plano astral

[ˈpla.nu ɐʃˈtɾaw]
nounmasculinepl: planos astrais
astral plane
1. A non-physical dimension or realm of existence believed in spirituality and esotericism to exist parallel to the physical world, accessible through meditation, dreams, or out-of-body experiences
According to spiritual practitioners, the astral plane is where consciousness can travel during sleep or meditation.
De acordo com praticantes espirituais, o plano astral é onde a consciência pode viajar durante o sono ou meditação.
2. In New Age and occult philosophy, a metaphysical realm associated with emotions, thoughts, and spiritual energy
She claimed to have visited the astral plane during her lucid dream.
Ela afirmou ter visitado o plano astral durante seu sonho lúcido.
The term 'plano astral' is deeply rooted in Brazilian spirituality, particularly within Spiritism, Candomblé, and contemporary New Age movements. It reflects the significant influence of esoteric and spiritual practices in Brazilian popular culture. The concept is often used colloquially to describe someone who is distracted or not paying attention to the physical world around them.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dimensão astralreino astralplano etéreomundo espiritual
Antonyms / Antônimos
plano físicorealidade materialmundo concreto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
plano astral
Standard term used in spiritual and New Age contexts throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
plano astral
Commonly used in candomblé and Spiritualist communities
São Paulo
plano astral
Popular in New Age and holistic wellness circles
Portugal
plano astral
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, found in esoteric and spiritual literature

Related Words

projeção astralviagem astralcorpo astralespiritismomeditaçãoesoterismosonho lúcidoexperiência fora do corpo

Related Idioms & Phrases

viajar pelo plano astral - to travel through the astral plane
estar no plano astral - to be disconnected from reality; to be daydreaming
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