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astral as a noun.  Its 2 syllables, as tral, are pronounced AS tral.  There are 3 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  An astral body.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary.  It is loosely equivalent to the Hindu linga sharira.  Source:  Webster's New International Dictionary

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astral body is a noun.  The only definition, in Theosophy is:  A phrase loosely used in modern literature to cover every kind of fantasmal or spiritual appearance of the human form; a form or body created by the power of thought.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

body as a noun.  Definition 4 of 14 is:  The principal part or mass of anything.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Definition 2 is:  One possessed of an astral form or body.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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form as a noun.  Definition 16 of 16 is:  Something regarded as having shape without substance.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

possess as a verb, transitive.  Definition 1 of 9 is:  To have the ownership and enjoyment of; have as a property or attribute; as, to possess a house; possess a conscience.  Definition 2 is:  To put in ownership, occupation, or control; mostly with of, and used reflexively or passively.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

astral body is a noun.  The only definition, in Theosophy is:  A phrase loosely used in modern literature to cover every kind of fantasmal or spiritual appearance of the human form; a form or body created by the power of thought.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

body as a noun.  Definition 4 of 14 is:  The principal part or mass of anything.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Definition 3 is:  An astral lamp.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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fuel as a noun.  The only definition is:  Combustible matter, as wood or coal, used to feed a fire; whatever feeds or sustains any expenditure, outlay, passion, or excitement.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

oil as a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  A greasy or unctuous liquid, of vegetable, animal, or mineral origin, insoluble in water but sometimes soluble in alcohol, and always in ether.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

reservoir is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  A receptacle where some material, especially of a liquid or gas, may be kept in store.  Specifically: ellipsis. (2) An attachment to a stove, machine, or instrument, for containing a fluid to be operated or used in its operation; as, the reservoir of a lamp.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

wick as a noun.  The only definition is:  A band of loosely twisted or woven fibers, as in a candle or lamp, operating by capillary attraction, to convey oil or other illuminant to a flame.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

The singular possessive of astral is:  astral's.  The plural of astral is:  astrals.  The plural possessive of astrals is:  astrals'.

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astral as an adjective.  Its 2 syllables, as tral are pronounced AS tral.  There are 3 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  Of, pertaining to, coming from, or like the stars; starry.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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Definition 2 in Biology is:  Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting an aster; as, an astral phase.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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aster is a noun.  Definition 3 of 3 in Biology is:  The star-shaped figure terminating an amphiaster or nuclear spindle.  See OVUM.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Definition 3 is:  Susceptible to influences from the stars; as, the astral body assumed by Paracelsus to explain presentiments.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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susceptible is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Yielding readily; capable of being influenced, acted on, or determined:  usually with of or to.  Definition 2 of 2 is:  Having delicate sensibility; sensitive; impressionable.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

influence as a noun.  Definition 1 of 5 is:  The flowing into, or influx, of power, whether in the form of motive or ability; the property or the process of producing modifications, especially when slow or permanent; as, the influence of example.  Definition 2 of 5 is:  The exercise of a moral or a secret control over the actions of others; ellipsis.  Definition 4 of 5 in Astrology is:  The occult power that the stars are supposed to exercise over human affairs.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Paracelsus is a noun.  The only definition is:  Pseudonym of Theophrastus von Hohenheim, a Swiss physician, born in 1493, died in 1541.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

presentiment is a noun.  The only definition is:  A prophetic sense of something to come; a foreboding.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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