Lawrence Durdin Robertson

This portrait of her brother Derry was painted by Lady Olivia.

David Durdin Robertson

This portrait of David was painted by Lady Olivia Robertson.

Isiopolis

Isidora Forrest has taken on a one-year votive act for Isis: a blog called Isiopolis.

She plans to post at least once a week, sometimes every couple of days, if she can manage. she would love to have your help. Subscribe to the blog and follow along...or ask questions... and suggest topics.

She is doing this as a year-long lead up to the 2010 Oregon SunFest Pagan festival, which will be the first large Isis-focused festival in that area. Isidora will be guiding the ritual part of it.

The blog will serve as a resource for those who attend the festival.

More About Goddess Festival

here are a few more details.

Muses Symposium

Are you a writer? artist? dancer? your creative work honors the Muses in many ways. The arts are the salvation of the world. We encourage all who honor the Muses to be part of the Muses Symposium, which will promote creativity through support and networking.

FOI Networking

FOI is a large global organization. There are over 23,000 members worldwide. Help us all stay in touch. Click on the image to enlarge and print it.

Do a Presentation

Your presentation will enrich the Goddess Festival. We love to see what our FOI family in other places do. Please do a presentation at the Goddess Festival! Click on the image to enlarge and print it.

Register for the Goddess Festival

click on each image to enlarge and print the page. Fuller details are available at the FOI Chicago website.

Isis Seshat Summer 2009

The Summer 2009 issue of Isis Seshat Journal, number 22, is ready. For ordering information, click here.

Writers Travels

Gail Nyoka is an FOI member, writer and playwright living in Ontario, Canada. Visit her beautiful and interesting Writers Travels Blog.

Lady Olivia Visits Oak Haven

Here are 2 pictures from a visit made by Lady Olivia to Selena Fox's home near Circle Sanctuary.

Selena is Priestess of Iseum of the Magical Isis in Wisconsin, USA.

Knot of Isis

The Knot of Isis Website has been launched by Laura Janesdaughter.. The site is dedicated to the healing power of Isis through the use of the ancient Egyptian Knot of Isis spell/prayer.

"Red magic courses through our veins like the Blood of Isis,
Magic of Magic, Spirit of Spirit"

"We need the symbol of the universe as the Great Mother... to be the primordial source whence the vast diversity of beings in the universe comes into existence ... It is most significant for the human to experience itself as brought into being, sustained in being and fulfilled through the comprehensive universe." --Thomas Berry

Pictures from "Opening the Eye of Vision."

Some highlights from last Autumn's Goddess Festival:


Members of Iseum Sekhet Aaru purify the ritual space.


Deena teaches a class on weaving Brigid's crosses from wheat.

Angela Alsira and Lady Olivia Robertson.

The priestess dance in honor of The Triple Goddess to whom "Opening the Eye of Vision" is dedicated.

Mother Beatrice and Family

This Rt. Rev. Uchechukwu and Rt. Rev. Bhagavati Uchechujwu AU and their children. The children were brought up on the teachings of Lady Olivia.

They ask for the mercy and protection of Holy Mother Isis that they may be healthy in all their undertakings.

Included in the picture are:

Sir Rt. Rev. Uchechukwu Okoekwe AU (top left)
Rt. Rev. Bhagavati Uchechukwu AU (top right)

Parvati Uchechukwu a student seeking admission to the University of Nigeria
Mohini Murti a student in secondary school
Ramacandra a student in the primary level
Little Kali and Little Rudrani.

Isis, all arre your children
guide and protect them.
Thanks

Prayers to Nigeria

This is a picture from the temple of Mother Beatrice. Please study the writing on the back, and send the prayers and positive energy that are requested. I appreciate your help in deciphering the writing.

Iseum of Cosmic Isis

These are the members of the Fellowship in Amasiri who wish to build a home for Mother Goddess so Her abundant wealth can be showered upon everybody in this photograph picture.

In the centre is Sir Rt. Rev. Uchechukwe, from the left is Mr. C. Y. Nwoye, Ndubisi and Chukwuezugo and the right is Mr. Killington, Mr. Chukwudi and Mr. Otis, and on the ground from the left is Rt. Rev. Bhagavati Uche AU with little baby Rudrani, Mohini Murti with baby Kali, Ramacandra, Parvati with little Amibka Onyenahirchi, Odinakachi and Sister Nkiruka, FOI members.

Let me and everyone see your Eyes of Mercy on this day.

Thanks.

Three Eyes of Vision

3rd eye...Uachat ...and Horus Eyes

...Triple Eye of Vision.

Sent to me by Lady Olivia; this is in the Temple at Clonegal Castle.

Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle

Here is another picture sent to me by Lady Olivia.

Eye of Vision of Brigid's Well

This is a picture sent to me by Lady Olivia Robertson, it is The Eye of Vision of Brigid's Well at Clonegal Castle.

Lunar Calendat

Here is new info for the Lunar Calendar and Luna Press.

Convocation at Isis Oasis

ANNOUNCING THE 15th Annual Convocation of The Temple of Isis and The Fellowship of Isis

Dedicated to the Goddess Mut, the Divine Mother Vulture of Ancient Egypt
at the Isis Oasis Sanctuary in Geyserville, California

OCTOBER 9th-12th 2009

Come join us at our annual Convocation at Isis Oasis Sanctuary. Lady Olivia Robertson, co-founder of the international Fellowship of Isis, will journey from Ireland to visit us in our enchanted landscape and guide us on our inner journeys. Snake priestess, author, filmmaker and sacred dancer Le'ema will present a splendid dance performance designed to enlighten and delight us. DeTraci Regula, the author of "The Mysteries of Isis" will share with us how to help protect the earth and assist in the preservation of endangered species through focused spiritual practices to enhance their survival. Priestess of Mary Magdalene Elizabeth Kelley will present the ancient Gnostic Mass celebrating the union of the divine feminine. Lady Zarita will lead us in the ancient Adoration of the Goddess Mut. Isis Oasis and Temple of Isis foundress Loreon Vigne will present an original mystical drama to edify and entertain us. Additional presenters will be announced.

This unique three-day event includes shared lodging, three meals a day, and all presentations and activities for $300 per person. Single-day participation is also possible for $100 a day.

The Isis Oasis is located in the heart of the Alexander Valley in the Sonoma wine country about twenty minutes north of Santa Rosa. For information and reservations, please call 707 857-ISIS (4747) or email isis@isisoasis.org.

Temple of Isis

The Temple Of Isis, Nevada, Par Auwsat, Philae, is operated by Rev. Lady Auwsat, High Priestess of The Temple Of Isis, Nevada. She is legally ordained through the Temple of Isis, Geyserville, California, and the Fellowship Of Isis, Clonegal Castle, Enniscorthy, Ireland; and is the Lineage Holder for Par-Auwsat Philae for the Nuhati Fellowship Foundational Kara, Reno, Nevada.

You may join the Temple of Isis, and you can search for other branches of the Temple of Isis through this web site.

There is also a kemetic calendar, that depicts the Kemetic seasons and sacred days; and recommended reading at the temple library.

Sunday Circles at Lilith

Sunday Circles at Lilith are sponsored by the Iseum of Mary Isis, and led by Nancy Dew.

Iseum of Mary Isis at Lilith

The Iseum of Mary Isis offers a priestess apprenticeship program, directed by High Priestess Nancy Dew.

Lilith and The Red Tent Temple

The Red Tent is a sanctuary on the sacred land of Lilith.

Luna Press

Luna Press is an awesome company that publishes the amazingly beautiful Lunar Calendar. It is owned and operated by FOI member Nancy FW Passmore.

Luna Press needs your support. The calendar are a lovely and meaningful gift. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Click on the images to make them expand to full size, for printing.

Chalice Centre News

Chalice Centre teaches wisdom from the Celtic and Western Mystery traditions. It is operated by Mara Freeman, who also operates
Avalon Mystery School.

The School teaches magic and higher wisdom through the Western Mystery Tradition in a comprehensive 3-year training programme in the Esoteric Arts by correspondence.

Mara also does counseling and readings, leads tours to sacred sites in the British Isles, and is active in encironmental matters. She also distributes a wonderful e-mail newsletter.

Contact Mara from USA, toll-free: 1-800 657 1520.
From UK or worldwide, call: +44 (0)1239 858 830 http://www.blogger.com/mc/compose?to=mara@chalicecentre.net

Iseum of Mary Isis

Nancy Dew is a High Priestess with the Iseum of Mary Isis, which is dedicated to supporting women in knowing the power, wisdom, strength, compassion, and unconditional love of the Divine Feminine.

The Iseum of Mary Isis sponsors Sunday Circles at Lilith the 2nd Sunday of every month at 11 AM. Lilith is located at 35337 Annapolis Rd., 6 miles up from Highway 1, 1/4 miles past Horicon School.

Nancy is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Transpersonal NLP Practitioner, Certified Reiki Practitioner, Ceremonialist, and Spiritual Counselor. She works with the unconditional love of the Divine Mother to be a gentle, supportive guide and facilitator. Nancy combines her clinical skills and deep spiritual practice with a background in bodywork and nutrition. As High Priestess, she leads year long Priestess Apprecticeship in Sonoma County, California.

Nancy also performs weddings at Lilith, and leads trips to Hawaii.

The Red Tent Temple is a sanctuary in the fruit orchard on the sacred land of Lilith, near Annapolis, California. It is available for rental.

Nancy is a radio talk show guest and leads workshops and groups throughout the U.S.

For information call (707) 886-1810. or e-mail dewjrnys@mcn.org.

Iseum of the Lady of Mystery

The Iseum of the Lady of Mystery in Beaverton OR is dedicated to bringing the healing power of the Goddess to those who seek it.

Rev. Denise M. Allen has an Iseum of the Lady of Mystery blog.

Temple of Isis, Utah

The Temple of Isis Utah website includes pictures, and a schedule of events.

Dulce Domum, David Durdin-Robertson

DULCE DOMUM. THE FAIR HAVEN

David Alexander Durdin-Robertson passed into spirit world on the 14th April 2009. He was the only son of two Co-Founders of the Fellowship of Isis, Pamela and Lawrence Durdin-Robertson, and nephew of Olivia.

He protected Huntington Castle with his skills as a builder, renewing the foundations. Above all his beautiful, youthful and inspired wood carvings, twenty-one of them, are focal images in various shrines in the Temple of Isis. His most noted carving, made when he was eighteen, is the figure of Isis on the High Altar. She bears a watering-pot on Her head, the Hathor Crown representing harmony of Sun and Moon.

Globally, David is known in a television documentary on the Castle on the Discovery Channel. He is shown, bearded, emerging from an ancestor’s portrait. In an interview he gives an account of an out-of-the-body experience in the Castle library, surrounded by apparitions – later identified on the Channel as Druids. The Temple of Isis is shown in the film.

David’s spirit presence manifested to Olivia the day after his passing. He made two resounding knocks on her door at dawn. Olivia understood that these were the traditional “Knocks for Admission” to the Egyptian Ritual of the Coming Forth by Day. This resembles the FOI liturgical Rite of Rebirth and the Awakening of Osiris and Initiation of the Pylons.

Of course the Ceremonies in the Temple and work of the Fellowship continue. After all, Isis goes back five thousand years and is powerfully manifesting in the New Aëon. Our Divine Mother is eternal – as are we all!

Durdin Family Research

Co Carlow Headstones Preservation of the dead
Vol 6 No 3 Part 2 Journal for the year 1906
CLONEGAL CHURCHYARD
{Kindly contributed by Herbert Robertson, Esq., M.P., Of Huntingdon Castle Clonegal}

}DURDIN
Here lieth the body of John Durdin Esqr., Barrister at Law who died 30th March 1817.
Also the body of Alexr Durdin Esqr., who departed this life the 19th of May 1829 aged 57 years.

Also the body of his son Charles Durdin Esqr., Barrister at Law who died Jan 5th 1843 aged 29 years

Also on the 1st January 1849 William Durdin Esqr., &MD in the 70th year of his age

Also of Harriott Durdin who died 21st March 1872 aged 86. *Notes 1906

Other later inscriptiosn of the Durdin family exist on stones in the same enclosure, The Durdins at Huntingdon Castle in this parish, where the eldest daughter of the late Alexander Durdin ( Mrs Herbert Robertson) still resides- of the Esmondes who preceded the Durdins at Huntingdon Castle and lived there from its erection in 1625-1762 no memorials can now be found in the Churchyard, though Ryan County Carlow -1883- recorded the following inscription for Esmond.

ESMOND
Here lyeth inter'd the body of Mr. John Esmond who departed this life June the 9 1715.
Requiescat in Pace.

Article About Olivia Robertson

There is a recent article about Lady Olivia in The Independent, an Irish newspaper.

Isian News, Beltane 2009

Issue 132 Beltane 2009 of Isian News has just been published to the internet.

This issue includes cover art, a Reflections article and two rites by FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson; announcements, events and news from Members, Iseums, Lyceums, Groves, Priories, Solar Iseums of Alchemy, Animal Family of Isis and Dulce Domum.

David Durdin-Robertson, Dulce Domum

The death has occurred of David DURDIN-ROBERTSON of Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Carlow

Funeral at St Fiaac's, Clonegal, Saturday, April 18, at 3pm.

Family and friends welcome at the house 7pm - 10pm on Friday, April 17.

Date published: Friday, April 17, 2009 on RIP.ie

Date of death: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Karena Karras Art Exhibition

Gallery Exhibition Opening: "From What Are Dreams"

A 2- and 3-dimensional art exhibition by Surrealist Karena A Karras opens at Eyeporium Gallery on Friday, April 3, 2009.

CHICAGO, Illinois – March 23, 2009 – Eyeporium Gallery presents “From What Are Dreams”, an exhibition of surrealist works by internationally collected artist and FOI member Karena A Karras This event is free and open to the public.

When Karras was a little girl, her teacher asked her what she wanted to be. She replied, “A swan.” Given the anthropomorphic birds in Karras’ surrealist paintings, I believe she has accomplished her goal! Alchemy, metamorphosis and mythology richly inform much of Karras’ work. Karras is a Chicago native and a graduate of the Sch,ool of the Art Institute. She found her “voice” early and has produced surrealistic work throughout her career. Karras is considered the inheritor of the mantle of surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, with whom she had a close friendship, and, in turn, Max Ernst.

WHEN:
Opening Reception (public invited) - Friday, April 3, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Exhibition - Through Friday, May 1, 2009 .

WHERE:
Eyeporium Gallery (inside Eye Want)
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave , Chicago , IL 60622
Between North Ave. and Honore St, in the heart of Wicker Park
One block from the “Damen” Blue Line El stop.

ABOUT EYEPORIUM GALLERY:
Annette Sollars, creator of Chicago's fine eyewear icon, Eye Want, recently launched Eyeporium, a fine art gallery in Wicker Park. Representing exceptional artists of regional and national prominence, Eyeporium Gallery will feature contemporary creators of paint, print, photographic and sculptural works from the realistic to the surreal to the abstract. With the location of Eyeporium inside Eye Want, Annette has created a single destination for you to procure fine eyewear and fine art “for your face and your space”.

CONTACT:
Annette Sollars
Owner, Eyeporium Gallery
Phone: 773.782.1744
Email: eyewant@sbcglobal.net

Meditations You Can Download

Free Downloadable Meditations are at Karen Tate's website. Choose from Spring Meditation: Traveling to the Temple of Isis or Sekhmet: Egyptian Goddess of Personal Empowerment.

In a spirit of reciprocity, they share their blessings and boons! Credit goes to Marion Watermoondragon of All Things Pagan Radio for helping to record and add music to the meditations.

Oracle of the Month

Crossroads Lyceum sends out an oracle written by Lady Olivia Robertson every month.

Each month a different oracle is selected from one of the Fellowship of Isis liturgies.

To subscribe to the Oracle email list, visit the Fellowship of Isis Oracles page at Yahoo.com, or send a blank email to Fellowship_of_Isis_Oracles-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Voices of the Goddess: Women Clergy in East-West Perspective

This paper, "Voices of the Goddess: Women Clergy in East-Weat Perspective" by Chandra Alexandre will be discussed on Karen Tate's radio show in the near future.

Karen Tate and Ava Park from the Goddess Temple of Orange County were two of the priestesses whose voices were presented at the American Academy of Religion on the topic of Goddess Clergy.

Star of the Wayshower

Star of the Wayshower Iseum produces a lovely informative newsletter, which contains timely information about events, workshops, and other things that areavailable through the Iseum. To subscribe, contact Nancy Fanara-Berrian at starofthewayshower@yahoo.com .

Nancy's site offers services that provider perspectives to help achieve higher states ofg clarity, peace, and centeredness and personal empowerment. Various techniques, such as Golden Isis Sekhmet Secheim, are taught. There is also an Isis Temple.

Planetary Alchemy

Planetary Alchemy is 21st century astrology for the modern mystic. This beautiful and informative website is created by Sarolta DeFaltay of the Lyceum of Sekhmet the Awakener.

Sarolta is an ordained Priestess Hierophant of the Fellowship of Isis, and offers in-depth classes for spiritual and magical growth, as well as a more general class for those not ready to make a major commitment. She is currently qualified to teach the Adepti and Magi degrees in a specialized curriculum based on the Fellowship of Isis liturgies.

Planetary Alchemy shows daily magical astrology and candle magic, daily sky, and much more.

Avalonia Books

Avalonia Books is owned by FOI member Sorita d'Este. They publish books by and for members of the Fellowship of Isis. Thety have a most fascinating catalog of works. There is also a newsletter to which you can subscribe.

Voices of the Sacred Feminine

"Voices Of The Sacred Feminine" Radio Show is hosted by Karen Tate.

Tune in Every Wednesday, 6PM Pacific/9PM Eastern, or from The Archives, Anytime at Your Convenience

Heartsongs by Ishari

Ishani Arndt is a member of FOI who makes crowns, wands, and other things of beauty which can be seen at her website, Heartsongs by Ishari. You can contact Ishari at heartsongs8@yahoo.com

When she met Lady Olivia Robertson in Arizona, Ishari made a wand that Lady Olivia liked, and which she offered on the alter of Isis. Lady Olivia received an awesome visit from the Goddess Brigit, who activated the crystal. Lady Olivia painted Ishari a wonderful picture of this event.

Ishari has for years wanted to make a crown for Lady Olivia. In 2008, she fashioned a crown for Lady Olivia that was presented to her at the Goddess Festival in Chicago.

Send Books to Incarcerated Pagans

This comes from Rev. Karen Tate:

Back in November we tried to answer the pleas of some Pagans incarcerated in Tennessee by sending new and used books. We ran into some problems because the prisoners couldn't receive books directly from individuals, and due to the deep rooted prejudice against Wiccans and Pagans in this Tennessee prison, we fear that some books never reached the prisoners.

However, books sent to Prisoners via a third party recognized as a Church, can insure books reach the prisoners. So...

...In steps Summerland Grove Church. Minister Patti Cerea Sims and her husband ( also the Local Coordinators for the Memphis Pagan Pride) have stepped up as sponsors for this Pagan group. They are working with Chaplain Petersen and with the Director of Religious services for the Tennessee Department of Corrections to see that items that are legally allowed *will be* *delivered to these men* as they are allowed to receive religious books, etc...If the return address is a recognized "church", as is Summerland Grove Church.

Minister Patti says their church has little to no funds though they have tried to provide what they can. And they're asking for help from the Pagan community. I don't have an email address for Minister Patti, so if you have any questions about what can be sent beyond books or tarot decks, contact her directly at the address below.

If you would like to help these fellows in their search for spirituality and to know the Lord and Lady, please send news and used books to:Minister Patti "Cerea" SimsSummerland Grove Church8027 Carat CircleBartlett, TN 38133

Ploiaphesia

Ploiaphesia (Ploo-E-A-Fees- E-Ah)Presented by The Temple of Isis-Utah

Join us Saturday March 14th, 2009 at the Sandy Utah Odd Fellows (Murray #33 IOOF) Lodge Located at 8698 Center Street at 4:30 p.m. for a ritual to honor Isis of 10,000 Names and the Ancient Greco-Roman Ploiaphesia.

(Ploiaphesia means, "The Festival")

We will invoke Isis' many names as composed in Apuleius' The Golden Ass, and also give tribute to Apuleius' great work The Golden Ass with a trance journey similar to the mysteries Lucius underwent surroundinPloiaphesia.

MINERVA...USDIANA...PROSERPINE...CERES...JUNO...BELLONA...HECATE...RHAMNUSIA...QUEEN ISIS...
-We Invoke Thy Grace-

*****Please bring a potluck dish....Also, Isis loves red roses for Ploiaphesia.Contact: 801.755.4419 or rainbowwaters1982@yahoo.com

Iseum of Black Isis

The Iseum of Black Isis has a new website.

This Iseum is dedicated to Black Isis. Enchantress. Oracle. Trickster. Magician. Goddess of love, sex, beauty, death, mystery, chaos and fate.The Iseum of Black Isis places a strong emphasis on Sacred Arts (including poetry, music, dance, storytelling, theater arts, visual arts and ritual) as gateways to ecstatic experience, healing, deep wisdom and personal power.The founder of the Iseum of Black Isis, Szmeralda Shanel, is an ordained priestess of Isis with The Fellowship of Isis and The Temple of Isis.

contact the Iseum of Black Isis at szmeralda@yahoo.com

Emerald Flame Iseum

The Witchmoot blog is maintained by Rev. Merrie Hutchins (Boudicca Andarta), a licensed Spiritual Counselor, who has been Wiccan for the past twenty-four years and lives in Northern Michigan where she cares for abused and neglected animals. Receiving her training through the Fellowship of Isis, she has founded the Iseum of the Emerald Flame (IseumOfTheEmeraldFlame@lycos.com). Also called to healing, she founded Our Lady of the Lake Healing Sanctuary (OurLadyOfTheLakeHealingSanctuary@lycos.com).

There are some lovely spells and other things here.

Shrinecrafts Blog

Shrinecrafts is a lovely blog produced by FOI Priestess Rosie Weaver.

Isian News - #122 Samhain 2006

Olivia Robertson's cover drawing is of "The Raven Speaks" and her Reflections article is entitled "The Democratic Grael." Included are two more rituals from the next Liturgy booklet, "Ishtar of the Starry Heavens, Shape-Shifting of the Alchemical Twins," as well as FOI-related news.

Access the latest Isian News at this link: Isian News

Goddess Art of Olivia Robertson

For those members who enjoy Lady Olivia's artwork, we are pleased to announce her latest booklet, "Goddess Art of Olivia Robertson."

Lady Olivia writes: "My writing expresses my mind and spirit: art for me shows forth my intuition and heart."

This 7 x 8.5" booklet is made up of 40 illustrations (17 in full color) that this FOI co-founder has created for the Fellowship over the years. Each page highlights a different drawing. Also includes a preface and introduction by the author.

To order this booklet:
http://www.fellowshipofisis.com/generalpubs.html