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Astral projection

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Spiritual Evidence Map/Last updated May 10, 2026/Claims v1.0.0-provisional/Sources v1.0.0/Scores provisional

Summary

Overview of the occult and Theosophical claim that consciousness can travel outside the body in an astral form, plus the standard scientific critique that treats astral projection as a culturally framed out-of-body experience.

Why it matters here

Use this for the astral-projection interpretation layer. Pair it with out-of-body and neurological sources so the claimed travel mechanism is not confused with the broader OBE phenomenon.

Linked claims

Evidence score 2/10

Astral projection

An interpretive overlay on OBE, positing literal travel through 'astral' space. No controlled evidence beyond the OBE phenomenon itself.

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