Sokaren - 1964 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: SÖKAREN
Issue: Nr 2, Årgång 1
Date: November 1964
Publisher: SÖKAREN
Country of Publication: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 1:75

This issue of SÖKAREN, a Swedish magazine focused on the unusual and unexplained, features a diverse range of articles exploring psychic phenomena, ancient mysteries, and extraterrestrial possibilities.

Featured Articles

Eleuterio Terte: Psychic Surgery in the Philippines

By J. Bernard Ricks, the article details the extraordinary bloodless surgeries performed by Eleuterio Terte in San Fabian, Philippines. Ricks, a spiritualist medium, personally witnessed Terte remove a blood clot from a patient's heart and an inflamed appendix from another, using only psychic power. The operations involved a choir singing to raise vibrations and Terte entering a trance-like state. Ricks describes the organs being pulled out through the skin without any visible wound, which then healed instantly. Terte's work is associated with the "Union Espiritista Christiana de Filipinas," a spiritualist movement.

Archaeology and the Fantastic Reality

Ivan Troëng discusses radical new orientations in archaeology, suggesting that discoveries worldwide point to advanced ancient civilizations. He references findings in Mongolia and Scandinavia similar to those of the Eskimos, leading to theories that Eskimos once lived in Central Asia and migrated suddenly to Greenland. Troëng proposes his own theory: 10,000 years ago, Earth was controlled by an enlightened culture that used "metal birds" (possibly spacecraft) for transportation. He also touches upon the discovery of optical lenses in Iraq and Australia, suggesting a common ancient culture.

Reincarnation Experiments

Nils-Olof Jacobson recounts his experiments with hypnosis to explore reincarnation. Using a 23-year-old female mathematics student as a subject, he induced hypnotic states where she "regressed" to previous lives. The subject, "Margareta," described a life on a farm with wealthy parents, and later as "Margareta Berggren," married to "Nils" in Stockholm in 1830. Jacobson notes that while the subject provided consistent details, it's difficult to definitively prove reincarnation, suggesting the narratives might be elaborate fantasies influenced by the subject's current life and the hypnotic suggestion.

An Encounter with a UFO

Peter Kor recounts Jeff Lund's experience in March 1959, where he witnessed a UFO that initially appeared as a diamond-like object emitting sharp light. The object then transformed, emitting red and yellow lights, and enveloped Lund in a pulsating, gas-like substance. Lund described the phenomenon as having no fixed form and no smell. Kor suggests that classic UFO shapes might be disguises for a more fundamental, shape-shifting phenomenon.

Mount Shasta Mystery

Andrew Tomas explores the legends surrounding Mount Shasta in California. He references Fredrick Oliver's 1884 book, "A Dweller on Two Planets," which describes tunnels leading to underground cities inhabited by Atlanteans who possess advanced technology, including spacecraft capable of communicating with Venus. Tomas notes reports of mysterious lights over Mount Shasta, car ignition problems near the mountain, and a strange fog that protected the mountain from a forest fire. He also mentions accounts of a "Shasta people" who are described as white-clad and possessing advanced knowledge.

Heavenly Signs at the Birth of Jesus?

Professor Ethelbert Stauffer's research is presented, suggesting that the Star of Bethlehem was not a legend but a real astronomical conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, and later Jupiter and Saturn, in 7 BC. This event, occurring in the constellation Pisces, was interpreted by ancient astrologers as a sign of a world ruler's birth in Palestine. The article also touches upon Iranian legends of Mithras' birth and compares them to the biblical narrative.

Neuros and Grafotherapy

Alarik Degerman introduces grafotherapy, a method of treating psychological disorders by analyzing and modifying handwriting. He explains that specific writing movements are linked to personality traits, and by correcting problematic writing styles, one can influence the subconscious mind and alleviate issues like anxiety, inferiority complexes, and aggression. The article includes examples of handwriting styles associated with different psychological states.

Can an Unborn Child Perceive?

Elsa Wessling shares a personal account from her son, who, before his birth, experienced a vivid memory of a traumatic event involving a man with a revolver in their relatives' home. The memory, detailed with specific room layouts and actions, aligns with a real incident that occurred shortly before his conception, leading to the question of prenatal perception or a form of inherited memory.

Time's Signs?

The "Tidens Tecken?" section discusses the idea that unusual natural phenomena (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, extreme weather) are increasing, possibly due to cosmic radiation and atomic testing. It references "Kontakt med rymdmänniskor" and claims that a "cosmic era" is approaching, with significant changes expected by the summer of 1967.

Letters to the Editor

The "Hjälp!" section includes an appeal from the editor, Sven Magnusson, for more subscribers to ensure the magazine's survival. There are also letters from readers offering feedback, with some praising the magazine's content and others suggesting improvements.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the paranormal, spiritualism, UFOs, ancient mysteries, and the potential for human consciousness to transcend conventional scientific understanding. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, encouraging readers to consider phenomena often dismissed by mainstream science, while also maintaining a degree of critical inquiry, as seen in the analysis of reincarnation experiments and UFO reports. The magazine aims to provide a platform for discussion and exploration of these topics, seeking to broaden the reader's perspective on reality.