The Llewellyn Practical Guide to ASTRAL PROJECTION The Out-of-Body Experience Denning & Phillips "Even though psychology and even parapsychology have failed in their attempts to understand the out-of-body experi- ence, considerable occult wisdom has been devoted to the subject. Denning and Phillips have done a commendable job of summarizing and codifying both traditional and occult teachings on the experience. Their fun and easy-to-read in- structions for inducing out-of-body travel should be of benefit to anyone sincerely interested in experimenting with astral projection." - D. Scott Rogo Leaving the Body "The graded series of exercises leading up to fully con- scious, willed astral projection is both straightforward and effective, designed not for show, but to get practical results. Even those with no experience in magical techniques can benefit greatly from this system." - Donald Tyson The New Magus "Even today - in this time of more universal awareness of the metaphysical sciences - nothing mystifies the lay person and practitioner more than the science of astral projection. Denning and Phillips have created a manual by which anyone can consciously develop this ability. Its step-by-step approach serves to eliminate fears and reward efforts. It includes every- thing to awaken and develop ability, and everything necessary to enhance one's art of living through its use. Nothing is left but the doing!" - Ted Andrews Simplified Magic $9.95 US $13.50 CAN Llewellyn Publications St. Paul, MN 55164-0383 PRINTED IN THE USA Astral Projection This book is a complete and straightforward guide to Astral Projection, that age-old technique of out-of-body experience that is a natural faculty of the human psyche. Written in a flowing and easily-readable style, this book carries the student gently, yet thoroughly, through the essen- tial stages of inner growth and development of psychic potential necessary to the achievement of Astral Projection in full consciousness. Not only are the requisite practices set forth in a detailed and lucid manner, but the vital reasons for undertaking them are made plain. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate the great benefit to be derived from the various practices them- selves. From the first simple steps such as breathing exercises, through to the splendor of conscious adventure in the astral worlds, this book is replete with valuable information and sensitive guidance. For all who have wished for a sane, in-depth and honest approach to out-of-body experience, this book will be a vital addition to its subject. About the Authors Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips are internationally-rec- ognized authorities on the mainstream Western Mysteries and two of the foremost exponents of the Ogdoadic Tradi- tion, that premier hermetic school whose keywords are knowledge and regeneration, and whose influence and works are historically traceable for the past one thousand years. The authors received their major esoteric training in the magical order Aurum Solis, a society which was founded in 1897 and which has continued in active existence to the pre- sent day. On July 8, 1987, the authors, then heads of Aurum Solis, retired from the Order; but on June 23, 1988, at the unanimous request of the members, they resumed office. Over the years, Denning and Phillips have produced many successful books and tapes in close collaboration with Llewellyn Publications. Melita Denning passed over in 1996. To Write to the Authors If you wish to contact the authors or would like more infor- mation about this book, please write to the authors in care of Llewellyn Worldwide, and we will forward your request. The authors and publisher appreciate hearing from you and learn- ing of your enjoyment of this book and how it has helped you. Llewellyn Worldwide cannot guarantee that every letter written to the authors can be answered, but all will be for- warded. Please write to: Denning and Phillips c/o Llewellyn Worldwide P.O. Box 64383, Dept. L181 -4, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply, or $1.00 to cover costs. If outside the U.S.A., enclose international postal reply coupon. About Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series To some people, the idea that "Magick" is practical comes as a surprise. It shouldn't. The entire basis for Magick is to exercise influence over one's environment. Magick is an interactive process of spiritual growth and psychological transformation. Even so, the spiritual life rests firmly on material foundations. Magick is a way of life and must be lived, not just talked about, and that includes experiencing the wonders, pleasures and pains of material existence. The material world and the spiritual are intertwined and it is this very interconnectedness that provides the Magickal Link, the magickal means for the spirit to influence the mate- rial, and vice versa. Magick can be used in one's daily life for better living and in opening the doors to new worlds of mind and spirit. Each of us has been given Mind and Body, and it is our spiritual opportunity to make full use of these wonderful gifts. Mind and Body work together, and Magick is simply the extension of this interaction into dimensions beyond the limits normally perceived. That's why we commonly talk of the "supernor- mal" in connection with the domain of Magick. The Body is alive, and all Life is an expression of the Divine. There is spiritual, Magickal power in the Body and in the Earth, just as there is in Mind and Spirit. With Love and Will, we use Mind to link these aspects of Divinity together to bring about change. We add to the beauty of it all - for to work Magick we must work in concert with the Laws of Nature and of the Psyche. Magick is the flowering of our Human Potential. Practical Magick is concerned with the craft of living well, in harmony with the cycles of Nature and the seasons'of the Earth. We increase the flow of Divinity in our lives, and in the world around us, through the things we make with hand and mind. All our acts of Will and desire are magickal acts. Other Books by the Authors Voudoun Fire Magical States of Consciousness Planetary Magick The Inner World of Fitness (by Melita Denning) The Magical Philosophy, Vols. 1-3: The Foundations of High Magick, Books 1 & // The Sword and the Serpent, Books 111 & IV Mysteria Magica, Book V The Llewellyn Practical Guides to: The Magick of Sex The Magick of the Tarot Creative Moneymaking Astral Projection The Practical Guides to: Creative Visualization Psychic Self-Defense and Well-Being The Llewellyn Deep Mind Tapes: Astral Projection Creative Visualization The Llewellyn Inner Guide Tapes: Paths to Inner Worlds Llewellyn Kits: The Llewellyn Astral Projection Kit The Llewellyn Practical Guide to ASTRAL PROJECTION The Out-of-Body Experience Denning & Phillips 2001 Llewellyn Publications St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0383, U.S.A. The Llewellyn Practical Guide to Astral Projection. Copyright © 1990 by Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, wi thout wr i t ten permission from Llewellyn Publications, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in criti- cal articles and reviews. SECOND EDITION Twenty-seventh Printing, 2001 Cover art by Tom Canny Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Denning, Melita. The Lllewellyn practical guide to astral projection / by Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips. ISBN 0-87542-181-4 1. Astral projection. l. Phillips, Osborne, joint author. II. Title. III. Title: Astral projection. BF1389.A7D46 13.9'2 79-88141 Llewellyn Worldwide does not participate in, endorse, or have any authority or responsibility concerning private business transactions between our authors and the public. All mail addressed to the author is forwarded but the publisher cannot, unless specifi- cally instructed by the author, give out an address or phone number. Llewellyn Publications A Division of Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. P.O. 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383 http://www.llewellyn.com Printed in the United States of America For Sandra Weschcke, who has smiled at the sun's rising and setting CONTENTS The Art of Living: What is Astral Projection? Its 1 interest and value. Attractions of astral travel - at earth level, and "behind the scenes" in the astral world. Astral projection can change your life for the better! The art of Living. How do you experience consciousness? Plan of the psyche: how its different parts interact, how to encourage that interaction. Take care of your lower self! Responsibilities of the rational mind. What the astral body is like. Introduc- tion to the Centres of Activity, meeting-places of the astral and physical levels. 5 You and Astral Projection: The Three Bodies: 2 physical, astral, mental. How do we know