In this blog post, spirits and beings will be listed as per their state of awareness. Some are really free and most of them are not free at all.
Freedom in this context means freedom from dependence on anything or anyone, freedom from inner and outer oppression, conditioning, and limitations.
Spirits or beings in this list are divided according to a simplified map of planes of existence they dwell in:
- low-astral level,
- high-astral level,
- beyond astral level or truly spiritual/transcendent/perfect/absolute.
Astral level (both lower and higher) in this context means the realm that is full of illusion, deceptive spirits, the struggle for power and energy, manipulation, delusions of grandeur, and astral glamour.
Dreamers caught in this reality lack the necessary depth of insight into a deeper, absolute reality, possess maybe a lot of energy but rather low self-awareness, and are indulging in overly emphasized emotional perception and accumulation of detailed mental information.
They are usually ungrounded and have great difficulties assuming full and complete responsibility for their own mess in dreaming and everyday life as well. They (might) excel at the astral level of dreaming which is supported by the dark energy of inorganic beings that are themselves limited and self-centered power-seeking spirits.
You might have made this connection on your own: apparently, the lineage of sorcery presented by Carlos Castaneda and taught by the respected Don Juan Matus mainly operates at that, astral, level.
Truly spiritual/transcendent/perfect/absolute (beyond astral level) in this context means realms where perfect beings dwell. There is no struggle for power or energy found there, for spirits that live and breathe there are completely free from any kind of mental, emotional, energy or physical limitations. They are truly and forever FREE and full of compassion, unconditional love and are always willing to assist anyone and contribute to those dreamers that desire total and complete Freedom.
On a more personal note, after decades of pointless struggle and dreaming in the astral realm following the teachings of Castaneda and respected Don Juan (and not really seeing that their lineage has been manipulated (not supported!) by low astral level dark beings called the black death defiers), I was accepted into a Maya Lineage that offers teachings completely above astral level.
This Maya Lineage (among others) teaches Nagualism that aims at complete Freedom, whereas Castaneda (among others) lineage teaches sorcery and aims at the accumulation of power/energy.
The difference is obvious, isn't it?
What do you think?
The spirits and beings
According to the simplified map of the state of awareness beings possess, they are:
- spirits of dead people,
- spirits of advanced dead people called black witches,
- low-astral level spirits of our ancestors,
- low-astral level spirits also called inorganic beings (by Castaneda),
- low-astral level spirits called black hand death defiers (again, Castaneda wrote about one of these spirits in the book "The Art of Dreaming"),
- higher-astral level spirits also called djinn or demons or ghouls (various cultures label them differently),
- higher-astral level beings, basically parasites, called the Flyers (by Castaneda),
The state of awareness of astral beings and spirits listed thus far is limited; they are not free, not free at all.
Spirits or beings that are, in fact, free (beyond the astral/mental level of existence):
- higher beings, perfect spiritual beings called Angels,
- higher beings, perfect spiritual or divine beings in various God-forms (demi-gods, goddesses, gods - we can find those in most cultures here on Earth),
- higher beings perfected through the path of Nagualism, completely free individuals, not incarnated here on Earth, living in total worlds, Maya seers, Maya Naguals,
- other higher-perfected spiritual beings (Masters of Wisdom, for example).
Details:
Spirits of dead people, spirits of ancestors - these are easy to handle in dreaming. They have low awareness and are limited by their attachments and aversions while some might be rather advanced (shaman ancestors, for example).
Black witches - these beings are more difficult to deal with. They have certain spiritual (meaning, beyond reason and astral level) experiences that make them more powerful. They are full of anger, hate, pain.
Low-astral level spirits are also called inorganic beings.
These beings are well known to a dreamer familiar with the work of Castaneda. Their state of consciousness has been presented in his books as superb and their powers likewise. The lineage Castaneda belongs to is heavily dependent on these beings and their energy, and it is still trying to move out of the low-astral level realms, it seems.
Viewing these beings from the outside of the Toltec lineage of sorcerers of antiquity (limited to mere low-astral level, meaning, full of illusion, greed for power, trading energy, etc.) and from a more unbiased standpoint, however, these beings are hardly superb in any way.
They are low-astral level beings, which means that they have little or no regard for the true well-being of others, they are cold, self-serving, manipulating, and self-centered beings that are always on the hunt for more energy. Their true state of consciousness is not high or deep enough to be self-sufficient or liberated and so they need energy from the outside, from all sorts of unsuspected beings.
Since they are not free, they really don't care about others. And if you let them take the initiative in dreaming, they can convince you of anything, hypnotizing you with their low-astral level (emotional and mental) energy, pulling you into their dream. It feels great but it yields no progress along the path to freedom, no progress at all, in my experiences.
Carlos Castaneda wrote extensively about these spirits and although he prises them quite a lot, the reality is that these inorganic spirits are NOT FREE and are only after energy and power, so they can not really help to a Nagualist on her/his way to Freedom.
They can, and do, however, support a dreamer in his/her astral dreaming travels, hence they have been perceived as friendly. For example, these astral spirits can supply energy for astral level dreaming, they provide information both in dreaming and in waking hours as well (through their projection called 'dreaming emissary').
"Whenever you interact with inorganic beings as a follower instead of a leader, you just hand over your energy to them without getting anything from them. It's a complete waste of time. You could literally keep having dreams like that for the rest of your life and not actually get enough inorganic energy from them to do anything, and nor would you actually learn anything either. It's like thinking that if you drink enough alcohol you will eventually become sober."
- John O'Neill
These inorganic spirits, low-astral level beings, however, are can be left behind for good as soon as a Nagualist (someone on the complete Path to Freedom) menages to advance out of the astral level of existence.
If you will, see also a blog post on the Astral Glamour - a serious problem, here >>
Low-astral level spirits called black hand death defiers.
These spirits are ice-cold, self-centered ego-maniacs driven by their relentless quest for power. Carlos Castaneda ended up as one of them since his whole lineage is heavily influenced by them and since he lacked the necessary depth of self-awareness (in other words, he did not progress beyond the astral (emotional) level of awareness in his life on Earth...and he is still trying to...).
That, of course, means that respected Don Juan Matus (Castaneda's teacher) was a part of the black death defiers' schemes as well. Their whole lineage, dating back several centuries (as per Castaneda books) was under the influence of these dark low-astral level beings.
The dark death defiers quest for power and energy is, of course, projected through Castaneda's books as well, since he was and still is one of them. It took me decades to detect what they do and how they do it! Really dark strategies they employ.
There is no respect, no compassion, and no freedom of choice in their lives and so they offer none to those blind and naive dreamers that happen to open up to them...
These low-astral level beings have got nothing to contribute to someone on the Path to Freedom, only troubles...
...AND, let's be frank, a perfect situation to wake up from!
The reality is that our own low-astral level delusions (quest for power, immortality, control over others, and indulgence in feeling and mental understanding, etc.) are only reflected by these spirits on the outside. In all honesty, they are not to blame, or as it is said:
don't blame the clowns if you keep visiting the circus.
I got rid of them, in dreaming, only after my Maya Nagual has helped me move on beyond the astral level of existence.
I have written a blog on the subject of Black death defiers: how to deal with them, here >>
Higher-astral level spirits also called djinn or demons or ghouls.
These beings are way more powerful than all lower astral level beings combined, for most of them were Divine Celestial Angels once.
Most of these spirits were demoted, as it were, by the Church. Newer religions often degrade and demonize gods and spirits of previous traditions, and that's what happened to the beautiful Astarte, Goddess of fertility in the ancient Middle East - she "became" demon Astaroth, one of 72 spirits from Goetia, for example.
These spirits are mostly ex-angels, now Earthly-bound beings (meaning, they are connected to the negative side of human Earthly experiences) that are quite difficult to deal with. Not because they are evil but because their presence reflects and influences our own inner disharmonies (hate, fear, anger, greed, guilt, shame, jealousy, pain, etc.).
These spirits "stimulate" a dreamer's mental body, infusing it with messages, images that might indeed contribute to the overall progress of a Nagualist to complete freedom - IF and WHEN one wakes up enough and really really starts to deal with his/her own inner disharmonies. Until then, well, it can be a rough ride. For sure, these spirits are not to be taken lightly.
Again, I have really moved on from their influence, in dreaming, only after the Maya Nagual has helped me (along with other higher beings: angles and various god-forms).
That's one of the possible ways to be freed from them: call upon the even higher power, the Absolute power, Compassion, Unconditional Love, Peace. People left to their own personal devices will have hard times getting away from these spirits...
And the same goes for:
Higher-astral level beings, basically parasites, called the Flyers.
Castaneda has spoken about these troublemakers and that indeed they are: making troubles. I have encountered several of them and nothing really worked permanently, they kept on coming for more.
I tried stopping the internal dialogue, entering samadhi at will, visiting the worlds in dreaming that are beyond the reach of these parasites, etc...to no avail.
As they are higher-astral level beings, they are more advanced in comparison with the "friendly" spirits mentioned above and so it is harder to handle them.
What to do, then?
Well, in my case, I first had to acknowledge their existence and recognize them. Their influence is indeed negative, they take energy and at the same time trigger disharmonies inside of a dreamer.
After I isolated their presence (there were three of them), I saw that I can not do much on my own,
they were too clever and too fast for me. So I turned for help in the opposite direction, beyond the astral level of existence.
I called for help, for specific help, the highest-ranking angel, the chief of the fiery ones (in Hebrew called Seraphim), the one angel named Seraphiel, the Prince of Peace. He responded immediately and did his magic.....and the Flyers can not reach me anymore, neither in dreaming nor in waking state.
The truth is that it is difficult if not impossible to move beyond the astral level of existence and certain beings that dwell therein, in dreaming, without help from above.
And the true Nagualism (not the astral level one, i.e. the dark-influenced Castaneda lineage), the one Incas and Mayans are on, integrates Higher beings.
These beings are numerous and are perfect, free, omniscient, omnipotent and they want nothing in return for their help. They are not some power-hungry self-centered spirits from the astral level (Castaneda admired so much) but truly Spiritual and Unconditionally Loving Perfect Beings.
Let us take a look at them. First, there are angels:
Higher beings, perfect spiritual beings called Angels
There are various levels of these Perfected Beings, who dwell in higher realities, far beyond the reach of little drama queens from the astral level.
In dreaming, I have worked with Archangel Gabriel and Seraphiel. They are so powerful that the only body that can withstand their presence is the Nagual body (or the Light Body, the Spiritual body). Lower bodies (mental, astral, etheric and physical) can not cope with their high vibration...
...and neither can spirits from lower or higher astral level.
In my opinion and indeed in my experiences, there is no way (known to me) that can enable one to really progress beyond astral level (and out of the limitation of the astral level sorcery lineages, i.e. the one Castaneda wrote about) and beyond the "friendly" manipulators, and beyond black death defiers and demons and flyers ...
...APART from opening up more and embracing higher power, and upgrading perception to integrate beings from Above, angles and also:
Higher beings, perfect spiritual beings in various God-forms (demi-gods, goddesses, gods - we can find those in most cultures here on Earth).
In our Maya Lineage, the most important God-form is The Feathered Serpent, Kukulkan, known in other advanced cultures as well::
"...The Plumed or Feathered Serpent was a prominent supernatural entity or deity, found in many Mesoamerican religions.
It or he was called Viracocha in the Inca and earlier cultures of Peru and Bolivia, Quetzalcoatl among the Aztecs, Kukulkan by the Yucatec Maya, and Gucumatz and Tohil among the K'iche' Maya, for example.
The double symbolism used in its name is considered allegoric to the dual nature of the deity or person, where being feathered represents its divine nature or ability to fly to reach the skies and being a serpent represents its human nature or ability to creep on the ground among other animals of the Earth, a dualism very common in Mesoamerican deities.
...
Quetzalcoatl was a bringer of knowledge, the inventor of books, and associated with the planet Venus. And the corresponding Mayan god Kukulkan was rare in the Classic era Maya civilization. However, in the Popol Vuh, the K'iche' Feathered Serpent god Tepeu Gucumatz is the creator of the cosmos.
...
So, it could be that the Plumed/Feathered Serpent concept is one that represents a being, person or people of a very high state of mental consciousness.
That the Plumed and Feathered Serpent story is found in various parts of South and Central America, as well as Mexico, is, of course, intriguing, especially if the varied groups involved were not in contact with each other..."
(Foerstet B., 2016; Plumed Serpent: Ancient Bearded Gods Of The Americas)
There is a total world, populated by advanced Mayans, the Nagual world, where advanced practices of dreaming, shape-shifting, and non-being (and other skillful means, not known to me) are being taught and practiced, and where the Maya Naguals and the Maya Creator God, Kukulkan, dwell.
That world can be accessed only by those dreamers who have already mastered the 7th Mayan tasks of dreaming and can, therefore, fully operate in their Light or Nagual body, which has integrated enough organic energy to withstand the high vibration there. That complete world is called The Maya Jade World.
My Maya Nagual has taken me there a few times, only in the jaguar form (as that form is more suitable). I can enter the Jade World on my own now but, to be honest, rarely do I manifest the necessary will and openness to go there...
That world is far beyond the astral level and its beings and can initially be entered only with substantial help from the Maya. The skill of the astral level dreaming (i.e. the one Castaneda wrote about), supported by his "friendly" inorganic beings and black death defiers, is not enough to enter this level of existence. Inorganic energy is simply not enough.
There is no struggle for power there, no trading, meaning, everything there is shared for free, beings there do not lie, they are loving, immortal, open and warm beings, bend on the compassionate offering of help to everyone that happens to visit their perfect and eternally liberated world (yes, it is possible to visit that world, even for those that are not Maya).
The Kukulkan himself is present there from time to time and shares his wisdom, love, knowledge, and magic freely. He is a perfected being, liberated forever, free from lower mental, astral (emotional), etheric and physical limitations of human and other conditioned beings and spirits.
His presence is so powerful, enlightened and purifying that even the Nagual dreaming body has difficulties absorbing the love and wisdom.
Once in direct contact with the God-form Kukulkan, a dreamer's perception is transformed completely (well, my was) and all astral level dreaming and sorcery are seen as they are: more or less ego-fueled power-driven endeavor (speaking about my experiences here) and just a stage on the path to complete Freedom.
Higher beings perfected through the path of Nagualism, completely free individuals, not incarnated here on Earth, living in total worlds: the Maya Naguals.
I can not share much about these beings since I only "know" two, my Maya Nagual, named Maytri-pta (he said it is ok to share his name here) and the Nagual woman, A.
From what I have gathered thus far, these Nagual beings, I encountered five thus far, are way beyond even what well-respected Don Juan has attained.
They are masters of healing, dreaming, manifestation, shape-shifting, and loving-kindness - masters of the third attention (as per Don Juan's terminology). And they are immortal and free, way and far beyond the astral level beings and Naguals from sorcery lineages that operate at that level.
There is a Maya social structure, they have leaders, Naguals, who take gentle care of their huge cities manifested in dreaming as total worlds (The Maya Golden City is or was one of those, see my blog post here >>). This is also seen in the revealed history of the Maya people: their rich culture flourished in separate dynasties, huge city-states, each under a different Maya king/priest.
There are various levels of the Maya system or levels of existence, according to personal and transpersonal attainment. The Maya dreaming tasks reflect those levels, in my opinion.
Strangely enough, my Maya Nagual seems indifferent to what I do with his gifts and support. He is fully aware of what I write here for example, even now, but he doesn't say much (it seems that to write about Maya is enough...).
I don't know, maybe in the future, this will change. That's one of the perks of being free, it seems: complete unpredictability.
Other higher perfected spiritual beings (Masters of Wisdom, for example).
When I think about it, it seems awfully vain to think that only Maya and Maya Naguals abide at the top of the human and non-human evolution and that only Nagualism has all the answers.
Nagualism might be close to my heart, but that in no way suggests that it is the only correct Path to Freedom. In fact, what my Maya Nagual has gifted me with thus far (the art of non-being, for example) is very much in harmony with what ancient Mahamudra and Dzogchen Masters teach.
And the loving-kindness, compassion, love, respect of others, happiness, and service to others - all of that has been, is and will be what truly spiritual (not astrally driven) Masters of Wisdom shine so brightly.
Conclusion
As we can see, there are lots of spirits and beings that can be encountered in dreaming. For someone on the Path to Complete freedom (a Nagualist, not sorcerer or magician), astral beings and all the magical feats that can be attained in dreaming, are only steps to perfection and Freedom.
And what that perfection encompasses depends on the individual and her/his freedom of choice. For me, for example, meddling with the lower-astral level beings (the "friendly" ones, or the dark ones) and residing in their level of existence, well, for me that is not freedom...
...but for someone else, that might be real and true freedom.
I can respect that.
Therefore:
may all sentient beings attain happiness and freedom according to their will.
:)
- John O'Neill
These inorganic spirits, low-astral level beings, however, are can be left behind for good as soon as a Nagualist (someone on the complete Path to Freedom) menages to advance out of the astral level of existence.
If you will, see also a blog post on the Astral Glamour - a serious problem, here >>
Low-astral level spirits called black hand death defiers.
 |
| Black death defier - just a drawing |
That, of course, means that respected Don Juan Matus (Castaneda's teacher) was a part of the black death defiers' schemes as well. Their whole lineage, dating back several centuries (as per Castaneda books) was under the influence of these dark low-astral level beings.
The dark death defiers quest for power and energy is, of course, projected through Castaneda's books as well, since he was and still is one of them. It took me decades to detect what they do and how they do it! Really dark strategies they employ.
There is no respect, no compassion, and no freedom of choice in their lives and so they offer none to those blind and naive dreamers that happen to open up to them...
These low-astral level beings have got nothing to contribute to someone on the Path to Freedom, only troubles...
...AND, let's be frank, a perfect situation to wake up from!
The reality is that our own low-astral level delusions (quest for power, immortality, control over others, and indulgence in feeling and mental understanding, etc.) are only reflected by these spirits on the outside. In all honesty, they are not to blame, or as it is said:
don't blame the clowns if you keep visiting the circus.
I got rid of them, in dreaming, only after my Maya Nagual has helped me move on beyond the astral level of existence.
I have written a blog on the subject of Black death defiers: how to deal with them, here >>
Higher-astral level spirits also called djinn or demons or ghouls.
 |
| Paimon - just a drawing |
Most of these spirits were demoted, as it were, by the Church. Newer religions often degrade and demonize gods and spirits of previous traditions, and that's what happened to the beautiful Astarte, Goddess of fertility in the ancient Middle East - she "became" demon Astaroth, one of 72 spirits from Goetia, for example.
These spirits are mostly ex-angels, now Earthly-bound beings (meaning, they are connected to the negative side of human Earthly experiences) that are quite difficult to deal with. Not because they are evil but because their presence reflects and influences our own inner disharmonies (hate, fear, anger, greed, guilt, shame, jealousy, pain, etc.).
These spirits "stimulate" a dreamer's mental body, infusing it with messages, images that might indeed contribute to the overall progress of a Nagualist to complete freedom - IF and WHEN one wakes up enough and really really starts to deal with his/her own inner disharmonies. Until then, well, it can be a rough ride. For sure, these spirits are not to be taken lightly.
Again, I have really moved on from their influence, in dreaming, only after the Maya Nagual has helped me (along with other higher beings: angles and various god-forms).
That's one of the possible ways to be freed from them: call upon the even higher power, the Absolute power, Compassion, Unconditional Love, Peace. People left to their own personal devices will have hard times getting away from these spirits...
And the same goes for:
Higher-astral level beings, basically parasites, called the Flyers.
Castaneda has spoken about these troublemakers and that indeed they are: making troubles. I have encountered several of them and nothing really worked permanently, they kept on coming for more.
I tried stopping the internal dialogue, entering samadhi at will, visiting the worlds in dreaming that are beyond the reach of these parasites, etc...to no avail.
As they are higher-astral level beings, they are more advanced in comparison with the "friendly" spirits mentioned above and so it is harder to handle them.
What to do, then?
Well, in my case, I first had to acknowledge their existence and recognize them. Their influence is indeed negative, they take energy and at the same time trigger disharmonies inside of a dreamer.
After I isolated their presence (there were three of them), I saw that I can not do much on my own, they were too clever and too fast for me. So I turned for help in the opposite direction, beyond the astral level of existence.
I called for help, for specific help, the highest-ranking angel, the chief of the fiery ones (in Hebrew called Seraphim), the one angel named Seraphiel, the Prince of Peace. He responded immediately and did his magic.....and the Flyers can not reach me anymore, neither in dreaming nor in waking state.
The truth is that it is difficult if not impossible to move beyond the astral level of existence and certain beings that dwell therein, in dreaming, without help from above.
And the true Nagualism (not the astral level one, i.e. the dark-influenced Castaneda lineage), the one Incas and Mayans are on, integrates Higher beings.
These beings are numerous and are perfect, free, omniscient, omnipotent and they want nothing in return for their help. They are not some power-hungry self-centered spirits from the astral level (Castaneda admired so much) but truly Spiritual and Unconditionally Loving Perfect Beings.
Let us take a look at them. First, there are angels:
Higher beings, perfect spiritual beings called Angels
In dreaming, I have worked with Archangel Gabriel and Seraphiel. They are so powerful that the only body that can withstand their presence is the Nagual body (or the Light Body, the Spiritual body). Lower bodies (mental, astral, etheric and physical) can not cope with their high vibration...
...and neither can spirits from lower or higher astral level.
...APART from opening up more and embracing higher power, and upgrading perception to integrate beings from Above, angles and also:
Higher beings, perfect spiritual beings in various God-forms (demi-gods, goddesses, gods - we can find those in most cultures here on Earth).
In our Maya Lineage, the most important God-form is The Feathered Serpent, Kukulkan, known in other advanced cultures as well::
"...The Plumed or Feathered Serpent was a prominent supernatural entity or deity, found in many Mesoamerican religions.
 |
| Kukulkan / Viracocha / Quetzalcoatl |
The double symbolism used in its name is considered allegoric to the dual nature of the deity or person, where being feathered represents its divine nature or ability to fly to reach the skies and being a serpent represents its human nature or ability to creep on the ground among other animals of the Earth, a dualism very common in Mesoamerican deities.
...
Quetzalcoatl was a bringer of knowledge, the inventor of books, and associated with the planet Venus. And the corresponding Mayan god Kukulkan was rare in the Classic era Maya civilization. However, in the Popol Vuh, the K'iche' Feathered Serpent god Tepeu Gucumatz is the creator of the cosmos.
...
So, it could be that the Plumed/Feathered Serpent concept is one that represents a being, person or people of a very high state of mental consciousness.
That the Plumed and Feathered Serpent story is found in various parts of South and Central America, as well as Mexico, is, of course, intriguing, especially if the varied groups involved were not in contact with each other..."
(Foerstet B., 2016; Plumed Serpent: Ancient Bearded Gods Of The Americas)
There is a total world, populated by advanced Mayans, the Nagual world, where advanced practices of dreaming, shape-shifting, and non-being (and other skillful means, not known to me) are being taught and practiced, and where the Maya Naguals and the Maya Creator God, Kukulkan, dwell.
That world can be accessed only by those dreamers who have already mastered the 7th Mayan tasks of dreaming and can, therefore, fully operate in their Light or Nagual body, which has integrated enough organic energy to withstand the high vibration there. That complete world is called The Maya Jade World.
That world is far beyond the astral level and its beings and can initially be entered only with substantial help from the Maya. The skill of the astral level dreaming (i.e. the one Castaneda wrote about), supported by his "friendly" inorganic beings and black death defiers, is not enough to enter this level of existence. Inorganic energy is simply not enough.
There is no struggle for power there, no trading, meaning, everything there is shared for free, beings there do not lie, they are loving, immortal, open and warm beings, bend on the compassionate offering of help to everyone that happens to visit their perfect and eternally liberated world (yes, it is possible to visit that world, even for those that are not Maya).
The Kukulkan himself is present there from time to time and shares his wisdom, love, knowledge, and magic freely. He is a perfected being, liberated forever, free from lower mental, astral (emotional), etheric and physical limitations of human and other conditioned beings and spirits.
His presence is so powerful, enlightened and purifying that even the Nagual dreaming body has difficulties absorbing the love and wisdom.
Once in direct contact with the God-form Kukulkan, a dreamer's perception is transformed completely (well, my was) and all astral level dreaming and sorcery are seen as they are: more or less ego-fueled power-driven endeavor (speaking about my experiences here) and just a stage on the path to complete Freedom.
Higher beings perfected through the path of Nagualism, completely free individuals, not incarnated here on Earth, living in total worlds: the Maya Naguals.
I can not share much about these beings since I only "know" two, my Maya Nagual, named Maytri-pta (he said it is ok to share his name here) and the Nagual woman, A.
From what I have gathered thus far, these Nagual beings, I encountered five thus far, are way beyond even what well-respected Don Juan has attained.
There is a Maya social structure, they have leaders, Naguals, who take gentle care of their huge cities manifested in dreaming as total worlds (The Maya Golden City is or was one of those, see my blog post here >>). This is also seen in the revealed history of the Maya people: their rich culture flourished in separate dynasties, huge city-states, each under a different Maya king/priest.
There are various levels of the Maya system or levels of existence, according to personal and transpersonal attainment. The Maya dreaming tasks reflect those levels, in my opinion.
Strangely enough, my Maya Nagual seems indifferent to what I do with his gifts and support. He is fully aware of what I write here for example, even now, but he doesn't say much (it seems that to write about Maya is enough...).
I don't know, maybe in the future, this will change. That's one of the perks of being free, it seems: complete unpredictability.
Other higher perfected spiritual beings (Masters of Wisdom, for example).
When I think about it, it seems awfully vain to think that only Maya and Maya Naguals abide at the top of the human and non-human evolution and that only Nagualism has all the answers.
Nagualism might be close to my heart, but that in no way suggests that it is the only correct Path to Freedom. In fact, what my Maya Nagual has gifted me with thus far (the art of non-being, for example) is very much in harmony with what ancient Mahamudra and Dzogchen Masters teach.
And the loving-kindness, compassion, love, respect of others, happiness, and service to others - all of that has been, is and will be what truly spiritual (not astrally driven) Masters of Wisdom shine so brightly.
Conclusion
As we can see, there are lots of spirits and beings that can be encountered in dreaming. For someone on the Path to Complete freedom (a Nagualist, not sorcerer or magician), astral beings and all the magical feats that can be attained in dreaming, are only steps to perfection and Freedom.
And what that perfection encompasses depends on the individual and her/his freedom of choice. For me, for example, meddling with the lower-astral level beings (the "friendly" ones, or the dark ones) and residing in their level of existence, well, for me that is not freedom...
...but for someone else, that might be real and true freedom.
I can respect that.
Therefore:
may all sentient beings attain happiness and freedom according to their will.
:)
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