Occult Orientation and Beginners Practical Guide

[dRider]

I have a strange and magickal experience of late to relate. I've been doing some things suggested in Castaneda's books to save more energy, and it seems like it's working. Yesterday, when I was in the library, a book slammed right behind me really hard (hurt my ears, actually). I looked and looked and nobody was anywhere around, even though it happened while my back was turned to the table for a second. Progress...PROGRESS!!

The next step is when power comes to you and you can't control it.

[reptilian]

Also, if you could, you'd know I'm female. XD

Urk.Sorry again. [blush]

You don't need to be sorry. =3 I'm accustomed to being perceived as male. I was simply pointing out that anyone trying to "get astral impressions" of me has obviously failed if he/she cannot even pinpoint my gender. XD I would hate to receive a "magical prognosis" from such an individual. lol

[akimbomoss]

I have a strange and magickal experience of late to relate. I've been doing some things suggested in Castaneda's books to save more energy, and it seems like it's working. Yesterday, when I was in the library, a book slammed right behind me really hard (hurt my ears, actually). I looked and looked and nobody was anywhere around, even though it happened while my back was turned to the table for a second. Progress...PROGRESS!!

The next step is when power comes to you and you can't control it.

That's actually pretty good. This happens to me with food in the supermarket, so far just once to be called synchronicity.

Saving your energy by stalking? Great!

By the way: If you summon Carlos Castaneda you might end up with Don Yuan. Let's just say Carlos has... certain... desires.

[dRider]

.....? I wondered why he left his wife...

[Ogma]

This thread is open for anyone who is going through strange almost magical experiences of late. Due to the current state of affairs relating to this generation and the times we are going through, this is to be expected.

If you are having Lucid Dreaming a lot or Sleep Paralysis. If you are seeing extra lines around in your vision or things that whizz and flash. If you are experiencing snatching of intuition when you try to read something or are hearing voices when you read a book or a forum thread or something else.

This is the thread to ask all the questions you may need.

Thank you.

Sometimes i see flashes of light like a little supernova stars... it happens when I am relaxed and calm or busy with something (reading). Sometimes a flash of light appear during the physical exertion. Most often I notice a kind of aura around the person, several times I clearly discerned a colors.

But when I purposely trying to see the astral it does not work. I try to relax but I feel anxiety, vanity, many thoughts come to my mind. What is it? What causes anxiety and vanity? How can I overcome this?

Thank you.

[Nahemah]

At the risk of quoting myself,lol:

Critical thinking folks,I highly recommend it,we are Occultists,but we do not need to abandon all reason because of it.

There is far more likely to be a medical/physical reason for the onset of visual disturbances,than an Occult or Supernatural one.Anyone who experiences the sudden onset or increase of light flashes,floaters or other visual disturbances should visit with a doctor or optical specialist [optician/opthalmologist etc] without delay.These can be normal and nothing to worry unduly about,but they can also be symptomatic of various health problems that can become serious if left untreated.

Flashes and Floaters--The vitreous is a gel inside the eye that keeps the eye round and whole. This gel is a lot like jello, and as we age it will liquify, change shape, and pieces of the vitreous may break off. These pieces of jello floating around inside the gel are called floaters. They can range anywhere from small spots, or gnats, to long lines, to large spiderwebs. Floaters are very common and are part of aging, but new floaters, a lot of floaters at one time, or floaters associated with flashes of light are not common and should be checked out by an eye care professional immediately. The vitreous is attached to the back retina of the eye. If a piece liquifies and pulls away from where it is attached, it can pull some of the retina along with it. This usually occurs with a bright flash of light and can be followed then by a new floater, or a bunch of new floaters. If this occurs, you should be dilated immediately to be sure there is not a hole, or tear in the retina caused by the liquifying vitreous. If there is a tear, you will not feel it. If we do find a hole or tear, it is easily fixed with laser surgery by a retinal Ophthalmologist.

From here:

http://www.branstettersparks.com/Eye_Conditions.html

[Nahemah]

Sometimes a flash of light appear during the physical exertion.

@Ogma:It's worth you seeing a doctor,probably not anything serious,but I immediately thought 'blood pressure' on reading this.I used to exercise a lot and found I got light headed sometimes and saw occasional sparks etc.I had low blood pressure and was dieting,so my blood sugar dropped too low on exertion.It could be high pressure also,as the symptonms are similar.Maybe it's neither of those,but get a check over to be safe.Do you have any known underlying health concerns/probelms?

But when I purposely trying to see the astral it does not work. I try to relax but I feel anxiety, vanity, many thoughts come to my mind. What is it? What causes anxiety and vanity? How can I overcome this?

Thank you.

I posted a couple of links in an earlier post on this topic,they are concerning eye focus and mediatative techniques,you might find these interesting?

http://www.yogamag.net/archives/1991/cm ... atak.shtml

http://yogateacher.com/text/meditation/ ... isual.html

[Nahemah]

This is the thread to ask all the questions you may need.

On this above statement: Do not feel you must post in this thread only, if you want to ask anything.

Please feel free to post any topics/questions you may have wherever you wish on the Forum.The folder this topic is in is all for Beginners and we have many topics and resource/link threads for you to choose from if you wish to. [thumbup]

There are no singular experts here,despite what some might say.

We have many knowledgable members who will be happy to advise and share information with others,as and when questions are posted. [cool]

*The 'you' repeatedly used in this post,is a general term,not specific to any one person here.*

....or are hearing voices when you read a book or a forum thread or something else...

I also think we should address this statement,in regard to matters Occult.I missed reptilian's point earlier because I misread her post referencing this odd statement,oops,but this is also more likely to relate to mundane cause than arcane significance,though not exclusively so.

There are many strange things to be experienced,learned from and understood, when studying Magick and/or the Occult and it is easy to get into a mindset that is superstitious or fearful or even indeed,fueled by misinformation/panic mongering or the misgivings of others.However,we should not abandon all reason or lessen our critical thought processes,because of these influences,basically:do not allow yourself to neglect your health and wellbeing based on some other person's explanations/perceptions, for phenomena you are experiencing.

[Ogma]

@Ogma:It's worth you seeing a doctor,probably not anything serious,but I immediately thought 'blood pressure' on reading this.I used to exercise a lot and found I got light headed sometimes and saw occasional sparks etc.I had low blood pressure and was dieting,so my blood sugar dropped too low on exertion.It could be high pressure also,as the symptonms are similar.Maybe it's neither of those,but get a check over to be safe.Do you have any known underlying health concerns/probelms? [/url]

Thanks for help.

I consult with a doctor about this. I have low blood pressure, but for me it is the norm. Earlier, physical activity do not result to the vision of light flashes and similar effects, as well as dizziness. Besides, I'm still very young)))) and I feel good.

These flashes of light started to appear, when I began to practice exercise for opening the third eye. It seemed to me that this is the result of practice rather than health problems. However, thanks to that. I will keep in mind.

I posted a couple of links in an earlier post on this topic,they are concerning eye focus and mediatative techniques,you might find these interesting?

http://www.yogamag.net/archives/1991/cm ... atak.shtml
http://yogateacher.com/text/meditation/ ... isual.html [/url]

Thanks for the link. Perhaps it will be interesting ... exercise to open the third eye.

http://www.spiritual.com.au/2011/07/ope ... third-eye/

[akimbomoss]

This thread is open for anyone who is going through strange almost magical experiences of late. Due to the current state of affairs relating to this generation and the times we are going through, this is to be expected.

If you are having Lucid Dreaming a lot or Sleep Paralysis. If you are seeing extra lines around in your vision or things that whizz and flash. If you are experiencing snatching of intuition when you try to read something or are hearing voices when you read a book or a forum thread or something else.

This is the thread to ask all the questions you may need.

Thank you.

Sometimes i see flashes of light like a little supernova stars... it happens when I am relaxed and calm or busy with something (reading). Sometimes a flash of light appear during the physical exertion. Most often I notice a kind of aura around the person, several times I clearly discerned a colors.

But when I purposely trying to see the astral it does not work. I try to relax but I feel anxiety, vanity, many thoughts come to my mind. What is it? What causes anxiety and vanity? How can I overcome this?

Thank you.

I actually admit that I avoided making this post. I actually have a big problem with vanity. I'm going to fess up.

I've never been in love before. The next thing I know Loli and Belial come to help me with my spiritual development. I ended up falling in love with them. Anyway Loli, as you know, is very beautiful. Also, since she is still trapped in my aura (actrually some of it is voluntary as she is trying to help me stabilize my thoughts and my life)

SHE CAN HEAR EVERY THOUGHT I THINK.

So basically any insecurity or problem I've ever had with women is coming out and she has to put up with me. OH BOY.

So what is this all about anyway? I keep asking myself if it's her beauty I'm in love with. The answer is no of course but I still feel insecure about it and it bugs Loli. Ok she says it doesn't bug her. I was wrong. See there? See what just happened?

Ok I feel better now. The point is you don't have to be a beginner at the occult to have these problems. I consider myself to be pretty advanced and yet I'm still dogged by my own insecurities about women.