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Esotericism

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Esotericism  Esotericism or Esoterism signifies the holding of Esoteric Opinions or Beliefs, that is, ideas preserved or understood by a small group of those specially initiated, or of rare or unusual interest. The term can also refer to the academic study of Esoteric Religious Movements and Philosophies, and Religious Movements or Philosophies whose proponents distinguish their beliefs, practices, and experiences from mainstream Exoteric and more Dogmatic institutionalized traditions. The term derives from the Greek ἐσωτερικός (esôterikos), a compound of ἔσω (esô): "within", thus pertaining to interiority or mysticism. Its antonym is "exoteric".

Astral Plane, Astral World or Astral Spheres

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Astral Plane, Astral World or Astral Spheres   The Astral Plane , also called the Astral World, is a plane of existence postulated by classical particularly Neo-Platonic, Medieval, Oriental and Esoteric Philosophies and Mystery Religions.  It is the World of the Planetary Spheres, crossed by the Soul in its Astral Body on the way to being born and after Death, and generally said to be populated by Angels, Spirits or other Immaterial Beings.  The Astral Plane or Astral Spheres were thought to be Planes of Angelic Existence intermediate between Earth and Heaven.