CERPI - no 08 - octobre 1976

Magazine Overview

This is issue number 8 of the French publication 'CERPI', a review focused on unexplained phenomena, particularly ufology. The cover prominently displays the title 'CERPI' and the subtitle 'Centre d'études et de recherches des phénomènes inexpliqués' (Center for studies and research of unexplained phenomena), along with the address in Saintes. The cover art includes symbolic imagery related to ufology, spiritism, archeology, and mysteries.

Editorial Content

The issue begins with an editorial by Michel SOURIS, dated September 21, 1976. He addresses a question about whether we will ever understand UFOs, responding that private groups like CERPI, driven by faith and will, are more effective than potentially bureaucratic government agencies. He highlights the need for cooperation among ufology groups and mentions that CERPI aims to facilitate this by publishing a list of national and European groups. The editorial also touches upon the importance of 'raw material' such as witness testimonies and investigation reports for research.

Book Reviews

Two book reviews are featured:

• "LE POUVOIR DE L'INVISIBLE" (The Power of the Invisible) by Guy Playfair: Described as a remarkable book covering manifestations of the spirit, from automatic writing to psychic surgery, mentioning figures like Zé Arigo and Tony Agpaoa. It is presented as a key for understanding reincarnation and latent human powers.
• "A LA RECHERCHE DES OVNI" (In Search of UFOs) by J. SCORNAUX and Ch. PIENS: This book is summarized as an essential treatise that approaches UFO inquiries methodically and scientifically, avoiding easy answers or gratuitous hypotheses. The CERPI library is recommended to possess this book.

Astronomical Information

Two sections are dedicated to astronomy:

• Cosmographie: This section explains the concepts of the celestial hour circle (cercle horaire) and declination, defining right ascension (ascension droite) and declination as equatorial coordinates. It details how these are measured using sidereal clocks and meridian telescopes.
• Astronomie - Les Planètes: This part provides rules for recognizing planets, noting they do not twinkle like stars and appear as disks under magnification. It explains that planets move relative to the fixed stars and are generally found near the ecliptic. The twelve zodiacal constellations are listed, along with the visible planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) and their symbols.

Historical Sightings and Cases

• RETOUR DANS LE PASSE (Return to the Past): This section recounts a personal sighting by H. KIM in February 1943 near Rouen. The witness describes seeing a luminous yellow-orange oval object, estimated to be 8-10 meters long and 30 meters high, moving from East to West with sharp turns at high speed. The witness notes that UFOs were not a known concept at the time.
• The article also references two other OVNI incidents: one observed in St Crépin on August 20, 1975, and another photographed in Chauvigny on August 21, 1976, noting similarities in shape to the described object.

Biological Effects of UFOs

• EFFETS BIOLOGIQUES DES ONDES COURTES ET ULTRA-COURTES EMISES PAR LES O.V.N.I. (Biological Effects of Short and Ultra-Short Waves Emitted by UFOs): This detailed section explores the potential impact of UFO emissions on humans and animals.
• On Humans: Reported effects include changes to clothing radiation readings ('ALPHA' and 'BY'), cataracts induced by specific power levels, elevated body temperature, potential gastric ulcers, skin necrosis, changes in blood (red and white blood cells, hemoglobin), hyperthermia of hemopoietic organs, asthenic syndrome (weakness, fatigue), neuro-vegetative disorders (nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, hair loss, brittle nails, sleep disturbances, vertigo, memory issues), and tremors. It is stressed that total irradiation of witnesses cannot be ruled out and medical examination within six months of contact is necessary.
• On Animals: Animals, particularly dogs, are said to often sense UFOs before humans due to their greater sensitivity to ultra-short waves. Specific effects noted include agitation, extreme excitement, and animals approaching landing sites. Cows that have been near UFOs show reduced milk production. Limaces (slugs) may experience skin color changes and develop clear traces, with analysis of mollusks recommended.

Conclusion on Biological Effects

The conclusion states that UFOs emit ultra-short waves that directly affect humans and animals. These waves may form a protective shield around the craft, potentially causing paralysis in contact witnesses. Changes in UFO color during takeoff are attributed to the gradual cessation of these protective waves. The interaction of these waves with the air causes ionization, leading to luminous halos around the craft and a characteristic whistling sound during landing and takeoff.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are ufology, scientific investigation, and the importance of inter-group cooperation. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of private, collaborative research efforts, emphasizing the need for empirical data (witness reports, photos) and scientific analysis. There is a strong focus on documenting and understanding the physical and biological effects associated with UFO phenomena, suggesting a belief in their tangible reality and impact. The publication also seems to embrace a broad definition of 'unexplained phenomena', as indicated by the inclusion of sections on cosmography and astronomy alongside ufology and archeology.

This issue of "LES CONTACTES" (issue 17, volume 16/17, dated May 9, 1972) marks the beginning of a new series dedicated to "contactés" – individuals who have encountered extraterrestrial beings. The magazine aims to inform its readers about these experiences. The primary focus is on the Centre d'Etudes de Fraternité Cosmique (CEFC), described as a messianic movement rather than a sect, guided by highly conscious beings from outer space.

The CEFC Movement and Eugénio Siragusa

The CEFC movement is presented as a spiritual and psychological endeavor, animated by individuals predisposed to receive teachings from advanced extraterrestrial entities. These beings, possessing scientifically prodigious means and intellectual capabilities beyond human imagination, guide the movement. The CEFC's objective is to positively impact souls, fostering a higher consciousness, universal love, and a superior morality based on fraternity and conscious science. It is explicitly stated that the CEFC is not a sect and will never be one, but rather a movement for the renewal and rehabilitation of humanity, promoting universal peace and love.

The article introduces Eugénio Siragusa, a 54-year-old Sicilian man, as a key figure. Siragusa is described as a highly respected individual with a remarkable personality. The narrative delves into his personal experiences, beginning at age 33 when he claims to have had his first contact. While waiting for a bus, he witnessed a rapidly approaching luminous object, described as a spinning top or a priest's hat, which emitted a beam of light that enveloped him, causing an indescribable bliss and a profound sense of his personality being "re-dimensioned." This event led to an inner voice instructing him on geology and cosmogony, opening his mind to the mysteries of creation and recalling past lives, including one as a student in Poseidon, Atlantis, 12,000 years prior. He also mentions drawing detailed maps of continents during the eras of Lemuria and Atlantis.

Siragusa attributes his expanded awareness to continuous telepathic contact with extraterrestrials. After eleven years, he finally met them physically. In 1962, he felt compelled to drive to Mount Etna in Sicily. There, he encountered two tall, athletic beings in silver suits. They communicated with him, delivering a message for world leaders urging them to cease atomic explosions and to foster well-being, progress, justice, liberty, love, and fraternity for humanity. He learned that these beings were part of an Inter-Galactic Confederation, acting as tutors for humanity, concerned about the planet's trajectory towards nuclear war.

Siragusa has dedicated his life to these messages, confirming that extraterrestrials conduct preliminary, subconscious surveys of individuals before making contact. They seek subjects with the necessary physical and spiritual evolution to awaken dormant values and make them conscious operators for the cause of good.

Other Encounters on Etna

The issue details a specific encounter on August 9, 1963, at 9:10 PM, where Siragusa, excited by the prospect of a meeting, drove towards Etna after seeing a luminous bolide. He encountered a hovering luminous halo, from which a saucer-shaped craft descended. Two pilots emerged, one in a spacesuit and another with a bare face, blond hair, and an athletic build. They greeted him cordially and reiterated the message previously given. He noted their soft features and serene gaze. The craft, described as a "flying saucer," emitted a yellow-blue to emerald-green light and a faint, apparent breeze. After the pilots returned, the craft ascended vertically at astonishing speed and disappeared towards the north.

Extraterrestrial Civilization and Technology

In a Q&A session with the "Cosmic Brothers" on August 9, 1963, Siragusa inquired about their vessels and civilization. They explained that their "cigars" or "flying saucers" are cosmic vessels capable of safe navigation in space and atmospheres, reaching speeds of 300,000 km/sec within Earth's atmosphere and higher in interstellar space. This speed is achieved through a prodigious energy source that creates a variable density field, rendering the craft antigravitational and immune to external forces. Their vessels can perform instantaneous movements, stops, and accelerations, maintaining a constant equilibrium regardless of external motion.

Their bio-physical-psychic structures are unaffected by acceleration or deceleration. The vessels themselves have diameters ranging from 12 to 30 meters for saucers, and larger for other types. Their civilization is thousands of years more advanced than humanity's, with an interstellar federative organization dating back millennia. They claim to have no economic problems and live a happy existence, driven by unconditional love for the Creator and all creation. Their interest lies in guiding humanity towards higher evolutionary goals.

They stated that they do not suffer from selfish emotions or aggressive tendencies and are content in a rich and prosperous universe. They mentioned that many planets in our solar system have long been part of their Universal Community. They expressed disappointment that humanity has not yet awakened to the "Great Truth."

A Warning and a Path Forward

The extraterrestrials conveyed a stern warning: humanity's current path, characterized by ignorance, lies, and violence, is leading to an inevitable planetary catastrophe. They condemned the human behavior of ignoring the efforts of evolved beings sent to enlighten them. They emphasized that humanity is creating its future just as it created its present. While a superior race is monitoring Earth to prevent nuclear disaster, they condemned humanity's current actions. They also alluded to past lives, suggesting that humans once worked together to build civilizations and must now prepare a better world.

They urged humans to unite in peace, overcome psycho-emotional knots causing suffering, and love each other as brothers, recognizing the unity that binds them. They promised to reveal the path to Paradise once humanity understands this truth. Upon achieving peace, justice, truth, and fraternal selflessness, they would share their advanced universal science for humanity's supreme well-being.

Reported UFO Incidents in France

The issue includes reports from the CERPI (Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches sur les Phénomènes Inexpliqués) investigation unit.

On October 21, 1975, in Gemozac, Mr. Laurent L., an amateur astronomer, observed an oval, fluorescent white object in the northwest sky, approximately 3/4 the size of the moon. The object moved in a straight line before abruptly changing direction towards Mortagne-sur-Gironde, executing a right-angle turn. The phenomenon lasted about 30 seconds and was silent.

In a later report, on the night of October 2-3, 1976, Mr. Laurent (the same witness) observed a neon-colored object in the sky over Gemozac during a national sky observation event.

Another report from August 1975 in Barzan details the experience of Mme Surena. While going to the garage, she was caught in a red circle about a meter in diameter. To her right, a red ball emanated a rotation sound. She felt her body was red, though no light beam connected the ball to her. She experienced intense fear and later suffered from chills, leg and back pain, and insomnia for two days. The report notes her clear description despite her panic and highlights the red circle surrounding her and illuminating her without a visible light beam to the ground.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are extraterrestrial contact, the nature of advanced cosmic civilizations, and the urgent need for humanity to change its destructive path. The editorial stance is one of informing the public about these phenomena and messages, promoting a spiritual and ethical evolution for humankind, and highlighting the potential for a positive future if humanity embraces love, peace, and universal brotherhood, guided by extraterrestrial wisdom. The magazine positions itself as a source for exploring the unusual, the mysterious, and parallel knowledge, published by CERPI and distributed by friends in Gironde.

This issue, dated October 1976, is titled 'Carte d'Europe, permettant de situer les divers groupements s'interessant à l'Ufologie' (Map of Europe, allowing to locate the various groups interested in Ufology). It focuses on ufological organizations and related phenomena, featuring a map of Europe with numbered locations corresponding to these groups, a list of these organizations, a report on a paranormal gathering, and a 'robot' humanoid portrait.

Ufology Organizations in Europe

The central piece of the magazine is a map of Europe (page 1) illustrating the distribution of ufological interest groups. This is followed by an extensive list of these organizations across various countries:

France

• C.N.R. (Commission Nationale de Recherches) - Quimper
• A.D.E.P.S. (Association pour la Détection et l'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux) - St Juan-les-Pins
• S.V.E.P.S. (Sté Varoise d'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux) - Toulon
• S.P.E.P. (Sté Populaire d'Etudes Diverses) - Sotteville-les-Rouen
• C.E.E.P.C. (Centre d'Etudes de l'Etrange et des Phénomènes Connexes) - Perpignan
• C.E.O. (Commission d'Etudes Ouranos) - Bohain
• C.E.R.E.I.C. (Centre d’Etude et de Recherches d’Eléments Inconnus de Civilisations) - Nice
• C.F.R.U. (Cercle Français de Recherches Ufologiques) - Forbach
• L.D.L.N. (Lumières Dans La Nuit) - Chambon-les-Lignons
• G.E.P.A. (Groupement d'Etudes des Phénomènes Aériens) - Paris
• C.E.R.P.I. (Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches des Phénomènes Inexpliqués) - Saintes
• VERONICA (Groupement d'Enquête Régionale) - Nîmes
• U.G.E.P.I. (Union des Groupements d’Etudes des Phénomènes Inexpliqués) - Grenoble

Luxembourg

• C.L.E.U. (Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques) - Belvaux, Grand Duché de Luxembourg

Allemagne (Germany)

• D.U.I.S.T. (Deutsche UFO/IFO Studiengesellschaft E.V.) - Wiesbaden-Schierstein

Belgique (Belgium)

• C.B.E.U.O. (Centre Belge d'Etudes Ufologiques Ouranos) - Bruxelles
• B.U.F.O.I. (Belgian UFO Information) - Wilrijk
• G.E.S.A.G. (Groupement pour l'Etude des Sciences Avant Garde) - Bruges
• S.O.B.E.P.S. (Sté Belge d'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux) - Bruxelles

Danemark (Denmark)

• S.F.U.O.I. (Scandinavian UFO Information) - Bavnebolden

Espagne-Portugal (Spain-Portugal)

• A.A. O.V.N.I. (Associat. para la Astronomica y los O.V.N.I.) - Bajoc, Portugalete (Vizcaya)
• C.E.I. (Centre de Estudios Interplanètarios) - Barcelona
• C.E.O.N.I. (Circulo de Estudios sobre Objectos No Identificados) - Valencia
• R.N.C. (Red National de Corresponsales) - Sevilla
• C.E.A.F.I. (Centro de Estudos Astronomicas e de Fénomènos de Porto) - Portugal

Grande-Bretagne (Great Britain)

• B.U.F.O.R.A. (British Ufo Research Association) - Nottingham
• F.S.N. (Flying Saucers News) - Located in USA, not Great Britain as initially stated (errata on page 3).

Italie (Italy)

• C.S.C. (Centro Studi Clipéologiei) - Torino
• C.U.N. (Centro Unico Nazionale) - Bologna

Pays-Bas (Netherlands)

• N.U.S.C. (Nederlands Ufologisch Studie Centrum) - 's Gravenhage

Suède (Sweden)

• Göteborgs Informations Center för Oidentifierade Flygande Föremål - Göteborg
• UFO Swerige - Motala

Suisse (Switzerland)

• F.S.U. (Fédération Suisse d’Ufologie) - Lausanne
• G.E.O.S. (Groupement d'Etude sur les Objets Spatiaux) - Geneva

An errata note indicates that group #27, F.S.N., is located in the USA, not Great Britain. Another group, G.E.R.S. (Groupement d'Etudes et de Recherches Scientifiques), founded in 1976 in Nice, is added to the list.

Reported Events and Experiences

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