Abstract:
This study focuses on women who have been victims of astral projection. Astral
Projection is a phenomenon that enables men to violate women while they are in
deep induced sleep. A qualitative method of research was conducted which
permitted, unique experiences to materialize. A number of women were
interviewed, and their experiences were recorded and analysed.
Secondary sources found in the literature review were compared with evidence
that was excavated from grounded theory and proved that there are similarities.
Every individual is the author of his own experience which comes through life’s
journey. Participants have revealed some exceptional experiences which may
assist pastors or counsellors to be more effective as they work towards combatting
this phenomenon.
Traumatic experiences of these participants have been documented. It was
initially thought that this phenomenon had a specific time to attack its victims but
grounded theory proved otherwise. They can launch their attacks at any time,
even in broad daylight. It was initially thought that they appeared only in the
invisible form to their victims but again qualitative research proved otherwise.
They can appear in visible form to victims who will not be able to identify them.
It was established that this phenomenon was not just spirit (evil) but human and
instrumentality was very much involved. Witchcraft and demonology
empowered this phenomenon.
Legal grounds to enter the premise of certain homes has to be traced and cut off
by means of positive deconstruction advocated by Nick Pollard. Healing
methodologies by various authors (Gerkin, Rustenback, Mollica and Wimberly)
may be implemented to support victims who are traumatised.
The aim of this research was to create an awareness of this phenomenon. The
greater concern of this study is to equip pastors with knowledge and expertise
regarding the subject of astral projection.
