Since the beginning of time our ancestors marveled at the night-time sky. Archaeoastronomy is the interdisciplinary study of the role that the stars played in ancient cultures around the world. Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, and other sites are thought to be calendars tracking time by observing the stars. Recognizing the complex understanding of geometry and engineering it took to create these sites provokes important questions. Did humanity once have advanced civilizations long ago? Was there prehistoric contact with star beings from another realm? We will explore these ideas below.
Down-To-Earth
Let’s keep the conversation grounded by defining terms and invoking the concept of relativity. If we were on any other planet in the entire universe looking at humans what would we call them? Our planet, and species, are literally floating through space in an endless galaxy of stars. From this perspective we would consider ourselves star beings. Likewise, the idea of “advanced civilizations” is also relative. The inquiry into advanced civilizations or star beings is merely relative to our point of reference.
Many ancient civilizations had an advanced understanding of math, geometry, and the movement of the stars. They tracked days and seasons for obvious reasons like planting and harvesting. Researchers and philosophers have begun wondering if ancient calendars were also used to track larger celestial cycles. Some argue that ancient civilizations knew that the earth’s axis changes cyclically due to our slight planetary wobble over millennia. Central to this conversation have been popular discussions about prophecy and the Mayan Calendar..
Roots of a Movement
In the 1950’s sci-fi movies focused on alien invasions like War of the Worlds. In the 1970’s people shifted the conversation to explore the possible archaeological and historical evidence of advanced ancient civilizations. This naturally included inquiry about contact with beings from other realms. Books like Chariots of the Gods, 12th Planet, and Lord of the Dawn were influential in the 1970’s.
Lord of the Dawn was influential for José and Lloydine Argüelles’ and inspired the Harmonic Convergence that happened decades later. Critics noted that these books were filled with mythology, fiction, and historical reconstruction yet this literature still influenced a generation. This represented a collective ‘awakening’ for that era.
The 50’s and 70’s were separated by the tumultuous 1960’s. The was the era of:
- Civil Rights
- The Psychedelic Revolution
- Woodstock
- The American Indian Movement
- First Wave Feminism
- The Vietnam War
These were the seeds that sprouted into the modern meditation, yoga, self-help culture in the west. Talks of healing historical wounds through decolonization efforts, exploration into indigenous wisdom, and the environmental movement began to take root. These ideas also coincided with the beginning of our modern space age. After we landed on the moon and saw the first picture of Earth from outer-space, our cosmic consciousness was born.
Harmonic Convergence 1987
Baby Boomers became Yuppies in the 1980’s and a new generation was bringing forth these ideas. José Argüelles’ writings inspired the Harmonic Convergence. This was the first globally synchronized event of its time on August 16–17, 1987.
These dates marked the end of twenty-two 52-year cycles (1,144 years). These twenty-two cycles were divided into 13 “Heaven Cycles” which began in 843 A.D. and ended on April 22, 1519 (the exact day Hernán Cortés landed in Mexico). According to Argüelles’ interpretation of the Mayan Calendar this is also when the 9 “Hell Cycles” began. This dark period was predicted to end 468 years later on August 16–17 of 1987.
The Evolution of an Idea
In the decades after the Harmonic Convergence there were some amazing advancements in science. Epigenetics, genome mapping, smart phones, quantum computing, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the internet are just a few examples. Our whole understanding of who we are, where we came from, and what we are capable of has transformed in the past 50 years.
Imagine stepping into a time machine and going back to the early 70’s. To see how much technology has advanced in that time, you’d feel like you were looking at a sci-fi book. A smartphone today has more computing power than the “super computers” that we used to land on the moon.
There is now a lot of scientific research to validate the consciousness movement. We also now have the internet to broadcast our information to a global audience. If the seasons and the stars revolve around predictable cycles then so too does the evolution of consciousness. Are we yet at another cosmic turning point?
The best questions about ancient civilizations and beings from other planets are still unanswered. Yet humanity continues looking reaching for the stars. The journey is both inward and spiritual as well as outward and technological. There is a natural curiosity within us to explore all possibilities.
The Emergence of Something New
One thing that is certain is that we are experiencing an acceleration of technology and consciousness in our world. Many strongly held beliefs about the nature of reality are being challenged. We are seeing old belief systems and societal structures collapse. We are witnessing the emergence of something new–even if we don’t quite know what it is yet. The ability to challenge your own beliefs and have self reflection is so important. What we know now is going to change drastically in the coming decades.
There is a merging of the ancient and the future happening. We stand at the crossroads between the past and future. Now is a very potent time to be alive on our blue planet and explore these mysteries.
As we look to the ancient sites that align so precisely with celestial movements, we’re reminded of humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos. We don’t know if these ancient sites are the result of long-lost advanced civilizations, wisdom passed through the ages, or even contact with beings beyond this world.
One truth is clear: our ancestors possessed a profound connection to the stars that continues to inspire awe and curiosity today. By exploring archaeoastronomy, we not only uncover mysteries of the past, we also reignite our own wonder for the universe and our place within it. Perhaps these ancient marvels are not just relics but timeless invitations to expand our understanding of science, spirituality, and the infinite possibilities of existence.
