Imagine traveling to far-flung realms, distant continents and alternate dimensions—without even leaving the house or your physical body.
You could fly across the city skyline, encounter spirit guides, visit a loved one residing a thousand miles away, and then wake up in the comfort of your own bed.
Opinions may differ but I personally feel that of all the psychic abilities—telepathy, telekinesis, invisibility, and the like—astral travel is the coolest.
Astral travel operates on the belief that each of us has an “astral body” tethered to our physical body that we can access via dreams, meditation or astral projection. It is the astral body that allows an individual to have out-of-body experiences (OBEs).
In fact, OBEs and near-death experiences (NDEs) are well-documented phenomena—the closest that modern science has gotten to proving the existence of an afterlife and that consciousness may survive beyond physical death.
So, if you’re curious about OBEs and incorporating astral practices for your spiritual growth, these books will not only provide a thorough introduction but also offer tips and practical advice on how to have your first out-of-body experience!
Out of Body Experiences
If you’re looking for a simple step-by-step guide to having an OBE, Robert Peterson’s book has all the details.
Not only does Peterson share his own experiences with OBEs, but each chapter also contains an exercise to help you reconnect with your astral self and prepare for the journey.
Astral Travel For Beginners
Most of us may have already explored the astral realm in our sleep—but doing so consciously requires careful training and practice.
Astral Travel for Beginners is a handy resource that acknowledges not every method will work for everyone, providing fifteen different methods to choose from.
This allows you to explore on your own or with a partner.
Astral Projection for Psychic Empowerment
If you’re hoping for a level up in your spiritual journey by mastering astral travel, then Astral Projection for Psychic Empowerment is the book for you.
The authors provide vital advice on inducing OBEs in a safe and controlled manner, exploring past lives, perceiving auras and even having astral sex!
Astral Voyages
Dr. Goldberg has over 30 years of experience with hypnotic regression and out-of-body experiences, and he presents his findings in Astral Voyages—which contains more than 65 exercises to safely train your body to leave the material plane.
You’ll also receive guidance on accessing the Akashic records, reviewing your karmic cycle, and even meeting kindred souls in alternate realms.
Demystifying the Out-of-Body Experience
If you’re keen to experience an OBE but you’re put off by the mystical terms often associated with it, Luis Minero’s manual, packed with rational explanations, might be to your liking.
The book will help you create your own “program” to have OBEs, along with memory and communication tips so you can make the most of your experience.
Adventures Beyond the Body
Buhlman has trained multiple people in his astral projection workshops, and he shares his tips and techniques in the book Adventures Beyond the Body, along with vivid accounts of his own travels in parallel universes.
Llewellyn's Truth About Out-of-Body Travel
A noted publisher of books on spirituality and the occult, Llewelyn’s Truth About Out of Body Travel is a short and accessible read on astral travel.
From meeting deceased loved ones to having astral visions, this book is sure to answer the basic questions and makes for a perfect gift for someone interested in diving deeper into the unknown.
Astral Travel
There’s some overlap between astral travel, OBEs, and lucid dreaming, and Astral Travel by Gavin and Yvonne Frost provides thorough definitions of each while also clearing up any misconceptions.
Moreover, the book comes with step-by-step tips so you can safely embark on astral voyages on your own—and decide when and where you wish to travel!
The Secret of the Soul
If you’ve enjoyed Buhlman’s Adventures Beyond the Body and are ready to probe deeper, you should follow it up with The Secret of the Soul.
This book will not only deepen your current knowledge about OBEs, but also explore newer aspects of your spiritual self, the nature of consciousness, and our place in the universe.
It also includes testimonies from other people, along with forty new techniques to accelerate your personal growth.
Between the Gates
Finally, if you’re seeking knowledge about the afterlife or struggling with the fear of death, Between the Gates by Mark Stavish is the book that may help you come to terms with your spiritual consciousness.
Drawing upon the various tenets of Western esotericism, Between the Gates will guide you to experiencing different dream states and prepare you for the great beyond.
