Insolite no 02 - Janvier 1976

Magazine Overview

Title: BULLETIN DE LIAISON DES AMATEURS D'INSOLITE
Issue: N°2
Date: January 1976
Publisher: LES AMATEURS D'INSOLITE
Country: France
Price: 6 Francs

This issue of the 'Bulletin de Liaison des Amateurs d'Insolite' serves as an organ for enthusiasts of the unusual, featuring a range of articles on archaeology, astrology, and paranormal phenomena.

Articles and Content

Voyage à Glozel (Suite du N° 1)

This article, authored by R. Sauerborn, continues the exploration of the Glozel site. It notes the serendipitous timing of a visit to the Monsieur Fradin museum coinciding with a France-Inter broadcast about Glozel. The author reflects on the legacy of Doctor Morlet and the efforts to defend the site's authenticity. The article highlights the impact of modern archaeological techniques on the re-evaluation of the pioneers' work, noting the presence of CNRS labels in the museum. A letter from Monsieur H. Francois is quoted, strongly defending Glozel against accusations of forgery and emphasizing the corroboration of independent laboratory measurements. The article details significant dates related to the scientific validation of Glozel artifacts:

• Spring 1974: Professor Vagn MejdaHL (RISO, Denmark) dates a tablet, confirming its authenticity. He later returns with Dr. Mac Kerrel (National Museum of Antiquities, Scotland) and Silow (Swedish researcher) to conduct further archaeometric studies.
• Summer 1974: Henri Francois and Guy Portal (Fontenay-aux-Roses Nuclear Centre) also undertake dating of Glozel objects, collaborating with MejdaHL and Mac Kerrel.
• Spring 1975: At the Oxford archaeometry symposium, 150 international scientists officially recognize Glozel's authenticity and significance.
• August 1975: New results from three laboratories date engraved bones from the Magdalenian period (Upper Paleolithic) using carbon-14 dating.

The article also mentions a visit to the Montgilbert castle restoration project and the Union R.R.M.P.ART chantier, highlighting the work of young volunteers. A follow-up trip to Glozel is announced for Spring '76.

Les traits dominants de la personnalité dans les signes du Zodiaque

Authored by G. Lachaise, this section delves into the correlation between astrological descriptions of zodiac signs and observed personality traits. The author presents an 'Avant-Propos' explaining that while astrological descriptions offer general tendencies, individual personalities are complex and can encompass both positive and negative aspects of a sign's characteristics. The article then provides definitions and influences of the zodiac signs, including:

• Nature of the Sign: Classified into four elements: Fire (Feu), Earth (Terre), Air (Air), and Water (Eau).
• Domicile: The sign where a planet manifests most clearly.
• Planets and their Dominant Influences: Detailed descriptions of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, outlining their associated traits (e.g., Sun: synthesis, willpower; Moon: imagination, intuition; Mercury: intellect, communication).
• Signification of the Nature of the Sign: Further breakdown of the four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) with associated characteristics like vitality, prudence, intellect, and sensitivity.
• Summary of the Four Temperaments (Hippocrates/Carton): Description of the Bilious, Lymphatic, Nervous, and Sanguine temperaments.

Other Content

The table of contents for issue N°2 lists several other articles and features:

• 'Voyage à Glozel' by R. Sauerborn (continued from N°1).
• 'Les traits dominants de la personnalité dans les signes du Zodiaque' by G. Lachaise.
• 'Les Bories' by P. Melleret.
• 'Le phosphénisme et les apparitions de Kérizinen' by F. Lefébure.
• 'Veillées O.V.N.Is' (UFO vigils).
• 'L'Atelier du Réalisme Fantastique' (The Fantastic Realism Workshop).
• 'Radiesthésie' (Radiesthesia).
• 'Séminaire de Malaucène' (Malaucène Seminar).
• 'Récits insolites ... et pourtant véridiques' (Unusual stories... yet true).
• 'Fond de documentation' (Documentation archive).
• 'Notre carnet d'adresse' (Our address book).

Additionally, the issue includes a section titled 'SOLLAIRE MULERO UN (hiver 75/76)' which lists contributions from various authors on topics such as marginal researchers, novatic phenomena, macrobiotics, phosphénic mixing, writing symbolism, tellurism, and Templar esotericism. It also features a review of the 'SEIPP' society and its publication.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores topics related to the unusual, paranormal, and esoteric, as indicated by its title and the range of articles. The editorial stance, as expressed in 'Les Voeux du President' by F. Breuil, emphasizes a desire for growth within the 'Insolite' community, fostering closer ties with other clubs, and promoting understanding over sterile polemics. The focus on scientific validation for phenomena like Glozel suggests an approach that seeks to ground the unusual in empirical evidence where possible, while also embracing less conventional subjects like astrology and UFOs.

This document appears to be a collection of astrological profiles for zodiac signs, presented in a magazine format. Each section details the characteristics, development, negative traits, pathology, key word, relationship with nature, and famous individuals associated with a specific sign. The magazine is divided into sections for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and a section on 'Les Bories' (stone huts).

Aries (21/03 au 20/04)

Nature: Fire. Character: Bilious. Domicile: Mars - Pluto.

Development: Tendency towards struggle, engagement of the self in rapid actions, aggressiveness, vitality, virility, energy, trainer of a bubbling man, dynamism, creator, masculine, exceptional regenerative capacity, eternal adolescent. Not resting, but pleasing with spontaneity. Risk of compromising results due to precipitation.

Negative: Possessiveness, authoritarianism, dangerous audacity.

Pathology: Head and its organs.

Key Word: ACTION.

Rapport avec la Nature: Germination.

Famous Aries: Gambetta, Beaudelaire, Marcel Amont, Chateaubriand.

Taurus (21/04 au 21/05)

Sign: Earth. Character: Nervous - Bilious. Domicile: Venus.

Development: Practical organization, love of nature, taste for simple pleasures, affectivity, creativity, refusal of egocentrism. Lack of aggressiveness compensated by method, patience, and tenacity. Possessive, loves habits, abhors change. Assimilates slowly but can remember for a long time. Artist through sensitivity.

Negative: Obstinacy, stubbornness, rigor, intolerance.

Pathology: Throat, voice, tongue.

Key Word: PRODUCTION.

Rapport avec la Nature: Spring reproduction.

Famous Taurus: Roosevelt, Tino Rossi, Tchaikovsky.

Gemini (22/05 au 21/06)

Sign: Air. Character: Nervous - Sanguine. Domicile: Mercury.

Development: Mobility of spirit, instability in choices, critical spirit, humor, facility for elocution, cold sensitivity, intelligence, assimilation, taste for sharp wit. Brilliant verve dispels boredom. Intelligence hindered by desire for rational synthesis, sense of recovery, movement, ruse.

Negative: Excessive ambition, rancorous susceptibility.

Pathology: Bronchi, arms, hands.

Key Word: CONQUEST.

Rapport avec la Nature: Appearance of green fruits.

Famous Gemini: Courteline, Stavisky, Pascal.

Cancer (22/06 au 22/07)

Sign: Water. Character: Lymphatic. Domicile: Moon.

Development: Supremacy of receptive sensitivity, intuitive intelligence, sentimental instability. Little interest in practical solutions, tendencies towards caprice. Conflicts between sensitivity and reason lead to ambivalence and complex feelings. Like an impenetrable cuirass, oscillates between past and future.

Negative: Morbid sensuality, chronic laziness.

Pathology: Stomach, chest.

Key Word: FRUCTIFICATION.

Rapport avec la Nature: Ripe fruits.

Famous Cancer: Marie-Antoinette, Georgette Plana, La Fontaine, Jean Cocteau, Alexis Carrel.

Leo (23/07 au 22/08)

Sign: Fire. Character: Bilious. Domicile: Sun.

Development: Radiant and dynamic personality, assurance, organization, aspiration for supremacy. Benevolent, generous, loves beauty, disdainful of details, subtleties, techniques, diplomacy. Susceptible to honor, ambition, sometimes surprising. Likes flattery, responding with mildness. Knows how to live grandly.

Negative: Authoritarianism, vanity, self-worship.

Pathology: Heart, arteries.

Key Word: SUCCESS.

Rapport avec la Nature: The harvest.

Famous Leo: Louis XIV, Poincarré, Napoléon Ier, Corneille.

Virgo (22/08 au 23/09)

Sign: Earth. Character: Nervous. Domicile: Mercury.

Development: Systematic circumspection, intelligence focused on organization, method, classification. Meticulous physical and mental, strong will, self-discipline, respect for established order, taste for saving, tenacious and fruitful worker, great respect for morality. Little interest in imagination and the unknown allows concentration on the present.

Negative: Sectarianism, criticism, narrow view of human problems.

Pathology: Intestines.

Key Word: UTILITY.

Rapport avec la Nature: Conservation of the harvest.

Famous Virgo: Louis XVI, Hugues Aufray, Materlinck.

Libra (23/09 au 22/10)

Sign: Air. Character: Sanguine. Domicile: Venus.

Development: Deep sense of justice tolerates neither impulsivity nor generous impulses. Seeks harmonious insertion into existence, tendency towards hesitation. Refined and selective taste for beauty, optimism or melancholy depending on mood. Keen sense of social values, reduced combativeness in the absence of stimulation.

Negative: Instability, indecision, severity of judgment.

Pathology: Kidneys, bladder.

Key Word: EQUILIBRIUM.

Rapport avec la Nature: Preparation of seeds.

Famous Libra: Mozart, Nietzche, Brigitte Bardot, Rimbaud.

Scorpio (23/10 au 9/11)

Sign: Water. Character: Lymphatic. Domicile: Mars - Pluto.

Development: Self-mastery, disdain for obstacles combined with promptness of spirit rooted in aggressiveness, leads to domination of problems. Positive revolts, intelligence never gives up. Vital impulse is secret, only externalized for creative activity ready to conquer at all costs with energy. Courage, endurance, willpower, intelligence unite as qualities in service of victory.

Negative: Spirit of revolt manifesting without discrimination, misanthropy.

Pathology: Sex.

Key Word: VICTORY.

Rapport avec la Nature: Sowing.

Famous Scorpio: Jean Rostand, Paul Valéry.

Sagittarius (10/11 au 21/11) (Serpentaire for memory)

Sign: Fire. Character: Bilious. Domicile: Jupiter - Neptune.

Development: Dynamic and didactic temperament, enthusiasm favored by a lack of distance and irony towards reality. Serenity, jovial gaiety, simplicity, good faith, honesty, purity, loyalty. Attachment to solid values, purity, loyalty. A certain need for escape, at ease with questions of philosophy and religion. Hospitable, appreciated and esteemed by entourage. Objectivity, grandeur of soul.

Negative: Obtuse spirit, slowness of intellectual reflex, vanity, pride.

Pathology: Thighs, muscular and arterial system.

Key Word: SPACE.

Rapport avec la Nature: Germination.

Famous Sagittarius: Walt Disney, Beethoven.

Les Bories

This section describes 'bories', curious dry stone constructions found in Haute-Provence, on the slopes of the Luberon mountain or across the Vaucluse plateau, from Aurel to Sisteron. These stones, 'Les Lauses', are found in limestone regions where the subsoil is composed of usable stone layers. The constructions can be round, square, or rectangular. The roof, in the shape of a ship's hull or a barrel vault, can be made solely of 'Lauzes' placed on a wooden frame supported by stone pillars. Generally, the roof is made using the corbel vault principle, with stones laid flat, each row slightly overhanging the one below. These bories range from simple 'cabanes' or 'Clapiers' to shepherd's huts ('Jas') several tens of meters long, with enclosures and cisterns, or dwellings with one or two stories. Archaeology has not yet determined the construction period of the oldest ones, as this technique was used continuously from the Neolithic period to the 19th century. Some considerations suggest certain bories date back to a Greco-Ligurian period, around three thousand years ago, and Petrarch mentions them in his works. The town of Gordes features a fine collection of bories, including the 'Village noir' (1.5 km from Gordes). This village, of likely Gaulish origin, abandoned centuries ago, has bories divided into several rooms, one of which still has its bread oven. Further research is needed to establish or refute links with similar edifices in Sardinia, the Balearic Islands, or the Eastern Pyrenees. For enthusiasts of the unusual, bories offer a pleasant and instructive excursion. The author is P. Melleret. Bibliography includes research by the author, Syndicate d'initiatives de Gordes, Michelin Provence, and Gry Burruol for Haute Provence. Slides of the author's work are available, covering bories in Aurel, Venasque, and Gordes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the magazine is the exploration of astrological influences on personality, character, and even pathology, linking these traits to specific historical figures and natural phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be informative and descriptive, presenting astrological interpretations as established facts. The inclusion of 'Les Bories' suggests an interest in local history, architecture, and archaeology, possibly framed within a broader context of regional identity or esoteric connections, though this is not explicitly stated.

This issue of LE DAUPHINE LIBERE, dated November 15, 1975, under the title "LE PHOSPHENISME et les APPARITIONS de KERIZINEN," explores the intersection of esoteric practices, spiritual phenomena, and historical mysteries. The main article focuses on 'phosphénisme,' a technique involving visual phenomena and rhythmic thought, and its alleged connection to the apparitions experienced by Jeanne Louise Ramonet in Kerizinen, France, between 1936 and 1965. The issue also features a report on a seminar held in Malaucène, France, organized by the 'Kruptos' association, which investigated parallel phenomena, archaeology, and the history of the Templars and Cathars.

The Apparitions of Kerizinen and Phosphénisme

The central theme is the purported link between the visions of Jeanne Louise Ramonet in Kerizinen and the practice of phosphénisme. Ramonet, a young woman from Brittany, reported numerous apparitions starting in 1936, including a vision of a globe of light and the Virgin Mary. These events, initially kept secret, became known in the village by 1939, leading to a multiplication of reported apparitions. The article draws parallels between these phenomena and the 'solar phenomena' observed at Fatima, suggesting that phosphénisme can synthetically reproduce these 'solar prodigies.'

More significantly, the issue posits that the Virgin Mary's predictions at Kerizinen foretold a rapid, spiritual transformation of humanity, which the authors believe is directly related to the rise of phosphénisme. The pedagogical applications of phosphénic mixing are highlighted, claiming they inevitably lead to spiritual and psychic experiences such as purification of sentiments, precognitive dreams, clairvoyance, and out-of-body experiences. The article argues that the widespread adoption of phosphénisme will be driven by a natural selection process, as those who practice it will gain advantages over others, leading to a profound shift in global consciousness.

This transformation is described as a 'brutal explosion' comparable to the ignition of a nova's atmosphere. The authors suggest that a single television broadcast detailing the negative consequences of the 'sourdine diffusion' of phosphénic mixing could trigger this societal shift. The predictions from Kerizinen are presented as already partially realized, particularly the mission to 'multiply the children of light' through phosphénic practice, leading to a new generation of 'zealous and supernatural saints.'

The Malaucène Seminar: Parallel Phenomena and Historical Mysteries

The issue also reports on a seminar organized by 'Kruptos,' a Lyonnaise association dedicated to the study of parallel phenomena, held in Malaucène, France. The seminar brought together individuals interested in metapsychics, parapsychology, ufology, esotericism, and historical mysteries. The event featured discussions on various topics, including parallel archaeology, the mysteries of Easter Island, telluric magnetism, and the legends surrounding sites like Rennes-le-Château and Montségur.

A significant portion of the seminar's focus was on the Order of the Temple. Julien Crégsa, Grand Master of the Renovated Order, participated, and attendees visited historical Templar sites in Malaucène, including the chapel of Grozeau and the Templar chapel of Saint-Sapurcre. The article connects Malaucène to a pivotal moment in Templar history, as Pope Clement V signed the bull of excommunication there in 1312, leading to the eventual demise of the order. The seminar aimed to explore the 'invisible thread' connecting Templar sites and to understand the 'source of the temple's woes.'

While the archaeological and historical discussions are described as rigorous, the coverage of Rennes-le-Château is noted as being more historical than legendary. The seminar also touched upon psychosomatic medicine and hypnotherapy through the contributions of a hypnologist named Chris.

Other Content

The issue includes a section on 'VEILLEES O.V.N.Is Ier Semestre 1976,' providing astronomical information such as planetary visibility, solar and lunar eclipses, and favorable periods for astrophotography. It also lists a publication called 'ASTROLAEE,' a review of the European Group for Scientific Astrology Research.

Another section, "L'Atelier du Réalisme Fantastique de la M.J.C MAGNAN à NICE," describes the activities of an association dedicated to studying traditional sciences like esotericism, occultism, and astrology, as well as contemporary issues such as UFOs and parapsychology. Their publication, "Les Cahiers du Réalisme Fantastique," is mentioned, featuring contributions from known writers.

Further sections include a bibliography of acquired documents from the second semester of 1975, covering archeology, initiation and sorcery, UFOs, parapsychology, and spiritualism. It also lists various magazines and reviews.

A short, anecdotal piece titled "RECIT INSOLITE et pourtant véridique" recounts a strange experience involving a man named Mr. X and a book with the word 'Albert' on its cover, suggesting a possible connection to paranormal phenomena.

Finally, the "Société Varoise d'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux" (SVEPS) is presented as an organization dedicated to scientifically proving the reality of UFO phenomena through a detection station.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the interconnectedness of spiritual phenomena (apparitions, mysticism), esoteric practices (phosphénisme), and unexplained mysteries (UFOs, historical enigmas like the Templars and Cathars). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, with a particular emphasis on the transformative potential of phosphénisme and its alleged role in a coming global spiritual shift. The magazine promotes a holistic approach, integrating scientific investigation with spiritual and historical exploration, and encourages readers to engage with these topics through study and practice.

Title: La Tribune psychique
Date: 1974 - 1975
Content Type: Magazine Issue, primarily a directory and index.

Content Summary

This issue of 'La Tribune psychique' from 1974-1975 is largely dedicated to providing a comprehensive directory of related publications, associations, and specialized bookstores. It serves as a resource for individuals interested in parapsychology, magnetism, UFOs, and other esoteric subjects.

Listed Publications and Series:

The magazine lists numerous publications, often with their specific issue numbers:

• Mercaba: N° 6
• Kadath: Nos 14 - 15
• Revue du Magnétisme et du psychisme expérimental: (No specific issue number mentioned)
• Les Cahiers de l'Etrange: Nos 1 à 4 inclus
• Astrolabe: Nos 8 - 9
• UFO Informations: Nos 5 à 9 inclus
• Ouranos: Nos 5 à 14 inclus + spécial N° 1
• Parapsychologie: N° 1
• Question de: N° 9
• Les cahiers du réalisme fantastique: (No specific issue number mentioned)

Directory of Associations and Publications:

Page 3 and 5 expand on this directory, providing addresses and contact details for various entities:

• Messages de l'Espace : Fraternité cosmique: Revue du ciel à la Terre, contact Freddy BUTIKOFER in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Psychisme: Revue La Tribune Psychique (Sté Fse d'Etude des Phénomènes Psychiques, Paris XX) and Revue du Magnetisme et du Psychisme Experimental (Lille).
• Ordre Rosicrucien: A.M.O.R.C. in Le Neubourg, France.
• Recherches Parallèles: Revue Kruptos in Caluire, France.
• Revues Les Cahiers du Réalisme Fantastique and Les Cahiers de l'Etrange are listed with addresses in Nice and Bordeaux, France, respectively.
• Astrologie Scientifique: Revue Astrolabe, contact P. LOUAISEL in Puteaux, France.
• Divers (en Français): Revue Cosmos Express in Jonquieres, Quebec, Canada, and Revue UFO Quebec in Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada.
• Divers (Other): Revue Nouveau Monde in Montreal, Canada; Revue Horizons du Fantastique in Asnieres sur Seine, France; Revue Stendekcei (Spanish language UFOlogy) in Barcelona, Spain.
• Phosphenisme: Contact Docteur Francis LEFEFURE in Paris, France.
• Templiers: Ordre Renové du Temple in Saint Andre de l'Eure, France.

Parisian Specialized Bookstores:

A significant section is dedicated to Parisian bookstores specializing in the genres studied:

• Editions: Adyar, Astra, Au Fil d'Ariane, Au Vieux Colombier, Dangles.
• Librairies: Chacornac, Dervy, Desforges, La Diffusion Scientifique, Leymarie, Niclaus, Omnium Litteraire, La Palatine.

Member Information and Association Growth:

An important message to active members instructs them to file supplementary pages in their 'DOCUMENTATION' folder. It also emphasizes the benefits of a growing membership:

• The more numerous we are, the better equipped we will be.
• The more numerous we are, the better informed we will be.
• The more numerous we are, the more effective we will be.

Technical Section:

One of the pages features a detailed technical diagram for a "Moniteur de Radiesthesie" (Radiesthesia Monitor). This includes a circuit diagram with components like a generator, amplifier, relays, a pile (battery), push buttons, and indicator lights. A separate section lists the specific electronic components used in the device, such as resistors (R1-R9), capacitors (C1-C4), an integrated circuit (ANE555V), and transistors (SFC 490ET, SFC 407E, GB 821C2).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are clearly the exploration of the paranormal, esoteric knowledge, and ufology. The editorial stance, as implied by the directory and the message to members, is one of community building and information sharing within these specialized fields. The emphasis on collective strength ('the more numerous we are...') suggests a desire to foster a robust and informed community dedicated to these subjects.