the act of separating the astral body (spirit or consciousness) from the physical body and its journey into the universe
Astral Projection is the intentional act of having the spirit leave the body, whereas an out-of-body experience happens involuntarily (such as while dreaming, or in a near-death experience).
But this charming young thing was no ghost, no astral projection.
astral projection is frequently developed by faithful practice of, and demonstration of, the simpler forms of Psychomancy.
