Some day, perhaps soon, I hope to write up a meditation on the geomantic features of Solsbury Hill in Batheaston, Somerset, England. I’ve never been there in this life, although I have been close by a few times. In the meantime, I’ve been exploring sites related to the geomantic qualities of the place, such as this: Earth Acupuncture in Context
Solsbury Hill first came to my attention via the Peter Gabriel song of that name. For me, at least, Gabriel’s song captures the magic of the place. My write-up will include a wandering through the lyrics and movements of the song as well as the actual hill.
Wikipedia discusses Peter Gabriel’s song here: Song Link
Here are the lyric’s of Peter Gabriel’s song:
Lyrics
Climbing up on Solsbury Hill I could see the city light Wind was blowing, time stood still Eagle flew out of the night He was something to observe Came in close, I heard a voice Standing, stretching every nerve I had to listen, had no choice I did not believe the information Just had to trust imagination My heart going "Boom-boom-boom" "Son", he said "Grab your things, I've come to take you home" To keep in silence I resigned My friends would think I was a nut Turning water into wine Open doors would soon be shut So I went from day to day Though my life was in a rut 'Til I thought of what I'd say Which connection I should cut I was feeling part of the scenery I walked right out of the machinery My heart going "Boom-boom-boom" "Hey", he said "Grab your things, I've come to take you home" Hey, back home When illusion spin her net I'm never where I wanna be And liberty, she pirouette When I think that I am free Watched by empty silhouettes Who close their eyes but still can see No one taught them etiquette I will show another me Today I don't need a replacement I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant My heart going "Boom-boom-boom" "Hey", I said "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home" — Peter Gabriel
Wikipedia on the hill itself: Solsbury Hill
