Astral Projection and You: This Requires Work

Astral projection is the willed projection of your consciousness from your body. I knew a girl in High School who was able to astral project at will. I tested her, twice, by placing items on my bedside table, and asking her to identify them for me the next day. Both times, she did so without problem.

Astral projection is a talent that comes naturally to a few people, like an innate musical ability. Just like musical ability, though, astral projection can be learned by just about anyone, with time and effort. Here's how.

First, understand that for some people this will come quickly, and for others, it's gonna take a while, several weeks, or even months of regular, consistent practice. Keep in mind as you work, though, that everyone astral projects with some frequency and these exercises are as much for remembering the experience as they are for actually getting out of your body.

Things you'll need:
As I said, astral projection is a natural occurrence, and can be mastered with no equipment or preparation. There are ways, though, to aid in the focus of your energies. The most effective aids I know of will require the following items:

- A glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
- A knife or scissors made with real silver
- 4 crystals, regular quartz is fine
- Any red wine
- Access to a live juniper tree

Again, just because you don't have access to these items doesn't mean that you won't be successful, but they can help. Maybe I can give some guidance for finding the tougher ones. Any mineral store or new-age store should be able to sell you the crystals. You might also try the gift shop of a natural history museum of some sort. Silver knives or scissors aren't as common today as they were in days past - try antique stores.

As for juniper, you're on your own, though. Cultivated plants aren't as effective as those growing wild, but it doesn't really make a huge difference. Once you've gathered these items, it's time to get started.