AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 25
Date: January 1992
Publisher: STAR Fellowship
Price: £2 for four quarterly issues

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, features a prominent cover illustration of two disc-shaped UFOs with beams of light, setting a tone of mystery and extraterrestrial inquiry. The main cover headline, "PICTOGRAMS - IS THE MEDIUM THE MESSAGE?", introduces a central theme exploring the nature and meaning of crop field phenomena.

Pictograms - Is the Medium the Message?

Gordon Millington's lead article delves into the increasing complexity of crop field phenomena, questioning whether they are purely natural or manifestations of an intelligence. He critiques the plasma vortex hypothesis championed by researchers like Dr. Terence Meaden, suggesting that an insistence on natural explanations for phenomena that defy the theory indicates a hypothesis at its limit. Millington draws parallels to Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest', where paranormal occurrences are attributed to the magician Prospero and his spirit Ariel. He posits that the intricate designs of crop pictograms, evolving from simple circles to complex patterns, suggest intentionality and artistry, akin to an artist's work.

Millington argues that a dogged adherence to natural explanations requires a peculiar obtuseness, as many pictograms possess a beauty and symmetry that evoke propitious atmospheres. He sees a progression in Ariel's 'attempts' over the years, culminating in realized designs, and suggests that 'helpers' may even be leaving 'signatures' or ideograms within the patterns. The article poses the question of who the 'artist' behind these creations might be, drawing a parallel to mathematical truths embodied in figures like the Mandelbrot set.

The article then connects crop phenomena to ancient myths, referencing the idea that corn itself, being a product of genetic manipulation, was a gift from ancient astronauts, the nephilim, as described in Sumerian writings. It mentions the Sumerian account of Enki creating humans through artificial insemination and corroborates this with modern DNA research suggesting a single African female ancestor. The author speculates whether these ancient astronauts are using corn, their 'original gift', to remind humanity of their presence and interest.

Millington concludes that while interpretations vary wildly among astrologers, occultists, and even Hopi Indians, the pictograms may be a medium for a message yet to be revealed. He emphasizes that by focusing too narrowly on specifics, humanity risks missing the essential meaning of these collectively significant, yet individually ephemeral, phenomena.

References

The article cites Zecharia Sitchin's "The 12th Planet" and Michael Green's contribution to "Crop Circles - Harbingers of World Change" as sources.

The UFO Report 1992

This section highlights key information from Timothy Good's "The UFO Report 1992", including:

• Updates on mysterious cropfield circles and pictograms worldwide.
• Developments in Gulf Breeze, Florida, from a former NASA engineer.
• A multiple-witness sighting of alien beings in Puerto Rico.
• A NASA scientist's report on UFO research meetings in the USSR.
• Intriguing reports from the Soviet Union concerning landings, alien contact, and pilot/cosmonaut sightings.
• An extraordinary incident in China where an airliner chased a UFO over Shanghai.
• Recently released, hitherto secret, RAF intelligence reports.
• A comprehensive update on significant international UFO sightings.

Heptics: A 7-Point Inquiry

Written by Tony Wedd, this article explores the significance of the number seven, referencing the biblical account of Jericho's fall and questioning if there's a secret magic associated with it, possibly related to lost technology.

Magnets and Free Energy

The article details a free energy machine using magnets, designed by John de Land based on telepathic communication with 'space people'. Tested on a citrus orchard in California, it was found to prevent frost damage and increase fruit quality and quantity. The design involves a central mast with seven copper wires running underground and coiled around alnico magnets, with ends pointing towards the mast. The author notes that the success of such devices might depend on an invisible psychic element or faith, as others who copied the design failed.

Stonehenge and Ley Lines

Wedd discusses the alignment of Stonehenge and its connection to ley lines, suggesting that the number seven plays a role in its construction and orientation. He mentions Alfred Watkins' theory of 'ley lines' as ancient tracks and magnetic currents, and how some ley hunters believe UFOs utilize these lines. The article notes that Stonehenge is sited at the intersection of four leys and that its construction, particularly the placement of bluestones, involved a massive undertaking possibly for focusing cosmic power.

Water and Psychic Power

The article touches upon two 'heptic' qualities of water: the tradition that every seventh wave is bigger, and the scientific observation that water under special optical conditions can form seven-lobed figures, which can be used to check for pollution. It also references Edgar Cayce's assertion that psychic power is enhanced by water, linking it to the 20ft ditch around Stonehenge's Aubrey Holes.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section reviews two booklets from the Surrey Earth Mysteries Group.

The Hidden Unity

This booklet examines the phenomenon of subconscious siting of ley points and notes the prevalence of worship sites on leys, regardless of religion. It discusses environmental and philosophical implications, the necessity of worship over doctrine, and provides examples of ley centres. An appendix by Eileen Grimshaw covers the significance of Pagan religion.

Beginnings

This booklet details discoveries made by Jimmy Goddard over twenty years, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, subconscious siting, ley width, and the solar transition effect. It also includes a chapter on cognitive dissonance and concludes with an account of ley discovery by Alfred Watkins.

AMSKAYA Subscription Information

AMSKAYA is described as a continuation of the organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd, who believed contact was key to flying saucer investigation. The subscription is £2 for four quarterly issues, with contact details provided for J. Goddard.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the interpretation of unexplained phenomena, particularly crop circles, as potentially intelligent communications rather than natural occurrences. There is a strong emphasis on ancient wisdom, mythology, and esoteric knowledge (Sumerian texts, psychic power, ley lines, the significance of the number seven) as keys to understanding these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to favor open-minded investigation into unconventional theories, encouraging readers to look beyond purely materialistic explanations and consider the possibility of advanced intelligence, whether terrestrial or extraterrestrial, communicating through various means. The issue promotes a holistic view, connecting ancient history, modern science, and psychic phenomena.