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by Nomar Slevik

(Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.)

In my latest book, Otherworldly Encounters, I wrote about some of my expeditions into the UFO phenomena. There are four areas that I work through every time that I am on a case: research the event, contact witnesses for interviews, learn about the location, and if possible, attempt an investigation of the encounter and document the entire process. I conduct these onsite investigations so I can fully understand and immerse myself into the witness's encounter. By doing so, I have the potential to capture what they saw on video or to find some trace evidence, potentially confirming their experience. If nothing happens, at least I will know the conditions in which their encounter occurred; details are everything. The following information are the tried and true methods that I have used for interviewing witnesses, going on site of an encounter, and how I've managed to increase my chances in observing a UFO.

Research
This may seem obvious, but it really is about knowing as much as possible about an encounter before going out into the field. You always want to be prepared, and by conducting research into an extraterrestrial encounter, you'll set yourself up for as much success as possible. This includes finding and contacting witnesses, researching the area of the encounter, possible prior encounters in the area, and what you will need to bring with you should you go on site.

If you are not sure of where to start there are a few places that you can check out. MUFON and NUFORC have extensive databases, you can check for your state's local MUFON chapter for in-person meetings, or simply Google, "UFO sightings near me."

Witness Interviews
When and where did the encounter occur? Who are the key witnesses? Are you able to contact them? If so, can you meet them in person? If not, that's okay; it is not always feasible to meet a witness in person. Some times the event happened years ago and they have since moved out of the area or they are not comfortable meeting with you and prefer to remain anonymous. If the latter happens, that's okay, too! Thank them for being willing to share their experience and ask what method of communication is preferred/would make them most comfortable. In one of my instances, a witness was most comfortable utilizing Facebook Messenger. Don't be discouraged, it is about their level of comfort and we need to respect that.

The most important aspects to keep in mind before, during, and after interviewing a witness is to be kind and patient. Often, these encounters can be scary or confusing to people and it is essential to treat them with respect throughout the entire process. Give them time to answer and allow for them to describe it in their own way. Being pushy, asking leading questions, and not being empathetic to their situation can cause a witness to become uncomfortable and not want to share their experience.

Once you have their preferred method of communication, get as much detail as possible. If you are meeting them in person ask permission to record the conversation with an audio recorder as to not miss any detail. If you cannot, that's okay—take down as many notes as possible. For me, I try to essentially transcribe in the moment; simply do your best. Ask them about the initial encounter first. What happened, when did it occur, and what did they see? Details are essential here and it is okay, once they are done telling you about their experience, to ask follow up questions. Some examples, Lights: how many and what color? Were they blinking? If so, rhythmically or randomly? Brightness of the light, approximate distance from them, and was there anything in the witness's line of sight to measure size and distance, such as trees, houses, etc. Objects: Did it have lights? If so, locations of them on the object, and how many? What was the shape of the object? Also include approximate distance/items in line of sight for measurement. Ask about prior history of sightings for them and for their family. Ask about the days and weeks before the encounter for anything out of the ordinary. Glean information from the day of the encounter as well. Minute details are essential to truly understand what their day was like, state of mind, and what they were doing the day of the encounter. Ask how they felt during the encounter but leave it open ended because you are trying to understand the entire situation and scope of their encounter. Examples of this could be that they felt fear during the encounter (normal) or they might say that the air felt electrically charged (abnormal).

When you are finished with the interview, it is my opinion that you should provide your contact information to the witness (if you haven't already) in case they would like to contact you again in the future. Some reasons that they may want to contact you again is to possibly provide you with additional information that they did not remember at the time of the interview, they may have a new encounter that they want to share, they may want to refer someone else to you, or they may simply need someone to talk with to help them process their experience. Everyone is different, and if you can help them (within reason) it is my opinion that you do so.

Location
What type of location is it? Private or public property? Do you have permission or need a permit to be there? Even if it is public property, say a park, school field, or waterfront area, you may need permission from the local police/municipality to be onsite with equipment or to be there after hours as many public areas close at sundown. Once you have secured permission/permit, is it safe to get to? If it's a rugged area, do you have the means and are you physically able to get yourself there safely? If your investigation is slated for nighttime, make sure to scout the location during the daylight hours to familiarize yourself with the area. This is important because landscapes can look different at night and it is imperative that you stay safe.

Equipment
When I go onsite for an investigation I make sure to have a few pieces of equipment with me to capture any possible evidence. First and foremost, I like to bring a video camera with night vision capabilities. I also bring a Full Spectrum Camera that can capture video/images that can "see" more light than regular cameras such as infrared images, ultraviolet light images, and more. Since we have no idea what UFOs are or what they are made of, it's important to capture the full light spectrum or as much as is possible. As stated previously, I also bring a digital audio recorder for interviewing witnesses but it could also prove useful during the investigation to capture any pertinent sounds emanating from a possible UFO or possible EVPs (electronic voice phenomena). With that said, recording audio outside can sometimes be problematic, especially if you find that your location is particularly windy, rainy, or otherwise noisy. Due to this, I have implemented use of a parabolic microphone. This type of microphone helps to pinpoint weaker sounds or to boost sounds so they can be clearly heard by the human ear. Lastly, I bring along an electromagnetic field detector and a Geiger counter to measure any possible electromagnetic signals or radiation potentially caused by a UFO. Again, we do not know what they are, what they are made, of or how they travel. If more than normal EMF or radiation readings are captured, it could show evidence that a UFO may have been in the area recently. You could also bring your data to an academic or expert to try and figure out why that particular area had higher than normal readings; a natural or mundane answer could be the explanation.

Conclusion
As I previously mentioned, these are the methods that I use to conduct a UFO investigation. There have been researchers, investigators, members of MUFON, NUFORC, and many other people who have or continue to investigate claims of UFO activity and their methods may differ from mine. These methods have worked for me but I also continue to learn from my peers and pioneers in the field. And for you, you may find a different methodology that works for you and your witnesses, and that's okay, too! Maybe you can let me know what you do differently because it's all about treating witnesses with respect and to find out what's really happening in our skies.

Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal. Copyright Llewellyn Worldwide, 2018. All rights reserved.

Over the past week, I suffered from a sore neck and shoulders. Then I had a jarring dream several days ago. In the dream, I was in a wooded area and I kept encountering a puma/mountain lion. It was hostile and it kept leaping at my head and biting me on the back of my neck. Every time it bit me, I felt a hot burning sensation that was almost electrical. I don't normally feel anything physically in my dreams, but I did this time, and I kept feeling it even after I woke up. I woke up several times, and whenever I would fall back asleep, it was the same thing all over again. This puma wouldn't leave me alone, and he was really starting to frighten me. Then I noticed that later in the dream, my back was now covered with markings that looked sort of tribal. Then I remember a little boy talking to me. He was of a different ethnicity than me, and he told me his name was Justin. He had the same markings on his back, and he said that he had come into contact with this puma as well. I feel like I have some deeper connection to this little boy, but I've never seen him before in my life. He also seemed a little sad. It is also interesting that after I woke up, all my back and neck problems had completely cleared up where the puma had been mauling me. I felt sort of creeped out for the rest of the day. Could I have been remembering something from a past life? Might this puma have been a spirit guide? Do guides ever appear to be violent? I'd love to know your thoughts on this.

Nicky

Astrea:

Guides can appear to be violent in our dreams, but they aren't going to harm us in any way. I'm sorry yours frightened you, because when that happens to me, I get the same creepy feeling you had, and it usually lasts the whole day as well. This may sound silly, but try a warm drink before you go to sleep at night. My Guides seem to like it when I do that, so it's worth a shot.

Many times, dreaming of a large cat like a puma or mountain lion indicates that there is some very angry energy close to you. This is especially true with you because this animal attacked your neck. Since he didn't attack your throat, this is a situation with an angry person that you should be able to resolve quickly.

Try to remember what happened the day before you had that dream. Was someone in your life particularly pushy or aggressive towards you? Is there someone you want to avoid? Are you perhaps the one who is angry, and do you need to seek resolution to a problem that anger created?

One of your Guides has decided that you are in some kind of danger. While it may not be actual physical danger, it is SOME kind of danger to your self and/or your emotional well-being. Analyze your dream by asking your Guide to show you who or what it is that is emotionally stalking you, and who wants the worst for you.

Evidently the situation is escalating or your guide wouldn't be so aggressive in showing you what is going on. This Guide is relentless and will not stop marking you until you see what it is that you're being told. Concentrate on this. It is too important to let it go by.

You certainly could have been with Justin in a past life, but other things indicate to me that he was the same Guide as the puma. He came to you in the form of a little boy because as a puma, he wasn't getting through to you because that was too scary for you.

Often our Guides shape-shift to get through to us. Yours is trying to tell you something important about your job or the work that you do. Perhaps it's time for a total makeover in this area of your life. Evidently, from what you say about your dream, you've been contemplating this change for several months now.

Usually our Guides don't have to go to such extreme measures. Try to pay closer attention to what this Guide is telling you while you're awake. Since it's a good bet you won't be running into that puma on the street, look for Justin or a boy about his age.

Your guide might speak to you through a child, even a child who is a stranger. I'll never forget the three-year-old in the supermarket who diagnosed my thyroid disease. Even though I knew what she was doing, I ignored the message until I gained another forty pounds!

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Susyn:

Spirit guides can sometimes appear violent but in reality, they're just using assertive or dramatic energy in order to lead us to healing. We carry certain ideas about some animals and the danger they can pose, so it's only natural to interpret our interactions with them as violent, aggressive or dangerous.

Your ability to tie the dream and its circumstances to the pain you were experiencing in your neck and back, and those conditions being healed once you awoke are strong indications that you were being aided by this puma even though its manner of attacking these problem areas may have seemed frightening.

Puma medicine is very powerful. Metaphysically, the puma is known for its stealth, steady gaze (offering one the ability to look deeply into the soul) and its ability to heal bones, mend torn ligaments, and provide therapeutic pain relief. Native Americans have used puma medicine to heal the physical body for centuries. In fact, this is one of the sources of the belief that cats of all types have nine lives.

The young boy in your dream who carried the same markings you discovered on your back after the puma attack represents another spirit guide who appeared to assure you that this process was safe and designed to benefit you.

The name Justin represents an empathetic and supportive person. The name Justin also embodies the part of oneself that thrives on a variety of activities such as singing, dancing, painting or the performance arts. His presence in your dream, along with the fact that he appeared to be sad, could be a reminder that an aspect of your life is being neglected.

You may find it enlightening to paint or sketch a picture of this little boy, the surroundings you were in, the markings on your back, and the puma. These aspects of your dream can be drawn individually or altogether as a scene. This artistic task is a wonderful way to uncover the deeper feelings and more soulful aspects of the dream, which could then reveal more to you.

Oftentimes our spirit guides have been with us in past lives, so this is also an aspect of the dream you'll want to investigate further. You can meditate on Justin's ethnicity and also research the areas of the world where pumas are generally found to narrow down the field of where this past life may have occurred. You may also want to consult a psychic who specializes in past lives to get a more detailed account.

The next time you find yourself in physical pain, you can meditate on the puma and even ask the puma to help you to see if this eliminates the trouble. This will also affirm the healing powers of this very special guide of yours, and perhaps enhance your relationship.

Astrea:

Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.