Overview
A December 18, 2025, webinar hosted by astrologer William Stickevers examined how stigma and institutional secrecy may have limited public discussion of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Presented as part of Stickevers’ “Global Transformation Astrology” series, the discussion connected alleged government secrecy to broader political and social cycles, including what he described as a conflict over disclosure, accountability and public trust.
Stickevers alleged that an eight-decade “Legacy Program” has operated as a “parallel state” beyond normal constitutional and congressional oversight. He said the program’s purported mission involves retrieving and reverse-engineering technology of non-terrestrial origin. These claims remain unverified, and the webinar did not present publicly authenticated documentation establishing the existence of such an organization.
Alleged Program Structure
According to Stickevers, the alleged operation involves several U.S. government agencies and private contractors. He attributed intelligence coordination to the CIA, physical retrieval efforts to the U.S. Air Force, and analysis or storage responsibilities to the Department of Energy. He also identified defense contractors—particularly Lockheed Martin—as central to the claimed reverse-engineering effort.
Stickevers referenced the documentary The Age of Disclosure, saying that more than 30 current or former government insiders have confirmed the program’s existence. The film has contributed to renewed public interest in UAP allegations, although statements by interviewees and documentary claims have not, by themselves, established independent proof of recovered non-human technology or a coordinated government program.
Secrecy and Stigma
A central theme of the webinar was what Stickevers called a “triad of control”: disinformation, witness intimidation and information denial. He argued that ridicule surrounding UFO reports has discouraged witnesses, researchers and journalists from pursuing the subject seriously. The presentation also alleged that individuals with relevant knowledge were discredited or pressured, including through appearances on broadcast platforms and purported manipulation of personal finances or credit records.
The discussion framed official refusals to acknowledge a “Legacy Program” as a form of information denial. However, allegations involving intimidation, financial retaliation or organized disinformation require specific evidence and corroboration. Government agencies and contractors named in such claims have not been shown, based on the webinar summary, to have accepted or confirmed Stickevers’ account.
Institutional and Religious Conflict
Stickevers further described an alleged split between the covert program and military or congressional figures seeking greater transparency. He connected this conflict to a “Pluto Return” beginning in 2022, using astrology to characterize a struggle between “repression and control” and “legitimacy and accountability.” Astrology provides the interpretive framework for his presentation but is not an evidentiary method for verifying UAP claims.
The webinar also advanced a claim that some Pentagon officials opposed UAP investigations because they viewed the phenomena as “the work of the devil” or demonic entities. Stickevers cited former UAP officials Lou Elizondo and Jay Stratton as figures who allegedly faced institutional resistance, though the summary provides no independent documentation linking career obstacles directly to religious beliefs.
Disclosure Debate
Stickevers concluded that UAP disclosure represents more than the release of classified information, describing it as a challenge to the structure of government authority itself. He said “the dam has burst,” suggesting that public pressure and insider testimony are forcing a confrontation between secrecy and the public’s right to know.
The claims reflect a broader debate surrounding UAP investigations, whistleblower protections and congressional oversight. Distinguishing documented events from speculation remains essential as officials, researchers and the public assess allegations involving recovered technology, classified programs and institutional misconduct.
