I've been trying to astral project for a long, long time now. I can get into the vibrational stage without much hassle most of the time, but I can't get out. I've tried imagining that I was weightless and floating, I've tried rolling out, and a few other methods also have failed me. I always feel like I'm being weighted down by something, as if something heavy was sitting on me and not letting me up. I feel as if I am chained down, almost.
Please, I am open to any suggestions and explanations for this problem. I need a good solution. I want to get out very badly, and this is a major problem. Please help.
Don't worry, getting to the AP is very difficult for some. I would know, it has taken me two years, and I still have not been able to seperate! But don't let this discourage you! Everyone still learns and progressess at their own rate, you will get there.
~Connor
Fear and doubt are key components. I've heard many people describe that same "weight" on their chest. What that is, is your astral body trying to leave but your mind not letting it go. There is an internal struggle going on there. One pulling, the other pushing, and it causes that "pressure" feeling.
Subconscious thought can do a lot of damage on our progress on our spiritual journey. There are many ways to reach the subconscious (meditation for one) and attempt to work these fears and/or doubts out.
But personally, I don't feel that anyone should force away their unpleasant traits unless they're actually doing harm. The shadow side of us is important and shouldn't be ignored, but accepted and learned from. The shadow side are the undesired characteristics we wish to deny or hide away about ourselves. But it has purpose and should be understood. By stopping yourself from APing, this may seem annoying to you, but it is your mind telling you to slow down! You're not ready yet.
How to become ready? Well, you probably have no idea what the spiritual world is like. I would recommend spiritual communication before progressing to AP. Finding a "friend" on the other side of the veil is a great way to reassure yourself in AP. Guides are the best picks for first "friends" and if you have yet to communicate with them, I suggest you start.
Before I APed, not only did I speak with my guide almost daily but also had an animal spirit come into my life to aid me. I felt extremely confidant about defending myself magickally on the physical plane and already had a good understanding as to what I should expect on the ethereal plane.
see i have the same problem. my body just wont let me go. its not that it is not ready, it feels that i have something i must do before i can reach the astral, like before im allowed to go, i must complete a task... very confusing.
I too believe that in order to reach the astral or etheric , your consciousness needs to have expanded enough for you to handle it , your solar plexus needs to catch up with your consciousness also, going into the astral or etheric without being ready can drive some insane , only when you are ready to will you achieve in my experience , etheric is also a place for one's soul to heal , firstly you will have to strip away many layers of yourself.
