astral plane

or As·tral Plane

[ as-truhl pleyn ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of astral plane¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

It moves more or less freely on the astral plane, according to the development of the astral body.

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It may be sensed, ordinarily, only on the astral plane, which is its own particular plane of activity.

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The astral plane presents a wonderful scene of color by reason of this and similar causes.

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A "thought form" is a peculiar manifestation of mental activity on the astral plane.

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In a different way and at a higher level there may be suffering on the astral plane that is purifying the nature.

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