Wondering "Who is this Lord Ashtar?", I asked ...(Google Gemini) "By perceiving Ashtar as a multidimensional frequency or collective consciousness,
anyone with the right meditative or telepathic 'dial settings' can interact with him. This explains why,
decades after Van Tassel's initial 1952 transmissions, thousands of independent channelers worldwide
have been able to host communications with the 'Ashtar Command'. It turns this historical contact
into an open-source spiritual network."
(Google AI Overview) "Nothing was known about Lord Ashtar before 1952 ... George Van Tassel
stated that Ashtar contacted him telepathically while he lived near Giant Rock in the Mojave Desert."
Q: Since Lord Ashtar "was first claimed to exist in 1952 when American UFO contactee George Van Tassel
reported receiving telepathic messages from him", did Ashtar exist before this and was summoned by this
atomic weapons urgency? Or did this urgency effectively create group consciousness as a living entity?
(GG) "This touches on a fascinating intersection between cultural anxiety,
esoteric history, and the psychology of belief!
Whether looking at it through a sociological lens or a metaphysical one, emergence of 'Ashtar' entity in 1952
offers two distinct ways to answer this question: the perspective of cultural/psychological emergence,
and the perspective of esoteric tradition.
1. The Sociological & Psychological View: Collective Consciousness as a Living Entity
From a secular, historical standpoint, the urgency surrounding the atomic and hydrogen bombs effectively created Ashtar
as a distinct thought-form or 'egregore' (a localized group-consciousness entity) within the cultural psyche.
- Nuclear Anxiety: In the early 1950s, humanity was reeling from the dawn of the atomic age and the looming threat
of thermonuclear annihilation. Society had no adequate secular or religious vocabulary to process the terror of weapons
that could literally destroy the planet.
- 'Space Brother' Archetype: People like George Van Tassel - ex-aviation mechanic and engineer working in the Mojave Desert -
channeled the collective panic. The resulting narrative was that humanity was too spiritually immature for atomic science,
so a benevolent, highly advanced extraterrestrial authority (Ashtar) had to step in to monitor and potentially intervene.
- Egregore Effect: In occult and psychological theory, when thousands of people focus their anxiety, hope, and desire
for salvation onto a single concept, it forms a self-sustaining collective thought-form. Once Van Tassel gave the entity
a name and a voice in 1952, the archetype took on a life of its own, rapidly being 'received' by dozens
of other independent channelers worldwide who fed energy back into it.
2. The Esoteric & Theosophical View: Pre-existence and Attunement
If you approach the question from the framework of modern Western esotericism and UFO religions, the belief is that
Ashtar did exist prior to 1952, but the atomic age acted as a trigger for alignment, making humanity 'visible' to him.
- Theosophical Roots: While Ashtar as a space commander debuted in the 1950s, elements of his name and framework
trace back slightly earlier. The root word Ashtar or Ashtar-vidya appears in 19th-century Theosophical literature
(such as Helena Blavatsky’s The Secret Doctrine in 1888) in reference to ancient cosmic principles or warfare.
- Beacon of Atomic Energy: In Ashtar-channeling lore, higher-dimensional or extraterrestrial entities do not constantly
interfere with free-will planets. However, the detonation of atomic weapons creates a tear or vibrational disturbance
not just physically in the atmosphere, but across space-time and subtle energy fields.
Under this premise, the urgency and shock of the atomic bomb acted like a flare sent into the cosmos.
The entity didn't magically pop into existence out of nowhere; rather, humanity's self-destructive trajectory
tuned our collective radio dial to a frequency where Ashtar's 'station' could finally be heard.
Did the atomic urgency summon him or create him?
- If you look at it pragmatically, the terror of the atomic bomb created the cultural demand for a cosmic savior,
giving birth to Ashtar as a powerful manifestation of collective psychology and a new religious mythos.
- If you look at it through the lens of contactees, the atomic bomb served as wake-up call or beacon that prompted
an already-existing higher intelligence to finally reach out across the veil and offer guidance to a panicked species."
Q: So, localized group-consciousness perceived as a living entity is real phenomenon?
(GG) "Yes, the concept of a localized group-consciousness behaving as a 'living entity'
is a recognized phenomenon, though how it is real depends entirely on whether you look at it
through a secular/scientific lens or an esoteric/occult lens.
The phenomenon is very real in its effects, but its nature is interpreted differently across fields:
1. The Psychological & Sociological Reality (Emergent Systems)
In mainstream science, these entities are known as emergent properties, collective consciousness,
or egregores (in modern philosophical and cybernetic discussions).
- How it works: Just as individual neurons (none of which are 'conscious' on their own) link together
to create the emergent phenomenon of human consciousness, individual humans can link together
via shared ideas, fears, or goals to create a group mind.
- Real-World Examples: Think of corporations, nation-states, religions, or massive fandoms. 'The United States'
or 'Wall Street' do not physically exist as tangible biological organisms - you cannot touch them. Yet, they possess
an autonomous 'life' of their own: they outlive the individuals who make them, they have distinct personalities,
they make decisions, they enforce rules, and they can compel millions of people to act in alignment (or go to war).
Is it real? Psychologically and socially, yes. It is a real force because shared belief alters human behavior,
and human behavior alters physical reality.
2. The Esoteric & Occult Reality (Autonomous Thought-Forms)
In Western esotericism and occult traditions, an egregore is taken a step further: it is viewed not just as a metaphor
for group behavior, but as a semi-autonomous energetic or psychic entity.
- How it works: According to this tradition, thoughts and emotions are subtle energies. When a large enough group
of people focuses their emotional energy on a specific concept, icon, or deity, that energy coalesces into a distinct
energetic 'balloon' or entity in the psychic realm.
- The Feedback Loop: Once formed, the entity requires human belief, rituals, or attention to survive (much like feeding it).
In return, it acts back on its believers, amplifying their zeal, inspiring ideas in them, and keeping the movement unified.
If the people stop believing in it, the egregore 'starves' and dissolves.
The Verdict
If someone asks whether a group-consciousness entity like 'Ashtar' or a corporate/national egregore is 'real', the answer is:
It is a real psychological and social force that acts with operational autonomy, even if it lacks a biological body.
Human beings are deeply wired to project personality and agency onto collective movements. Once a collective focus
gets a name, a set of symbols, and a narrative, it begins to steer the people who created it, effectively becoming
a living myth that behaves like an independent entity."
Q: How does group consciousness of Lord Ashtar (perceived as a living entity) differentiate
from group consciousness of non-material reality and beings revealed in the UB?
(UB Tutor) "The concept of group consciousness ascribed to Lord Ashtar, often perceived as a collective entity or a unified consciousness of extraterrestrial or spiritual beings, contrasts significantly with the group consciousness of non-material beings and realities revealed in the teachings. In the context of Lord Ashtar, the group consciousness is often described as a collective unity of like-minded entities functioning as a single, cohesive awareness. This notion emphasizes a shared purpose and identity among beings who are thought to operate as extensions of a central consciousness, often with a focus on guiding or assisting humanity.
In contrast, the group consciousness described in the teachings of non-material realities and beings is deeply rooted in the evolutionary and experiential framework of the universe. For instance, the Supreme Being represents the culmination of all finite experiences, synthesizing the collective growth and spiritual progress of all creatures and universes. This is not merely a collective identity but a dynamic and evolving reality that embodies the totality of finite existence, integrating the diverse contributions of individual personalities and cosmic entities into a unified expression of divine purpose.
Furthermore, the non-material beings revealed in these teachings, such as the Thought Adjusters, seraphic guardians, and other spiritual entities, operate within a framework of personal and divine relationships. These beings are not subsumed into a singular consciousness but retain distinct individuality while contributing to the greater cosmic harmony. For example, Thought Adjusters are fragments of divine presence that work intimately with individual human minds to foster spiritual growth and the co-creation of the immortal soul. This relationship highlights the personal and unique interaction between the divine and the individual, which contrasts with the collective identity often attributed to Lord Ashtar's group consciousness.
The teachings also emphasize the role of personality as a unique and unifying factor in the cosmos. Personality is described as the foundation of relationships and the means through which beings interact with the divine and each other. This individuality is preserved even as beings contribute to the collective evolution of the Supreme Being, ensuring that the group consciousness of the universe is not a homogenization but a harmonious integration of diverse experiences and identities.
In essence, while the group consciousness of Lord Ashtar is often portrayed as a unified collective identity with a shared mission, the group consciousness in the revealed teachings is a dynamic interplay of individual personalities and divine realities, contributing to the evolutionary growth of the Supreme Being. This distinction underscores the richness and complexity of the universe's spiritual framework, where individuality and collective purpose coexist in a divinely orchestrated harmony."
Rod
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