The Astral Plane (c. 1920)

Theosophical Manual no. 5

Leadbeater’s classic study of the Astral Plane, a perennial source of interest for Theosophy, Spiritualism, Psychics & Psychical Researchers. Written in plain and easy to understand English, CWL presents a meticulous account of his investigations. A general survey is followed by a description of scenery – subdivisions, the Aura, Summerland -, then an account of human & non-human inhabitants – Adepts, Ordinary People, Black Magicians, Shades, Shells, Vampires, Werewolves – concluding with a review of phenomena such as Churchyard Ghosts, Fairies, mantras, Precipitation, Fire Handling, Repercussion. Begins with a lengthy preface by Jinarajadasa outlining the background to the work.

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