Much misunderstanding exists today as to the nature of spatial dimensions. The following is intended to resolve some of these issues.

Although our consciousness is primarily limited to 3 spatial dimensions, we actually exist in a universe composed of many more spatial dimensions, possibly an infinite number of dimensions.

Without realizing it, we actually use 4 Dimensional awareness all the time. We have to in order to perceive 3 Dimensional objects. This will be explained as follows.

The 1st Dimension is Length, creating a line.

The 2nd Dimension is Width, which combined with the 1st Dimension creates a plane or sheet.

The 3rd Dimension is Height, which combined with the 1st and 2nd Dimensions creates a cube.

The 4th Dimension is an added depth in hyperspace (outside of 3 Dimensional Space). When the 4th Dimension is combined with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dimensions a hypercube is created.

When a 1 Dimensional object (a line) is viewed with 1 Dimensional awareness (1 direction only) a point is perceived. When viewed with 2 Dimensional awareness a line is perceived.

When a 2 Dimensional object, such as a square, is viewed with 2 Dimensional awareness a line is perceived. When viewed with 3 Dimensional awareness a square is perceived.

When a 3 Dimensional object, such as a cube, is viewed with 3 Dimensional awareness a flat object is perceived. When viewed with 4 Dimensional awareness a cube is perceived.

THUS WE USE 4 DIMENSIONAL AWARENESS TO PERCEIVE 3 DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS, ALL THE TIME.

To perceive a 4 Dimensional object, such as a hypercube, we must use 5 Dimensional Awareness.

The Physical-Etheric Universe is structured in 3 Spatial Dimensions.

The Astral(Emotional) Universe is structured in 4 Spatial Dimensions.

The Manasic Universe (including Causal/Soul and Mental/Intellectual) is structured in 5 Spatial Dimensions.

The Buddhic/Christic Universe in 6 Spatial Dimensions.

The Atmic Universe in 7 Spatial Dimensions.

The Monadic Universe in 8 Spatial Dimensions.

The Logoic Universe in 9 Spatial Dimensions.

Time is not a spatial dimension but rather is a measure of events in space. To call the Astral Universe the 4th Dimension is a mistake because the Astral Universe also contains Dimensions 1, 2, and 3. Also, the Manasic and higher Universes all contain the 4th Dimension. In the same way it is a mistake to call the Manasic Universe the 5th Dimension.

Full and complete awareness in a higher Universe includes awareness of additional spatial dimensions.