thought say there are four bodies, which are the physical, astral, mental, and spiritual bodies. Regardless of which of these you believe, know that they are still functioning once you project, and will protect your physical body while gone.If by some unlikely chance you do find your body inhabited by a spirit when you come back from your journey, forcefully tell it to leave. The body is yours - and because of that, others won't be able to animate it or hold onto it for long. You have seniority, so to speak, and simply telling the spirit it has to leave should be enough. The chances of this happening at all are low, and with extra protective measures (such as praying and visualization) you should be completely safe.
Some of you may not be worried about spirits at all, but rather any physical companions you have running around your house while you are projecting. I suggest you try to find the quietest area possible for projecting, making sure you tell others not to disturb you and even disconnecting the phone if necessary. A sudden noise may make you jolt back into your body and can be quiet unpleasant, but shouldn't cause any physical harm. But you should be careful if you have heart problems, because, just like if you are awakened suddenly from sleep, your heart will be beating pretty fast for a few minutes.
Getting Lost
Ah, here's another common fear to conquer. Many people are afraid to attempt astral projection because they believe they will somehow get stuck in the astral plane, unable to return. The astral plane, once again, is based largely on thought. Just the thought of returning home or to your physical body should be enough to get you there. Also, try to do the exact opposite of whatever method you used to project. This keeps things simple and unconfusing, and is also another method of effectively coming back to the physical plane. Or you could call on your spirit guide; our guides are always willing to help. And if you happen to fall asleep while you are in the astral, you will reawaken in your physical body later. So don't be afraid of this; it's like being afraid of going to sleep and getting stuck in dreams forever. I bet it's never happened to you…
Contact With Negative Entities
Yes, negative beings do exist on the astral plane, as sure as they exist on this one. Unless you're in a negative state of mind when you enter the astral plane, you most likely won't have to worry too much about these not-too-pleasant beings. The lower astral is a favorite place for these, and it will be explained in more detail later. If you're feeling "heavy" vibrations from a being you meet there, or if you see a dark aura surrounding it, or just feel uncomfortable in its presence, you should get away from it. Try traveling away from it, or mentally create a weapon to fight it with. Some times, our fears take on form in the astral plane, and this can be an excellent time to face up to those fears. Once again, you can call on your guide for help. And just like in "Peter Pan," those "happy thoughts" can do wonders here - by thinking positively, you should be able to will yourself to higher regions of the astral plane.If you happen to see any dark cords, strings, or spots connecting you to a negative being on the astral, quickly sever the connection. Visualizing yourself surrounded by a shield before projecting is an excellent way to guard against this happening. Sometimes, these pesky beings may attempt to latch onto you, and if they are allowed to stay, can have a negative effect on your body. You can easily get rid of these by the visualization stated above, by creating a weapon to sever the connection, by cleansing your chakras, or by asking your guide for assistance.
Blessed Be,
Lady Phoebe Storme
