Astral energy

== Astral energy Q&A ==
Since there seems to be a lot of confusion with all the astro and astral words and astral energy in this class, I wrote up a little guide. I hope it will be useful: 
What is astral energy? 
Astral energy is the energy of celestial bodys like planets, moons and other big celestial objects. That is the only correct explanation, even if it is not very helpful. But all other descriptions are just approximations or inaccurate pictorial comparisons. The closest might be that astral energy is the mana of planets. 
Do all planets have astral energy? 
All planets, barring some very unique exceptions, have and emit some form of Astral energy. Even some smaller celestial bodies like our moon have. Yes, our moon actually has a very strong astral energy as the planet terra/earth has. Some other planets have nearly no astral energy. The combination of the strength of the source and the distance to the source defines the commonness and probability to find such astral energy on terra. This results in the fact that we can only find the moon's astral energy on terra regularly and only within some certain celestial events other energies too. 
Do leylines on earth contain astral energy? 
Yes, the leylines are the streams and rivers of terra’s astral energy. That is the reason why so many rituals are carried out around or on them. These rituals use the terran astral energy as an additional power source to save the mana of the casters. 
Why do the astrometers of the library not detect the terran astral energy and only lead to some pool? 
The astrometers in the library are calibrated to the astral energy type of the moon only. You will only find pools of the moon's astral energy with it. 
There are different types of astral energy? 
Yes, every celestial body has its own type of energy. They are very similar, but for the trained ones they have differences. Some cultures describe it as a different kind of taste, smell or color, but that is only an approximation again. And they can change, like the astral energy of the moon is useful for different kinds of spells depending on the moon cycle you harvest it. 
Can the astrometers be recalibrated? 
Yes, but you need to read the relevant maintenance or instruction books in the library. Also don't return miscalibrated astrometers back to the library without noticing the staff. 
Can we use astral energy for ourselves? 
Yes, some spells like astral absorption or transfusion offer a use for it. And there are many more ways to use it, like rituals and other spells. We hopefully will find out together in the next classes. 
What has astral energy to do with the astral affinity? 
Astral energy is related to the astral affinity tag. Somehow, it seems nearly all celestial bodies do emit positive energy. Not all, but most of them. Some also seem to have a secondary trait like terran astral energy also has a weaker nature affinity too. This is always a sign for a very strong astral energy source.
Can you mix astral energy of different types? 
Normally, you can not mix astral energy. If a weaker astral energy comes into contact with a stronger or bigger amount of astral energy of another type, it will dissolve quickly, depending on the relevant strength of both energies. That means moon energy on Terra only exists for a short time before it dissolves. The pools are only temporary and only exist because of the actual celestial position of Terra and the moon. The energy is not really stored. It is more a location where a lot of moon astral energy is coming in and is quicker refilled than dissolved until the celestial position changes and the refill is less than the dissolve. Then the pool dries off. That is the reason these locations change. 
Can astral energy be stored? 
Yes, it can be stored in special devices and artifacts. Also it can be stored within a spellcaster's body for a certain amount of time. You can use the astral absorption spell for that.
Is astral energy blocked by solid matter? 
No, it is not. It is only influenced by other astral, spiritual or magic energies like it can be found in ley lines, mage spells or other natural magic effects. Therefore, is it possible to find an astral pool inside solid objects, terra itself or just floating up in the air. Those astral pools are difficult to reach, and it can be a good idea to just move on and search for a different one.
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