Star Children

This painting of Star Children by Lady Olivia Robertson hangs by the well window.

Pele

The goddess Pele holds a fiery earth in this painting by Lady Olivia Robertson, which hangs in the eastern chapel at Clonegal Castle.

Nimh

Lady Olivia Robertson's paintings of Morrigan and Manannan on either side of the goddess Nimh, carved by David Durdin Robertson.

New Moon

New Moon in the Arms of the Old Moon was painted by Lady Olivia Robertson, and hangs at the entrance to the temple at Clonegal Castle.

Morrigan

Morrigan, Goddess of Rivers was painted by Lady Olivia Robertson, and hangs by the well in Clonegal Castle.

Isis of the Ships

This painting by Lady Olivia Robertson is by the high altar window at Clonegal Castle.

The Fates

The Fates: Pele, Brigid, and Yemaya, in the Cave of the Mothers at Clonegal Castle.

Manannan

Manannan, God of all the oceans, rising from the depths and falling from the heights. "As below, so above." The picture was painted by Lady Olivia Robertson in Spring 2009 at Clonegal Castle, and hangs by the well.

The Four Forgotten Maggies

A protest march has been organized in the town of Carlow by four women including Rev. Maureen O'Sullivan, who has won a high court case referring to abuse connected with the Mgdalene Laundries in Ireland.

The Film, The Forgotten Maggies, was shown at the Galway Filn Festival and will be shown again in Carlow on 27 October 2009. Maureen will come to America soon.

For further information, contact Stephen Goggin, Witches Lane, Waterford, Ireland.

Lyceum of the Three Mothers

Lyceum of the Three Mothers was founded by the founder of the Rose Grove of the Druid Clan of Dana, ArchDruidess. Eileen Lawrence Prs.H. Fellow founders of the lyceum are Rev. Deirdre Wadding, Prs.H. and Rev. Cait Brannigan Prs.H. They specialize in Gaelic Pagan spirituality, establishing communion with the mother goddesses.

Rose Grove, Rosenallis, County Leitrim, Ireland.

Lyceum of the Wise Woman of Winchcoombe

New lyceum, founded by Rev. Cressida Pryor, Priestess Hieropjant, sponsored by Olivia Robertson, her aunt.

Cressida works as counselor, helping abused women and children. With other women and her husband Bob, she keeps seasonal festivals. She founded the Iseum of Etheldreda, which works very much with Saxon energies of the land.

For more information, contact Rt. Rev. Caroline Wise at Star of Elen, London.

Isis Auctions E-Mail List

Isis Auctions is an e-mail list started by FOI member K. Matthew Bearden.

Its purpose is to help members of the FOI community with a service or something tangible to sell or buy.

If you have a statue of Isis that no longer resonates with you, place an ad on the list. If you make Goddess jewelry or art work, place an ad. If you just have witchy clothing to sell, place an ad. You incorporate a picture.

You can place an ad for services as well. If you are a tarot reader or diviner of any kind, place an ad. If you offer correspondence courses in anything at all place and ad. Do you have a group that you are trying to get word out about? Anything Isis or occult oriented is allowed. It's as simple as sending an email.

On the other hand if you need something, you can also place an ad. Need a crook, crown, sistrum or anything else for a ritual? Send an email through the list.

alternative spiritualities,

The New Age and New Religious Movements in Ireland: interdisciplinary conference at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (October 30th - 31st, 2009).

There will be 47 presenters (for 45 papers), based in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, France, Croatia, Slovenia, Poland, the USA, Australia and Brazil. The disciplines represented include anthropology, census and survey research, comparative studies, computing, education, ethnology, European Studies, folklore, history of art, Irish studies, psychology, religious studies, sociology and theology.

The Fellowship of Isis is featured in a presentation by Catherine Maignant (Centre for Irish Studies, University of Lille, France) titled: The Fellowship of Isis: the Great Goddess and the New Humanity.

Olivia: Priestess of Isis

A new documentary about Olivia Robertson, produced by Steven Jones, will be available soon.

The name of the documentary is Olivia: Priestess of Isis.

Here is the trailer.

Isis Oasis: Convocation

for more information about this year's Convocation, contact Isis Oasis.

Voyage to Egypt

for more information contact Mystical Voyages.

Transcendent Journeys e-zine

Transcendent Journeys is the electronic newsletter of Life Force Arts Center, operated by FOI Priestess Joan Forest Mage.

Life Force Arts Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)3 organization. Your Annual Membership and other donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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JOURNEY TO EGYPT AND DISCOVER YOUR PAST LIVES

A trip to Egypt with the focus on discovering past lives offers a unique way of exploring this ancient and fascinating country with author Loreon Vigne of the Temple of Isis.

THE GODDESS MYSTERIES TOUR to EGYPT"LIFTING THE VEIL OF ISIS"
JOURNEY TO EGYPT AND DISCOVER YOUR PAST LIVES

Many people feel an affinity with ancient Egypt and those viewing the King Tut show in San Francisco may get a sense of deja vu. A trip to Egypt with the focus on discovering past lives may awaken this unusual phenomena. A special journey is being offered by Mystical Voyages in conjunction with the Temple of Isis which will encompass visits to the most amazing Egyptian temples that still exist , including overnight stays in both Abu Simbel and at Abydos, one of the most ancient and mysterious sites in Egypt.

At Abydos we will be placing a headstone on the grave of Omm Sety , an English woman who in her fascinating life proved that she had lived before as she offered archeologists information she could not possibly have known otherwise. Her unusual story will be unearthed during the tour.
At the Temple of Isis in Philae you will have the possibility of being initiated in the modern Temple of Isis that still exists in Geyserville, California at the Isis Oasis Sanctuary.

Lady Loreon , Arch Priestess in the International Fellowship of Isis will be officiating for those who feel the call to serve the Goddess Isis. She is the author of The Goddess Bade me Do It and has guided many into remembering their past lives.

Melissa Riley Goldberg who has a wealth of knowledge on ancient Egypt will be offering her wisdom throughout the pilgrimage. This magical tour will be from Nov. 3rd to 14th this year. The cost is just $3880 including transportation within Egypt, some meals, all entrance fees, and special events.

For more information, interviews, photos, or review copies of "The Goddess Bade Me Do It contact Loreon Vigne at 1 707 857 4747 (ISIS) or by email at isis@isisoasis.org. Melissa Riley Goldberg can be reached at 1.616.776.5917.

Full Trip Itinerary Below
Tour Itinerary: Lifting The Veil Of Isis - 'The Goddess Mysteries'November 3 - 14, 2009 12-day, 11-night pilgrimage $3880Airfare to and from Egypt is not included. All transportation within Egypt is included.
11/3: Leave your location in time to Arrive in Cairo Egypt where you'll be greeted and then transported to your hotel. 'Welcome' dinner.
11/4: Visit the Cairo Museum to see its amazing collection of Egyptian antiquities. Ride horseback on the Giza Plateau (optional).
11/5: Fly to Abu Simbel to experience the Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of deified Queen Nefertari. Nefertari's temple honors Hathor.
11/6: See the Sunrise from Abu Simbel temples; fly to Aswan and board a Nile cruise ship. Visit the Philae Temple which honors ISIS. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the dual temple shared by the Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu.
11/7: This morning we visit the Temple of Horus then enjoy the rest of the day sailing the Nile as we head to Esna, pass through the Lock, and then sail on to Luxor.
11/8: West Bank Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of the female King Hatshepsut. This Temple honors Hathor. Visit to the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu, and Ramesseum.
11/9: Check out of cruise. Visit Karnak Temple; featuring 'private time' in the goddess Sekhmet's Shrine. Visit Luxor Temple which records the Divine Birth of Amenhotep III.
11/10: Abydos full day. Melissa Riley-Goldberg will be sharing Omm Sety's wisdom and will give a special presentation in the Sety I Temple and Osirion. Including a visit to the Temple of Ramesses II.
11/11: On this numerically significant day, we'll be experiencing the Dendera Temple of Hathor and the Birthing House of ISIS (where initiations into the 'Temple of ISIS' will take place, presided over by Lady Loreon Vigne). Evening flight to Cairo.
11/12: Private time in the Sphinx enclosure (between the paws). Experience the Pyramids and explore the Giza plateau. Later you are free visit the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, or go shopping.
11/13: Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Imhotep Museum. Afternoon visit to the Bent Pyramid of Dashur.
11/14: Fly home from Cairo Egypt.

(thank you to PR-Insider.com 2009-08-13 23:04:04)

Annie Waters

Annie Waters is a Priestess of Isis in both the Fellowship of Isis and Temple of Isis.

She does a lot of community ritual work, giving the locals a chance to do ritual several times a year...see my biography attached.

She also designs and sell spiritual goods with origins in her own spiritual search...Celtic, Minoan, and other ancient symbologies.

Since childhood, Annie spent her days out in the trees, climbing or sitting on rocks, swimming, or riding her bike in the country. In about 1970 she began to use the word "Pantheist" to describe her religion....

The Goddess has come to her in many forms since then, and she began organizing events to share the teachings of the Moon Circle, the Sweat Lodge, Chants and Talking Circles. In 1984 she created her first "Goddess Festival" in Topanga, CA. Ruth Barrett came that day, and truly gave everyone an initiation.

In 1985 Annie began making Goddess Images as jewelry, and her studies of the Ancient Divine Feminine became the background for her artistic work and business. In order to better serve and share these images, she continued to learn about the Goddess all over the world, and over and over discovered Her to be the same Lady of 10,000 Names. She still creates sacred imagery in the context of her ongoing business - Ancient Circles Designs, and Open Circle, Inc.

Major influences incude Starhawk, Marija Gimbutas, Riane Eisler, Morning Glory Zell, Anodea Judith, Ruth Barrett and Joanna Macy.

Annie joined the Church of All Worlds in 1989, and began studying ritual form and the possibility of bridging the world of private group ritual and sacred public ritual-theater. In 1995 shee initiated an annual ritual theater tradition in Willits, usually centered around Samhain and the Winter Solstice. She wrote, produced, directed and priestessed many local public events, with the help of her writing partner, Karina McAbee:

1995- "Winter Solstice Celebration" – circle ritual of song, dance and myth

1996- "A Midwinter's Night Dream" – theater celebration of the history and myths of the Winter Sostice

1997- "The Goddess Speaks" – theater presentation of 13 Goddess Archtypes

1998- The Willits Goddess Festival – full day of speakers, presentations, art, crafts and dance
including the theater piece "The Gifts of the Goddess" – celebrating another 13 Goddesses as Archtypes for our time

1999- "Restoring the Balance" – a review of 1000 years of Western History and the Return of the Goddess
Winter Solstice Spiral Dance – community celebration in circle with fire dancers, masks and song
Goddess 2000 Art Show - a gallery of local women artists celebrating images of the Divine Mother

2000- Winter Solstice Spiral Dance – a seasonal celebration in circle

2001- Summer Solstice Spiral Dance – outdoor spiral and drumming circle in our local park
"Masque of the Goddess" – theater presentation of Masked Goddesses with music and narration
Winter Solstice Spiral Dance – the gift of the Oaks and healing plants, a time for planting new seeds of Life and Future

Annie was honored to be chosen as May Queen for the Isis Oasis Heretics in 2000, and in that year created a number of rituals and sacred theater pieces for her group, as she still does annually.

Her "Patron" Goddess is Brigit, and it was for Her that Annie went to Ireland in 1992, meeting Lady Olivia Robertson for the first time. There, in Huntington Castle, she met her future husband, Brian Weller. Annie was Ordained as Priestess of Brigit in the FOI and also the TOI in October of 2002.

Healing With Art and Soul

Healing with Art and Soul: Book Publication Party and Workshops with the Authors

Friday July 24; 6 - 9 PM - Book signing and reception
Saturday July 25; 10:30 AM – 5:30PM Workshops with the Authors

Join Joan Forest Mage and her fellow authors for a celebration of their new book Healing with Art and Soul. Book signing and reception is Friday night, followed by a day of workshops in Expressive Arts Therapy.

Joan is one of forty co-authors of this edited book, which contains the proceedings of a Conference on Expressive Arts Therapy at which she presented in January 2006 in St. Petersburg FL. The practitioners came together as a tribe to create healing ritual through the arts.

The authors share their expertise as Expressive Arts professionals about theories and methods of how all kinds of art - dance, music, visual art, singing, theater, poetry - can be used for healing and connection to soul.

The book has a special advance price of $60 (regular cost $75). Please contact Joan at joan@LifeForceArts.org or 773-327-7224 if you would like to purchase a copy.

Publication Party Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday July 24: 6 - 9 PM
6 - 7 Meet and greet the authors; refreshments
7 - 7:15 Opening ceremony. Music by Lauren Lane Powell a toast.
7:15 - 7: 30 The Story of the Book by Joan Forest Mage, Life Force Arts Center Executive Director, and Kathy Luethje, Editor of Healing with Art and Soul
7:30 - 8 presentation by Susan Gregory, co-author: You Must Sing to Be Sound.
8 – 8:30 presentation by Joan Forest Mage, co-author: The 4 Skills of Relationship: Movement and Words
8:30 - 9 Meet and greet the authors; refreshments.