I’ve never astral projected, and honestly the idea of it freaks me out: I’m new to my path and I am beginning to open myself to the universe(s) through means of research, herbs, candles, and prayer. So before I went to sleep last night I prayed for protection from any negative entities or energy that would try to tamper with me in my sleep.
Atound 2:40 AM I woke up from a dream sleep, and suddenly was wide awake. I scrolled through my phone for 15 minutes then tried to sleep again. What only felt like minutes had gone by I was suddenly awakened again in the strangest manner. I saw a bright white light flash quickly in my mind like that of a blind car light suddenly flashing on in my eyes. Then a jolt of energy passed through my chest and my heart beat pounding like crazy. It felt like all the wind had been knocked out of me, much like a panic attack.
Was that my spirit attempting to astral project or was I visited in my dream?
Could it maybe have been an active spell for protection around you? Like the spell-your magic- activating against something, without you knowing? Something that tried to get a hold of you?
If it was it was definitely without my knowing. It literally felt like all the air was knocked out of me in that moment.
@Lilli of the Veil I’d try something like a sigil next time, so that it doesn’t stem straight from you. Or, if youre more comfortable with spells, try a banishing spell, maybe ground it to an item you keep by your bed.