SUSSEX CIRCULAR

Magazine Overview

Title: SUSSEX CIRCULAR
Issue: 34
Date: October 1994
Publisher: CENTRE FOR CROP CIRCLE STUDIES (Sussex Branch)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

This issue of the Sussex Circular, number 34, dated October 1994, marks a transition in format and content. The editor, Andy Thomas, notes that this will be the last issue in the old format, with the next issue aiming for a new visual direction. The magazine covers a range of topics related to crop circles, including conference reports, psychic channelling experiments, and mathematical analysis of formations.

Reports

CCCS Annual Conference 1994

The 1994 CCCS Annual Conference was held in Clapham, London. The event included a wedding ceremony for two couples during the day. Barbara Davies, the hotline co-ordinator, presented an overview of the year's events, including a photograph that appeared to show the USS Enterprise near a crop formation. John Sayer reported on Norfolk and Cambridge formations, noting the discovery of hoaxing artifacts and evidence of crop laid over ground cracks. Steve Alexander discussed Hampshire's formations and shared his conclusion that crop circles make people stop and think, potentially acting as a 'doorway'. Marcus Allen presented on 'Behind the Hoaxers', and Peter Sorenson showed a compilation video of crop formations from 'Busty Taylor's cockpit'. Karen Douglas covered events in the Midlands, noting a migration of researchers to Wiltshire.

Cropwatching and Sightings

Martin Noakes reported on a sighting at Silbury Hill on July 25th, 1994, where he and Griller Gilgannon witnessed a moving light that flashed off, described as 'energy dispersing'. A previously unpublished report by Derrick Carvell from 1992 described a sighting at Alton Barnes involving numerous green lights in a cornfield that moved as if alive.

Sussex Gallery 1994

This section showcases five of the eleven Sussex formations from 1994, including examples from East Dean and Sompting. Photographs were provided by Steve Alexander and Michael Hubbard.

Features

Transmission from Sirius: Psychic Communication Experiments 1994

Paul Bura recounts CCCS Sussex's communication experiments in 1993 and 1994, aiming to contact crop circle makers through psychic channelling. The experiments involved contacting 'Guardians' of sacred sites. The first contact was made on December 12th, 1993, with 'Emun', Guardian of Cissbury Ring. Subsequent contacts on February 13th, 1994, involved Emun, Trist (Earth Mother), and Rachael (Sun), who were concerned with keeping energy lines clear. On June 28th, 1994, a transmission was received from 'Jeuz', who stated they were not of human origin and were associated with Sirius. Jeuz emphasized that the circles are here to help Earth change and that power comes from the circles, urging researchers not to place too much importance on 'proof' but to focus on the phenomenon's impact.

Golden Numbers Fill Your Eyes: Mathematical Analysis of Sompting Formation

Barry Reynolds analyzes a crop formation at Sompting from July 29th, 1994, consisting of three circles. He found that the centers of the circles aligned north/south and that the relationship between the diameters of the medium and large circles was twice the Golden Number (Phi). The analysis involved detailed calculations using trigonometric functions and measurements taken in the field, demonstrating a high degree of accuracy (over 97%).

Editorial and Other Content

Editorial Stance and Concerns

An editorial piece expresses concern about the UK's new Criminal Justice Bill, highlighting its potential to grant new powers to the police and authorities, which could infringe upon personal liberties and make activities like cropwatching potentially illegal. The article warns that such legislation could be used to suppress dissent and affect public protest.

Meetings and Events

Information is provided about CCCS Sussex Branch meetings in 1995, held monthly in Burgess Hill. Future guests include Reg Presley of The Troggs. The Sussex Cereological Bonanza 1995 is also announced.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Sussex Circular reflects a strong interest in the crop circle phenomenon as a genuine, potentially non-human activity. The editorial stance leans towards exploring the deeper meanings and potential impacts of crop circles, rather than solely focusing on proving their existence. There is an emphasis on psychic and spiritual aspects, as evidenced by the channelling reports, alongside a more analytical approach through mathematical and geometric study. The magazine also engages with broader societal issues, such as the implications of government legislation on civil liberties, suggesting a view that the crop circle phenomenon is intertwined with larger forces and changes affecting the planet.