Astral Projection: The Complete Guide to Out-of-Body Experiences (2026)
What is Astral Projection? Since the dawn of humanity, men and women from all cultures have reported experiences in which their consciousness seemed to separate from the physical body and move freely through a different space. This phenomenon is known today as astral projection or, more clinically, an out-of-body experience (OBE). Astral projection starts from the idea that the human being is composed of more than one body. Beyond the dense and tangible physical body, there would exist an astral body — also called the emotional body or perispirit in different traditions — that can temporarily detach from the physical envelope and move independently. This subtle body retains consciousness, memories, and the individual's perception during the experience. Representation of the astral body separating from the physical, according to the classic work of Hereward Carrington and Sylvan Muldoon (ca. 1929). History: From the Egyptian Ba to Robert Monroe The Ba in Ancient Egypt ...