There is a long and historical relationship between the use of a mirror and astral projection for the purpose of inducing an OBE. Much of the folklore surrounding the symbolic nature of the crystal ball and looking in a mirror to visit the dead dates back to our earliest ancestors. Many people today believe that simply staring in a mirror for an extended period of time will cause us to lose our “etheric double” or higher self, allowing this part of us to leave the confines of the physical shell. .
While much of this type of knowledge can be found in paranormal writings throughout recorded history, you’ll find more people experimenting with this type of thing today than you probably expect. Raymond Moody, the author of many popular books on the phenomena of NDEs (near-death experiences), including the seminal “Life After Life,” has written several recent books on the use of a psychomanteum, or mirror room. elaborated to visit relatives in other astral or celestial planes. . While this may seem like a long way off…many very distinguished people from all walks of life claim to have used rooms like this, or even just the mirrors in their own homes to have similar extraordinary healing experiences.
I have personally used looking in a mirror, in combination with sound technology, to have a series of very profound astral projection experiences. For me, the mirror serves as an easy way to disidentify from my physical self, as the more you look at your reflection, the less you recognize it as your “true.” It’s pretty amazing stuff, but you certainly need to try it on your own, rather than hearing or reading about other people’s experiences. It will be quite revealing if you try it, I guarantee that!