The opening of the plane, the manifestation of aspiration in it, is a great opportunity for its transformation to the Divine. At the same time, this moment of opportunity requires the practitioner to be exceptionally clear and consistent in how, what and for what purpose he is doing, and what is happening.

The plane is, by its very nature, the site of both spiritual and occult manifestations and activities. Mixing or non-distinguishing of these two aspects creates for the practitioner all kinds of difficulties in development, up to its termination and degradation.

There are different forms of spiritual experience, and sooner or later they participate in the manifestation and stand behind it, but one of them is the key to development in this practice. This form is connected with the realization of the aspiration to the Divine.

Therefore, in relation to this practice, the following definitions can be given:

Spiritual experience – getting into the plane, the practitioner manifests an aspiration for the Divine (in various forms) to transform this plane (or planes, of the whole being) into a higher or deeper state, gradually bringing it closer to the state of direct Divine manifestation.

Occult experience – getting into the plane, the practitioner uses the forces and consciousness of this plane for any actions and needs, or follows these forces.

Thus, both spiritual and occult experiences begin in the same way – this is the entrance, getting into the plane, but then their goals and mode of action diverge. In a higher manifestation, the relationship of aspiration and action in the plane may change, but this will be discussed later.