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Time and again we hear that our local environment and we ourselves are influenced by the Cosmos that surrounds our planet. Still, very few theories give us an adequate and valid explanation of how this actually happens. What follows is a hipothesis suggested by Astronica. It is a description of the several stages that an astrophysical effect must go through before it influences us, here on the Earth's surface.

Let us begin by explaining that our planet is permanently surrounded by a layer of electrically charged particles called ions. The layer itself is called the ionosphere and is part of the atmosphere.

The lowest level of the ionosphere is roughly 60 - 80 kilometres (40 - 50 miles) above the Earth's surface. The resulting space between the lowest part of the ionosphere and the ground forms what is called the TRB - Terrestrial Resonance Box. Please keep in mind that every city and geographical location is within the TRB.

Scientific research has demonstrated that every type of astrophysical event (e.g. the pressure of the solar wind, its ionic composition and its electrical polarity) is capable of modifying the type and concentration of ions that are present inside the TRB. These events, by changing the ionic content of the TRB, also modify the type of ELF (Extremely Low Frequency) waves that are present in the atmosphere of every geographical location (Aspden, 1996).

According to Sir Joseph Larmor's (1857-1942) precessional formula (w=Hq/m), "ELF waves of a certain frequency (w) are formed when an ion moves within a magnetic field." This frequency depends on the atomic weight (m) of the ion involved, of its electromagnetic charge (q) and its mass (m). "H" represents the intensity of the Earth's magnetic field, whose base value is around 0.5 gauss.

Notice that the Earth, the TRB and our geographical surroundings are enclosed within Earth's magnetosphere. And thus, so are we.

Based on the former explanation, we see that the frequency of the ELF waves that predominate in a given geographical location's atmosphere depends on the type of ion that prevails there. For example, if at a given moment our location were flooded with oxygen ions (whose atomic mass is 32), Larmor's formula says that we should get a supplementary production of 24 Hertz (Hz) ELF waves. If it were ozone ions (am = 48) instead, we'd get an excess of 16 Hz ELF waves. Any atmospheric component having abundant calcium ions (am = 80) would produce 9.6 Hz ELF waves, and if it were copper ions (am = 128), the ELF waves produced would have a frequency of 6 Hz.

According to the former explanations, we have to conclude that the ELF waves within the TRB constitute the electromagnetic "bridge" that connects astrophysical events with everything that makes up our planet's biosphere. In other words, it are the ELF waves that link the Cosmo's energy-forces and the Earth's inhabitants.

The human body has its own electrostatic field whose lines of force are produced by the diverse biochemical reactions that take place within our organism. The resulting bio-electrical field couples us to the iso-electric field of the TRB (Miller & Miller, 1981). And this variation constantly influences the processes and functions of our integral being.

Lewis B. Hainsworth, an electric engineer of Western Australia, seems to have been the first to recognize the relationship between the ELF waves of the TRB, the frequencies used by our brain, and a person's health.

The frequencies of naturally occurring electromagnetic signals [i.e. ELF waves] circulating in the electrically resonant cavity bounded by the Earth and the ionosphere [the TRB], have governed or determined the evolution, or development, of the principal human brain waves.
Lewis B. Hainsworth

Hainsworth concluded that the frequencies of the human brain-waves evolved in response to the TRB's ELF waves, and that any variation in the frequencies of the TRB would cause an instant modification of the cerebral waves, which in turn would produce changes in a living being's behavior.

In 1977, the relationship between brain-wave rhythms and the spectrum of natural ELF waves became the basis for Itzhak Bentov's Stalking the Wild Pendulum (Dutton, 1977). Later research confirmed its influence on human health and emotional well-being.

RESONANT WAVELENGTHS

In the following explanations, the terms alpha, beta, delta, etc. should not be confused with the Astronical Cycle's Alpha, Beta, Delta and Omega Points.

Brain-waves have been studied since the mid-1920s. From that time on, a whole range of brain-wave frequencies have been discovered, along with the effects they cause in a person.

The EEG (electro-encephalo-graph) is an instrument capable of measuring the different frequencies of the waves found within our brain. Electrodes are placed on specific places of the scalp to detect and record the electrical impulses within the brain. Raw EEG frequency bands include:

• delta (d): 0.1 - 4 Hz
• theta (q): 4.1 - 8 Hz
• alpha (a): 8.1 - 14 Hz
• beta (b): 14.1 - 26 Hz
• gamma (g): 26.1 - 40 Hz
• omega (w): 40.1 - 60 Hz

Please notice that each type of brain-wave is associated with a certain mental state, or with a certain behaviour pattern. A particular brain-wave always brings forth the same action, be it either mental, emoional or physical.

The following is the description of each brain-wave type:

Delta Waves (0.1 - 4 Hz): they are the slowest but highest in amplitude. They are generated within the brain during deepest meditation and dreamless sleep. Delta waves confer a suspension of worldly existence and provide the most profound feeling of peace. In addition, certain frequencies within the Delta range trigger the release of the growth hormone, which is said to be beneficial for healing and regeneration. This is why sleep, deep restorative sleep, is so essential to the healing process. These waves stimulate the functions of the Universal Cofrequency.

Theta Waves (4.1 - 8 Hz): they occur most often in sleep but are also dominant in the deepest states of meditation (body asleep / mind awake) and thought (the gateway to learning and memory). In Theta state, our senses are withdrawn from the external world and focused on the mindscape, on our internally originated signals. It is the twilight state that we normally only experience fleetingly, as we rise from the depths of Delta meditation and upon waking or drifting off to sleep. In Theta, we are in a waking dream; vivid imagery flashes before the mind's eye and we are receptive to information beyond our normal conscious awareness. Theta meditation increases creativity, enhances learning, reduces stress and awakens intuition and other extrasensory perception skills. These waves stimulate the functions of the Individual Cofrequency.

Alpha Waves (8.1 - 14 Hz): they are present during light meditation and while day-dreaming. They induce calm relaxation. In Alpha state, we begin to access the wealth of creativity that lies just beyond our conscious awareness. It is the entry point that leads toward deeper states of consciousness. Alpha waves aid overall mental coordination, calmness, alertness, inner awareness, mind / body integration and learning. These waves stimulate the functions of the Nexal Cofrequency.

Beta Waves (14.1 - 26 Hz): they appear when attention is directed toward cognitive tasks that are related to the outside world. When they predominate, the individual is alert and focused, ready to solve problems, make decisions and process information. Nobel Prize winner Sir Francis Crick and other scientists believe the Beta frequency may be key to the act of cognition. These waves stimulate the functions of the Cortical Cofrequency.

Gamma Waves (26.1 - 40 Hz): they appear when the individual is wide awake. They modulate perception and full external consciousness. They abound when physical or emotional activity prevails, helping an individual's dexterity and corporal coordination. These waves stimulate the functions of the Limbical Cofrequency.

Omega Waves (40.1 - 60 Hz): they act upon all ionical, bio-energetical and chemical processes of the material world. They influence physical changes on a cellular level. These waves stimulate the functions of the Material Cofrequency.

ELF waves, which cannot be detected in a conscious manner, are processed in a subconscious way. This stimulates the production of brain-waves of the same frequency (which has been corroborated by EEG scans). The brain cannot tell the difference between external ELF waves and its own waves.

It's also interesting to know that when a person is busy with a specific type of activity (e.g. intellectual work, caught in a particular mood, doing physical exercises, etc.), his or her brain mostly produces one of the formerly described brain-waves.

Said in more technical terms: a tuned system consists of at least two oscillators of identical resonant frequencies. If one oscillator starts emitting a given wavelength, the other will spontaneously respond by producing the same wavelength. This is called resonance, entrainment or kindling (i.e. ignition of the resonance phenomenon among neurons). This is what happens between atmospheric ELF waves and our brain-waves.

This means that if within the TRB of a certain geographical location, one of the above described frequencies begins to predominate (for example, the Beta Waves), the resonance thus produced would cause the brain of the people present at that location to generate the same type of wavelength. In other words, people's brains will begin to mimic, through resonance or entrainment, the wavelengths that predominate in the local atmosphere.

If the physical magnitude of the TRB is modified, or if its ionic constitution and/or concentration changes, or if the Earth's magnetic field changes, the ELF wave constitution of the TRB will also vary at that specific place. This, due to resonance, will stimulate the production of certain brain waves, which will then influence the psycho-physical processes and behavior of the people (and animals) present at that particular locality. This is an extremely important premise, for it is, in my opinion, the explanation of how astrophysical events influence our environment and our integral being.

ASTROPHYSICAL SYSTEMS AND ASTRONICA

Let us now take a look at what is capable of modifying the basic configuration and ionic constitution of the TRB and thus, the prevalence of one or another type of ELF wave within it.

Without noticing it, we are imbued in several nested astrophysical arrangements. For example, our geographical locality resides within the binary Earth-Moon system. At the same time, this system is inside the larger arrangement configured by the Sun and the other planets of the Solar System, all of which, in turn, lie within the Galaxy.

Each of these astrophysical groupings influences the TRB, each in its own particular way.

For example, there are studies that propose that the periodic variation of sunspots is due to the sidewise oscillation of the Sun, in relation to our Galaxy's nucleus (Paul D. Jose, 1965; John A. Eddy, 1977; P.A. Gilman, 1984). This suggests that the closer our Sun (together with its planetary retinue) is to the center of the Galaxy, the more Gamma and Beta ELF Waves will be found in the TRB. In a similar way, when the Sun (and its planets) is closer to the Galactic periphery, Delta and Theta ELF Waves will predominate in the TRB. This follows a cycle that lasts between 9.5 and 12.5 years. Presently, the cycle lasts around 10.5 years. Both Polk (in 1969, a time when sunspots were at a maximum) and Williams (in 1994, a time when sunspots were at a minimum) proved the former premise. This is what Astronica calls the Helios Cycle. The effect of this cycle acts as an overtone that conditions the outcome of the smaller cycles it contains.

In a similar way, now within the smaller arrangement of our Solar System, when Earth is between the Sun and the center of the Galaxy (in June), the TRB will be found to have more Omega and Gamma ELF Waves (both of which stimulate our corporeal functions). Whereas, when our planet is at the point of its orbit that is farthest from the Galactic nucleus (in December), the TRB will have more Delta and Theta ELF Waves (which activate our more spiritual aptitudes). This semi-annual variance was confirmed by Williams et al, in 1996. It's a cycle that lasts 365.25 days: the Terra Cycle of Astronica.

The other planets also influence the global energy field of the Solar System, although each one has its own particular effect. These cycles last from 88 days (Mercury) to 247.7 years (Pluto).

In a still smaller arrangement, we see that when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun (New Moon phase), Delta and Theta ELF Waves (spiritual) prevail in the TRB. But when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun (Full Moon phase), it are the Omega and Gamma ELF Waves (corporeal) that predominate within the TRB. The complete cycle lasts 29.5 days. This is Astronica's Selene Cycle.

Also, when the Sun, the Earth, any of the planets and/or the Moon are in the mid-section of their periodic oscillation, the TRB will be found to be full of Alpha and Beta ELF Waves.

Both the Sun and the Moon continuously modify the terrestrial magnetosphere, along with the TRB's dimensions. And when they do, they gradually change the ELF Wave constitution of the TRB. The Sun produces the circadian solar cycle (the Gea Cycle) and the Moon causes the circadian lunar cycle (the Lilith Cycle).

When the Sun or the Moon (or both) are at the zenith of a geographical locality (i.e. vertically above), Omega and Gamma ELF Waves prevail in the local TRB (corporeal functions are enhanced). On the other hand, when one or both are at the place's nadir (vertically down, on the other side of the Earth), what predominates in the TRB are the Delta and Theta ELF Waves (spiritual functions are intensified). Same as with the larger cycles, when the Sun or the Moon are halfway between the ends of their periodic oscillations, the locality's TRB will be found to contain an excess of Alpha and Beta ELF Waves (intuitive and intellectual functions are heightened).

Today's Astronical techniques are perfectly able to determine the way that astrophysical events (mostly through the TRB) influence the inhabitants of any geographical location.