THE NEOLITHIC TOUR OF CULTURES

OUR SPIRITUAL ANCESTORS

(Earth Magick 4)

By Dr. Charlotte Pipes

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Description:

A basic course designed to acquaint the student with the physical and psychic characteristics of surviving Neolithic sites, and offer some insight into the spiritual aspects of these ancient spaces. The information in this course is designed to enhance both your physical and your psychic experience of visiting ancient sites. Using my personal photos, we will study the general characteristics of three categories of early man-made structures: stone circles, burial chambers, and early villages. Our study will focus on the area of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, the Orkney Islands, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. I will share my personal experiences of interacting psychically with these sites and I will offer suggestions on how to enhance your own visit to Neolithic sites in general. The student will also learn effective protocols for psychic protection, as well as proper entry and exit procedures for the “psychically-sensitive traveler.”

This is an interactive course. To enlarge the pictures just click on any picture and a large version of the picture will pop up in a separate screen. To go back to the lesson, simply click the X in the upper right corner (the box or red dot in the left corner if you use a Macintosh) of that window to close the window and the text will return in the exact same place you left it. All links in the text (which are underlined and either blue or red) are instantly active if you are connected to the Internet. The links in the Table of Contents at the top of this document work without needing an Internet connection. 

Prerequisite:

 

There is no prerequisite for this class. It is designed as a stand-alone course. The knowledge gained in this course can be applied by the student whenever he/she is visiting ancient sites, from many diverse cultures. Those wishing to aquire a certificate in Earth Magick, this course, Earth Magck 4 is required and the examination must be passed for the certificate to be issued.

 

Course Materials:

 

There are no required materials for this course. However, the student may choose to purchase a text for quick reference to the information presented in this course and as a supplement for further reading. A list of recommended texts can be found at the end of this course in the area entitled Sources for Further Study.

 

Workshop offered:

 

Yes, when we have enough students to sign up.

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Index:

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

THREE GENERAL CATEGORIES OF STRUCTURES

CONCLUSIONS

GLOSSARY

SOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY

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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

HISTORY OF THE STRUCTURES

WHEN WERE THEY BUILT?

The ancient structures described in this course date from different centuries within the era know as the Stone Age. This broad area encompasses three divisions of time: the Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age), the Mesolithic Era (Middle Stone Age) and the Neolithic Era (New Stone Age). It is the final phase, the Neolithic Era, that we will explore. The exact dates for the Neolithic Era are a topic of much debate. Different cultures around the world developed technologically, and sociologically, at different rates. So, the established dates for the Neolithic Period can vary widely. In the British Isles, which is the area discussed in this course, the Neolithic Period spans roughly 6750-4500 years ago.

WHO BUILT THEM?

Neolithic communities of farmers built them. They settled permanently into areas of Britain after the end of the last Ice Age. Prior to this time period, groups of people had lived a more nomadic, migratory existence. They traveled around the islands and mainland of England. They moved constantly, in search of food that occurred naturally. These people studied the seasons closely. They harvested the natural vegetation of the land, in different regions at different times of the year. They new what nuts and berries would be available in what locations and in what season. They fished along the extensive seashores and gathered eggs from nesting seabirds. They hunted wild game inland, when it was available. After the last Ice Age was over, about 10,000 years ago, these nomadic groups began to develop early farming methods and settle into communities. They realized that by growing their own sustainable food supply, that they could live more comfortably, more safely, and sustain more people on less land. A single hunter needs about 25 square kilometers to feed himself regularly. By contrast, a farmer can feed 20 people on just a few square kilometers of land.

WHERE DID THE BUILDERS GO?

For some of these sites, such as the structures in the Orkney Islands, the builders of the stones circles and the nearby villages are buried just a few acres away. The adjacent burial mounds held their remains until they were excavated and examined by modern researchers. So the actual builders were still there. Where did their descendents go?

It is believed that the changing climate of the Neolithic Age may have forced the monument builders to relocate elsewhere. The climate of Stone Age man was unstable. It was greatly affected by the melting of the Ice Age glaciers and the rising seas. Seaside fishing villages would have been inundated. The climate of the northern British Isles became colder and wetter. Marshes and bogs developed over what once had been fertile farmland. Encroaching salt-water seas invaded inland lakes, depriving some villages of their fresh-water supplies. No longer able to grow crops in sufficient quantities to feed their large communities, many tribes were forced to abandon their lands. They moved south, taking up refuge on the mainland. Their descendents intermarried with the mainlanders and were absorbed into the local population. Their cultural influence was not lost, however. Later inhabitants, such as the Bronze Age Beaker people and the Iron Age Celts absorbed many of the Neolithic customs. Most noticeably, the sacred days of the Neolithic tribes live on in our modern observances of the Wheel of the Year.

INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVELER

Start a journal of your travels. These little books can be purchased from bookstores and stationery shops. Before I leave for each trip, I compile a small, handwritten journal. I thoroughly research each site before I visit it and transfer all pertinent information to my journal. I compile archeological and astronomical information about each site. I include any detailed maps I can find. Ordnance Survey maps will be invaluable for finding some of the more remote sights. For Britain, they can be purchased online.

With the advent of the internet, many of the more popular Neolithic sites now feature their own websites, full of pertinent information. Be aware that some sites may require that you purchase your tickets in advance. In some cases, you must book both the day and the time you wish to visit. Be sure to check on admission and operating times before your visit. If the site itself does not have a web site, you can inquire about it at the nearest tourist office.

TRANSPORTATION

I usually rent a car. That way I can follow my own itinerary and maximize my trip. But, it takes some time to get used to it. You must drive on the left side of the road, sit on the right side of the car, and shift with your left hand. A little advice? Purchase the extra vehicle insurance. It will really help your peace of mind. And, if you are going to rent a car, contract for it well in advance. Especially if you traveling during the peak of the tourist season, during May through August. All of this booking can be accomplished online.

And before you leave the car rental place, spend some time driving around the parking lot – practice shifting with your left hand, finding the reverse gear, etc. Don't worry that the parking lot attendant keeps staring at you and the guard at the exit gate keeps trying to flag you down. Explain to them what you are doing. It will make them laugh and you will start off your trip with some positive energy.

Alternatively, you can spend more for your rental car and select a vehicle with an automatic transmission. It is more expensive, but you get to forgo the laps around the parking lot. And while I am on the subject of the rental car, let me add that a few traveling companions can be a great help. And not just with dividing up the cost.

It usually takes about three people to negotiate the highways: one to drive and watch traffic, one to read the road map, and one to read the road signs. Adequate signage can be a problem. Often, you must carefully scrutinize the side of the road for the small marker indicating the way to the Neolithic site. Which means you can't be looking at the map or the traffic. So, if you are new to this mode of travel, please bring along a few friends. Between the three of you, you will eventually get where you are going.

Be especially attentive at the roundabouts. They are circular alternatives to square intersections. The traffic doesn't stop at this type of intersection. You merge into the traffic that is already moving in a circular motion. Everyone is moving clockwise. You will turn left into the circle, always yielding to cars approaching on your right, the cars that are already circling in the roundabout.

Be on the lookout as you approach these traffic circles. Look for a large roadside schematic of the roundabout ahead of you. The diagram will highlight all the exits of the approaching circle, and where those exits lead. Look for any of the town names on the route you want to take. Then, when you turn left into the circle, your passengers must read in rapid succession all the signs as you go whizzing around. The driver must watch all the cars weaving in and out, negotiating for their exits. It's a little unnerving at first. Don't worry that you have to circle the roundabout a few times before you finally read your exit sign and position your car to make the leap. You'll soon get the hang of it. I usually have to make the circle more than once myself.

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