Sunday, December 18, 2011

New French Lyceum and Grove

The Fellowship of Isis in France

Report from the Most Reverend Dr Vivianne Crowley, Lyceum
Of Belisama and Grove of Ana:

"I am delighted to announce that Lady Olivia has inaugurated two new Fellowship of Isis groups in France – the Lyceum of Belisama and the Druid Grove of Ana.  Both groups are based in Brittany, France’s Celtic north-west.

Belisama was worshiped by the ancient Gauls and in northern Italy.  She is the ‘Most Powerful One’ and was associated in the Roman era with Minerva.  Ana is the Mother Goddess of Brittany.  She was incorporated into Breton Christian tradition as the Mother of Mary and therefore grandmother of Jesus.  Hers is the largest religious festival in Brittany.

The Lyceum will provide training in the Isian priesthood for men and women seeking ordination in France.  The Druid Grove will hold seasonal celebrations for those on the Druid path.

Olivia chartered the Lyceum on 15 August 2011.  This was followed by a ceremony at Clonegal Castle on 12 November 2011, where I was deeply honoured to be presented by Olivia’s niece Cressida Pryor and initiated as an Archdruidess of the Druid Clan of Dana by Olivia and ordained as a Priestess of Belisama.

The November day was bathed in golden sunshine as we processed from the Castle courtyard to the Old Abbey for invocations to invoke the energies of the Goddess in Nature.  We then proceeded to the Castle Temple for the initiation and ordination, followed by a seasonal celebration.  The same golden light permeated the indoor ceremonies, until a wonderful pure blue healing energy made itself felt, entwining itself with the gold as Isis, Belisama and Ana manifested their energies.

In December, we are holding a ceremony in our stone circle in Brittany to root the energies of the FOI in Breton soil.  We are also planning a small gathering in France for summer 2012.  Anyone wishing to participate is invited to contact the Lyceum and Grove through viviannecrowley@gmail.com"

Bulletin par la Révérendissime Dr Vivianne Crowley, Lyceum de Belisama et le Cercle Druidique du Bosquet Sacré d’Ana

J’ai le plaisir d’annoncer que Dame Olivia a inauguré, en France, deux nouveaux groupes affiliés à la Fellowship d’Isis – le Lyceum de Belisama et le Cercle Druidique du Bosquet Sacré d’Ana. Ces deux groupes ont été fondés en Bretagne.

Belisama était vénérée par les anciens Gaulois ainsi que dans le nord de l’Italie. Nommée “la Plus Puissante”, elle était associée du temps des Romains à Minerve. Ana est la Déesse Mère, patronne de la Bretagne. Elle fut intégrée à la tradition chrétienne bretonne en tant que Mère de la Vierge Marie, et donc grand-mère de Jésus. Sa fête donne lieu au plus important pèlerinage religieux de Bretagne.

Le Lyceum sera consacré à la prêtrise d’Isis, offrant une formation sacerdotale aux hommes et femmes souhaitant être ordonnés en France. Le Cercle Druidique organisera les fêtes saisonnières pour ceux suivant le chemin druidique. 

Dame Olivia a constitué le Lyceum le 15 août 2011. Cette événement fut suivi par une cérémonie en Irlande au Château de Clonegal le 12 novembre 2011, où j’eu le grand honneur d’être présentée par la nièce d’Olivia, Cressida Pryor, et initiée Archidruidesse du Clan Druidique de Dana par Olivia et ordonnée Prêtresse de Belisama.

Ce jour de novembre fut baigné de soleil, accompagnant notre procession de la court du Château à l’Ancienne Abbaye où nous nous rendions pour invoquer les énergies de la Déesse en la Nature. Nous nous sommes ensuite dirigés vers le temple du Château pour l’initiation et l’ordination, qui furent suivies par une fête saisonnière. La même lumière dorée baigna les cérémonies organisées en intérieur, jusqu’à ce qu’une merveilleuse énergie guérissante d’un bleu pur se fit ressentir, se mélangeant à l’or, alors qu’Isis, Belisama et Ana manifestaient leurs énergies.

En décembre, nous avons organisé une cérémonie au sein de notre cercle de pierres levées en Bretagne pour enraciner les énergies de la Fellowship d’Isis dans le sol Breton. Nous envisageons également un petit rassemblement en France pour l’été 2012. Toute personne souhaitant participer est priée de contacter le Lyceum et le Cercle à l’adresse suivante: viviannecrowley@gmail.com.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Iseum of Mystic Arts Portal

The Iseum of Mystic Arts Portal represents a collaboration with visionary artist Josephine Wall.

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Samhain Jack-O-Lanterns

Thanks to members of the Lyceum of Alexandria who carved pumpkins for our Samhain celebration!  Our back yard looked beautiful.

November 1 2011

Millennium Park excursion with Lady Olivia Robertson, November 1, 2011.

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Samhain oct 30

The Lyceum of Alexandria celebrated Samhain with Lady Olivia at Life Force Arts Center on October 30, 2011.  The FOI liturgy "Communion  With the World of Spirits" was enacted.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Native British Spirituality

Native British Spirituality is the website of FOI Priestess Sheila Broun.

Its purpose is to provide a focus of re-connection with the Prettanic Isles, and to share  the experiences of their cycles and seasons, the elements, sacred places, spirits of place, and native flora & fauna.
They welcome contributions from the people of these islands (from any path or none) about their insights, alignments, spiritual experiences and practical information, which relate to these islands in the context defined here.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

FOI Ordination of Rev. Tamara Siuda, 29 October 2011

Below is a message written by Lady Olivia Robertson:
"I had great pleasure on the 29th of October 2011 in ordaining the Rev. Tamara Siuda with Rt. Rev. Deena Butta in her chartering Lyceum of Alexandria, Chicago.  I learnt much of Rev. Tamara's authentic work in reviving the Ancient Egyptian Kemetic faith in modern days, and I appreciate this effort by Tamara and the extent of her work."

Rev. Tamara Siuda tells of her work:
"The Kemetic Orthodox faith was founded in 1989.  Through various incarnations, it now has hundreds of members in more than two dozen countries worldwide, and an extended fellowship, ritual, and instruction network online directed from our main temple, The House of Netjer, in Joliet, Illinois.  We seek to revive the Ancient Egyptian religion via scholarship and spiritual work in both Egyptology and serving Ma'at in the world.  For more information see our websites www.kemet.org and www.netjer.org."

The gifts of Wisdom, Compassion, and Beauty offered by Tamara to her matron goddess (Isis Stella Maris) and helper goddesses (Neith of Egypt, Lada Matryushka of Russia, and La Sirene of Haiti) are numerous.  They will be published fully in Isis Seshat Journal along with Tamara's translation of the story of how Isis learned Ra's name.  Briefly, they include her Master's degrees in Egyptology and Coptic studies; work in various capacities with the Oriental Institute, Field Museum, and many other museums; Reiki certification; Haitian Vodou initiations; a foundation that helps children; extensive instruction online and in various media and organizations; numerous publications pertaining to Egypt and Vodou; and much more.

The Lyceum of Alexandria is proud and grateful to welcome Rev. Tamara Siuda to the priesthood of the Fellowship of Isis.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Ascension of Isis

David de Roeck has initiated Ascension of Isis, an online mystery school to help and guide all towards the journey to their own divine self. 

To hold your hand and walk with you, to see the sign posts of your true being. To assist you in opening the Ark of your divine inner Sun and therefore recognising the divine in all things.

The official launch will be this Saturday 12th of November with Lady Olivia at Clonegal Castle, festival of Isis.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Iseum of the Sisters of Isis

The Iseum of the Sisters of Isis has been founded by Rev. Stephanie Campbell .

Sisters of Isis aim to create happiness, friendship, and understanding for all whose lives touch theirs.  The Iseum is inclusive, not exclusive.  Members rescue victims: men, women, children and animals who are used as scapegoats.  Many vulnerable people are despised and belittled because of personal, racial, social, or religious differences. Telepathy, empathy, and spiritual insight are used by members to promote self-confidence, open-mindedness, and originality.  This rainbow network unites beings of all worlds through love and wisdom.


signed,

Olivia Robertson, co-founder of the Fellowship of Isis
28 October 2011

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Isian News 142

Isian News issue no. 142, Samhain 2011, is now available online.


Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Walk For Farm Animals

Lynn of the Iseum of the Mystic Isis is participating in Farm Sanctuary's Walk For Farm Animals, an event that raises funds to help animals abused or neglected by factory farming practices.

Being involved with animal welfare issues is part of Lynn's promise to Bast.  Lynn is grateful for your donation.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Lady Olivia in Salt Lake City 2011

Below is a list of the events Lady Olivia Robertson will be attending while in Utah this weekend. For more information, please click on event link. Questions can be sent offline at kaseyisian (at) gmail.com or 801.755.4419.

Trance Journey with Lady Olivia Robertson
Friday October 14th, 2011, 6:30pm
Crone's Hollow 2470 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
$10.00
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=186785204727490

Isis Fest with Lady Olivia Robertson and deTraci Regula
Saturday October 15th, 2011, 10am
Crone's Hollow 2470 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
$25.00
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=259282734100779

Children Blessing Circle with Mother Goose and Lady Olivia
Sunday October 16th, 2011, Noon
Crone's Hollow 2470 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
Free (Donations accepted though)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119790174791794#!/event.php?eid=119790174791794

Monday, October 10, 2011

Eimear Burke

Read about FOI Priestess Eimear Burke in an article titled Seeing Magic in the Forest, in the October 8, 2011 issue of Kilkenny People.

Isis-House Publishing

Isis-House is the publishing house of FOI ArchPriestess DeTraci Regula.

Isis-House Publishing is dedicated to making available materials related to the Goddess Isis, and other Ancient Deities. 

They publish books by ancient and modern authors in all traditions of the Goddess. They also do translations of sacred texts, and print original scholarship.

Contact Isis-House Publishing at (619) 379-7317 or  New@IsisHousePub.Com

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Athena: FOI Source Materials

There is an FOI Reading List at The Portal of Isis.  The sections cover Books By FOI FoundersBooks by FOI Members;  and some books about FOI.

Below is a quick reference list of source materials written by FOI Founders, Lawrence and Olivia Durdin Robertson:

ATHENA:
FELLOWSHIP OF ISIS  SOURCE MATERIALS
Created by FOI Founders

Durdin-Robertson, Lawrence.
            Clonegal Castle. --  Cesara, 1990.
            Communion with the Goddess: the Manual of the Fellowship of Isis / Cesara, c1976.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Idols, Images, and
     Symbols of the Goddesses; Chaldaea and Syria. – Cesara Press,  1978.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Idols, Images, and
    Symbols of the Goddesses;; China and Japan. – Cesara, 1979.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Idols, Images, and
    Symbols of the Goddesses; Egypt, part 1: Isis. – Cesara, 1978.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Idols, Images, and
    Symbols of the Goddesses; Egypt, parts 2 and 3. – Cesara Publications, 1979.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Idols, Images, and
    Symbols of the Goddesses; India. – Cesara Publications, 1979.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Idols, Images, and
    Symbols of the Goddesses; Southeast Asia and Tibet. -- Cesara Press, 1979.
Communion With the Goddess : the Manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Temples of the West /
    Cesara, c1977.
Communion With the Goddess : the Manual of the Fellowship of Isis: the Symbolism of Temple
    Architecture / Cesara, c1978.
Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : The Temples of Asia
     Minor and Greece (part 1)  – Cesara Publications, 1977.
 Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : The Temples of Greece,
    part 2. – Cesara Press, 1977.
 Communion With the Goddess : the Manual of the Fellowship of Isis : the Temples of Italy /
    Cesara, c1977.
 Communion With the Goddess:  The manual of the Fellowship of Isis : Temples of the Near and
    Far East. --  Cesara Publications, 1977.
The Cult of the Goddess : A Lecture Given in the Assembly Room, Wexford, on October 26,
    1974, at the Opening of the Wexford Arts Centre, During the Wexford Festival. – Cesara
     Publications, 1974.
 God the Mother : the Creatress and Giver of Life. -- Cesara, 1984
 The Goddesses of Chaldaea, Syria, and Egypt  (with Anna Durdin-Robertson)– Cesara, 1975.
 The Goddesses of India, Tibet, China, and Japan. – (with Anna Durdin-Robertson) Cesara
    Publications, 1976.
            Juno Covella : perpetual calendar of the Fellowship of Isis / Cesara Publication, 1982
            Life in the Next World / Cesara, 1989.
            Women in the Arts, Crafts, and the Professions. /  Cesara Press, 1992.

Robertson, Olivia
           Athena, Arcadian Awakening
           Brigid of the Rainbow Planets, Adventures of the Alchemical Twins
          The Call Of Isis . --Cesara Publications, 1975.
            College of Isis Manual / compiled by Olivia Robertson. – Cesara Publications
    Consecration of a Dame/Knight
     Consecration of a Hierophant
    Consecration of a Priest/ess Alchemist
    Consecration of an Adept
    Consecration of an Archdruid/ess
             Dea, Rites and Mysteries of the Goddess / Cesara, c1980
    Entry Rite as Companion of the Druid Clan of Dana
    Entry Rite as Companion of the NOT
             Fellowship of Isis Manual
             Fortuna, Creation through the Goddess
             Handbook of the Fellowship of Isis / edited by Olivia Robertson. -- Cesara, 1992-3.
             Gaea, Initiations of the Earth / Cesara, c1991.
    Ishtar of the Starry Heavens, Shape-Shifting of the Alchemical Twins
Isis Is For All:  Aims and Ideals of the Fellowship of Isis
            Isis of Alchemy, Transformation through the Goddess
             Isis of Fellowship: How the FOI was Founded
            Isis Wedding Rite / Cesara, c1976.
            Juno Covella, Perpetual Calendar of the FOI
    The Many Voices of Isis, Oracles of Alchemy
            Maya, Goddess Rites for Solo Use
            Melusina,Life Centers of the Goddess / Cesara, c1994.
            Noble Order of Tara Manual
            Nuit of the Milky Way, Alchemical Journeys of the Questing Twins
            Ordination of Priestesses and Priests / Cesara, c1983.
            Panthea, Initiations and Festivals of the Goddess / Cesara, c1988.
            Psyche, Magical Journeys of the Goddess / Cesara, c1991.
    Rite of Dana, Druid Initiation
            Rite of Rebirth :Initiation of the Fellowship of Isis / Cesara, c1977.
            Rites & Practices of the Druid Clan of Dana Manual
            Sophia, Cosmic Consciousness of the Goddess
            Sphinx, Goddess Myths and Mysteries
            Sybil : Oracles of the Goddess / Cesara, 1989.
    Tara of the Oracles, The Alchemical Twins Face the Fates
            Urania, Ceremonial Magic of the Goddess  / Cesara, 1983.

Thursday, September 08, 2011

PRIVACY STATEMENT: REVISED

6th September 2011
From Olivia Robertson – Co-Founder

Because of the need for privacy, all FOI registrations and Centres will be kept at Foundation Centre's Archive Office.

Those Centres and Members who wish to publish their activities and ceremonies are welcome to do so, on Fellowship of Isis Websites.  Cressida Pryor will not publish any material sent to her.

When my brother and I published Isian News originally, it was for Members only and we were careful not to print any private names or addresses. 

 Now with the World Wide Web, the FOI still respects and maintains the privacy of each member and their Centres.

Each individual answers to their own conscience and no-one else.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

PRIVACY

Here is a new message from Lady Olivia Robertson, received through Minette Quick:
 

3rd September 2011
From Olivia Robertson – Co-Founder:

 "Because of the need for privacy, all FOI registrations and Centres will be kept at Clonegal Castle and not be published.

 Those Centres and Members who wish to publish their activities and ceremonies are welcome to do so, on Fellowship of Isis Websites.  Cressida Pryor will not publish any material sent to her.

 When my brother and I published Isian News originally, it was for members only and we were careful not to print any private names or addresses.

  Now with the World Wide Web, the FOI still respects and maintains the privacy of each member and their Centres.

 Each individual answers to their own conscience and no-one else."

Saturday, August 27, 2011

LotusPyramid Yahoo Group

FOI Priestess Lady Amber Dawn has started a new Yahoo Group, The Temple of the Lotus Pyramid.

Click on the name of the Yahoo Group to subscribe.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Ordination and Initiation Preparation

From Olivia Robertson
via Caroline Wise
Received July 28, 2011

A Priestess of Isis here in Avalon, Celia, asked me how my brother and I prepared candidates for Ordination and other Initiations.

Our essential aim for any Candidate was to receive direct revelation of the real existence of the Goddess. This we achieved through the Candidate developing psychic and spiritual awakening through trance experience and dream interpretation.  Development of the Kundalini was all important for receiving the direct flow of energy through the body.
The Candidate was required to have a practical way to care for others through nature, social work, care for animals or the environment.

Practice of the Arts and Crafts was necessary for each Candidate to develop his or her unique gifts. Lawrence and myself gave our sessions for eight day periods. We would assemble in the library in the morning and each person was required to read a paper on some relevant subject to FOI. In the afternoons, we made pilgrimage to a sacred place to cooperate with the local energies.

At 6.00 p.m. we would assemble to experience magical journeys of the soul, where each person would report on what they received spiritually. Here, some found the gift of Oracle, others of Healing and Counselling. We accepted the equality of Teacher and Candidate, demanded no violation of their private lives or asked for any binding vows. When we felt that the Candidate was accepted by the Goddess and her Consort the God, we would then give the Rite of Rebirth, followed by Ordination in our Temple of Isis in full ceremony. The new Priestess or Priest, in our experience, received a full flow of divine energy. They then, as was the custom of the ancient Priesthood, gave their Blessing to the world, with a declaration of their future spiritual intent.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Egyptian Theater in Moscow: The Wife of Orion

Here is a preview of the Video-Mystery, THE SACRAL BOOK OF ISIS  written by Victoria Preobrazhensky and performed by New Mystery of Egyptian Theatre.

This section is called The Wife of Orion.

Here is a synopsis of the action:

The epoch of Aquarius creates in the Universe the New Mystery of the Mother of the World, Goddess Isis of Ten Thousand Names.

At an entrance into a sacred Labyrinth (a wheel of reincarnations)  stands Horus, Son of ISIS.  He symbolizes humanity.  Before Horus, there is a heavy way of risings and fallings, the path of the warrior which leads to perfection.

Horus wanders in the Labyrinth of Time. But it is time to leave the Labyrinth already, having found the Way to the Bosom of the Great Mother of Light.  Horus hears the Call of the Goddess, and connects with the Great Mother, glorifying Her, covered by the Gold of Her Universal Wings.  At last, He has found Himself, and cognized the Truth.


Next: the Ascension of Horus into the Kingdom of Light:
the Starry Rostau-Duat, where Orion (Osiris) and Sirius (Isis) wait for Horus to unite with the Father (Osiris).

Isis-Sotis and the Star Hierarchy, on the way of Ascension of Horus into the Heavenly Duat, help Him to become «A star, as a live soul...».  Horus comprehends Eternity...


At the same time the Wife of Orion, the Goddess Isis, soaring in the form of white bird over the renovated Earth, enters into the fourth dimension.  She admires the beauty and harmony of the new world created by Her.  She has won a victory over the Dragon who constantly pursued «The wife and Her Seed» on the Earth.  The dragon made  slaves of humanity, having put on all the weak-willed the black seals of death (the label of the beast).


Having passed through the Time of Great Sorrow, the White Star Tribe resists the Dragon led by the Wife of Orion.


The long-awaited Victory of Light takes place.


And now, Isis is with Orion, and Her Beloved Horus (Horus-Osiris). She, at last, has executed the universal mission: She has won a victory over the insidious Seth — world evil —through Her Beauty, Knowledge and LOVE!


The Sixth Race, revived by the Great Mother, came to the New Earth-Bohema and glorified The progenitress of the Universe! mankind has entered the Golden Age of LOVE, Beauty and Harmony — the Epoch of the Mother of the World.


The Sacral Book of Isis : Wife of Orion was created by Victoria Preobrazhensky,

The Sacral Book of Isis will soon be available in English. Watch for sections of it in the next issue of Isis Seshat Journal!

Monday, July 25, 2011

Lady Olivia in Salt Lake City UT

FOI Central Registry

From Olivia Robertson:

"I am so happy that my neice Cressida Pryor is my successor in the spiritual and ethical work of the Fellowship of Isis. We need one single centre for registration of membership and centres (Lyceums, Iseums, Priories and Groves, Solar Iseums) which should be Clonegal Castle. Cressida has offered to be the custodian. Members may register with her and must sign that they agree to the Manifesto. No member has the right to control another. There are no subscription fees, membership will always continue to be free. I feel my brother is with me as the Fellowship of Isis goes back to basics. 

Cressida is the neice of my brother Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Pamela Durdin-Robertson.  

She is responsible only for registration and not new membership."

--Olivia Robertson.


Cressida Pryor comments:

"Registration to the Fellowship of Isis, and registration of centres may be made via my email. All must agree to the Manifesto. Please put ‘FOI’ in the title bar of any emails."

Sunday, July 24, 2011

FOI Center Guidelines

Fellowship of Isis Center Guidelines apply equally to all FOI centers and societies.
This guideline and policy page includes a message from Lady Olivia about her creation of the guidelines.

Guidelines are provided for:
--enrolling new members
--new centers
--iseums and lyceums
--new appointments
--non-affiliation clause
--providing instruction to minors
--degrees
--FOI priesthood training
--issuing of certificates
--FOI center websites
--FOI rituals

Friday, July 22, 2011

PRIESTHOOD TRAINING

 
 Musings on Priesthood Training Courses
From Olivia Robertson 22/7/2011

As we have said in our Manifesto, My brother and I have printed our ordination ceremony but left it to individual priestesses and Priests to offer their own form of training.  Purely from a personal point of view I like what Caroline has told me this morning so I have prevailed on her to offer her own method which is modern, democratic and original. It allows the candidate to bring the Goddess into everyday life.

My brother and I were very clear that anyone could leave the Fellowship, including the priesthood and any FOI group or course at anytime and that they will be sent forth with goodwill and kindness however annoyed they are at the time! I don’t mind if they find spiritual support elsewhere.  The Priestess allows the candidate privacy and therefore freedom in their personal life. There should be no vows or secrecy. Let us be happy! Love is the Heartbeat of the Universe. OR

My brother is present as Caroline and I are talking here on the sofa after breakfast:

From Caroline: Olivia has asked me to share the basics of my Priestess training.

My course is open to all who come with a genuine good heart.  It is a very practical and the aims are for the candidate to integrate the Goddess into the ‘mundane’ sphere, what we call everyday life, which includes ones’ work, hobbies, and other activities. This extends to some form of conservation work; practical or raising awareness; Some similar work will be taken with animals and the environment. This is not as daunting as it sounds, trust me! This complements academic research – hearing of  your genuine psychic and spiritual contact with the goddess is as important, if not more so, than you telling me what you have learned from books!

The practical work also complements this more esoteric work such as the daily meditations and psychic attunements, FOI Liturgy rites, joining us in solo distant attunement, dream understanding, and bi-monthly group meetings. To me the most important aspect of the role of Priestess is to give the oracle of the Goddess, and it is a particular feature of the FOI priesthood. My course offers training with this.

The candidate finds that by the date of their ordination, they are already acting as a Priestess or Priest with grace in all spheres of their life, including how they treat others, how they share, and how they treat themselves. Equally, I see the role of the Pr/Prs offering an ordination course as one of bringing out the Pr/Prs already within the candidate. No form of bossing or discipline should be present in the relationship. There can be no form of domineering from teacher to student, the relationship is not healthy if the teacher acts like a boss, and the student should not accept it. The newly ordained Prs or Pr is free to continue working with the same people, or to start their own group and to go forth with blessings of the Fellowship. Aset Shemu. 

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Prayer Request For Indigenous People

Lady Olivia has asked that the following message be widely distributed:

"From Olivia Robertson, Druidess. Festival of Opet, Isis the Awakener.

I have been overwhelmed by the needs of my friends the Hopi, Mayans, and Polynesians and other Native American peoples both North and South to save their whole life-style from well meaning but disasterous intervention.

Now at last the the Divine Command of the Earth Goddess has been heard as Druidess Caroline Wise was summoned to see Her Excellency the Bolivian Ambassador to London to help the Earth Goddess and the indigenous people. The Ambassadress has said we are five minutes to midnight to saving the earth, and that the earth goddess Patchamama is now officially recognised by the Bolivian government.

If we want to help, each of us can light a candle to the Earth Goddess that we may perform her Divine Will to save the Earth. Not our will, her will by forming a network of lights around the earth. "

--Olivia Robertson

A message from Caroline Wise was also received:

" I was very honoured to be asked to a meeing at the Bolivian Embassy by the Ambassador to Britain Maria Beatriz Souviron to discuss the summer solstice significance at Stonehenge, and the goddess. I was also asked to describe our own beliefs in the Fellowship of Isis. I told her about our work in the Druid Clan of Dana and the Noble Order of Tara. Vivianne Crowley represented Wicca. Please see my report in the latest Isian News. The ambassador said we are five minutes to midnight regarding the diminution of earth’s resources. She was aware that the pagan practice of the Bolivian indigenous people have similarities with modern ‘Western’ pagan practice. While I am aware that there are also differences that may not be in accord with my own practice, the important thing is that the Goddess has been officially recognised by a democratically elected government and this will lead to more recognition of the Goddess world wide.

To help with this restoration of the Goddess, I sanction Olivia’s suggestion that we light candles and send the light forth to the indigenous people of the world. Five minutes to midnight on any day convenient to you would be a good time to do this; if this is not possible, then any time could be symbolic of ‘five minutes to midnight’."

--Caroline Wise

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Datura: Esoteric Poetry Anthology

Chicago esoteric poet and FOI member Anna Applegate has been published in Scarlet Imprint Press's poetry anthology, Datura.

A celebration took place at Life Force Arts Center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood: 3148 N. Lincoln Ave (just south of where Lincoln, Belmont, and Ashland Avenues intersect) from 7-9 p.m. and vegan appetizers, wine, and desserts were provided.


Anna recited her two poems that have been published: "Persephone's Rising" and "Bean Sidhe."
Scarlet Imprint Press is based in the U.K. and the April 24, 2010  book launch party was the only one held in the U.S. I wish I could go to Cornwall for the other party! Here is the publisher's link concerning this beautifully handcrafted book of esoteric poesy:

FOI Copyrights

From FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
via Minette Quick, Hon. Secretary of the Circle of Brigid, Ireland
Received April 10, 2011

The Following Global Sites:

Circle of Isis (Fellowship of Isis Central)
Fellowship of Isis Homepage Archive
FOI Germany
Star of Elen

Are Authorized To:


1. Publish the Fellowship of Isis Liturgy
! 2. Publish all of Olivia Robertson's writings
3. Publish all of Olivia's recordings (as liturgy tapes, CDs)
4. FOI manuals and handbook
5. Excerpts from Lawrence Durdin-Robertson's work
Copyright in usual legal terms belongs to any Global Site that publishes FOI material in print form, which includes translation.  Royalties of 10% go to Olivia Robertson for FOI expenses.  On her demise the Royalties go to the publishers.

  When publication is just started it might be necessary for the publishers to keep the royalties to remain in business.  On the other hand, more than 10% might be given as a donation once their business is secure.

Iseam of ISIS of ARTS is in Moscow.

A second Iseum Iseam is dedicated to Mother of the World,  White TARA, Sophia Divine Wisdom: 

is dedicated to the Mother of the World with Thousand Names, and is run by Victoria RA in the Image of ISIS, IShtar, Slavonic Mother of Light Maria DEVI Christos!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

OPET SHRINE


This Shrine of 
OSIRIS, NEPHTHYS & ISIS
 Leads us to the main scene
 of Opet 
within the Cave.
The WINGED ISIS restores OSIRIS to life.
We also are reborn 
through the Divine Wife, 
the Divine Mother!
So are we all.
(Painting and text by Olivia Robertson)

DOLMEN GATEWAY


Directly facing the Anthrosphinx
Is the Granite Dolmen doorway
Of the CAVE of THE MOTHERS 
and THE SHRINE of OPE
Celebrated on 23rd July, 
also between Leo & Virgo.

BAST



In the SHRINE of the ANTHROSPHINX
BAST now faces a harvest wreath 
as She is Protectress of the Harvest
At the time of the Inundation of the Nile,
between Leo &Virgo

HATHOR



Working directly on the wall, 
Olivia has now extended 
her beautiful full-length portrait of HATHOR 
around the curves of the wall,
 Which shows off 
Her lovely flowing hair, shoulder and arms to perfection.
This painting now provides a wonderful welcome to visitors,
As they come down the last few steps into the Temple.

Sunday, July 03, 2011

Isis of the Stars Blog

Rev. Michael A. Starsheen has  created the Isis of the Stars Blog  for his lyceum: 

It contains meditations, thoughts, rituals, and other information about the worship of the Gods and Goddesses, and the Fellowship of Isis.

Michael has  just posted a revised version of a ritual written many years ago to celebrate Freedom and Liberty on July 4th. While this is formed around the US Independence Day, the ritual may be used by all folk who wish to send forth vibrations of peace, freedom, and liberty for all beings in all times and places.

Monday, June 06, 2011

Radiant Flame Iseum

Gail Nyoka of Radiant Flame Iseum, shares her blog, Writer's Travels ("Sundry impressions of my visit to Egypt, other places I go, writing and how my book is coming along")  and her Stories Website.

Thursday, June 02, 2011

THE STAR CHAPEL

Already we have a Star Child,
 presumably using our Mirror
with a painting of Ishtar on it 
as a convenient Doorway.

Now we have two more.
Aisling
 
One, Aisling, is a Mer-girl, offspring of the Goddess Dana,


and supported by Fionnuala the Swan Maiden – on the left,
And a White Sidhe with Baby – on the right.

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The third altar has now been augmented by
A Divine Child
Divine Child

With an elaborate aura indicating Divinity.
The child is sponsored by two women,
One black, one white,
Who are surmounted by a picture of
The Goddess Tara, Star of the Mountain.
Tara

(All paintings by Olivia Robertson)

Lady Olivia says:  
"What to me means much, is that I have used this chapel to show 3 Goddesses who have come to me:  Tara in 1946, Dana in 1952 & a side picture of Brigid in the year 2000.

Am I being told that the descent of Ishtar through various levels represents incarnation, especially now with Star Children?

Anyway all beings have a star within – I’ve been rather reluctant to show these new arrivals from beyond – but the first boy rather took over!  He’s found a mirror door."

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Shrine of the ANTHROSPHINX


The Ancient Egyptians linked Leo & Virgo 
as one zodiac influence
And invoked  
SEKHMET GODDESS of the Sun 
at Noon.
BAST, Cat Goddess of Sun & Moon
at Twilight, 
Day & Night.
Rā, the Travelling Sun God /
His Female version is the Goddess Ra-at
He has experiences
in His Boat of millions of years,
Travelling three cycles of darkness & light.

I have added a painting of SEKHMET 
by a son of the Rev. David de Roeck
And a golden African wooden statue 
of a mother travelling 
with her baby on her back
representing
THE GODDESS RA-AT with Her baby Rā

IN THE STAR CHAPEL


High Altar of the GODDESS ISHTAR of Babylon,
 To the left of the Altar Frontal
 The STAR CHILD Offspring of Ishtar & Tammuz
Has now come into full manifestation!