Wayland's Smithy Oxfordshire. Reported August 12, 2009

12 Around 1

This formation has been called 12:12 as the number 12 is significant within this design.

The revelation came when we counted the outer sections of the pattern, and realized the full significance. There is a clear and concise message here, as IÕm sure it was no coincidence to turn up on the 12th August. This important formation with regard to its numerology, not only signified that this date was part of the message, but also of the overall design. On closer inspection of the design, there is a remarkable resemblance to Gothic Architecture, especially Rose Windows, seen in many cathedrals from the 13th Century throughout many parts of Europe.

Rose windows utilize geometry on three levels: manifest, hidden, and symbolic. The 12 divisions throughout this Crop Circle design that are also typically found on Rose Windows all point to the finite and infinite, Earth and Heaven, or matter and spirit, and of course the 12 Disciples.

Numbers had a metaphysical significance in the 13th Century, which is why they incorporated them into the Architecture at the time. The same can also be said for the Crop Circle phenomenon today as this latest Wayland Smithy design demonstrates.

Are we just like the Pilgrims from centuries ago, gazing in wonder and raising subconsciously our awareness of the Divine?