Elemental Essence: An Introduction
Understanding the elemental essence is crucial for a deeper understanding of the astral body.
This blog series, drawn from Arthur Powell’s The Astral Body, unpacks the concept of elemental essence. In this first installment, we explore its origins, evolution, and significance within the astral plane. Whether you’re a student of metaphysics or simply curious, this guide will shed light on this fascinating subject.
What is Elemental Essence?
The term elemental essence is often used in various contexts, but here, it specifically refers to the monadic essence during a particular stage of its existence. Essentially, it’s the divine force or spirit as it merges with matter.
Contrary to popular belief, elemental essence evolves along a downward curve of the arc. Instead of ascending to higher planes, it descends further into matter. Its ultimate goal is to completely intertwine with matter.
The Astral Journey of Elemental Essence
This astral essence is a blend of divine outpouring that:
- Previously surrounded itself with atomic-level mental matter.
- And then directly entered the astral world, enveloping itself in astral matter.
On its journey through the astral plane, the elemental essence undergoes 2,401 transformations. It gathers a variety of sub-plane matter, although these combinations are temporary. This elemental essence is a key constituent of the astral plane.
The Visual Nature of Elemental Essence
Imagine masses of swirling colors, reminiscent of mother-of-pearl, constantly forming and disappearing. These movements reflect the elemental essence’s dynamic nature. It appears in countless varieties on every astral sub-plane.
Conclusion
This is just the beginning of our journey into understanding elemental essence in the astral body. In the next part, “The Evolutionary Path of the Elemental Essence,” we’ll explore its stages of evolution. Stay tuned to uncover more about the fascinating mechanisms at play in the astral plane.
