I had a mysterious astral experience recently. It began as a dream (not lucid) and seemed to become an astral experience. I saw a man that I used to be in love with in my real, waking life. In real life he did not know me. He is now deceased.
In my experience, I saw him, went to him and embraced him. It was extremely real and was definitely an astral experience of some kind. I could feel the texture of his shirt, etc. I had a very calm feeling of warmth and affection and peace.
I am wondering who it was that I was embracing? In my real life, I didn't have a relationship with the man I loved, and he did not even know me. Is it possible I had a soul connection with this man? Or if not, I'd like to know who could it have been? I had a very strong feeling that I was meeting with another person entirely separate from myself; relating to another being and not dreaming alone. I'm very curious who this could have been and why it would have happened within a dream about the man I loved.
I'm very grateful for your input. Thank you.