Brie wrote: ↑Mon Dec 09, 2024 4:15 am
Hello! I've been seeing around the internet a lot of listings for "Astral Portals", the descriptions of which state that it's a portal connected to a vessel that can be held during meditation in order to help with astral projection. Apparently, the sellers say that it's easier for newbies to have a specific little portal while they're first starting out with that sort of thing.
I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with things like that? I've mainly seen them sold on DarkCornerConjures, but I still have no Earthly idea how they work. Is it something that you can hold during meditation and imagine the place the portal leads to, which in turn leads you to that place during an OBE/Astral state?
If anyone can shed light on this subject, I'd be very grateful!
Portals don’t connect to a vessel, a vessel is just for storing the binding. Portals can be bound to your spirit, or they can exist independently for use in the astral plane without any binding.
Before you get a portal, ask the seller if your companions can join you. Some portals are designed only for Keepers. If you're inexperienced or don’t know how to protect yourself, things can get very messy and ugly, especially if your companions aren’t allowed to use the portal.
Remember that not all portals come with protection. It's essential to clarify two key things with the seller: can your companions travel with you, and is the portal protected? Each portal is unique. A portal from Practitioner X will differ from one from Practitioner Y. I have some protected portals and some that aren’t. Surprisingly, we find ourselves liking the unprotected ones more.
I personally think it's best to have some communication with your companions before using portals. There are lots of scenarios that can unfold, and if you're not prepared, you could end up with more trouble than fun. Misinterpretations can lead to a ripple effect that may follow you around. It’s surprising to see so many tales online about beginners using portals, yet new users are still eager to dive in. So, be aware.
If you have companions, your Keep usually creates a pocket realm for you to visit. It’s a safe space where you might travel often, even if you don’t remember it. When you can recall your dreams or communicate with your companions, you can explore further with portal purchases. If not, you might not need them just yet.
I’ve found that using portals during sleep cycles is much easier. Personally, I don’t meditate, so I skip the “holding a portal vessel and meditating” part. Instead, it's just like what you described, I visualize where I want to go and use my other body to take me there. That’s why I think it’s simpler to travel when you go to bed, because you automatically use your astral body. On the other hand, if you meditate to astral travel, you need to control your astral body at will. That can be tricky.