In the article below, we will talk about such an interesting phenomenon as the astral body. We will talk about what it is. How does it relate to body and soul? What can influence it? How can it be cleaned of negative energy, as well as what happens to it after a person dies?
What is it - the astral body of man
Esotericists (however, many townsfolk have recently begun to think the same way) believe that the physical, visible body of a person is far from the only one. According to one popular theory, there are several additional layers around the material. They are called subtle bodies or otherwise - energy. For most people, they are, of course, invisible.
Thus, a person is a multilayer structure, which is an integral indivisible system - all its parts must be in harmony with each other. Otherwise, dysfunctions of the body's functions at the physical or spiritual level can occur, which often leads to big trouble.
In total, people have, in addition to the material, 6 additional bodies: etheric, astral, mental, and several others. They overlap each other according to the principle of nesting dolls. The farther the body is from the center of the human being, the thinner and more transparent it is, and the easier it is to damage it. Each of them is endowed with its own specific features and characteristics. But all of them can be controlled. In this article, we will pay the most attention to the astral body. In addition, it is one of the most famous.
Astral body
So, we found out that it is the second after the broadcast. What features it differs. So what is this - the astral body of man? Its other name is the emotional body, as it contains all the emotions and characteristics of our essence. It has a strong effect on emotions, but is itself exposed to them. Therefore, in the mentally immature, especially young people, the astral body may look like a vague cloud of cloud, while with the growth of emotional stability it becomes more transparent, clear and resembles a physical one. Thus, a strong and charismatic person has a much more powerful aura than a weak-willed and characterless one.
Origin of the term
The concept of “astral body” comes from Platonic philosophy, where it is applied to the astral plane. In the nineteenth century, the term became widely used by Theosophists and Rosicrucians.
The very idea of numerous subtle bodies goes into ancient religious beliefs that after death comes the afterlife, in which one of the elements of the essence of man continues to exist.
Main characteristics
So, we have found out what it is - the astral body. Let's continue. An aura surrounds a person at a distance of about thirty to forty centimeters. Although this characteristic may vary depending on the state of mind. After all, the slightest change in the emotional background modifies the astral body. The soul is clearly and clearly reflected in it. Sensitive people can feel the emotional projections of others, especially if they are negative outpourings, and especially susceptible ones - even if a person has calmed down after a surge of negative emotions. Thus, with the help of an aura, we exchange energy with other people.
It is believed that negativity is expressed in this area in the form of dark gloomy colors, and if a person is full of happiness and joy, then this will be expressed in clear, sonorous colors. The main shade of the aura is silver, with small splashes of blue and blue. Thus, most often it looks like a multi-colored cloud, outlines more or less like a person.
The formation of this subtle body occurs between the ages of fourteen and twenty one years.
We get what we give
So, all human emotions are accumulated here, including suppressed fears and anxieties. Since our childhood, the emotional body absorbs a wide variety of emotions, grievances, stereotypes and long-held beliefs. Often this information penetrates the outside world, coming into conflict with it. It is important to remember this, since the astral body unconsciously translates vibrations into the Universe, and their character directly depends on our emotions. It is generally accepted that these messages attract positive or negative events into our lives, depending on what we broadcast. And if these vibrations are repeated over a period of time, then at this time we will always encounter certain situations, people and problems, constantly attracting them to ourselves, without even noticing it.
Since our life is filled with emotions, the astral body is one of the most important components of the human being. It affects a person’s mood during the day, his view of the world and his own life. It is also certain that emotional stability also affects physical health, and it, in turn, affects the duration and well-being of life.
Two levels of emotional layer
By the way, there is a theory that in the astral plane, emotions appear on the first, more superficial level. On the second - deep, deeper feelings are reflected, for example, love or happiness.
Workout
In order to make your astral body stronger and more powerful, it, like the physical one, must be constantly trained. So, his stamina can be achieved by increasing discipline and responsibility. However, in any case, these qualities will not interfere with any person. Also, developments in this area can be obtained during verbal and emotional fights, when you have to defend your opinion and values, develop stamina and fortitude. Of course, one should not forget about meditations, which in principle are useful for the restoration and purification of the astral body.
Cleansing
Indeed, one should regularly cleanse the emotional body in the same way as the physical. But how to do that? There are special techniques for cleansing the astral body, which involve complete relaxation and visualization. Of course, the main emphasis in such exercises is on working with emotions. Some healers specialize in cleaning thin bodies, but it is necessary to choose professionals in this field with extreme caution.
However, there are more realistic methods. For example, control over your emotions in order to avoid further accumulation of negativity and neutralization of what is already stored in the aura. In the end, it is we who choose what our reaction to this or that event in the outside world will be.
You can try to take the observer position in a situation that causes you negative emotions, and evaluate it from the outside. Perhaps this can change your attitude towards her. There is even such a thing as “culture of the astral body”, which involves caring for it and keeping it clean. It is worth remembering about it. After all, this body is a tool connecting us with the outside world at a more subtle level.
And, of course, one should enrich him with positive impressions and emotions that can be gleaned from everywhere - from good books and films, music and visiting exhibitions, staying in nature and in the circle of family people. Such measures will not allow subtle bodies to become contaminated, and will also heal wounds inflicted by negative impressions. And do not forget that positive thinking in some cases is really useful and effective.
Exit to the astral
How can a person use the capabilities of his astral body? This question is probably of interest to many. In esotericism, there is also such a thing as “astral projection”. This is closely related to the so-called lucid dreams. Unlike the latter, where a person acts within the boundaries of sleep, without going beyond its framework, projection involves a very real separation of the etheric part from the physical.
Since the aura has much greater possibilities for moving in space, this allows the astral traveler to pass through walls, instantly move from one place to another and thus get to any point in the Universe that is inaccessible to us in reality. Although inexperienced travelers often move in space under the influence of astral currents, regardless of their own desires, but the ability to move at their discretion comes with experience.
Possible dangers
But, like lucid dreams, access to the astral plane may not have the best consequences - various entities live in the astral plane. They can notice the traveler and follow him, perhaps without causing real harm, but causing a lot of trouble. In addition, the exit of the astral body from the physical for the first time can often be accompanied by not the most pleasant sensations. They sometimes forever turn people away from such experiences.
Often you can hear stories about how a person enters the astral space by chance, without having the appropriate experience. Typically, such spontaneous actions frighten and perplex travelers. But often the reasons for such a strange state are clarified, and one single way out becomes only the first on a long journey of astral travel. Often this accidental entry into the subtle world is obtained shortly after the accumulated practice of lucid dreaming. But this does not mean that such an experience is required before mastering the astral projection.
However, no less rarely people for a long time try to get into the astral plane, but their attempts do not always end with success. It is not known what it depends on. There are a huge number of different manuals, courses and seminars that describe the practice of entering the subtle world, as well as safety procedures and the experience of experienced travelers.
What happens after death?
According to various theories, the astral body after the death of a person leaves the material shell at different times: someone claims that at the same time as the soul, someone - that forty days after death. At this moment, the ether begins to collapse immediately, and after 2-3 days it is usually completely destroyed. But the astral is separated a little later. In any case, sooner or later it falls into the first energy layer of the Earth, changing its shape and then falling into other worlds, depending on the nature of life and death of a person. However, there is also evidence that on the fortieth day after death, the aura completely disintegrates.