And this is where the mysteries of Sirius begin. There is a large amount of conjecture that rather than being simply a Binary star system Sirius may in fact have a third companion which may be responsible for slight orbital changes within the binary system. The existence of Sirius C has somewhat become entrenched within modern stella lore leaving many to feel that it is only a matter of time until its real existence is confirmed.

In 1976 Robert Temple published his ground-breaking book 'The Sirius Mystery'. In it he presented a fascinating argument that the Dogon Tribe of Africa had been visited by extra-terrestrials from Sirius and that during their stay they had imparted advanced knowledge of our solar system. Most extra-ordinary of all is the fact that this primate tribe with a non-scientific basis to their culture were adamant that the binary system does indeed include a third companion. So begins the modern Sirian mystery - and one that transcends a large number of spiritual, conspiracy and scientific disciplines.

Without a historical precedent it is difficult to give the Dogon/Sirius story much credence, however this far from being the case. As far back as the early Egyptian Dynasties the Dog Star Sirius was holding a very important religious and sociological position. Indeed the whole basis for Egyptian spiritual beliefs, calendar, rituals and hierarchy were centered upon a veneration of Sirius. Gods and Goddesses of many differing shades were said to hold a close relationship to the star - the most prominent example being Isis who's beauty was comparable to that of the shimmering star itself.

Throughout the ancient world the effect of Sirius was far ranging. Some cultures firmly believed that the effect of Sirius was mainly climatic - that it was responsible for the periods of searing heat, whilst others believed its effect to be beneficial promising all those born under its influence riches, power and success.

Whilst it is common to find examples of ancient religious buildings orientated around the helical rising of Sirius it seems probable that many more esoteric cult practices have been centered upon the Mysteries of Sirius. This is far from being an archaic phenomenon. David Olvason in his book 'The Secret Zodiacs of Washing DC' has revealed how the practice of aligning Sirius with modern buildings has been common and as for cult worship of Sirius; we only have to look to the tragedies of the Order of the Solar Temple in October 1994 when 48 members died in a mass-suicide. Their belief in a an afterlife on Sirius reveals the strength of belief in many quarters of the importance of the Dog Star.

During the past few decades the Sirian Mysteries have grown and in doing so have extended themselves through modern music, poerty, literature, mysticism, science fiction, conspiracy theories, government coverups and more. There is a belief that this due to the impact of the Sirian system growing in its effect - one that has been responsible for the sudden implosion of Communism in the early 1990s, the belief in Sirian aliens as well as a firmly held belief that Sirius is moving towards and into our present solar system with such effect that it will come to dominante all life on the planet.

How can all this be possible? Can a star several light years away really have this sort of effect upon life here? Many people believe that this indeed is the case. Indeed Quantum physics is opening up some amazing avenues of possibility as to the real nature of the universe and its formation - paradigms that in many ways reflect the occult and metaphysical beliefs of both ancient and modern philosophies. It seems that in many ways the strands of science and spirituality are merging and in doing so opening up whole new vistas of Sirian influence.