Dream or AP?

[Maple9]

Hi all,

How does one know whether they are dreaming or they are astral projecting?
Does it have to be a conscience exit from the body or becoming consciously aware that you are dreaming?

Cheers,
Maple9

[zareste]

Sometimes I wonder about that too.  The other night I dreamt I was crossing the street down from my apartment.  It was the right time of night, the street only had one or two cars as usual, everything looked perfect - stop lights, stores, road formations - and I waited for the cars to pass before crossing, just like I do when I go to the store at night.  Awkwardly, I was aware that I had no clothes on.  Things went out-of-place as I tried to cross the street and the physics of walking failed.  I just sorta fell and hovered with my face over the ground.
It seemed like I was reliving my usual walks to the store, and shifted toward the physical level.

I'm no expert, but I think it's best measured by what you remember when you wake up.  When the memory is more clear and consistent, it was probably leaning toward the astral.

[Maple9]

Thanks for the reply.
I'm no expert as well and I've sometimes had very vivid dreams which could be astral. But then again i don't know cos i wasn't aware i was dreaming. It gets really complicated i think.
On another note:
I've been trying to consciously exit my body for over a month now and I've only come close twice.
Vibrations, sinking feelings and limb raising I've experienced but never the real FULL exit. But in the last month I've gotten nowhere. Everytime i try its just eyes close then wake up. I don't remember a thing in between. Is anyone experiencing that?

Cheers,

Maple