Astral Projection:

 

Astral Projection: 

“Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”

I think the method is as misunderstood as it is, for the simple reason, that it is so easy, and most people would like it to be something supernatural. In fact, it is no more than conscious dreaming, the idea is that one is illuminating the landscape of Yesod with the light from the Ruach shining down through Tiphareth. Basically, a magician is by an act of will, manifesting visions derived from the unconscious, which is invariably linked to the collective unconscious. This is the world of archetypes, that foster development, not only on an individual level, but on an universal level. The latter development is perceived as religious symbols and ideas, that foster the collective evolution of mankind.

The question is how does it work, and is it truly an out of body experience? On the last question, no way! A person cannot leave his or her body, in the strict sense. We are however linked to the rest of humanity via the ether (the unconscious), therefore people who claim to have found themselves outside of themselves, are more than likely bullshit artists trying to make a buck. However, what I can perceive subconsciously holds a striking resemblance to what every other person in the world associates to the vision in question. Perhaps the aesthetics of the visions change from person to person, however, a priestess dressed in purple within a specific context holds the same significance for me as it does for every other person in the whole world.

The first task of a magician is to awaken his astral vision, this is actually a very simple process and all that is needed is time and imagination. The more one does the exercises, the stronger his second sight becomes, until it is automatic. Once this level has been attained, he is ready for step two. The exercises I’m referring to are the pentagram rituals and the middle pillar. The ceremonies are designed to make the practicing magician aware of his body of light, and things like the N.O.X. signs, or the qabalistic cross should be done with the eyes closed. While performing these rituals, the magician should imagine his body as it is, his vision must become so acute, that if he lifts up his arms or raises his hands to in front of his face, he should see them as golden light and in great detail. This vision should at first be practiced, he must imagine that he can see himself in this way with his eyes closed. Once this is achieved and the sight has become automatic, meaning that he really can see his body of light, he is ready for the next step.

The next exercise is fun and very easy and serves a very practical function. The best thing about this exercise is that it is done with open eyes. While performing Resh, stand in the sign of Hoor-Paar Kraat and from there imagine your body of light stepping out of you to perform the sign of the enterer in the invisible world, this is great for people who are too self-conscious to perform Resh in public. You should now be able to see your body of light standing in front of you reciting the adoration of the sun. When the adoration is finished your body of light ends with the sign of the grade and steps backwards enveloping your physical body in the sign of silence. This exercise should be so familiar, that a person should be able to perform it anywhere and under any circumstances.

Next sit in asana, imagine your body of light standing over you. Then transfer your consciousness to your body of light. This can easily be achieved by imagining your body of light assuming the sign of the enterer and you seeing it from your astral double’s perspective. When you are able to do this, you should perform the pentagram rituals in the ether while seated in asana. The only difficulty with this part of the practice is that in the beginning, it will be hard to turn around and you will find yourself at these intervals of the ritual being thrown back into your physical body. This is perfectly normal and all that is necessary to overcome it is consistent practice. This practice should be natural enough that these rituals may be performed anywhere and at any-time. When these exercises are perfectly natural, you will find that to turn around and look at yourself seated in asana will be quite easy to do.

Note: All of the exercises listed are easier to do when performed in a room illuminated by soft candlelight.

“Love is the law, love under will.”