Vestal Flame

It is now the intention of so many iseum founders to hold their gatherings in their own homes.

Olivia Robertson notes that the original intention of Lawrence, Pamela, and herself was to return the Hearth Fire of the Goddess to the home. Under patriarchy, their followers were forced to build churches and halls at great expense to keep priestesses from power.

Now the financial climate makes a return to the Hearth for ceremonies appropriate. Many conventions already do this, including those held in Clonegal Castle.

Founders of FOI centers who would like to join this return to the Hearth Fire may list their participation under the heading of The Vestal Flame.

--signed

Olivia Robertson

Iseum of Eleusis of Chicago

Denise Dumars Interview

Pagan Profiles: 10 questions for Denise Dumars

More Spanish Language Translations

Liturgía de La Hermandad de Isis en Español at the COI web site.

Maureen & Olivia at Glastonbury Video

Maureen O'Sullivan is an Irish FOI member who has been doing sterling work for women who were treated shamefully as children in places like the so-called 'Magdalen Laundries', hence the relevance of her extraordinary find on the street in Glastonbury.

Stephen Goggin is originally from Ireland and used to attend many FOI Festivals in Clonegal. He has moved over to Glastonbury recently and has always supported Maureen's work.

Here is a film clip he made recently, called A Magdalene Glastonbury Experience.

Isis Isis 13

Karen Tate's YouTube channel, IsisIsis13, contains snippets of presentations, coverage of Sekhmet Temple and Isis Temple, radio interviews with visual montage, and more.

Message From Lady Olivia 7/21/10

Message from Olivia Robertson
To All Members
Received July 21, 2010

"When posting on the internet, please introduce your posts with your own name. Please do not speak as "The Fellowship of Isis" or introduce your posts as such. We each speak through our own inspiration, we do not enforce corporate religion! We do not promote an official line. Members may consult the Manifesto which has always been our agreed consensus on FOI aims and ideals. Each member has their individual voice."

Blessings of Isis,
Most Rev. Linda Iles, Prs. H., O.T.
Hon. Secretary, Circle of Isis Advisory Board

Iseum Lua Negra

The Iseum Lua Negra is in Brasilia, Brazil. It is dedicated to Isis and Anubis. Visit this website for FOI information in Portuguese.

email: luanegra@caminhosdassombras.org

COPYRIGHT OF OLIVIA ROBERTSON'S WORKS

I, Olivia Robertson, have extended copyright of my works to ensure that the aims and ideals of the Fellowship of Isis are available to as many people as possible worldwide. With this in mind I have given copyright of my works to the Circle of Brigid, Ireland, in the care of the Honorary Secretary representing the fundamental principles of the Fellowship of Isis.

Olivia Robertson, Co-Founder of the Fellowship of Isis - 10th July, 2010

SHRINE OF THE DRUID CLAN OF DANA

SHRINE OF THE DRUID CLAN OF DANA

STAR CHAPEL (next to Well)

Painting in 1952 of the Goddess Dana of the Tuatha De Danaan

As seen in a vision by Olivia Robertson.

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On left, ‘Mari of the Mists’ of the Atlantic Ocean,

Daughter of Manannán Mac Lir, Ocean God.

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Statuette of Dana, Mother of All the Gods and Goddesses of Ireland

And Her Beloved Daughter Bride of the Well

Aengus Og, God of Love & Joy with his Birds

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Altar Frontal, New Moon over Mt. Leinster

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Left of Shrine, Painting by Olivia Robertson of Fionnuala & Swan of Lir

Right of Shrine, Etaine & Midir, Sidhe (The Immortal Hour)

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Windows – Left Osiris and His Son the Younger Horus

Right – Isis with Her Daughter the Younger Hathor

Painted by Olivia Robertson

Iseum of Mary Isis: New Web Site

Here is a link to the new website of the Iseum of Mary Isis.

Brigid Na Mara

BRIGID NA MARA

“The Goddess Comes to Her Temple!” (MQ)

There is now a new wall hanging across the whole back wall behind the Well of Brigid at Clonegal Castle. The beautiful drawing - life size – is by an FOI Priestess and Artist. It is highlighted by Olivia Robertson who identifies it with Brigid Na Mara of the Sea and also with Goda, female equivalent of the Saxon “God”. Goda holds the trident like Britannia Atagartis, Syrian Sea Goddess.

MUSES SYMPOSIUM NOTICE:

TEMPLE GIFTS

For over fifty years Lawrence and Olivia Durdin-Robertson have given grateful thanks to so many donors of lovely pictures and craft works for their Temple of Isis.

Now the time has come for those who have given, to receive acknowledgement of their work on our expanding FOI Global Centres. Many do not wish for this publicity, but other would appreciate being listed. This would be helpful for members wishing to order paintings, wands, figures and other works of art.

Those wishing to contribute may give necessary information to the Hon. Secretary of the Archives Centre, in Tucson (www.fellowshipofisis.com), the Circle of Isis, California (isiscircleonline@yahoo.com), and the archives of our Isis Lyceum in Chicago, (deeankh@sbcglobal.net).

Maya Liturgia en Español

From the FOI Home Page:

Thanks to Maa Kheru Nen (Elena RubioLara) for this translation, and to her husband Ka-Nakht Ridi Aut-ib (Martín Marini) for editing it. Maa Kheru Nen is permanently traveling between Chile and Argentina. She is a professional translator who translated the FOI Manifesto into Spanish in 2007. She is the founder (and her husband the co-founder) of the Iseum de la Sagrada Espiral del Sur, dedicated to Isis and Osiris.

You can download Maya, Ritos de la Diosa para Practicantes Solitarios for free at this URL:
http://www.fellowshipofisis.com/liturgylist_spanish.html

Messages From Lady Olivia

Personal Message from Olivia Robertson, Co-Founder

My brother Lawrence, his wife Pamela and I looked to the future at arrangements for the continuity of the work of the Fellowship of Isis globally. We loved the Temple of Isis and our Festivals at Clonegal Castle. Our members will always receive a loving welcome there! The general work of the FOI is carried out by the FOI Foundation Union Triad: The Archpriesthood Union, The Archdruid Union of the Druid Clan of Dana, and the Grand Commander Union of the Noble Order of Tara.

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Membership of Circle of Brigid – May 1^st, 2010

In order to secure the success of the 8 yearly Clonegal Festivals for the future, the Membership of the Circle of Brigid has been reconstituted. The 8 members of the Circle of Brigid are responsible for running the Festivals at Clonegal, and Olivia wishes to call only on those members of the Irish Priesthood who have been able to attend fairly regularly, and would wish to on an ongoing basis, personal circumstances permitting.

As Membership of the Circle of Brigid is limited to 8 and several of the original members are now unable to share in the work of the Goddess at Clonegal Festivals, she has relieved them of their responsibilities, and invited three new members to join the Circle in order that it may continue to provide a welcome to members of the Fellowship.

She is, therefore, delighted to announce that three new Members have joined the Circle of Brigid

The 8 Members of the Circle of Brigid are now:

Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, Rt. Rev. Patricia Griffin, Rev. Eileen Lawrence, Ards.

Rev. Marian Smiles, Rev. David de Roeck, Rev. Cait Brannigan, Ards.

Rev. Deirdre Wadding & Rev. Minette Quick, Ards. (hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com)

The support of all past and present members of the Priesthood in Ireland, the UK and beyond is greatly appreciated, and together with all members of the Fellowship of Isis they will continue to be welcome by invitation. The dates of Festivals will be set by agreement with the Robertson family, who will continue to show visitors the Temple of Isis each year from 1^st June to 1^st September. As you may know, Olivia is in great health and full of life, uplifted by her work in the Temple, at 93!

More About Circle of Brigid

Personal Message from Olivia Robertson, Co-Founder
Received May 7, 2010:

"My brother Lawrence, his wife Pamela and I looked to the future at arrangements for the continuity of the work of the Fellowship of Isis globally. We loved the Temple of Isis and our Festivals at Clonegal Castle. Our members will always receive a loving welcome there! The general work of the FOI is carried out by the FOI Foundation Union Triad: The Archpriesthood Union, The Archdruid Union of the Druid Clan of Dana, and the Grand Commander Union of the Noble Order of Tara.

Membership of Circle of Brigid – May 1st, 2010

In order to secure the success of the 8 yearly Clonegal Festivals for the future, the Membership of the Circle of Brigid has been reconstituted. The 8 members of the Circle of Brigid are responsible for running the Festivals at Clonegal, and Olivia wishes to call only on those members of the Irish Priesthood who have been able to attend fairly regularly, and would wish to on an ongoing basis, personal circumstances permitting.

As Membership of the Circle of Brigid is limited to 8 and several of the original members are now unable to share in the work of the Goddess at Clonegal Festivals, she has relieved them of their responsibilities, and invited three new members to join the Circle in order that it may continue to provide a welcome to members of the Fellowship.

She is, therefore, delighted to announce that three new Members have joined the Circle of Brigid. The 8 Members of the Circle of Brigid are now:

Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, Rt. Rev. Patricia Griffin, Rev. Eileen Lawrence, Ards., Rev. Marian Smiles, Rev. David de Roeck, Rev. Cait Brannigan, Ards., Rev. Deirdre Wadding & Rev. Minette Quick, Ards. (hon.sec.circleofbri gid@gmail. com)

The support of all past and present members of the Priesthood in Ireland, the UK and beyond is greatly appreciated, and together with all members of the Fellowship of Isis they will continue to be welcome by invitation.

The dates of Festivals will be set by agreement with the Robertson family, who will continue to show visitors the Temple of Isis each year from 1st June to 1st September.

As you may know, Olivia is in great health and full of life, uplifted by her work in the Temple, at 93!

FOI Homepage Archive

the FOI Homepage Archive has always been an "officially authorized" Fellowship website and happily, since her return from her sabbatical due to family commitments, has been fully active again for quite a while.

Spring Pictures from Clonegal Castle

Olivia has been busy in the Temple again!

Notice the delightful addition of the upright flowers on either side of The Daughter of Gaia.
















Beautiful Dreamer is the Star Chapel of the Stella Maris shrine



















The following image is in the Chapel of Harmony (Asia) and is the Ghandarvi Devi in Yogic Asama. You may recognise the figure from earlier photos. She was originally black, but Olivia has painted her gold and transformed her!

Daughter of Gaia of New Aeon

This photograph is "The Shrine of the Daughter of Gaia of the New Aeon".

The Shrine is below the ancient loophole, the window of the old Castle dungeon, now Cave of the Mothers

Birthday Pictures

Lady Olivia Robertson celebrated her 93rd birthday on April 13, 2010.

Here are some pictures that were taken that day. The photos were accompanied by this message from Minette Quick, Ardrs., Hon.Sec.Circle of Brigid:

"I thought you would enjoy these photos of Olivia taken on her Birthday, beside two of her latest Shrines. She had a lovely day, not only did the Sun shine brightly, but we went out to lunch on the day with two of our priestesses from Waterford and quite incidentally met up with a lady living locally who loves Egypt so much that she travels there three times a year. She had been to see round the Castle on one of the Summer Tours and loved it. We hope to see her from now on at our Festivals.

Circle of Brigid

The spelling of the name of this goddess, specifically in regards to the group connected with Clonegal Castle, is spelled BRIGID.

Minette asks: "We would appreciate it if you would amend the spelling of "Brighid" to "BRIGID" as although Brighid is equally correct and is used by many, particularly in Ireland, the Circle of Brigid has usually been referred to with the spelling without an 'h', and the email for invitations to come to Festivals at Clonegal Castle is hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com."

Lady Olivia Robertson is currently in excellent health. But in the event of her passing, The Circle of Brigid will continue to organize the 8 yearly FOI Festivals; and members will continue to be welcomed every day to the Temple of Isis from 1st June to 1st September.

Meditations by Karen Tate

On Karen Tate's website on the Goddess Store page, you will find three FREE downloadable meditations. These include an Ostara/Spring Meditation, a Sekhmet Meditation and another Spring meditation, Traveling to the Temple of Isis.

Imbolg Pictures from Lady Olivia

Minette sent these pictures, along with an article about the Imbolg celebration at Clonegal Castle, which will appear in the spring issue (#25) of Isis Seshat Journal.

(Click on each image to see it full size.)


The Veiled Kwan Yin


















The Great Goddess Isis Veiled


















The Veiled Goddess Brigid Presiding over Her Well

One day event at Isis Oasis Feb. 28th

Are you ready to release
what's keeping you from being who you want to be?

Sunday, February 28
One day retreat, 10am - 7pm

Let go of old perceptions of ourselves and make room for who you really want to be.

In the morning we will release the old ways through group work and guided visualization and consciously welcome in the new.
After lunch, enjoy a personalized retreat experience.
Have a massage, soak in the hot tub, get a reading, wander the grounds, have a flower essence or astrological consultation.
You choose what best supports you.
We will end the day with music and dance and great food.

Morning session and Tarot readings by Christeen Fischer,
Flower Essences and Astrology by Hamida,
Massage by Cassandra Houghton.
Music and Dance by Kris Freewoman (krisfreewoman.com)

The cost is $70 and includes all of the above and dinner.
(Please bring your lunch) The retreat is being held at
The Retreat House at Isis Oasis in Geyserville.
For information and registration, call Christeen at 431-2131 or visit www.doorwaystarot.com


Isis Oasis, 20889 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, California 95441

Goddess Study Centre

The Goddess Study Centre was founded by Sheila Broun. The Centre produces a blog, runs a reading group, and teaches various courses.


Sheila's web site also includes information about the Wheel of the Year, an Oracle, and more.



The Centre is located in Bath, England.

Contact Sheila here.

Healing Art Center

Welcome to Healing Art Center , a Non-Profit Organization, and Distance Learning Healing System.

Iris teaches Reiki Usui Certification, Chios Energy Field Healing Certification, other Healing System Certification.

contact:
Iris
barbara.fugazza@yahoo.it

FOI on Paganspace

Explore the Fellowship of Isis presence on Paganspace, and participate in online discussions.

Kwan Yin

The Veiled Goddess of Compassion, Kwan Yin, in the temple at Clonegal Castle.

Goddess Brigid

Olivia is delighted to announce that "The Goddess Brigid now Presides over Her Well in the Temple at Foundation Centre in Ireland". I have given you a long shot and a close-up. She now has six wings provided by what is behind her!

here are the pictures Olivia sent to me:

Wings of Light Iseum

Here is information about Meryt Kabuet's Wings of Light Iseum.

They teach courses to FOI members, including an Egyptian Awareness Course.

The iseum is in Indianapolis IN.

Contact Meryt.

Shamanic Astrology Mystery School

The Shamanic Astrology Mystery School is run by FOI members.

Olivia on YouTube

click HERE for a lovely video featuring Olivia and the Castle.

Portal of Isis

The purpose of the Portal of Isis website is to help FOI members quickly get to the FOI resources they need.

Lady Olivia Robertson asked me to create this portal site because some of the most wonderful FOI websites can be difficult to navigate.

Please email suggestions for ways to improve The Portal of Isis to DeeAnkh@sbcglobal.net.

FOI Home Page Message

The material from the FOI Homepage Archive has been transferred back to the original FOI site:.

The site will focus on providing FOI information as it originates from the Foundation Center. The networking files will not be included for now, as they are the most time consuming. The primary purpose continues as usual - to serve the international Fellowship of Isis community by honoring the legacy of the FOI Founders, as well as the vast body of work that Olivia Robertson has created over the years. When consulted, Olivia replied: "please go ahead with all my support and blessings of Isis!" The site will continued to be updated as she sends new information.

Please update your own websites to reflect this, and remove any past notices that no longer apply. As usual, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Connia Silver directly at IsisLyceum@aol.com

Iseum of the Tao of Isis

The Iseum of the Tao of Isis belongs to Paul Ingrassia, The Mystic Fool.

Foundation Union Triad

THE THREE EXPRESSIONS OF THE GODDESS

Fellowship of Isis Foundation Union Triad

Divine Reality expresses itself through the sublime qualities of Love, Beauty and Truth. The Fellowship of Isis, honouring and inspired by both God and Goddess, shows forth these qualities through the Priesthood, the Druid Clan of Dana and the Order of Tara.

The first expression given to us has been our restored Priesthood of Isis with the return of ordained Priestesses – and Her Priests.

The Goddess has increasingly shown forth the wonders of Druidry, through the Sophia, Divine Wisdom. These include arts and sciences. Now our members are increasingly active in the material world, working to save our planet. Thus the Order of Tara is becoming world-wide.

To express these Divine qualities, the 3 Unions of Priesthood, Druidry and the Protectors unite in Fellowship. The Unions do not in any way subtract from the divine relationship within which the Goddess, by whatever name, communes with each individual member. No member has any authority over another member. Oracles are translated by the human mind of the Priestess. Ideals are individual to the Druid. Conservation Projects are personal works of each person, not to be forced on others.

Each one of us is an individual offspring of Our Divine Mother. We are discovering our own particular Genius – encouraged by the Divine Father – which leads to discovering the genius in every creature and being.

This I have learnt from an Oracle of Pele only yesterday! **** * By all means disagree with me! Each of us receives a Ray directly from the Sun to our feet as we stand by a lake. We think this is ours alone. But others standing by the lake are admiring their own Sun path. And so it is and was and shall be.

--- OLIVIA ROBERTSON

Circle of Isis

The Circle of Isis of the Fellowship of Isis and Temple of Isis is an official Central Webpage of the Fellowship of Isis. As an officially designated central Fellowship of Isis website, their scope of operation in the Fellowship of Isis community is worldwide rather than regional.

Circle of Pelagia

The Circle of Pelagia is a Fellowship of Isis circle on a level with other global advisory circles such as the Star of Isis, the Circle of Isis, the Circle of Brigid, and the Star of Elen. It was chartered by Olivia Robertson, Archpriestess and co-founder of the Fellowship of Isis on 2nd October 2006.

The dedication of the Circle of Pelagia is to the free flow of friendship celebrating the Love of The Goddess for all that is. The Circle of Pelagia is based in Los Angeles/Long Beach, California, USA

Sunday Sacred Salons

Isis Oasis: Sunday Sacred Salon

TEMPLE OF ISIS sponsors free weekly Sacred Sunday Salons.

Arrive early at 2P.M. to view grounds and animals, and spend some quiet time in the small meditation Temple.

Ceremony begins promptly at 3 P.M. in the Grand Temple.

Tea and refreshment to follow.

Isis Oasis Sanctuary
20889Geyserville Ave.
Geyserville, CA

www.isisoasis.org

Isis@isisoasis.org

707-857-ISIS

Sincerely,

Rev. Loreon Vigne

New Yeaar at Isis Oasis

New Year's Celebration and Visioning Retreat THURSDAY through SUNDAY Dec. 31 to Jan 3rd, FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR ALL Live music by Shazara and The Mystic Cord featuring Shari Rose and Kevin Bush throughout the weekend NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION Participate in a Conscious Holiday. Revel in this natural pristine setting with our resident 600 year old Fir tree, a Spiritual Temple and a Bird / Animal Sanctuary. Join with like minded individuals, and bring in the new year with harmony and balance at The Isis Oasis Sanctuary Thursday Evening's Schedule: 8:30 - Opening and Welcome: Priestess Loreon 9:00 - Smudging and Purification with Meso-American Shaman Stephen Arias 9:30 Invoke the Divine Goddess with Isis Priestess, Lady Loreon Bring in the Ancestors with Meso-American Shaman Stephen Arias 10:15 PM Freeform Dance to Ambient, World and Spiritual Music with DJ 11:15 PM Go Within, Bring forth your Heart's Intention and Send it into the World with Crystal / Tibetan Bowls and Group Voice. Facilitated by Sound Healer, Mari Fix. Midnight Moment of Silence / Sound 12:15 or 12:30 AM Music with DJ continues. Cost: 25.00 evening includes snacks and non-alcoholic drink. Held in the Isis Theater. Treat yourself and Stay overnight in one of our Goddess Rooms for $75 night, insuring a safe holiday. NEW YEAR VISIONING WEEKEND Relax and enjoy our lovely grounds, and creative visioning process for prosperity in 2010 · Rituals of renewal · Dream incubation · Tarot and Goddess Oracle readings · Tour of Isis Oasis exotic animals · Lovely meals and a special Chocolate feast Presenters: > deTraci Regula, author of "The Mysteriesof Isis" > Astrologer Arisa Victor > Life Coach Caite Mathis Friday - Dinner @ 7 pm, with overnight Saturday-Workshops, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight Sunday-Workshops and Brunch Friday Dinner only $20 Sat/Sun meals, lodging, workshops $120 per day Full Weekend, Friday-Sunday $225 Celebration Getaway Thursday to Sunday ~~~~~includes Everything!! , $300 ~~~~~