I am also using an energy program, to aid in astral time travel. This one appears to be among the best:

"NEW is the simplest yet most advanced bioenergetic development system in the world today. It is also child's-play to learn and use, and requires no prior experience or knowledge. Anyone can learn the NEW system and have speedy results. It is also more effective than any other energy body development system available. Results with the NEW system are quite rapid for most people, with noticeable energy movement sensations being experienced the first time it is used."

http://www.astraldynamics.com/tutorials/?BoardID=6


I think this will also aid in future attempt at getting accurate stick readings as well as finding local vortex's. Here is more on vortex's, from the noble carlos's site - also check out his vids:

http://www.carlosx.com/vortex1.htm


Also, here's HDRkid's very incredible blog, which details his astral time travel experiences with the HDR. So he gets the strange phone calls too... hmmm...