AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: 9
Date: January 1988
Publisher: STAR Fellowship
Type: Newsletter

Exciting Times: Recent UFO Sightings

The past quarter has been exciting for the STAR Fellowship, noting an up-turn in public consciousness of UFOs. The issue highlights three sightings mentioned in the Sunday Express: a policeman's "missing minutes" case from 1980, a sighting by two teenage girls near Leeds in 1979 where a UFO landed and took off, and an object seen approaching the Isle of Wight from over the sea.

Locally, on November 27th, STAR Fellowship member Bob Swift and a friend reported seeing a bright oval white light on the A3 near Guildford. It initially appeared as one light, then two round white lights with a red light to the left. As it moved away, two similar bright lights appeared at the back, which is unusual for an aircraft. The object moved slower than usual, was visible for 3-4 minutes, and emitted a humming noise rather than a jet engine sound, with a faint halo.

On January 3rd, sixteen-year-old amateur astronomer Zena Sfeir reported a two-hour sighting in London of a grey-green disc-shaped object with pink blobs on the underside and lights on top. The sighting was witnessed by a total of eight police officers and was reported on BBC television news and in The Independent newspaper.

The Wonderful Ride of Dan Fry by Tony Wedd

This section delves into early rocketry and the experiences of Dan Fry. In 1952, Fry, working with the Aerojet group at White Sands, New Mexico, was involved in designing instruments to monitor rocket speeds. He recounts an experience of being given a ride across the USA at 8,000 m.p.h. and receiving an explanation of how these ships manage fantastic rates of acceleration without damage to occupants. The article touches upon the concept of travelling faster than light and the idea of autonomous craft not needing to be based on a planet. It emphasizes the need to expand horizons and recognize needless limitations in thinking. Fry's experience involved being alone in a deserted camp on the Fourth of July, taking a walk, and observing a large, dark object approaching silently. This section is continued from "The Crow", January 1979.

The Holy Grail and Other UFOs: Some Currents of Inspiration by Philip Heselton

This article explores the elusive nature of the Holy Grail and its connection to UFOs, suggesting that the quest itself reveals the answer rather than the destination. It posits that the study of flying saucers broadens into various fields, including fringe sciences and the landscape, drawing parallels to looking at the moon when pointed to by a finger. Direct revelation from space beings about the landscape is rare, but clues are given. The information revealed to Buck Nelson about magnetic currents led to a revival of interest in ancient mark-points, first identified by Alfred Watkins. The article also discusses the powerful force stored in old standing stones, referencing the goddess Aradia and solicitor John G. Williams' findings on how this energy could induce fogging on photographic film and fluctuate with the lunar cycle. It suggests that ancient peoples, with guidance, learned to release this energy for fertility. Physical contact with space people is noted as difficult due to vibratory levels, with a move towards mechanical or telepathic contact. The importance of an open mind and listening to communications is stressed, with an emphasis on the unity of life at higher levels. The Findhorn community is mentioned as a place to start, founded on inner guidance. Examples include Peter Caddy's intuition, Eileen hearing the "still, small voice," and Dorothy Maclean's contact with archetypal forces. Roc's claim to have met the Great God Pan is also noted. Mary Swainson, a counsellor, helped a student, Ruth White, communicate with a being named Gildas, who provided high-level guidance and stressed upcoming changes on the planet. Extracts from a communication received at Findhorn mention a change due to new energy releases and stabilization within Earth's etheric structure, and the importance of meeting beings from space on a level more like their home. The article concludes that making mental contact by "raising our vibrations" might lead to finding the Holy Grail.

Notes and News

Ideas Filtering Through

This section discusses how ideas from fictional films, particularly those aimed at children, continue to influence perceptions of extraterrestrials. Examples include "Zax and the Alien Prince" featuring "orgone generators" and "Aliens in the Family" with a stone circle and its energies as part of its plot. These programs present non-frightening extraterrestrials with whom characters and viewers can form friendships.

Nyannapoda Hallelujah!

This is a personal reflection on the word "nyannapoda," which appeared on a Philip Rodgers tape recording and was translated as "God be praised." The word "nyanna" was later isolated in a Bernard Byron song and linked to "God." The author found a connection to the Buddhist term "Nyanaponika" and learned that "nyana" means "knowledge, intelligence, insight" in Pali. The author suggests that "nyanna" might also relate to "sound" or "word," linking it to concepts like "vimana" and "nirvana," and biblical concepts.

STAR Rallies

This section details the STAR Fellowship's annual Rally in 1965, which was poorly attended but still interesting. Tony Wedd presented photographs allegedly taken by an Italian named Monguzzi of a landed UFO with an aerial and a man with a "walkie-talkie" apparatus. Wedd initially suspected a hoax but later found the story more credible. He also recounted his examination of the Silpho Moor object, a heavy copper disc with a message written in phonetic numbers, suggesting extraterrestrials learned English via radio broadcasts.

Eileen Buckle describes the 1966 STAR Rally, the last one, which featured contactee Arthur Bryant. Bryant, who claimed to have met beings from a grounded saucer in April 1965, shared his "impressions," some of which were surprisingly accurate. Philip Rodgers was impressed by Bryant's accurate information about his recent hospital stay. Bryant also recounted an experience of a flying saucer buzzing his hospital ward in Sheffield, which he believed was intended for him.

Publications Available from Jimmy Goddard

• A list of publications is provided, including:
• "Skyways and Landmarks Revisited" by Tony Wedd (£1.18)
• "Campus Lines" (a nine-year project investigating leys) (£1.18)
• "Cosmic Friends" (communication with extraterrestrials) (68p)
• "Touchstone" (Newsletter of the Surrey Earth Mysteries Group) (£2 for four issues)
• "Amskaya" (Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship) (£2 for four issues)

Payment for these publications should be made to J. Goddard at the provided address.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Amskaya revolve around UFO sightings, extraterrestrial contact, and the exploration of related phenomena such as ancient mysteries, psychic abilities, and the potential for advanced technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories without necessarily endorsing them as definitive truth. There is a clear interest in bridging the gap between the unexplained and conventional understanding, encouraging readers to expand their horizons and consider possibilities beyond current limitations. The publication also serves as a platform for sharing information and promoting related literature within the UFO and paranormal research community.