Astral Consciousness

The Astral plane exists here and now simultaneouslyconsciousness is attached to the densities of emotion,
with the physical. Similarly, part of our consciousness isthought and the physical. The more that we get these
connecting to the astral right here and now.under control, the 'closer' the subtler and higher planes
Understanding and experiencing this part ofwill be perceived by our consciousness. A full shift
consciousness is all about training the mind to beoccurs when we have control over the specific
aware of it. Deeper levels of projection simply requiredensities, those being emotions, thoughts and
training of the mind to shift more energy into thesensations that would prevent us from moving deeper.
aspects of consciousness that are already connectedIn could be compared in some ways to an air filled
to the astral.balloon resting on the ground. It may wish to go higher,
The ability of projection begins with the developmentbut it is only when it is filled with a lighter gas such as
of awareness. It is like the difference between beinghelium or hydrogen that it will.
aware of a door or not being aware of a door.Various temples, monasteries and places of learning
Awareness provides the opportunity to move throughexist within the astral and these also can only be
while ignorance hides the door completely.accessed if the right frequency is met. These
It is necessary then to train the mind to first becomefrequencies cannot be bought or sold. They are simply
aware that the astral exists right here and now. Thisrequirements of consciousness that when met allow
must be achieved through experience. The mind mustentry. If the frequency is not met then most likely these
be observant to itself, to feeling for and noticing theplaces will not even be perceived at all. The same
aspects of itself which are tuned into the astral.requirements exist for meeting certain teachers and
These openings are the keys to deeper travel.masters.
Experienced astral projectors no longer require a deepIt is interesting to note that the same energetic shifts in
level of relaxation to project. They simply tune into theconsciousness required to project into and within the
astral plane and through focus and mind control, enterastral hold to the same principles required for emotional
directly. The higher and subtler planes too, exist heremastery, psychic communication and manifestation.
and now and are accessed by tuning into the aspectsThe complexity lies within deciphering the unique laws
of mind that are already connected. The subtler andof each plane and dimension. Just as in the physical
higher the planes are, the 'further' or 'fainter' they willhowever, we are fortunate that knowledge and
seem from our awareness.teachings are always available - we simply need to be
Difficulties shifting into subtler planes or even astralwilling to seek and to ask.
projecting in the first place occur because the