Every living being has an astral body, which may be interpreted as one's soul. It is similar to an aura of sorts in appearance, and has a close connection to the owner's mind and consciousness; if the astral body is damaged, the mind becomes muddled. If it is destroyed, the creature dies instantly, although it may look unharmed physically. Evidence suggests that the destruction of one's astral body does not result in the complete annihilation of his personality; the essence of the person may leave to the afterlife as normal, at least in the case of humans.