astral projection

American  

[as-truhl pruh-jek-shuhn] / ˈæs trəl prəˈdʒɛk ʃən /

noun

1. a supernatural phenomenon in which a person’s astral body is said to separate from the physical body and travel to or in a different plane of existence.

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Etymology

Origin of astral projection

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Wouldn't Wanda want to dreamwalk, a kind of astral projection involving a lot of candles, into a moment when her kids might actually need her?

From Salon • May 18, 2022

The story involves a form of astral projection, from one universe to another, called dream-walking — because dreams, as it turns out, are portals to access our “multiversal selves,” as Stephen puts it.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2022

It was like an astral projection, you know.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021

Ms. Novak leans toward esoterica and the metaphysical: ghosts, astral projection, out-of-body experiences, E.M.D.R. therapy and skin care, to name a few.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021

A group of guys started an "astral projection" circle, where they would sit around a card table and concentrate on breaking down all their molecules into subatomic material and drifting through the fences.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos