Terrestrial Zodiacs Newsletter - No 01

Magazine Overview

Title: TERRESTRIAL ZODIACS NEWSLETTER
Issue: No. 1.
Date: July 2, 1977

This newsletter, compiled by Paul Screeton, was hastily assembled as a giveaway at the Ley Moot of July 2, 1977, and to accompany issue 2 of Ancient Skills & Wisdom Review. It is intended for those actively involved in zodiac research, with no ambition to be a general publication. Screeton invites contributions, comments, and donations towards production costs, providing his address in Seaton Carew, Cleveland. The primary goal of this first issue is to serve as a bibliography, acting as a springboard for further research into terrestrial zodiacs.

Terrestrial Zodiacs: A Bibliography

The newsletter presents a bibliography divided into two sections: Books and Articles.

Books

This section lists books that are either entirely upon the subject of terrestrial zodiacs or cover related aspects. Notable authors and their works include:

• Geoffrey Ashe: "The Finger and the Moon" (1975), a novel set in Glastonbury.
• Janet & Colin Bord: "Mysterious Britain" (1974), mentioning Glastonbury.
• Mary Caine: "Kingston Zodiac" (1976).
• John A. Greed: "Glastonbury Tales" (1975).
• K. Maltwood: "A Guide to Glastonbury's Temple of the Stars" (1924, reprinted 1964), "The Enchantments of Britain" (1946), and "Itinerary of the Somerset Giant" (1946).
• John Michell: "The View Over Atlantis" (1973), mentioning Glastonbury.
• Nigel Pennick: "Nuthampstead Zodiac" (1972), "Leys and Zodiacs" (1975), and "Terrestrial Zodiacs in Britain: Nuthampstead and Pendle Zodiacs" (1977, with Robert Lord).
• Anthony Roberts: "Atlantean Traditions in Britain, Part One" (1971) and "Atlantean Traditions in Ancient Britain" (1974), mentioning Glastonbury.
• Oliver L. Reiser: "This Holyest Erthe" (1974), mentioning Glastonbury.
• Paul Screeton: "Quicksilver Heritage" (1974, 1977), described as a synthesis.
• Brinsley le Poer Trench: "Men Among Mankind" (1962), mentioning Glastonbury.
• John Wilcock: "A Guide to Occult Britain" (1976).

Additionally, a private 1976 booklet, "A Short Guide to the Somerset Zodiac" by Barabra Crump, extracted from Mrs. Maltwood's work, is mentioned.

Articles

This section lists articles in no particular order, acknowledging that the compiler's engagement was sudden. The articles cover various aspects of terrestrial zodiacs and related topics, often referencing specific locations and publications:

• "A Night on the Glastonbury Zodiac" by John Eyre (Torc 13).
• "The Glastonbury Zodiac" by John Michell (Forc 11).
• "Pictures In The Sky/Pictures On The Earth" by Paul Screeton (Torc 6), discussing most zodiacs.
• "The Bury Zodiac" by M.W. Burgess (Lantern 15/17).
• Several articles by C.D.P. Shepherd (Torc 4, 3, 5, 6) on topics like "The Return Road From Avalon", "Why Is Glastonbury the Cradle of the Future", and "The Countenance of the Future".
• Articles related to Glastonbury's 'Temple of the Stars', 'The Coming of the Hanged Man', 'The Alphabet of Trees', and 'The Pilgrim's Progress Retraced By Means of the Tarot Trumps' by various authors (Quest 11, Quest 20, Quest 21, Pendragon Vol. 7, No 1).
• "The Long Man" by Mike Collier (The Ley Hunter), possibly related to Sussex terrestrial zodiacs.
• "The Zodiac Effigy Debate" by Ionald L. Cyr (Stonehenge Viewpoint, Vol. 8, No. 3).
• "The Ge omancy of the Nuthampstead Zodiac" by Nigel Pennick (Stonehenge Viewpoint, Vol. 8, No. 1).
• "A Hunter's Tale" by Tony Wedd (TLH 2), reprinted from "Times for the Times To Come Together" booklet, related to Glastonbury.
• "Temple of the Stars" by Geoffrey Moorhouse (The Guardian), discussing a talk with the Caines.
• "The Glastonbury Giants" by Mary Caine (Prediction), series began December 1968, published subsequently in two volumes.
• "The Glastonbury Zodiac: Too Good To Be True - Too Big To Be Seen" (Quest 19) and "The Somersert Giants" (Gandalfs Garden 4).
• "Is There A Kingston Zodiac?" by Mary Caine (Prediction series 1971/2).
• "Glaston and the Phoenix" by Tina Benham (Torc 2).
• "Cambridge Magic" by Anthony Roberts (Arcana 1), related to Nuthampstead.
• "The Nuthampstead Zodiac" (two versions) by Nigel Pennick (Cambridge Voice series 3, No. 2; TLH 11).
• "The Welsh Temple of the Zodiac" by Lewis Edwards (Research, Vol. 1, Nos. 2-4), reprinted in TLH 15-17, related to Ffarmers/Pumpsaint.
• "The Mysteries of Glastonbury" by Donald L. Cyr (Stonehenge Viewpoint, Vol. 7, No.6).
• "One of the Durham Zodiacs" by Tom Cole (TLH 14), related to Stanley.
• "The Tentative Flect Shot Hill Zodiac" by Paul Screeton (TLH 14).
• "The Somerset Zodiac" by Jimmy Goddard (TLH 18).
• "3 Northumbrian Zodiacs" (Oracle of Albion, 2).
• "Gypsy Lore, Zodiacs and Albion" by "Atun" (TLH 19).
• "Astrology on the Ground: Terrestrial Zodiacs" by Paul Screeton (Undercurrents 17).
• "An Unexpected Virgin" by Jimmy Goddard (TLH 20), related to Surrey.
• "Straight Lines, Zodiacs and Antiquity" by Ian Wright (TLH 22), related to the Wandlebury area, Cambs.
• "Stanley Zodiac Revelation" by Paul Screeton (Journal of Geomancy, Vol. 1, No. 2).
• "The Holderness Zodiac" by Philip Heselton (TLH 25).

Call for Support and Research

Screeton encourages readers to seek out the mentioned articles, follow them up, and conduct their own research. He describes the field of terrestrial zodiacs and astroarchaeology as a 'highly suspect medium' within earth mysteries that requires immense patience, sensibility, and intuition. He hopes to act as a clearing house for information on the subject and states that the quality of future newsletters will depend on reader support.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter's primary theme is 'Terrestrial Zodiacs', with a strong emphasis on locations in Britain, particularly Glastonbury, Nuthampstead, and Pendle. The editorial stance is one of encouraging independent research into a complex and potentially controversial subject. Screeton positions himself as a facilitator of information rather than an authority, highlighting the need for patience and sensitivity in this area of study. The publication is positioned within the broader context of 'earth mysteries' and 'astroarchaeology'.