Amskaya - No 019 - 1990 07

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: 19
Date: July 1990
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, delves into various aspects of UFOlogy, ancient mysteries, and consciousness. The cover features an illustration of two UFOs, setting the tone for the content within.

The Nature of the Universe

The issue opens with a contemplation on the fundamental nature of the universe, presenting two opposing possibilities. The first is that the universe is a completely random, chaotic occurrence, where everything is the result of blind causes and effects, implying no intelligent design and making existence on Earth a highly improbable, one-off event. This view would render concepts like the Gaia hypothesis, reincarnation, and the study of Earth mysteries as illusory, leading to a sense of purposelessness.

The second view posits that the universe possesses intelligence and purpose, even if humanity's attempts to understand it have been largely unsuccessful. The Gaia mechanisms, reincarnation, and other phenomena studied are seen as products of this ordered nature. The author expresses a hope that the second view is true, acknowledging that both cannot be simultaneously correct as they are mutually exclusive. If the laws governing these phenomena exist on Earth, they should be universal, implying self-regulatory mechanisms on all planets and the possibility of reincarnation across different worlds.

The text highlights a conflict between scientific evidence, which often points to a lifeless universe, and the evidence for Gaia, reincarnation, and Earth mysteries. It criticizes a modern tendency towards 'new geocentrism,' where even astronomy and astrology are perceived as Earth-centric. The author argues for accepting the implications of whichever model of the universe one chooses, emphasizing that the rest of the universe, whatever its nature, does exist.

New Light on Orthoteny: A Lecture by Tony Hedd (June 9th, 1962)

This section presents notes from a lecture given by Tony Hedd in 1962, nearly 28 years prior to the publication of this newsletter. The lecture, attended by Hedd's father and Philip Heselton, focused on 'taking stock' rather than immediate action. Hedd suggested that a great past culture might have existed, leaving only a vestige. He posited that scientists were on the periphery and that 'saucer people' claimed no knowledge of the wheel, emphasizing their magnetic science as the primary 'tree trunk' of knowledge, with the wheel-based science being a diverging limb. He advocated looking back to 'folk memory' for information on higher cultures from past lives.

Hedd discussed changes in scientific thought regarding life and space travel, noting that while an aeronautical engineer, Charles Gibbs-Smith, claimed 95% of UFO sightings were mistakes, this implied some were real. He referenced Aime Michel's work, which plotted straight lines connecting UFO sightings, sometimes as many as six, that seemed to focus on a single point where a cigar-shaped object was seen. Hedd suggested that publicity-seeking and mass hallucination do not typically occur in straight lines.

Slides were shown, including a map of southeast England, a chalk bridge, and the chalk dome over the Weald of Kent. A specific clump at Mark Beech was highlighted, where Mrs. Everest reported seeing an egg-shaped, silent, pulsating white light. Hedd connected this to Alfred Watkins' discovery of alignments of ancient sites, noting the significance of the word 'mark' as a landmark. He also mentioned a section of lines showing five marks, many on high points, and linked these to ley centres like Windsor Castle and Stonehenge.

Hedd's aim was to synthesize the discoveries of Aime Michel and Alfred Watkins with Adamski's mention of magnetic currents. He also referenced Buck Nelson's statement that magnetic currents were named and numbered, comparable to a 'cross-roads sign,' suggesting visible signs on the land. An enigmatic entry noted, 'Tree trunk - space people tend trees - never leave circle.'

The lecture concluded with a mention that Christianity had suppressed earlier religions, and that witches were priestesses in those earlier times, with legends of witches dancing around stones at mark points.

Ancient Knowledge and Technology

The discussion continued with references to 'vimana' (Sanskrit for 'wheel'), which is also the Indian word for aeroplane, suggesting ancient knowledge of round flying craft. The Piri Reis map was cited as evidence, containing an accurate map of Antarctica whose coastline was only recently confirmed by modern instruments. Other lost knowledge mentioned includes the 'pattern body,' which can still give sensations after amputation, and the concept of radiation sickness being caused by human orgone energy battling with radiation, as explored by Wilhelm Reich.

Tony Hedd then described the aims of the STAR Fellowship, inviting attendees to a forthcoming Rally. The lecture concluded with a vote of thanks from Lionel Beer.

Questions and Discussions

Following refreshments, a discussion covered topics such as the fourth state of matter, a 'flying machine that cannot be used for war,' hypnosis enhancing muscle strength (measured on a pressure gauge), levitation, poltergeist phenomena, and legends of flying shoes, brooms, and discs from Greek, witch, and Inca traditions. Tony Hedd also provided information on Eeman copper healing circuits.

George Van Tassel: Contactee

This section details the experiences of George Van Tassel, an American contactee who lived at Giant Rock Airport in Yucca Valley, California. The rock itself was considered a powerful aid to mental communication. The account is based on a broadcast Van Tassel made on an American TV program called 'Contact' in the 1960s.

Van Tassel described his first contact, which occurred one night when he was woken by a man named 'Solvana' (or similar) who invited him aboard a craft nearby. He noted that his wife, usually a light sleeper, was not woken, which he found unusual. Inside the craft, he saw instruments emerging from walls and chairs from the floor, and a wardrobe with clothes for three other people aboard. He was shown the ship's workings, including a 'magnetic motor' with two rotors turning in opposite directions, which he likened to Ezekiel's 'wheels within wheels.' His guide, wearing a grey-blue roll-neck sweatshirt and 'ski' trousers, communicated telepathically.

After the contact, the man returned Van Tassel to his bed, and the craft departed within seven seconds. Van Tassel also recounted seeing a saucer over Giant Rock Airport on another occasion, where another man was pinned to the ground by a forcefield and could not move until the craft left.

Regarding the origin of saucers, Van Tassel believed they came from other planets in our solar system, not another 'time zone,' as they were familiar with Earth. Laurence Blazey suggested a way station on the Moon used for observation. Van Tassel also theorized that electricity blackouts could be caused by the forcefield of craft passing near power lines, implying it was not deliberate.

When asked for evidence, Van Tassel stated that he had known about the buzzing of Washington in 1952 from his contacts and had informed officials, but they had ignored him.

Letters from Tony Wedd

Two letters from Tony Wedd, founder of the STAR Fellowship, addressed to Lionel Beer, provide insights into the organization's early activities and aims.

Letter dated July 18th, 1962:

This letter explains that the STAR Fellowship was still in the process of being formally registered. Its definite objects were to build a travelling exhibition of evidence for flying saucers and to help Earth people learn about and welcome the 'Space People' via a star badge costing 1/- plus postage. Wedd emphasized that a travelling exhibition would be the most convincing way to educate the public. He also mentioned his conviction that contact is possible through thought communication and that 'Space People' offer 'free' energy as an alternative to atomic energy. Wedd was working on writing a book about his experiences and hoped to perfect a machine based on information received, possibly related to Reinhold Schmidt's 'coffee pot' description and Howard Menger's 'FSIA Outer Space to You' book. He also mentioned friends working in the same direction.

Letter dated December 6th, 1961:

This letter congratulates Lionel Beer on becoming LUFORO's Publicity Officer. Wedd expressed his inability to attend LUFORO meetings in London but wished them well. He reported that the STAR Fellowship was progressing, with models for the exhibition being built. An ambitious idea was to make the exhibition an occasion for amateur radio transmission into space, possibly by persuading a space craft to carry a matching radio. Wedd was pursuing a ham radio license and believed ex-service radar sets could be used for narrow beam operation to prevent 'eaves-dropping.'

Wedd also discussed extending Aime Michel's theory to explain phenomena like the siting of Stonehenge and the origin of 'bluestones' from Wales. He mentioned his own recent 'flar' in Tonbridge being related to this. He advocated for 'mining' contactee books for special information rather than outright acceptance or rejection of claims. He expressed a desire to speak to LUFORO members about this.

Other Developments and Research

Philip Rodgers' Tapes:

Philip Rodgers reportedly had remarkable tapes containing fragments of the 'Space People's language and proof of other types of contact. Three types of machine were known to assist in thought communication, including an ear plug device, a 'box made of walnut with circuits inside,' and a saucer-shaped object called a 'yonskaler' (sky-earth). Details were not yet finalized for publication.

Hypnotic Regression and Past Lives (Paul Bew):

Paul Bew was conducting an ongoing project into hypnotic regression and past lives, under the auspices of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena. Findings indicated that spontaneous attempts at regression were usually more successful than rigorous scientific methods. In one case, a scene was described differently in two hypnotic sessions, with one perspective being from an outside observer and the other from a monk in the house. The subject did not always adopt the personality of the life sought, sometimes speaking as if reading from a book or incorporating the hypnotist into the scene. The hypnotist could cause the past life individual to 'disappear' by saying something out of character.

Only one subject in forty provided distinct reincarnation-type lives, which was attributed to the difficulty of accessing past lives unless the subject was psychically able. The process was compared to a computer searching for data on a hard drive if it fails to find it on a floppy disc.

An astrological study of birth dates in one case showed a startling fit with the apparent natures of the individuals described, suggesting an astrological thread running through the lives. While no genuine documentary evidence for these lives had been found, it was noted that confirmation would be difficult for distant lives. The authenticity of distant lives was harder to judge than recent ones, where subconscious memories from books or other sources might influence the narrative.

Paul Bew believed that the conscious mind struggles to process the information, and that information from dreams might be more informative than that from hypnotic sessions.

Subscription Information

The newsletter concludes with subscription details for AMSKAYA, priced at £2 for four quarterly issues, payable to J. Goddard. The original cover design was by David Taylor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA include the nature of the universe, the possibility of extraterrestrial contact, ancient knowledge and technology, and the exploration of consciousness through methods like hypnotic regression. The STAR Fellowship, as the publisher, appears to hold a stance that actively investigates and promotes the idea of 'Space People' and their potential influence on humanity, advocating for open-mindedness towards evidence of advanced civilizations and phenomena beyond conventional scientific understanding. There is a clear emphasis on gathering evidence, sharing information, and fostering a community interested in these subjects, while also acknowledging the challenges and complexities involved in verifying such claims.