The Ashtar Command is a group of allied intelligences committed
    to serving to Light through the focus of guardianship.  These
    intelligences formed an alliance eons ago with the singular purpose of
    protecting, guiding and overseeing the pattern of evolution upon the
    lower worlds.  Earth, being one of these worlds, also happens to fall
    under the jurisdiction of a certain quadrant sector in this universe
    thus assigning it to the protective umbrella of the Ashtar Command.

         The beings who comprise this Command are Etheric in nature.  That
    means they have refined Light bodies which vibrate upon a highly
    dimensional frequency, and are invisible to the normal person's
    sight.  To those with clairvoyant vision, they have sometimes appeared
    as a form of light or having a somewhat translucent quality.  However,
    in their own dimensional reality they would appear quite solid.  They
    travel in ships of Light which would not qualify as the more material
    types often sighted in the skies.

         The ships, if you could see them, would appear also as
    translucent light.  These ships are formed, or brought into creation,
    by the mutual thought forms of those wishing to employ such energies.
    They are constructed of pure light energy and can formulate themselves
    at the discretion of the thoughts directing them.  More simply stated,
    the ships can take any shape that they are directed to take. They move
    through the time/space continuum by a process of riding the currents of
    various grid structures existing within each planet's atmosphere. When
    outside atmospheric conditions, they can travel at the speed of thought,
    rather than light, which is to say where you think yourself to be, you
    are.

         To truly explain these beings is somewhat beyond our earth
    brain's comprehension.  They are an intelligent force, rather than
    individualized beings, although they can take individual form if
    required.  They have immense power which they utilize only for the
    upliftment of all beings, and they can literally be in many places at
    once through their ability to project consciousness through higher
    mind functions.  Trying to describe them in their true reality is
    rather like trying to explain Einstein's theory to scientists.  They
    can grasp the concept, but have not the skill to manifest it.

         The connections circuitry is missing.  Much like when you're
    trying to get your computer to perform an advanced function for which
    it is not yet programmed.  However, we offer explanations as best we
    can in our limited understanding of what higher mind functions can
    really do.

         What is their purpose with Earth at this time?  Well, certainly
    everyone reading this publication is aware that Earth is undergoing
    her next evolutionary step towards becoming a planet of love,  her
    true birthright.  Since Earth is the last planet in this particular
    solar system to attain a higher vibrational frequency, she is
    receiving much attention and assistance.  Because of her role in the
    Divine Plan and the evolutionary cycle of universal transcension,
    every plan is being implemented which would make this hyper-jump as
    rapidly as possible.  Many Beings of Light were asked to come back
    (incarnate) to Earth and assist her.  Many beings of the highest
    spiritual attainment were asked to leave their realms of light in
    order to descend through matter and once again take on the flesh form
    in order to anchor their frequency upon this planet.  The Ashtar
    Command, you might say, acted as a departure point, a way station, for
    many of these beings.  A place to adjust their frequencies in order to
    survive upon a material plane such as Earth.  One does not descend
    from being a light beam to a matter form without some adjustment along
    the way!

         Also, within the rankings of the Ashtar Command there are many
    Ascended Masters who have chosen this form of service as their
    dedication to the Creator.  Some of these beings have also projected a
    portion of their light to this planet and taken up residency.  Even
    Ashtar, himself, asked to project a portion of his consciousness to a
    physical expression and is embodied at this time.  This does not mean
    that he is not also still holding a frequency in the etheric planes.
    Remember, these beings are a FORCE, and as such, have many
    capabilities beyond what we can imagine.

         There are also present many Light workers from other spatial
    dimensions and planets which are not a part of the Ashtar Command, but
    are working in conjunction with the Command.  There are many other
    spatial commands and authorities, but Ashtar and that focus, has
    responsibility for this planetary sphere and universe.  He is the
    supreme commander, or the head guy in our vernacular.  This does not
    mean he wishes to be revered or placed on a pedestal.  In fact, none
    of the space beings wish that.  They would prefer much more to be
    thought of as Elder brothers and sisters who simply wish to assist the
    people of this planet learn to live in peace and harmony.  They have
    no other motive than this.

         Some people have reported through the media and other methods,
    quite negative experiences resulting from extraterrestrial abductions,
    etc.  Please understand that these events have nothing whatsoever to
    do with those of the Ashtar Command.  That is another story and quite
    a complex one, and certainly not within the scope of this article.
    Rest assured that those from the Ashtar Command are only here to help,
    for they can do nothing else.  Understand that for one to attain
    etheric embodiment, they must have become fully balanced in their
    male/female polarities.  You may also think of the etheric plane as the
    "Christ" plane.  They are not perfect, but they have attained a far
    greater degree of wisdom than most.  Wisdom that is given to us to
    draw upon at this most crucial time in Earth's history.

         The next time you are standing under a starlit sky, send an
    attitude of gratefulness to these beings who have served this planet
    from its inception.  These are the Biblical Angels, the Watchers and
    the Guardians.  If you see a star twinkling back at you, who knows, it
    just might be the eye of an Angel "winking," letting you know that
    someone's out there.
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    April and Steven White are Metaphysicians and Ambassadors of the
    Ashtar Command, on temporary assignment to Planet Earth.  To make
    contact, write to:

        "WhiteLights International"
        4410 West Union Hills Drive
        Suite 7-137
        Glendale, AZ  85308.


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