Astral Projection

By Crusader1307

 Derived from Western Esotericism Practices, The theory of Astral Projection is actually may Centuries old. It was not until the 19th Century that it became accepted by Scholars of The Occult and Paranormal. In definition, Astral Projection involves One's Soul which can (after a proper meditative state) leave One's physical body. In this non-coporeal state, a Traveler can go anywhere in this World or another (depending on The Traveler's belief system ). Some Scholars of Astral Projection cite the theory of The Silver Cord. In this ideology, One's Soul can only travel a specific distance away from the Host Body. One is tethered in other words. Some belief systems cite that through practice, One can severe this connection . Great care and experience is needed, so the Soul can find his or her Body again.
 
Early Christianity naturally frowned upon such ideas. Astral Projection was linked to Witches and Witchcraft. Discussions in Public of which could well lead to torture and death via The Inquisition. All Human Cultures embrace some form of Astral Projection. As such, Scholars find a common link that leads One to imagine that something must be capable, even if only a strong mental belief that One can do such a function. Some Cultures cite that Astral Beings are often helpful to others in a Waking State . This leads to the discussion of Helpful Spirits and even Guardian Angels (which may have developed from the Projection Theory).

Scholars cite that there are dangers involved in Astral Projection. In such a State, One's Body is dormant and as such helpless. One can be harmed or killed without being able to re-enter their physical form. Some cite that Evil Spirits can ready capture and inhabit an empty body and use it for their own means. Again, the vacant Spirit will be homeless . The use of Astral Projection is a popular subject matter for modern Horror Movies and Novels since the 1960s.