AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, Issue No. 7, dated July 1987. The cover features an illustration of two flying saucers. The magazine focuses on UFO phenomena, free energy devices, and related topics.

The Strieber Story

This section reviews Whitley Strieber's book "Communion," describing it as a disturbing and frightening account of abduction. Strieber recounts an experience where small beings with large black eyes entered his room, took him away, and performed a procedure involving a needle inserted into his brain. The article contrasts this with the more positive experiences of earlier contactees like Adamski, suggesting that the beings described by Strieber might be terrestrial entities posing as extraterrestrials, aiming to erase the idea of 'space brothers' from human consciousness.

De Land Magnetic Control - Free Energy

Authored by Tony Wedd, this article details a free energy machine designed by John de Land, reportedly received telepathically from space people. The device, used for protecting citrus trees from frost, consists of seven rustless alnico magnets buried in the ground, each connected to a 32-foot mast with copper wires. The design was tested and found successful on a one-acre site in California, with further installations extending over a 15-acre orchard. The article notes that other orchardists attempted to replicate the design but failed, suggesting a possible role for psychic power or an 'invisible psychic element.' It also mentions the alignment of the de Land Magnetic Control on magnetic north and compares it to the alignment of Stonehenge.

Free Energy Devices and the STAR Fellowship

Written by David Taylor, this article traces the history of interest in free energy devices, often inspired by extraterrestrial visitors. It mentions various historical concepts of vital forces, such as 'prana' and 'mana,' and highlights the work of researchers like Baron Karl von Reichenbach, Dr. Edwin Babbitt, John Keely, and Dr. Wilhelm Reich, who investigated these forces. Reichenbach discovered the 'Odic Force,' and Babbitt wrote about 'Principles of Light and Colour.' Dr. Wilhelm Reich discovered 'Orgone' energy and invented the 'Cloudbuster' to combat 'Deadly Orgone' (DOR). The article suggests that contactees like Howard Menger and Philip Rodgers also received designs for free energy devices powered by universal force, emphasizing that the existence of such power is important, regardless of its source.

Notes and News

Publicity for Strieber

This brief note mentions that Whitley Strieber's book "Communion" received significant publicity, including appearances on the chat show "Wogan" and an article in "The Guardian." The book is noted as being expensive at £10.95.

New Age Pioneer

This section reviews an article in "The Ley Hunter" by Paul Devereux, which discusses Philip Heselton's biography of Tony Wedd. Devereux credits Wedd with revitalizing ley ideas and influencing UFO and earth mysteries fields. He speculates that Wedd, if alive, would have made significant contributions to understanding UFOs. The author of this section agrees, wishing Wedd were alive to comment on the current trend of discrediting 'space friends.'

Tony Wedd speaks in London

This note refers to a talk given by Tony Wedd at the BUFORA Northern Conference in Manchester in 1968, recorded on tape. Wedd discussed his ideas on saucer propulsion, trees, and the Kent landscape, with accompanying slides. The author of this section also presented research on Wedd's work in Kent, and a report is published in "Skyways and Landmarks Revisited." The talk generated significant interest, gaining at least one new member for the Fellowship.

Cosmic Friends

This section announces the forthcoming publication of a booklet titled "Cosmic Friends," written by David Taylor. Taylor describes having had experiences that may connect him with space people, including thought communication. The booklet is intended to boost interest in the STAR Fellowship and was written as a diary of events.

Some Drawings by Tony Wedd

This section features several drawings attributed to Tony Wedd, including geometric shapes labeled 'heptagon,' 'heptacle,' and 'amskaya,' as well as a diagram of a 'ULO's disc' found on Silpho Moor, and a representation of a 16-letter alphabet used to convey a message.

Ms. Aniya Ray

This section presents a song titled "Ms. Aniya Ray," with words and music by Bernard Byron. The introductory note by Tony Weld states that he is publishing it because it purports to be a song from space people and is a very good song.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO phenomena, particularly abduction experiences and the nature of the beings involved, contrasting different perspectives within the field. There is a strong emphasis on 'free energy' concepts, often linked to extraterrestrial inspiration and historical research into vital forces. The STAR Fellowship's interest in these topics, dating back to its founding in 1961, is evident. The editorial stance appears to be open to the possibility of extraterrestrial contact and advanced technologies, while also critically examining contemporary UFO narratives and expressing a desire to counter what it perceives as efforts to discredit 'space friends.' The publication of 'Cosmic Friends' and the inclusion of Tony Wedd's drawings and talks highlight the Fellowship's ongoing engagement with these subjects.