Dublin Boy

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson - Photographer Minette Quick

Minette writes: 

"As the Sun set on 2011, Olivia and I descended

 into the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle 

and offered a ceremony of thanksgiving and blessing

 for the ancestors and all who help with the work of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines 

within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies in the Star Chapel, 

the atmosphere warmed as the Shrines lit up

 in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour to be present at this special time."

Portrait of Dublin boy by Olivia Robertson, 

shown out of doors for her 1st Art Exhibition

 in 1938 when she was 21. 

 The boy spotted his own portrait, looking at it!

Dublin Boy, Seraph and Angel

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson - Photographer Minette Quick

Minette writes: 

"As the Sun set on 2011, 

Olivia and I descended into the Temple of Isis 

at Clonegal Castle and offered a ceremony 

of thanksgiving and blessing for the ancestors

 and all who help with the work of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines 

within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies in the Star Chapel, 

the atmosphere warmed as the Shrines lit up

 in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour to be present at this special time."

Dublin boy, Seraph and Angel

In the SHRINE of LIBRA

Pillars of Sagittarius and Capricorn

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson - Photographer Minette Quick

 Minette writes:

"As the Sun set on 2011, 

Olivia and I descended into the Temple of Isis

 at Clonegal Castle and offered a ceremony 

of thanksgiving and blessing for the ancestors 

and all who help with the work of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines 

within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies

 in the Star Chapel, the atmosphere warmed 

as the Shrines lit up in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour to be present at this special time."

SHRINE of the STAR CHILDREN OF POLARIS

Pillars of Sagittarius and Capricorn

Cover on the Well of the 4 Elements of the Sidhe

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson - Photographer Minette Quick

Minette writes:

"As the Sun set on 2011,
Olivia and I descended into the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle
and offered a ceremony of thanksgiving and blessing
 for the ancestors and all who help with the work of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines
within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies in the Star Chapel,
 the atmosphere warmed as the Shrines lit up
in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour to be present at this special time."

 COVER on the WELL of the 4 ELEMENTS of THE SIDHE

Fire – Water – Air - Earth

THE WELL SHRINE of BRIGID NA MARA

Shrine of Osiris With Nepthys and Isis

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson

Photographer Minette Quick

Minette writes: 

"As the Sun set on 2011, 

Olivia and I descended 

into the Temple of Isis 

at Clonegal Castle 

and offered a ceremony 

of thanksgiving and blessing 

for the ancestors 

and all who help with the work 

of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines 

within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into 

the Holiest of Holies in the Star Chapel, 

the atmosphere warmed 

as the Shrines lit up 

in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour 

to be present at this special time."

SHRINE of OSIRIS 

with NEPTHYS and ISIS

Of the Double Star of SIRIUS

High Altar

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

To continue 

NEW YEAR!

 6.01.2012

For 2012 

Olivia Robertson  presents

THE 3 ASPECTS OF ISIS 

IN THE HATHOR MIRROR,

From right to left

The Present Isis

 in gold form, gazing at us

(Carved by David Durdin-Robertson)

Centre – in the Mirror

Her Shadow, 

looking down to the depths of the past

holding an Aquarian Jar.

To the left – in the Mirror

Her Astral Self – 

gazing in profile at the future,

and smiles.

(Paintings on Mirror by Olivia Robertson)

Triple Isis

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

To continue NEW YEAR!

 6.01.2012

 HIGH ALTAR:

NEW ISIS is shown in TRIPLE FORM

Through the Mirror.

“I am She Who was, 

Who is, 

Who is to be.

No mortal man has lifted my veil."

Tara, Star of the Mountain

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

14.01.2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson

Photographs by Minette Quick

The Altar of TARA, 

STAR OF THE MOUNTAIN

Seen as “The Silver Lady,” 

Olivia Robertson’s vision in 1946,

Is above

The White & Black Mothers;

And on the Altar is

The Radiant LUGH, 

Son of Light.

Dana Shrine

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

14.01.2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson

Photographs by Minette Quick

Olivia Robertson's 

early vision and painting

of DANA 1952

Her daughter FINUALA 

is on the Altar beneath Her

&

Is surrounded below 

by Beings of Light, 

the Swan Children of Lir, 

God of Space.

Ishtar in the Members' Shrine

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

14.01.2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson

Photographs by Minette Quick

The earlier painting of ISHTAR 

later concealed by the mirror

Is now in the Shrine of DIANA

 in the MEMBERS SHRINE

Beside the STAR CHAPEL

The Ishtar Altar

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

14.01.2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson

Photographs by Minette Quick

THE ISHTAR ALTAR

Her Lover, 

TAMUZ, 

Shepherd of the Starry Flocks

Is shown above

 the mystic mirror of

ISHTAR, LADY OF 15,

Of the 8 pointed Star

The Uncovered Well

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

14.01.2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson 

Photographs by Minette Quick

THE UNCOVERED WELL

 for 2012

The flowers are white roses on either side

Rosicrucian spiritual emblems.

FOI Printed Information

MESSAGE FROM 

OLIVIA ROBERTSON, 

Co-Founder FELLOWSHIP OF ISIS:

In the Fellowship of Isis 

all information,

printed at any date,

 is historically valid. 

Olivia received this guidance 

from the Goddess:

THE GODDESS does not subtract, she adds, 

Therefore all our printed information is valid

 for those who work with it.

There is no such thing

 as "out of date", or "up-dated" 

as one part of time is no more real than another.

There are no changes, just new expressions.

We work with all time:

 Eternity.

THE WELL OF BRIGHID Na MARA

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

To continue NEW YEAR!

 6.01.2012

THE WELL OF BRIGHID Na MARA

The cover has been freshly painted by OR

And is “dressed” with plants, as is Irish custom.

Osiris of the Constellation of Orion

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson - Photographer Minette Quick

 Minette writes:

"As the Sun set on 2011, Olivia and I descended into the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle and offered a ceremony of thanksgiving and blessing for the ancestors and all who help with the work of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies in the Star Chapel, the atmosphere warmed as the Shrines lit up in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour to be present at this special time."

 

OSIRIS of the Constellation of ORION

 Left of the Entrance to the Cave of the Mothers

Osiris of Earth, Geb in Shroud

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson

Photographer Minette Quick

Minette writes:

"As the Sun set on 2011,

Olivia and I descended

into the Temple of Isis

at Clonegal Castle

and offered a ceremony

of thanksgiving and blessing

for the ancestors

and all who help with the work of Isis of Sirius.

As we moved around the Shrines

within the area

of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies

in the Star Chapel,

the atmosphere warmed

as the Shrines lit up

in response to Olivia’s words.

It was a great joy and honour

 to be present

at this special time."

OSIRIS of EARTH, GEB in Shroud
Left of the Entrance to the Cave of the Mothers

Egyptian Sun God Ra

CHANGING FACES OF THE TEMPLE

A GIFT TO WELCOME 2012

Paintings by Olivia Robertson 
Photographer Minette Quick

Minette writes:

"As the Sun set on 2011, 
Olivia and I descended into the Temple of Isis 
at Clonegal Castle 
and offered a ceremony of thanksgiving and blessing
for the ancestors 
and all who help with 
the work of Isis of Sirius.

 As we moved around the Shrines 
within the area of Brigid Na Mara’s Well

And on into the Holiest of Holies in the Star Chapel, 
the atmosphere warmed 
as the Shrines lit up
in response to Olivia’s words.

 It was a great joy and honour 
to be present at this special time."

 EGYPTIAN SUN GOD RA

SHRINE of THE ANTHROSPHINX

Of Sekhmet, Bast, Rā.

Leo and Virgo

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.

Iseum of Mystic Arts Portal

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Isian News 142

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

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.

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

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

Athena: FOI Source Materials

There is an FOI Reading List at The Portal of Isis.  The sections cover Books By FOI Founders;  Books 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.

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.

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."

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.

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.