In the article below we will talk about such an interesting phenomenon as the astral body. We'll talk about what it is. How does it relate to body and soul? What can influence it? How can it be cleansed of negative energy, and what happens to it after the death of a person?
What is it - the human astral body
Esotericists (however, many ordinary people have recently begun to think in 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 multi-layer structure, which is an integral indivisible system - all its parts must be in harmony with each other. Otherwise, there may be violations of the functions of the body on a physical or spiritual level, which often leads to big troubles.
Totalpeople have, in addition to the material, 6 additional bodies: ethereal, astral, mental and several others. They are superimposed on each other according to the principle of nesting dolls. The farther the body is from the center of human essence, the thinner and more transparent it is, and the easier it is to damage it. Each of them has its own specific features and characteristics. But all of them can be controlled. In this article, we will focus on 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 ethereal one. What features does it differ in? So, what is this - the astral body of man? Another name for it is the emotional body, since it contains all the emotions and characteristics of our essence. It has a strong influence on emotions, but is itself affected by them. Therefore, in mentally immature, especially young people, the astral body may look like a blurry cloudy cloud, while with the growth of emotional stability it becomes more and more transparent, clear and similar in outline to the physical. Thus, a strong and charismatic person has a much more powerful aura than a weak-willed and spineless person.
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 intoancient religious beliefs that after death comes the afterlife, in which one of the elements of human essence continues to exist.
Key Features
So, we have found out what it is - the astral body. Let's continue. The 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 distinctly reflected in it. Sensitive people can feel the emotional projections of others, especially if these are negative outpourings, and especially susceptible people - even if the person has already calmed down after a surge of negative emotions. Thus, with the help of the aura, we exchange energy with other people.
It is believed that the negative 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 cyan. Thus, most often it looks like a multi-colored cloud, with outlines more or less resembling a person.
The formation of this subtle body occurs between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one.
We get what we give
So, all human emotions are accumulated here, including repressed fears and anxieties. From our very childhood, the emotional body absorbs a wide variety ofemotions, resentment, stereotypes and old beliefs. Often this information penetrates into the outside world, entering into conflict with it. It is important to remember this, since the astral body unconsciously transmits vibrations to the Universe, and their nature 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 for any period, then at this time we will always face 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 essence. 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 he alth, and this, in turn, affects the length 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 body, must be subjected to constant training. So, his perseverance can be achieved by increasing discipline and responsibility. However, these qualities in any case will not interfere with anyto a 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 restoring and purifying the astral body.
Purification
Indeed, the emotional body should be cleansed regularly just like the physical body. 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 clearing the subtle bodies, but professionals in this field must be chosen with extreme care.
However, there are more realistic methods. For example, control over one's emotions in order to avoid further accumulation of negativity and neutralize what is already stored in the aura. In the end, it is we who choose what our reaction will be to this or that event in the outside world.
You can try to take the position of an observer in a situation that causes you negative emotions, and evaluate it from the outside. It might change how you feel about her. There is even such a thing as "the culture of the astral body", which implies taking care of it and keeping it clean. It is worth remembering her. After all, this body is an instrument that connects us to the outside world on a more subtle level.
And, of course, you should enrich it with positive impressions andemotions that can be gleaned from everywhere - from good books and films, music and visiting exhibitions, being in nature and in the circle of loved ones. Such measures will allow the subtle bodies not to become contaminated, and will also heal the wounds inflicted by negative impressions. And do not forget that positive thinking in some cases is really useful and effective.
Exit to the astral plane
How can a person use the possibilities 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 it, the projection involves a very real separation of the ethereal part from the physical.
Since the aura has incomparably more opportunities 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, the ability to move around at will comes with experience.
Possible hazards
But, like lucid dreams, going to the astral may not have the best consequences - various entities live in the astral. They may notice the traveler and follow him, perhaps notbringing 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 permanently turn people away from such experiences.
You can often hear stories about how a person enters the astral space by accident, without having the appropriate experience. Usually such spontaneous actions frighten and puzzle travelers. But often the reasons for such a strange state are found out, and one single exit becomes only the first on a long path of astral travel. Often this accidental entry into the subtle world is obtained soon after the accumulated practice of lucid dreams. But this does not mean that such experience is required before mastering astral projection.
However, it is no less rare for people to try to get into the astral plane for a long time, but their attempts do not always end in success. It is not known what it depends on. There are a huge number of different manuals, courses and seminars that outline the practices of entering the subtle world, as well as safety precautions and the experience of seasoned 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 simultaneously with the soul, someone - that forty days after death. At this moment, the ethereal immediately begins to break down, and after 2-3 days it is usually completely destroyed. But the astral separates somewhat later. In any case, sooner or later it getsinto the first energy layer of the Earth, changing its shape and then falling into other worlds, depending on the nature of human life and death. However, there is also evidence that on the fortieth day after death, the aura completely disintegrates.
