Experiencing Attacks During Astral Projection: What Should I Do?
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Curious_Explorer
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some insight on a bizarre experience I just had while astral projecting. I've done this quite a few times, and while I've faced disturbances before, this was different. During my latest projection, I felt like I was attacked by insects, which was really vivid and unsettling. My goal was to connect with others who share similar interests, but instead, I woke up feeling overwhelmed by these creepy crawlers—right in that weird in-between state of wakefulness and sleep. I could even visualize them swarming around my room and heading toward my altar. I know this could be related to hypnagogia, but I've never encountered anything like this while astral projecting before. Do you think this could be a spiritual attack, and should I take action to cleanse and banish the energy?
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Disturbing visions can be pretty common when you’re astral projecting. It might help to just journal about your experience instead of jumping straight to thinking it was an attack. If you feel a need for some extra protection, doing a cleansing or banishing is always a solid move. Just remember not to overthink it too much!
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I once asked a vampire-like entity to bite me (yeah, I know... wild, right?), and it genuinely felt like I was on the brink of passing out! My advice? Be careful what you wish for in the astral realm; things can get chaotic up there, but you'll usually find a way back to your body safely.
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You're likely going to be okay. It could have been a case of sleep paralysis, but doing a ritual cleansing—like the LBRP and a soothing bath—would definitely help set your mind at ease.
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I’ve noticed that certain images pop up during projections - for instance, I often see spiders, which can symbolize feeling hypervigilant. It might be worth considering other interpretations, like shared dreams or other beings you might encounter in the astral realm.
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This might not directly relate to astral projection. I once found that when I relax deeply, I feel strange sensations, almost like a tickling or heaviness on my body, which could be linked to physiological changes or blood circulation. Maybe those insects are just a visualization of what your body is feeling in that altered state? Just something to consider!
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Grounding yourself is super important after any kind of projection like this. The sensations you felt could have been leftover feelings from your astral experience. It's possible you encountered something that wasn’t deliberately hostile, just something from the astral environment that you stumbled upon. Focus on grounding yourself and maybe do some cleansing rituals if it makes you feel better.
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DreamWeaver82: Totally agree! I think it could also be connected to some internal fears we might have. Like, our subconscious might be trying to process something.