Can someone tell me how to astral project and what dangers I could encounter?

[SACOLUCCI]

Hi there,

I am really interested in having an outer body experience to expand my consciousness. Are there any particular things I have to do to astral project? Is it true you require the cord and if you don't have one your soul can get "lost"? Also, I want to get into contact with my spirit guides, as well as the soul I just lost due to miscarriage. How can I do this? Also, how do we learn how to see people's auras? 

[paul72]

The only dangers you will encounter (to quote Yoda) only those you take with you. It's all about shifting your conciousness to another place independant of your physical body. You are doing this anyway each night in your dreams. Don't ever worry about dangers as this will inhibit you anyway. I've not fully projected yet but I've started having signs that I'm near since I dropped my fears and let them go. I joined the forum a week ago and i'm still reading all the previous posts of AP methods. All the answers are here after that I guess its just practice. I was hung up on the silver cord stories for a while but  a lot of people report not even seeing it... and they're still alive!
I don't know anything about spirit guides. The moderators here are very knowledgable so I'm sureone of them will fill you in.

[EscapeVelocity]

To learn how to Astral Project, you should look to the 3rd board Welcome to Astral Consciousness. In the bright blue "stickies" you will find some excellent articles to give you an idea of what needs to be done: The Astral Blueprint, 66 Techniques, etc.

Finding a guide or your babies soul is a bit more difficult and may take time (sorry for your loss).

The astral cord theory is pretty much ancient history; I have never experienced it nor heard of it by others except in older books. I wouldn't worry about severing the cord or getting lost.

Read up on several of the articles, give some of the techniques a try and then if you have questions, please ask.

[deepspace]

The main obstacle is your own fears about what you could run into there. The more able you are to let go of the physical reality you know and understand, the more potential you have to experience non-physical reality in it's entirety. This is often easier said then done.

I also think it's important to have realistic goals to start off with so you don't get frustrated. It's a slow learning process for many, including myself so take it slow and one step at a time. Focus on your objectives, but be patient with the process. The experiences you can have are well worth it.

[SACOLUCCI]

Would you say that this idea of your own fears is in unison with death. I know the Tibetan book of the Dead discusses how your fears will come into reality during death and the trick is to recognize them as your own creation, instead of something external. The fear that we project is simply inside of ourselves, invented by us and used by us. Would you say that this idea also relates to death or is it something exclusively connected with astral projection while we are still alive?

[AAAAAAAA]

Would you say that this idea of your own fears is in unison with death. I know the Tibetan book of the Dead discusses how your fears will come into reality during death and the trick is to recognize them as your own creation, instead of something external. The fear that we project is simply inside of ourselves, invented by us and used by us. Would you say that this idea also relates to death or is it something exclusively connected with astral projection while we are still alive?

Your fears are YOUR fears. It's not even possible for them NOT to be your own creation.

[Astralsuzy]

Meditate then do an ap technique.   If it does not work, keep practicing. 

[deepspace]

Would you say that this idea of your own fears is in unison with death. I know the Tibetan book of the Dead discusses how your fears will come into reality during death and the trick is to recognize them as your own creation, instead of something external. The fear that we project is simply inside of ourselves, invented by us and used by us. Would you say that this idea also relates to death or is it something exclusively connected with astral projection while we are still alive?

I think that when we pass through our physical existence, we pass into the non-physical plane into a permanent state of AP. We are are preparing for this in our physical life and that's a big part of why I do AP. I think everything that relates to our AP experiences in our physical life here also relates to the next phase. Part of our growth here is to deal with our fears and resolve them while we are here in the physical so we don't take them with us. My thinking is the same fears you manifest during this life could also be manifested in the next phase because they are part of you. Do everything you can to work through them now, if nothing else your quality of life will improve here.

[SACOLUCCI]

That makes complete sense. I have fears such as "monster under the bed", being alone, illness, etc. these would be difficult things to deal with

[blidge]

Hi sacolucci, check out the verham system. For me it's the easiest method to achieving some results and I've used many methods over the years from being a teenager when I had my first projections.

All dreams, lucid dreams, projections are all NPR non physical realities, the thing your missing is the awareness and control so you can do as you please. It's takes time and patience but do a search on pulse and you will find a mountain of pages re projection and how to get out.

There's a free pdf called out of body experiences, the verham energy system so check out it.

Good luck

[SACOLUCCI]

I tried HEMI-Sync to assist me in AP but when I find myself losing feeling of my body I start to get scared and I feel anxiety rushing over me. How do we conquer this sensation? I am scared that if I leave my body I will be confronted with my worst fears and anything untouched lying in my consciousness.  How do we move past this?  I will try that to AP. Where can I download it?

[deepspace]

I also experience the fear associated with separation form the physical, I think that is completely normal. OBE is a completely new sensation, and can be very dissociative. You can do some mental preparation ahead of time, that helps me. There's nothing to be afraid of really, but it's something that you have to just work on and keep trying. Remember, you can always come back if you can't handle it. I still have to do this sometimes, and don't beat yourself up about it when it happens.

As far as fears go, it's best to work those out before you go into AP. You will find them there if you don't.

[spirited away]

I have never seen any cords attached to me, however I have heard of many others speak of it.  I wouldn't worry about not being able to go back to your body when you AP.  Most of us here are trying to stay longer when we AP.  My experiences do not last long enough most of the time, hopefully that will change with more experience.  There are many stickies here written by many senior members in regards to method and experiences.  Please read them, too many valuables in there to miss out on.

[blidge]

I tried HEMI-Sync to assist me in AP but when I find myself losing feeling of my body I start to get scared and I feel anxiety rushing over me. How do we conquer this sensation? I am scared that if I leave my body I will be confronted with my worst fears and anything untouched lying in my consciousness.  How do we move past this?  I will try that to AP. Where can I download it?

Scared anxiety and how to conquer it, to tell you the truth it's something you try and not focus on and place your awareness elsewhere. Easier said than done but they're are numerous techniques to achieve this. Me personally have always had an AP strangely after I've been reading before I sleep or have really focused on a projection before I sleep and then happens when I've slept and then become aware of vibrations in my body.

I've tried focusing my awareness when the vibrations start but it always seems to get the best of me, so being aware after and during my sleep is easier for me. 

I downloaded it just through a goggle search or you can buy it very cheaply via verham main site.

You will get there just keep having the intent and fear is normal.

[Lionheart]

 Replace the fear with curiosity, fascination and intrigue. That sounds a fair trade to me!