CHAPTER VII – A Great Many Clairvoyant Visions

In 1920, the compiler of this volume received clairvoyant visions, explaining the details of life and topography on Mars. These visions began unfolding the landscape, the Martian inhabitants, and their ways of life, providing a vivid glimpse into a distant world far beyond the confines of Earthly experience. Here’s a consolidated glimpse into these revelations:

Cityscape and Architecture: The first vision was of Urid the Beautiful, showcasing a breathtaking city beside a scenic lake, surrounded by mountains and marked by buildings of gleaming white stone. Mars’s architecture emphasizes simplicity, functionality, and harmony with the environment. Crowding is avoided, and public buildings serve as centers for communal activities, mirroring aspects of Old Mission and early Grecian styles.

Canals and Vegetation: A striking feature of Martian civilization is its canals, acting as main waterways, surrounded by vibrant vegetation, floating dwellings, and meticulous landscapes, demonstrating advanced planetary engineering and a close relationship with nature. The canals, some cutting through mountains with steep, almost perpendicular walls, showcase an impressive infrastructure designed for efficient water management.

Polar Regions and Environmental Insights: Visions extended to the North Polar regions, revealing a melting snowscape indicating season changes. It was shown that what were once thought to be dark seas from Earth are in fact, extensive vegetated lands, debunking early misconceptions and providing a clearer understanding of Martian geography.

Martian Inhabitants: The Martians, with their transparent skin and serene demeanor, lead a life free from earthly ailments, pointing towards their advanced stage of evolution. Their attire is simple yet elegant, and their demeanor peaceful. Interactions with Martian fauna, including domesticated animals with unique characteristics, indicate a harmonious existence between species.

Spiritual and Societal Observations: The societal fabric of Mars is deeply spiritual, with celebrations and gatherings reflecting a profound appreciation for the natural world and its cycles, much like Earth’s own cultures yet markedly distinct. The vision of an annual celebration marking the arrival of water from the poles highlights a planetary society that venerates natural resources and planetary harmony.

Intimate Glimpses and Symbolism: Personal encounters with Martians, including a musical performance and familial scenes, offer a window into the daily life and values that underpin Martian society. The emphasis on child-like simplicity and spirituality as vehicles for understanding the universe speaks to universal themes of innocence and faith.

Closing these windows into Mars, the visions culminate with a celestial observation of Mars’ moons, providing not just an astronomical insight but also a symbolic connection between Mars and the broader cosmos. The vision of the sun, as seen from Mars, challenges previous scientific assumptions about perceptual differences due to distance, suggesting a shared experience of warmth and light across planets.

These clairvoyant visions, while providing a detailed account of Martian life, landscape, and societal norms, underscore a connection between Mars and Earth, highlighting universal themes of environmental harmony, simplicity in living, and the profound spirituality that binds different worlds together.