Astral

/ˈæs.trəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the stars or celestial bodies.

The astral plane is believed to be a realm of existence beyond the physical world.

Pertaining to the astral body or the process of astral projection.

Many practices in Eastern philosophy focus on the development of one's astral self.

Influenced by or associated with astrology.

His decisions were often guided by astral signs and the positions of the planets.

From the Latin 'astralis', from 'astrum' meaning star.

astral projection

The experience of separating the spirit from the physical body during sleep.

astral body

A non-physical counterpart to the physical body, according to certain philosophies.

astral travel

An out-of-body experience where the traveler feels they can explore different realms.

astronomy

The scientific study of celestial bodies.

astrology

A belief system that suggests a relationship between the positions of celestial bodies and events on Earth.

To feel elevated or spiritually high

After my meditation session, I felt totally astral.

Referring to a transcendental or surreal experience

That concert was so astral; I felt like I was in another world.