There is a place beyond the veil of waking life—a subtle, shimmering realm that speaks in symbols, emotions, and waves of knowing. Some call it the astral plane, others call it the dreamworld, but to many of us on the path of inner healing and spiritual awakening, we know it as the Astral Waters—the sacred current that flows between the physical and spiritual dimensions.
These waters are not of this earth. They are made of light, memory, vibration, and feeling. They carry the essence of our souls, our dreams, and our deeper truths. And when we learn how to swim within them, we begin to understand the rhythm of the universe—and the healing that comes from surrendering to its flow.
What Are the Astral Waters?
The astral realm is an energetic plane of consciousness that exists between the physical world and higher spiritual dimensions. Within this realm, the astral waters represent the emotional and intuitive frequencies that allow us to travel, connect, and receive messages from beyond.
Think of the astral waters as a cosmic ocean—fluid, mysterious, and always in motion. They hold the imprints of your past lives, soul contracts, and emotional energies not fully processed in the waking world.
When you dream, meditate deeply, or enter trance-like states, you are dipping your spirit into these waters. You are navigating soul tides that reveal who you are beyond this body.
Why Do the Astral Waters Matter?
Because within them, healing happens.
In the astral waters, we can:
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Release trapped emotions that our minds don’t yet have words for
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Reconnect with lost parts of the self—soul fragments ready to come home
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Meet spirit guides, ancestors, and loved ones in symbolic, heart-opening ways
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Retrieve wisdom and visions that help us navigate life with more grace and purpose
These waters do not rush. They whisper. They mirror our emotions. They cleanse and renew when we are ready to let go.
How to Access and Work With the Astral Waters
You don’t need to be a mystic or psychic to connect with this realm—you only need openness and intention. Here are ways to consciously work with the astral waters:
🌙 Dreamwork
Before sleeping, set the intention to remember your dreams. Keep a journal beside your bed. Pay attention to recurring symbols, feelings, or beings that show up. Dreams are astral messages flowing through your subconscious.
🕯 Water Rituals
Use the element of water as a portal. Bath rituals, ocean meditations, or simply placing a bowl of moon-charged water at your altar can help you connect. Speak to the water. Ask it to show you what you need to see.
🧘🏽 Deep Meditation or Journeying
Use guided astral meditations or binaural beats to drop into altered states of consciousness. Visualize yourself descending into shimmering waters—let them take you where your soul needs to go.
✨ Intuitive Writing
After a meditation or dream, try automatic writing. Allow the astral currents to move through your pen. Often, profound insights will rise from your own inner knowing.
Final Reflection: Flow With Trust
The astral waters don’t always give us what we want—they give us what we need. Sometimes the tides bring emotions to the surface we thought were buried. Other times, they wrap us in a warm current of unconditional love.
The key is to trust.
Trust the ebb and flow. Trust the mystery. Trust that your soul knows how to swim.
As you surrender to the waters, you return to the Source. And in doing so, you remember that you were never lost—you were only learning how to feel again.
With softness,
Mel
www.iammel.co.za