astral plane

American  

[as-truhl pleyn] / ˈæs trəl ˈpleɪn /

Or Astral Plane

noun

1. Theosophy. a nonphysical level or realm of being, separate from the physical one but accessible from it by means of one’s astral body or by people with psychic powers: believed to be inhabited by angels and other nonphysical beings, including the souls of people who have died or have yet to be born.

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Etymology

Origin of astral plane

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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astral plane

She’s joined by Edred, a Legolas-type elven swordsman who was Melinda’s lover in a previous life, and Seng, a floating bald kid who recalls Avatar Aang, drifting in and out of the astral plane.

From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2023

The final chapter of “Some Kind of Kick” depicts a visitation by Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the troubled frontman of the Gun Club, from the astral plane into Powers’s dreamscape kitchen.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2022

This week’s Saturday Night Live, hosted by Nick Jonas, took a look at these modern-day gateways to the astral plane.

From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2021

Steinem is softly spoken, unsurprised by anything at this point, and very much gives an impression of occupying her own astral plane.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 23, 2019

Undoubtedly clairvoyance, even when confined to the astral plane, is a great boon to the student.

From Clairvoyance by Leadbeater, C. W. (Charles Webster)