Chain of Events – February 2022

Dear Friend,
As snowdrops and crocuses start poking their heads through the soil, they remind me of one of David Attenborough’s recent programmes: The Green Planet - Series 1.

In this programme he tells us about some of nature’s unusual survival methods. Some of the most deadly and vicious plants survive due to certain outside help, which unwittingly, for the benefit of both, provide a lifeline for the plants' well-being and survival of each.

The 'Hedgehog' or Tristerix cactus is covered in many long pointed spines. One of the few birds able to perch on the spines and evade its defences, is a fruit eating mockingbird. The mockingbird’s droppings fall on the seeds of the cactus thereby fertilising them.

The parasite Tristerix

We see this kind of chain of events happening repeatedly in the natural world. In fact once we start to look at things and events more closely, we can begin to see a 'Chain of Events' existing everywhere.

I am sharing with you a selection of photographs of the Queen. On the 6th February, we were reminded of the sudden death of King George VI on the 6th February 1952, after a long illness. This chain of event 70 years ago, changed the status of the young Elizabeth from princess to that of queen.

At the time, Princess Elizabeth was on honeymoon with Prince Philip at Kenya's oldest safari lodge, Treetops - an elaborate treehouse on the edge of a watering hole in Aberdare National Park. There was a platform where you could climb up and watch the animals. Lady Pamela Hicks (1st cousin to Prince Philip) who was travelling with the Queen, tells us ‘she climbed up as a princess and climbed down as Queen’.

At her Coronation she pledged ‘I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong’.

That was a promise she has kept for over 70 years. She is now the longest reigning monarch in British history. Bells will ring out as celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee will be held all over the country and Commonwealth.

We see the many changes that have happened during her long and wonderful reign. She has managed to bring the monarchy into the modern age and to keep it moving with, and abreast of, the times. She has dedicated herself to the promises she made at her Coronation.

This year, on the eve of the 6th February, the Queen wrote ‘Tomorrow, 6th February marks the anniversary of my Accession in 1952. It is a day that, even after 70 years, I still remember as much for the death of my father, King George V1 as for the start of my reign.’

As we look back on the many chains of events that have happened during her reign, she has continued to look ahead. One of the most recent changes being her wish that the Duchess of Cornwall be crowned Queen Consort when Prince Charles ascends to the throne. This is principally due to: the Duchess’ quiet work and number of engagements she has carried out - often behind the scenes; her dedication to many of her favourite charities; and the support and love she has given Prince Charles over the years. Much water has passed under the bridge and all this has been closely observed by the Queen.

After having shown two quite different examples of ‘Chain of Events’ it got me thinking that indeed there was really nothing unusual or clever about a Change of Events. In fact the more I thought about it, I realised that just about everything is as a result of a chain of events! Why don’t you start by thinking about the chain of events that have happened in your lives, and then as you expand it, the more interesting it becomes. In history, in the natural world, science, the arts, religion... you can go on forever. What fun!

Weaving the Connection of Light
Everything in the universe is connected by threads of light. A Divine network.

We are all responsible for how we weave these threads, for they are strands of light, colour, scent and sound.

We use them all, mostly unconsciously, every day. But when we start to CONSCIOUSLY weave these patterns, we become the artists of the higher realms.

Every thought is registered, every word and every movement are all collected to create the greater whole. What a responsibility!

We can either paint a dark, murky picture or a light filled, magical, colourful one.

We are all here for a significant purpose at this time. We deliberately chose this prosperous period of evolution to incarnate on earth. We are learning to overcome darkness and to vibrate to a higher frequency.

Everything is formed through the vibration of light, whether it is of a lower quality or higher and we blend in with it all the time.

If we are experiencing a lowness of spirit, try bringing in the Light by maybe going outside, listening to the birds or breathing in the energy of the trees, flowers, grass and air, or listening to music etc and by so doing, we automatically vibrate with the refreshed energy and consequently enhance the condition. We will resonate to the same frequency and through the law of attraction, attract more of the same quality.

The thread of light or darkness becomes stronger when we give it power through the direction of our thoughts.

Now is the time to weave the most colourful, beautiful threads of light so that the pattern around the earth becomes a network of Divine energy from which mankind can draw healing, love and transformation.

Suzan Simpson February 12th 2022

Crop Circle Tours
As bookings are coming in thick and fast and travel plans are being relaxed globally, I hope that many people from overseas will be free at last to join me on one of my wonderful crop circle tours this summer. I look forward to welcoming you to our sacred Isle of Albion and the magic of the circles.

The first crop circle tour on Wednesday 27th July 2022 will include an optional extra of a much sought after private entry to Stonehenge, right up to the stones. Only a few people are allowed in at any one time. It is a mystically wonderful experience to see the sun set over the stones and feel the magic of this ancient place. You will feel their powerful energy surround and embrace you.

The second crop circle tour on Tuesday 2nd August 2022, has an optional extra of an evening flight. This is an incredible way of seeing circles in all their majesty from the air, together with the surrounding countryside, which depending on where the circles are, might include flying over the famous stone complex at Avebury and the sacred Silbury Hill, the largest man-made hill in Europe.

I also take a few private tours by appointment

Lexophile
‘Lexophile’ describes those that love words, and sentences such as: ‘You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish,’ and, ‘To write with a broken pencil is pointless.’

An annual competition is held by the ‘New York Times’ to see who can create the best and most original lexophile:
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes.
This girl today said she recognised me from the Vegetarians Club, but I'd swear I've never met herbivore.
I know a guy who's addicted to drinking brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time.
A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A.
I got some batteries that were given out free of charge.

As usual I am sending you Pam Gregory’s forecast for February, and an astonishing piece of driving.

http:/https://youtu.be/3b9I4ZFIW9E

A Promising Start – January 2022


I wish you a wonderfully happy, uplifting and positive year ahead. Happy, happy New Year,

I wish you all the best.
Great work to reach your fondest goals
And when you have done, sweet rest.
I hope for you fulfilment
Contentment, peace and more
A brighter New Year than
You’ve ever had before.
With apologies to Joanna Fuchs

Now that we are starting a new year, I feel full of hope for the future. It is as though we have been given a clean sheet of paper to start afresh, with new opportunities to do with as we will - however our lives or present situations may be. The gift of friendship is a special gift which can make difficult situations more bearable for those whose lives are caught up in unavoidable problems.
As I walk round my garden, I see little green shoots poking their heads up through the soil, bringing with them the renewal of life. The wonder of nature as it comes out after its long sleep, gently at first as though it is testing the water and then, when the time is right, it will burst out with spring time magnificence. A feeling of exultation, magic and sheer excitement as it unfolds before my eyes. The birds, mainly robins, are starting to join in with their spring songs, as they too sense this magic. Winter, and its change to spring, is also the time when on some days the air feels so clean, and the skies are a strikingly bright blue as though untouched and new.?

I live in Hampshire on the borders of West Sussex and we are fortunate in having many small and very ancient churches. Many are called shepherd’s churches and are often found buried deep in the far reaches of the countryside. They are the Octagon Parish Churches and consist of eight churches to be found in villages and fields nestling in the hills of the South Downs National Park. These ancient churches have their homes in thriving villages and communities. I have visited most of them and they radiate a special peace and tranquillity. The walks around are wonderful, and views hidden from normal view open up before you to give a sense of antiquity as if you have gone back many hundreds of years. In mediaeval times, an octagon was considered to be halfway between a circle (God) and a square (earth). It was the place where heaven and earth came into contact. That is why pulpits and fonts are often octagonal in shape.

I am going to take you to three, each one has its own special energy - peace, hope, reassurance - and above all Love. Some are magnificent, others are bare and humble. All have their sense of tranquillity and closeness to the Divine.

One of my favourite churches is the Holy Trinity Church in West Sussex at Boxgrove - this church is not one of the Octagon Churches but in the same vicinity


Church of St Mary and St Blaise, Boxgrove with renovated ancient priory wall

As you enter the church, there is a sense of peace, calm and wonder at its magnificence. In order to walk down the aisle, one has to tread on a magnificent labyrinth. Walking round a labyrinth is a spiritual walk, each step a walk of prayer and meditation.


Labyrinth in the Church of St Mary and St Blaise, Boxgrove, West Sussex


One of its most striking assets is the wondrous ceiling with its magnificent Tudor painting


The ceiling of the Church of St Mary and St Blaise, Boxgrove, West Sussex. Foliage and heraldry painted in the mid-6C by Lambert Bernard

It lies on part of the old priory church about which we are told that ‘The Priory was founded in the reign of Henry I, about 1123 by Robert de Haia (or de la Haye), Lord of Halnacre by gift of the king. A Saxon church had existed on the site before the Conquest. The Priory was founded for three Benedictine monks, and was owned by the Lessay Abbey in Normandy.’ There is an even older church close by at Bosham about which we read `the Venerable ‘Bede wrote that Bishop Wilfrid, visiting Bosham in 681, found a small monastery with five or six brethren led by Dicul, an Irish monk.’


Boxgrove Priory Ruins

I live near an ancient village of South Harting, which lies snugly nesting under the South Downs hills. Listed in the Doomsday Book, it is a most charming village and is just over the border from Hampshire into West Sussex.

South Harting was listed under the ancient hundreds of Dumpford as the large Manor of Hertinges, which included 196 households encompassing South, West and East Harting. They were 134 villagers, 42 smallholders and 20 slaves. With resources including ploughing lands, meadows, woodland and nine mills, it had a value to the lords of the manor of £100. The joint lords were the church of St Nicholas, Arundel, and Earl Roger of Shrewsbury.

Apart from three generations of the Earls Montgomery the manor was in the possession of the Crown until 1610 when it was granted to the Caryll family. In 1746 the manor was purchased by the Featherstonhaugh family.

Last week, a friend kindly took me to lunch at the ancient 15c White Hart Pub in South Harting, West Sussex.


White Hart Pub


After enjoying an excellent meal, we walked along the street to the famous church of St Mary and St Gabriel. Situated on a slight rise, its green copper spire acts as a landmark for miles around. A whipping post and stocks placed by the church gate gives one a reminder of days gone by.

On entering the church, I was struck by such a feeling of calm and tranquillity but above all a sense of welcome - an invitation to proceed further. Most striking on entering was a suspended and inspirational statue of St Gabriel, glistening in the sunlight. Sculptured in resin by the worldwide notable sculptor Philip Jackson (who has more works, including the wonderful and moving stature of Bomber Command Memorial standing in Green Park) than any other sculptor.

I took several photographs of St Gabriel and could not believe my eyes when in one photograph St Gabriel’s feet were together as in crucifixion form and in the other photograph, were wide apart - was it a miracle caught by my camera. I stared and stared - could this be true - yes, a miracle. My heart pounded with excitement and wonder.
But no - the answer lay in the angle from which I had taken the images. I will always remember the moment of electrifying and breathless amazement.

Adjacent to St Gabriel is a most striking spiral staircase. There is a clock that needs to be wound daily and before the staircase was installed the only access was a ladder in order to gain access to reach and wind the clock. This was becoming a problem. However Uppark Estate kindly stepped in and this most beautiful stairway was carved from a single piece of oak.


The Oak Stairway

This is a church full of treasures, one of which is the Queen Post ceiling and the effigies of John Cooper and his wife Margaret plus his father John, dating back to 1580/90. The fact they are in colour depicts their standing and wealth.


I have only scratched the surface of this remarkable church and you may be sure that I will visit it again as it has made a deep impression by its energy and wonderful sense of embrace.
There was a fire in part of the church in 1576, destroying part of the church including a section of the ceiling which had been destroyed and rebuilt. there is so much more important information to be had, I recommend this website

Most of these villages are hundreds of years old, tucked away deep inside the countryside and sometimes under the folds of hills surrounded by verdant pasture land. And as you enter and stand or sit (depending on the weather) an image enters one’s mind of shepherds in their Sunday best smocks wending their way to these special places to speak to God. Or maybe at other times just for a moment of peace away from the hardships of daily life.
As you approach Up Marden’s St Michael’s, you can immediately ‘feel’ exactly when you have entered its energy field. An energy field of such love, peace and calm that one is loath to leave and return to the mundane problems of the outside world.


Up Marden in summer


Up Marden in summer

Simon Jenkins wrote:

“You can go to Iona or Jarrow, to Cornwall or the Welsh Marches, and you will not find a more moving witness to early Christianity than here in the uplands of West Sussex.
These churches are little more than hermitages, cells of piety amid poverty. Centuries of patronage passed them by without alteration or embellishment. Most are described as Saxon-Norman. I would call them English Early Christian. They are first cousins to the pagan wood shrines whose sites they probably occupy.”
“The Spirits of Downsmen past and present may haunt Up Marden. They may gasp up the hill, tramp through the wicket gate and kneel exhausted before their God. But more than the spirits seem to fill this clearing. More than dryads flit from tree to tree. The Downland churches have a stronger magic. The unbeliever departs them all ill at ease.”
As you may have gathered, I have a passion for small and ancient churches, for their energy and for their modesty - for their stark appearance and lack of ornamentation. Their starkness belies their strength, as they stand strong and proud, welcoming the stranger with open arms within their protective walls; a welcome abundantly rich in contrast to their humble appearance.

Crop Circle Tour Dates 2022
As we eagerly await the start of the crop circles, usually in April in oil seed rape, but more frequently in May, I am now able to give you my tour dates. I have had so many enquiries and I look forward to welcoming you.

The first crop circle tour on Wednesday 27th July 2022 will include an optional extra of a much sought after private entry visit right up to the stones. Only a few people are allowed in at any one time. It is a mystically wonderful experience to see the sun set over the stones and feel the magic of this ancient place. You will feel their powerful energy surround and embrace you.

The second crop circle tour on Tuesday 2nd August 2022, has an optional extra of an evening flight. This is an incredible way of seeing circles in all their majesty from the air, together with the surrounding countryside, which depending on where the circles are, might include flying over the famous stone complex at Avebury and the sacred Silbury Hill, the largest man-made hill in Europe.

I also take a few private tours by appointment

I know many of you are interested in astrology and this video is overall encouraging
May you tread safely and joyfully.

I send you my love and best wishes,

Lucy