Astral Planes
I wanted to add this page to help others to recognize the Astral planes. Some people mistake the Astral Realm for dreams. Some dreams are simply dreams, But others, are actual travelling to the Astral planes while sleeping. These descriptions are my own. And I have to tell you they are written in the first person. I write in a unique style that may seem weird to you at first. The thoughts images flow, and i write them as they flow in the manner they do. I will write the experience as I see it, As i experence it. There are many planes, many existences out there, here are a few.
HAVEN
As you can guess, I would start with the Dragon plane. Haven is sanctuary to dragons. A place of rest, reflection, and healing.
My methods for flying(astral projection) Varies . I use several methods. Here is the simpliest I use, it is conscious astral projecting. A quiet room, secure. Peaceful music, preferably no words. Can use candles or incense, They add to mood, set tone, strike vibration by shifting awareness to magick.
Relax on bed lying comfortable or use recliner, I don't allow crossed arms or legs, Slows flow, slows energy.Head elevated slightly, no tight clothing or jewlery. The key is to be free, relaxed, unrestricted.
Slow breathing, in through nose out through mouth, listening to music, allowin thoughts to flow, one after the other. Not stopping, not focusing on just one, but allowin the flow to continue, feeling body relax, feelin self lighten, body soft loose, soul resting, easy breathing on and out.............
I don't actually picture much at first, if you wish you can picture a cloud floating in the sky. A bird flying freely on the thermals, etc, an image of freedom or of flight for some is a help. Personally i allow my mind to picks it's path.
Some times the mind simply zeros in on Haven,Can picture it clearly in my mind in the distance. Planes to me, are not planets. They are more like......Stretched planes, event horizons looking, like floating elongated islands. We all percieve differently, so do not allow this to become a stumbling block, which ever image you recieve, it will be right for you.
So I am relaxed allowing my mind to lengthen, stretch, reaching out.......relaxed breathing, letting mind flow, listening to music, letting it flow not lingering , shutting out all external noises. No traffic, no kids, no phones, Music should be used two fold, Cover outside sounds, and to help shift awareness. The beats, the pulses of the music tend to raise our consciousness, our awareness.
A feeling of lightness should prevail. to be relaxed like floating in warm water is the method i use most effectively. loose arms, loose muscles, no tension, free breathing in and out relaxed mind, letting thoughts flow outward, lifting moving upward. stretching flowing, shifting awareness to beyond. reaching toward the goal, in this case Haven.
Floating upward freely flying, drifting upward and forward toward Haven, slowly drifting. Thoughts are wishes, so, to think is to do there on astral plane.
To motivate move toward target, you think it.
So i focus on haven Dragon plane, Bright blue sky, brilliant verdant green fields.......Floating downward, landing softly, Seeing clearly.
To hear strange but beautiful bird songs, to smell clear sweet air, to feel swift breeze caressing the skin, and to feel the rumble, the movement of Dragons.
Facing north, seeing in the distance a hill rising sharply and knowing, feeling you must travel there.
thinking then floating forward toward the rise, seeing animals scurrying, birds flying, dancing pixies twirling in the air. No cars, no pollution, no people reign here. moving slowly seeing the sun shine, seeing shadows of forest you enter and walk in, hearing the call, a subconsious urge for you to hurry through the forest to the crest. You feel.............others, they watch from the shadows, none threathening, but aware, of you and your purpose.
Softly the urge the call swells as you arrive at the crest, looking downward, you see a lake calm but mystical. surrounded on three sides by trees, you are facing the open area and see........Dragons lying in the sun, pixies dancing about them, sparkles lingering over head, dragon song, purring in the air, peace, calm healing. As you walk closer, you feel earth vibrate softly beneath your feet, feel the planes vibrations, feel the dragons pulse.
The lake surface is irredescent in the sunlight, but not calm, ripples, vibrations dance across the surface, independent, not connected, once more you are aware that these are vibrations, this time of something stirring in the lake. It is alive, vibrant, calming, healing waters.
As you near the dragons, heads will raise but no challenge made to visitors, because the dragons do not fear you or your kin here, This is their place, you may visit, you may reflect, relax even heal here. That is what Haven is for. There is no fear here because Haven is protected. As you near the lakes edge you notice more vibrations , patterns on the surface of the lake. Growing, moving shifting outward.
Slowly, like so many before you, you dip a hand into the lake, and feel the tingle, the warmth of healing waters. To drink here, to reflect here replenishes the spirit, clears the mind, strengthens the soul. after drinking your fill, you find a nice cool shady spot and reflect on troubles or meditate while the dragons doze peacefully in the sun, or fly freely in their sky overhead.
SHADOWHADYN
Shadowhadyn, the dark world, is a dark lifeless place, of shadows, mysteries and beasties, best left alone. To fly there, is to seek a void of shadows. The whole plane is devoid of sunlight. All prevailing is greys, blues, silvers and blacks. Darkness is alive there, you can feel it breath as you pass by. Can sense it watching you, following your movements. Shadowhadyn is not a place to linger, if you are of the night, you may blend in unannounced for a while, you can explore the crevasses, the crannies of energy spots, but be warned, It is not with out it's inhabitants. Lurkers dwell here, darkness rules, night is eternal and a blackness is contatious, do not linger long, keep clear purpose, clear intend and do not be lured away from your intended spot. Deception is easy in the darkness, Temptation lives there, secrets whisper.Pass by quickly.