Etherians
The term “Etherians” most often appears in the contexts of New Age spirituality, metaphysics, and ufology. These are said to be extraterrestrial or interdimensional beings characterized by advanced spiritual and technological knowledge. In general, Etherians are considered benevolent entities interested in aiding humanity’s spiritual evolution. They are often described as coming from “higher vibrational” realms or distant star systems, and are sometimes associated with sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Within the framework of New Age spirituality, Etherians are often described as assisting humanity through channeled messages, telepathic communication, or even direct contact experiences. They are said to provide guidance on spiritual enlightenment, environmental stewardship, and even upcoming global transformations.
Those who believe in Etherians sometimes refer to various scientific theories, such as string theory or the concept of parallel universes, to suggest the theoretical possibility of higher dimensions or planes of existence from which these beings could come.
Books like “Bringers of the Dawn: Teachings from the Pleiadians” by Barbara Marciniak and “The Ra Material” by Carla Rueckert, Don Elkins, and James Allen McCarty discuss entities that share characteristics with the “Etherians” but may go by different names.
- The term “Etherians” has its roots in older Theosophical ideas that also influenced the New Age movement.
- Ufologist George Adamski was one of the first to claim contact with benevolent extraterrestrials from Venus, whom some later identified as “Etherians.”
The letter dated April 16, 1954, from Gerald Light to Meade Layne is a document often cited in UFO and extraterrestrial lore. Gerald Light was a contactee and Meade Layne was the founder of Borderland Sciences Research Associates, an organization dedicated to the study of metaphysics and the paranormal. The letter supposedly details Light’s experience visiting Muroc Air Base (now known as Edwards Air Force Base) where he claims to have witnessed several extraterrestrial vehicles and beings.
According to the letter, Light was invited to the base along with other individuals, including Edwin Nourse of the Brookings Institution, Franklin Winthrop Allen, a retired rear admiral, and Bishop MacIntyre of Los Angeles. During the visit, Light describes seeing several flying saucers, meeting extraterrestrial beings, and claims that President Dwight D. Eisenhower was also present during this event.
The letter calls them Etherians.
It’s also worth noting that Meade Layne, the recipient of the letter, was involved in research areas that are often considered fringe or pseudoscience. His association with Borderland Sciences Research Associates, an organization focused on metaphysical and paranormal phenomena, adds another layer of complexity to evaluating the letter’s credibility.
While the concept of Etherians offers an intriguing lens through which to explore questions about existence, spirituality, and the limits of human understanding.
