Brilliant Book
Hi John,
I'm on page 109 of Astral Projection and the Nature of Reality and I must admit I'm blown away. I run across a lot of books that touch on ideas and experiences I've had that seem somewhat unique, but almost everything in your book resonates with me. I keep stopping in amazement to say, "yes this is exactly how I feel, or what I've always thought." For instance; I've been saying for decades now, (I have a son your age) that our dream life is a doorway to other realities and that someday that will be common knowledge, especially due to people like you who are willing to put so much time into the experimentation.

My son has been lucid dreaming since Jr high school and has become quite adept at it. I am so excited to share your book with him. He started reading it during a visit last weekend and couldn't put it down so I promised him a copy for Christmas. Anyway, thanks so much for a brilliant explanation of the nature of our reality and how to move around in this multi dimensional universe. I am enjoying the exercises and am beginning to experience new states of consciousness.
Sheri

Hey John,
I never write authors but just had to let you know I just started, "Astral Projection" and am only on page 28. The book is absolutely awesome. You get right to the point which I like very much, are succinct and yet tell so much in so little space. I've found the first 28 pages heavy duty in the thinking dept & lots of impact. Very well researched and excellent writing.

[...] I am on pg 50 now & still as glued to it & intrigued as I was on pg. 28! I am starting a new business so the fear part was very apropos. The first thing I did this morning was pick up your book & my coffee cup. My husband runs a small retail operation & we were both reading during a lull in business. I had just started your book. A man came in & looked over @ me & said, "what are you reading so intently?" and I commented, "this fascinating book called, "Astral Projection", he interrupted, "Oh that nutty Shirley Maclaine type stuff", & I replied, "I'm not sure about that...the author is a technical writer and software engineer (was glad I had read about you first @ the back of the book) and his book seems very well researched". I then ask him his profession and he said social psychologist which seemed to fall right into the limiting beliefs category. I will probably read it twice. It is a very powerful book on many levels.
Elaine

Wow..., January 5, 2007
Reviewer: Gorgasmic Misanthrope
I have to say that this is probably my favorite book of all time. Now, I'll tell you why. Not only does John Magnus walk you through how to astral project, but he explains in depth what astral projecting is and, even further, what life and the universe are from an astral perspective. He manages to do this all in a very clear, coherent, logical manner. And, he really strives to describe the true nature of the astral, not just a limited interpretation of it. Also, this book is a blast to read. Every section is powerfully insightful and his journal entries that are spread throughout the book are at times powerful and at other times hilarious. Some of his astral experiences are, to put it politely, interesting. Overall, I have found this book to be most helpful in finding what I am looking for.

Mind Opening..., July 25, 2006
Reviewer: Moor Child
Truthfully, this book begun my interest in 'exploring the subconcious.' Intelligent and highly detailed, Magnus opened my mind to what was beyond the physical. Although I do admit to not fully understanding all of the material, almost every statement and paragraph made me stop for a moment to ponder. I expect to see John Magnus writing and publishing more books, and I will be following them all the way.

This book is easy to read unlike many other books on the subject which make the reader feel bogged down with specificities which soon become boring. A beautifully written, enthusiastic book about a subject that is surrounded in mystery.

Library Journal

This book provides information for those interested in out-of-body experiences, from preparation to execution to exploration. Software engineer and self-proclaimed interdimensional traveler Magnus goes further than other authors in this area, explaining more about the nonphysical dimensions through which the astral adventurer can enter and travel. He gives a brief history of astral projection, describes how we subconsciously create astral worlds in our minds, offers techniques and exercises to tame fears and addictions, and explains how our actions in other dimensions affect our physical lives in this one. Various ways to prepare for astral projection are discussed, such as visualization, sleep states, affirmations, and attitude. This book is an excellent and practical breakdown of current knowledge in the area of astral projection, and the exercises, along with the author's accounts of his out-of-body experiences, make his account extremely readable and enjoyable. Suitable for all public libraries and for specialized collections dealing with New Age and perhaps even psychology materials.-Brad Eden, Univ. of Nevada Libs., Las Vegas Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

The latest research in quantum physics tells us that our so-called material is actually filled with nothing. The tiny particles that scientists used to think were the basic building blocks of the universe turn out to be made of smaller particles, which in turn aren't really particles at all, but swirling patterns of energy. The physical reality that the mind perceives is only an interpretation of what"s actually there, which is nothing. Reality is an illusion.

This description comes from John Magnus in Astral Projection and the Nature of Reality as a way of explaining the co-existence of the astral realm with our physical world. Most scientists say that the astral realm cannot exist because it can’t be proven; it’s all in the mind. Magnus counters, Where else would it be? If our experience of the world around us is a mental interpretation, why wouldn’t our experience in the astral also be an interpretation of what the mind actually experiences during certain states of consciousness? For example, when one enters dreamtime in full consciousness, it becomes possible to co-create the experience with the subconscious. The experiences in the astral world are directly responsive to the observer’s state of mind. Astral matter - the things that populate the astral realm – are derived from your every thought, fear, and expectation. In this realm, imagination is the best vehicle for safely navigating through the unknown territory of your own mind. Your moods and beliefs will shape the experience, so check them at the door before entering.

Astral Projection is part personal journal and part guide. The author bases his advice on his experiences in the astral realm, as well as his readings and interpretations of some of the classic astral travelers, including Carlos Castaneda, Ruth Montgomery, Whitley Strieber, Robert Monroe, James Redfield, and Jane Roberts. In his day job, the author is a software designer, and sees the physical realm that we all experience together as a description of what’s there, a kind of virtual reality. It’s something we all co-created and hold together with our shared beliefs and expectations of how reality should be. In the astral realm, the individual isn’t constrained by shared beliefs, so that the experiences all emerge from one’s own mind.

To get the best possible adventure in the astral realm takes some preparation. Magnus prepares the astral traveler through four circles, which are basically four sections in his book. Beginning with Circle One, the reader discovers how the ego is necessary for survival, but its needs block the astral experience. Many exercises are included within each circle to help let go of personal beliefs and the other obstacles to getting the best out of your astral travels. Each chapter includes passages from the author’s astral journal, so one can feel and experience what he experiences, and follow his learning curve. In Circle Two, you may make your first visit to the astral realm. Pop! You’re out of your body and in full consciousness traveling wherever you want to go. To fully understand how this process works, Magnus describes the various stages of sleep and explains how to remain aware as sleep hormones begin to shut down the body. Affirmations and visualizations help trick the rationalizing ego so that intuition takes over. In this circle, the author shows the reader how to overcome certain fears that might block the astral experience, and how attitude and intention shape your experiences.

Circle Three discusses addictions, attractions, and other mental matters that you may experience while astral traveling. Now you may learn to create positive experiences by achieving mental clarity. Circle Four steps back to look at the larger reality, the nature of our universe. Here the reader explores the meaning of life, the existence of the soul, and how the physical existence that we all experience together is just another dream. Astral Projection is a lucid, mind-blowing guide to our multi-dimensional, sublimely flexible reality.

Chris Lorenz, Dell Horoscope, July 2006
Copyright © 2006, Dell Horoscope. Reprinted with permission

By Nowick Gray, editor of Alternative Culture Magazine

This comprehensive study of astral travel is both a practical guide and a profound examination of the nature of reality. John Magnus shares a wealth of personal experiences along the way, inspiring and equipping us to make the inner journey. In case we have difficulty with one method, he supplies numerous techniques and pointers. Key to the whole enterprise is to consider our physical reality in a new light, as simply one possible realm among many.

Astral projection has much in common with lucid dreaming, as Magnus’s oft-cited dream journals demonstrate. In any case, whether waking or dreaming, inside or outside the body, the key lesson for consciousness is to become more aware, and in doing so, to realize the greater potential for manifestation of our soul’s desire.

Marie-Claire Wilson, author of the Spiritual Tarot: The Keys to the Divine Temple

With time and patience, and with the experience and techniques that the author shares with us in this book, we can advance and reach those higher planes of consciousness necessary so that we can achieve astral projection.

I recommend this book to all who desire a good astral projection
experience, or OBE. This is the kind of book that you will want to read and reread.