1976 01 00 SAGA - John Keel - Ancient Astronauts Modern Mysteries

Magazine Overview

This issue of SAGA magazine, identified as Volume 14 and part of the "Ancient Astronauts Modern Mysteries" series, features an article titled "UFO TIME TRAVELERS" by John A. Keel. The cover prominently highlights this theme, suggesting a departure from traditional extraterrestrial explanations for UFO phenomena.

UFO Time Travelers: The Core Theory

The central thesis of the article is that UFOs may not be spacecraft from distant planets, but rather vehicles or entities engaged in time travel. This is supported by numerous anecdotal reports where UFO occupants appear to ignore witnesses, leading to the hypothesis that these beings might be "sideslipping" across our time field, making us invisible to them because we do not exist in their temporal frame.

An elderly woman in New England reported a circular, metallic craft with large windows hovering nearby, occupied by two uniformed men who seemed to be gazing intently at the ground without seeing her. This is presented as a common type of encounter, raising the question of whether witnesses are invisible to some UFOs.

The article posits that time is a stream, and while humans are confined to moving in one direction, some UFO occupants might be moving from tomorrow into yesterday, crossing temporal barriers. This concept is illustrated with a hypothetical scenario of a time machine traveling to 1491, observed by people in 1980, emphasizing that the machine moves through time, not space, while the external environment remains unchanged.

The Nature of Time and Future Existence

If time travel is possible, the future must already exist, implying a radically different concept of time. The article references evidence from UFO, occult, and psychic literature, including a WWI pilot who flew over an airfield that would be established 20 years later, and accounts of individuals transported centuries into the past or witnessing reenactments of historical battles.

Einstein's theory of the curvature of space is invoked, suggesting a potential similar curvature or "twists and loops" in time. This could mean that traveling far into the future might lead one back to the past, encountering primitive environments. The article speculates that "gods" of ancient civilizations might have been future humans using time travel, and that some UFO contactees might have been temporarily transported into the future rather than to distant planets.

Scientific and Parapsychological Perspectives

Aeronautical engineer J.W. Dunne's discoveries in the 1920s are mentioned, particularly his concept of "serial time" and the idea that waking dreams offer glimpses of future events. The article suggests that clairvoyance might be a form of projecting consciousness into another reality ahead in time.

It is noted that human consciousness is not necessarily limited to the present moment and can flow beyond the confines of the human frame. Doctors at John Hopkins Hospital have observed mental patients projecting their minds into the future, and Dr. Grey Walter's experiments with epileptic patients revealed experiences of being "pushed sideways in time."

While physical time travel is not yet understood, the human mind is capable of mental time excursions. The article suggests that if humans can achieve this, advanced beings from distant star systems might possess the ability to project themselves physically or mentally through time.

These beings could appear in various forms, from shapeless energy to monstrous or beautiful entities, or even invade human and animal brains temporarily, negating the need for physical spaceships.

The South African Episode

A specific case from May 1974 in South Africa is detailed, involving a young couple who experienced mental blackouts while driving. Under hypnosis, the husband, Peter, recalled a UFO encounter with peculiar occupants. He described their travel as being "by time, not by light," meaning they traveled through time to reach destinations, rather than using speed through space.

Intelligent Energy and Temporal Intrusion

The article concludes by suggesting that UFO lights might not be mechanical objects but "intelligent energy" inserted into our reality. This energy can enter human bodies, hitchhiking and observing the world through our eyes. These entities might be curious, mischievous, or destructive, withdrawing into another time field after completing their missions. This phenomenon is presented not as modern but as an ongoing process throughout human history.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reinterpretation of UFO phenomena through the lens of time travel and consciousness. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, exploring speculative theories that challenge conventional explanations and integrate anecdotal evidence with scientific and parapsychological concepts. The magazine encourages readers to consider alternative possibilities beyond simple extraterrestrial visitation, focusing on the mysterious nature of time and consciousness.