Astral projection
Astral Projection (pronunciation: /ˈæstrəl prəˈdʒɛkʃən/) is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience (OBE) that assumes the existence of a soul or consciousness, called an "astral body", that is separate from the physical body and capable of travelling outside it throughout the universe.
Etymology
The term "astral projection" was coined and promoted by 19th-century Theosophists. It is derived from the Greek word "astron", meaning "star", and the Latin word "projectio", meaning "throwing in front".
Related Terms
- Out-of-body experience: A phenomenon in which a person perceives the world from a location outside their physical body.
- Theosophy: A religion established in the United States during the late nineteenth century, founded primarily by the Russian immigrant Helena Blavatsky and drawing its teachings predominantly from Blavatsky's writings.
- Esotericism: The study of hidden or occult knowledge.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware and able to think and perceive; the aspect of the mind that is believed in many systems of philosophy to be transcendent of the physical existence.
- Universe: All of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Astral projection
- Wikipedia's article - Astral projection
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