Issue No. 151 Brigantia, 2014
Published Quarterly Since 1976
“Reborn in Isis” by Olivia Robertson
Aset Shemsu - "The Retinue of Isis"
Friday, January 31, 2014
Message, Oracle and Announcement
Message from Cressida Pryor
It is with some trepidation
that I write this piece as I am aware you have not heard from me before.
Two
and a half years ago my aunt Olivia stayed with me and my husband in this small
Cotswold town of Winchcombe. She was on her annual ‘crop circle’ visit to
England and en route to stay with Celia near Glastonbury for the Goddess Festival.
A
few days with us allowed a breathing space between the rigours of London, the
excitement of the metropolis, and the west country demands of leading
ceremonies and being a ‘living legend’. I suggested a stroll along the winding
terrace of weaver’s cottages that form the extended high street to St Peter’s,
our C of E parish church. Olivia agreed with alacrity and we walked up to the
honey coloured church, built, unusually in Britain, in one go, in the late
1400s.
Once
inside Olivia immediately slipped away and sat in a pew near the altar.
Although this was Sunday afternoon the church was eerily silent, the worn flag
stones warm in late summer’s filtered sunlight. She knelt, head bent and
supported on her clasped hands, for several minutes. The church’s quiet
absorbed all of our thoughts until we were walking once more back to our
Victorian semi, tea and cake.
We
entered the house and before the kettle was on, Olivia turned to me and asked;
’Would you take the FOI over?’...my evident surprise prompted her further
revelation; ’I asked for guidance in the church and this is what I was told:
ask Cressida’. I considered for a
moment, trusted my positive gut response and gave an affirmative answer.
Olivia, breathed out with obvious relief saying; ‘Oh good! Now I can die...’
Her laugh masked our protestations of ongoing life that such a comment usually
elicits.
A few days later we held a small ceremony with
Celia Thomas in Glastonbury to mark my succession.
Since
then I have extended my spiritual and theological development through studying
with the One Spirit Interfaith Foundation and have been ordained an Interfaith
Minister. I am now too a member of the Unitarian Church and feel very at home
in this liberal and supportive congregation who whilst acknowledging Jesus as a
prophet and great teacher also recognise the inherent divine grace within us
all, not just in the ‘other’; be it male or female. I feel there is still a
huge need to honour and express the feminine aspect of divine spirit in the world.
The need for compassion; peace and reconciliation; creativity and containment.
The FOI’s ethos and manifesto of interreligious acceptance and tolerance are
still desperately important as we witness the horrors evident in the continued
strife in the Middle East, central Africa and other of the world’s hot spots.
And here I am writing a short piece for Isian
News following Olivia’s passing; aware of issues facing the FOI I could not
have imagined that warm July afternoon in 2011.
I
have found the privilege of serving the FOI as its steward at times both
rewarding and surprising. The issues that have emerged so far; some of which
Olivia was involved with too, included the need to set up a code of ethics,
consider members use of pseudonyms and the dangers that could arise with this,
and more recently where does the FOI stand in terms of being a religious
body registering marriage solemnisers?
Also the possibility of fine tuning the liturgy to make it relevant and usable
for today’s needs. All this and we have not yet had Olivia’s London memorial
service.
I
am really excited as my two worlds collide with the latter. January 26th
sees a London gathering to honour and celebrate Olivia’s spiritual life and
legacy. We are expecting 50 to 60 guests hosted in the Kensington Unitarian
church. A wonderful space I feel she would have enjoyed and approved of.
Caroline Wise and I are putting together a memorial book of ‘Olivia’ memories
that will eventually live in Huntington’s temple. If you feel moved to do so
please email short anecdotes or memories of Olivia that can be printed off and
included in the book. Thank you.
I
like to work through consensus and know the huge benefits of ‘group wisdom’ but
also the perils of vacillation and dither, so hope to steer a path aided by
meditation and prayer that achieves the best possible result for the FOI’s
continued health.
Olivia
leaves a huge legacy; it is my honour to serve it’s expression to meet 21st
century needs.
Cressida
Pryor
Winchcombe
January
2014
Oracle Given to Olivia Robertson
During a Private FOI Assembly
Parliament of World’s Religions,
Chicago, 1993
Oracle of Isis of the Stars
I
have called you all. There is no one here by accident. I know each one of you.
You are dear to my heart. I say to you, banish all your old ideas. We of the
cosmic hierarchy of the stars are now manifesting directly. You will find much old
information no longer works. The old key is twisted - you need a new key. You
must transform yourselves through My Son Horus and My Daughter Hathor. They are
ever young. The Age of the Sun and the Age of the Moon have passed. We enter
now the Age of the Stars! Concentrate upon My Star, Sirius. We come to you from
both outer and inner space. You are all Our Children. A special vocation draws
you here and now. I say to you ‘have courage’ and go forth to do what you must
to help usher in the New Aeon. You have had dreams and premonitions. I send you
messages from the Spiraling Stars of the Galaxies. There will be disturbances
on the earth. These will be global. Do not be afraid. I am telling you now they
will happen - they are for the best. Earth needs cleansing. When the changes
occur, remember you are not rejected by the Divine Mother of All. That which
comes is marvelous. Lift up your hearts! The Goddess and God as Isis and Osiris
are reborn in each one of you.
Announcement to All Members
November
15, 2013: From Caroline, Cressida and Linda: Sad news for the Fellowship and
the wider Goddess community in the world, Olivia died last night. It was peaceful
and she had her family with her. Her family ask that their privacy is respected
at this time. A really great and original figure has left us, Many blessings.
Tributes and Accounts of Olivia's Funeral
Tribute to Olivia Robertson
April 13, 1917 – November 14, 2013
Olivia
Robertson, co-founder of the Fellowship of Isis passed into spirit sphere on
the evening of November 14, 2013. Due to health issues, she had been
hospitalized for some months. During this time she continued to send messages,
write rituals and create artwork for the Fellowship of Isis. These were
featured in Isian News, the official FOI publication created by two of the FOI
co-founders in the summer of 1976, Olivia and her brother Lawrence
Durdin-Robertson.
The
best tribute to Olivia comes from her own words. She writes: “We all fear
death. We dread the loss of ourselves, our own consciousness, of all that we
know. It is only the body that perishes. If you see death as an unpredictable
but inevitable disaster in the future, soon or far ahead, you naturally dread a
sudden end to all you love, a stop to your own individual consciousness. But in
verity you can experience your own immortality now! …
Enjoy
those delights that belong to the eternal spheres, such as the love and care of
each other, of animals and plants: philosophy and religion; the practice of
arts and crafts. Thus you will strengthen your spiritual body with the nectar
and ambrosia of the Deities. …
Death
is for the ignorant! Immortality is for those who know the truth! Develop your
psychic and spiritual gifts, so that not only will you recognize this “death”
as the impostor it is, but you will help others to lose any fear …
Reunion
with those you love is certain. In your originality is your immortality, for
nothing that is original can perish. It is an essential part of the cosmic
scheme. Manifest your Divine Origin which is born from the Mother of All, Nuit,
Whose children are immortal like unto Herself. Nourish then all good gifts in
each person and each being, and you strengthen the harmony between the Divine Sphere
of Heaven with its transient reflection which is this world. There is no death.
Love is eternal.”
Olivia Robertson’s life was
one of living example. Olivia always encouraged the expression of originality
in others. Describing herself as an "enchantress" she refused to
follow convention. Her spirituality was guided by her unique inner vision. She
lived her role of priestess as an artist would, her path forged by a trust in
the guidance and inspiration she received directly from Deity.
How can we carry on without
her? I can only say now, that we will. The Fellowship of Isis was her life’s
work, and the Fellowship of Isis will continue. Isian News will continue.
Olivia wanted this.
We will miss her. We will
miss her terribly. Dearest Olivia, we met you in joy, your leaving brings
sorrow, but also the surety of joy in the future, for we will meet again.
May you walk in beauty, may
you walk in peace, Isis bless you, Olivia, now and always.
Linda Iles
Fellowship of Isis Central
website
Accounts of Olivia’s Funeral
Lady Olivia's Journey to the Stars
Wednesday November 20, 2013
A Report by David deRoeck
This report is from my point
of view and experience as being a participant and observer on the day. I
apologise now if I forget anything or anyone present it is unintentional and in
no way meant to offend I will also only be using first names of the priesthood
rather than full titles as this is Lady Olivia’s day of celebration and
communion with Isis of Ten Thousand Names, so on that note I will begin.
I had a somewhat restless night my mind awash with details the members of the Circle of Brigid as we had arranged and set out plans of how the day was too progress. Although to the forefront was all those who had been attending Lady Olivia that day and night Tuesday 19th as the Priestesses had devoted much time to being with her and attending any needs for the Temple. With this and the many words and memories barrelling around my noggin I thought sleep would never come. Yet without a whisper into the arms of Morpheus I slipped unknown and embraced by the Angelic beings so ever present.
The morning was all too swift up dressed in bib and tucker with case in hand my chariot roared into life like young lions ready for the hunt. It was somewhat cold and drizzles as if a celebrity chef was making some salad thing on an over-sized plate and even my music skipped and hopped oddly enough from slow classical to vibrant pop. I took this as a sign and left it to do its will then from Bray onwards as if a giant bear had unzipped an overly heavy fur coat to reveal blue skies and beaming sun shine RA was truly embracing the road ahead. Gone were the thoughts of the weather forecast saying it would rain all in sundry of appropriate animals along with ice cold winds to chill the warmest of bones.
The day was as Lady Olivia would have been bright and beaming to see all the things that are to be, I quickly came to the right turn to enter the village of Clonegal over the stone bridge and through the main street. Then hard left to the gates of Huntington Castle the majestic tree lined avenue glistened and danced in the sun shine and the castle look magnificent bathed in RA’s wake only the Flag of the Family’s Crest stood at half-mast speaking silent volumes of the day. I parked grab my things and walked to the courtyard of the castle and its gravelled surface had been raked and cleaned as if a Zen garden was to placed there no small task as the courtyard is quite sizable, I delivered the cakes I had with me into the theatre. Then moved towards the temple greeted by some of the priestesses already waiting we hugged and spoke of the days plans.
Soon after when everyone had arrived we made our way to the Temple of Isis. At the doors I opened the gateway and Portals to bid us all welcome as we descended the stairs into the Temple. At the Gate of Brigid's Well I tolled the bell once to announce our arrival. We all processed into the main temple and at the high Altar of Isis we all linked hands in a circle as Cressida welcomed us all and spoke a little before saying we now as the priesthood keep in our thoughts and Hearts Lady Olivia as her journey is beginning a new. We all had our tasks and positions clearly in our minds as the sands of time gently tricked onwards Lydia stepped forward to light the sacred blue candle that had been made transported from Glastonbury with a tapa that was from the eternal flame with tones and drumming. Marion stepped forth and lit the Sacred Golden Candles of the High Altar of Isis stepping back to take her position. Eimear began the welcome with her playing the harp it was as if heavenly note permeated the air like incense wafting into every corner of the temple and beyond.
Minette blessed all the congregation with Brigid's Well water as they entered the Temple from the Persephone, Sean stood holding the energy at the shrine to Gemini and Vesta with David making sure the space was reserved for the family. Then as the Family came in from the main temple entrance the harp became silent. Andrew tolled the great bell thrice as Cressida welcomed all to this celebration of life and Solar journeys. She then struck the Tibetan Gong. Its clear notes sliced through the air in waves creating moments as all hearts came together in an ebb and flow as a great river then all sound ceased as that moment between a heartbeat and breath a void of potential.
Eimear stepped up to give the invocation to the Morrigan in the words of old it was as a sweet scent of earthy forests of trees and shapeless shadows. Then I gave the invocation to Amun with ancient words of the solar boat that we will soon row to the Horizon for everlasting life. Cait stepped forth to invoke Pallas Athena that Lady Olivia had been working on a new order and this will be coming into being early next year. Then it was Caroline from across the water whose reading and words sent the minds a loft with wisdoms far and hopes to hear. Then Cait stepped forth to sing an Irish air with her ethereal voice it floated like a leaf on a warm summer’s breeze that drifts away too soon too soon as the last note fell silent. Cressida calls Eileen to bless the sarcophagus with sistrum in hand she recites Pilgrim of Eternity from Dulce Domum. Moments lingered as eyes gazed skyward she handed the sistrum to Marian who elated the air with sound and the words of "With Gratitude For" from the same source.
Deirdre then took the instrument and followed with Divine Isis breathes were deep and short silences seemed more than poignant as Cressida recited Releasing the Shadow and “Rejoice Olivia is Isis Risen” energy wiped around and many felt the spinal tingle with glazed eyes. Maureen stood forward reciting the Isis Prayer with firm of note and delivering tone as Celia then recited “The quality of mercy is not strained” as this was one of the last things Lady Olivia had written in her note books (which there were many and all full with notes pictures and tasks for the priesthood). Cressida spoke a final "Thanksgiving to the Beloved Divine" then David, Eimear and Cait all thanked the Gods and Goddesses they had invoked, sending out Blessings to all across the Globe.
Julie sang words of the divine in her native voice that held the silence in Temple. Máire then recited the poem she wrote to link the Temple to the next part of the ceremonial procession to the Church in the village. As the family withdrew upstairs, Julie and Lydia lead the congregation with guitar and drumming out of the Temple through the grounds to await the hearse. Then in the Temple Leslie and Josephine said their own prays before extinguishing all the candles and I closed the portals locked the gates and headed to join everyone at the castle main gate. As we all stood waiting, Ra was above the castle and so bright that we had to shield our eyes to see as the front door opened and Lady Olivia’s great nieces carried her wicker coffin. It looked like a solar boat with hand maidens gently bring it to the shore. She was placed into the hearse and a lone piper in Irish kilt played as the family and all followed down the avenue through the village up the hill to a small stone church, where the vicar was to hold a ceremony for family and friends before the burial.
It was a simple ceremony with hymns and readings and Anna Lady Olivia’s niece had written a eulogy that was so Olivia she was there with us we laughed and sighed and lamented our own thoughts of why. From there we all headed back to the castle theatre for tea coffee sandwiches and of course Olivia’s favourite Cake we spoke and recounted story and hugged and introduced ourselves to those not known. Then down to Osborne’s (a local coaching house as Olivia always said) Julie and Lydia played music and Deirdre’s son played tunes on the fiddle we spoke some more as the cloak of night covered the land of Ireland it was a very special day and one that will not soon be forgotten.
Blessings to you all,
David de Roeck
Olivia’s Funeral Service, November 20, 2013
By Caroline Wise
Just before the Fellowship of
Isis funeral Rite for Olivia was due to begin, it sunk in that this must be the
most significant sacred duty that the assembled priesthood of The Fellowship
had carried out in our lives.
Here was a great character, tiny in stature, yet
towering in influence; of great originality and bravery, a creative genuis, of
dazzling wit and intellect, and the strongest will. She had a faith in the
divine and the afterlife that was unshakable. She wanted to change the world
and she did, through the Fellowship of Isis. With no vows of secrecy or oaths
punishable by all manner of horrors if esoteric secrets were revealed to the
unworthy or uninitiated, she declared that The Goddess is for All, she is
inclusive. Olivia made it her life’s mission
to make sure that the Goddess was restored to the word, with no snooty ideas of
class or social standing, or occult rank. No money would change hands to learn
of the goddess from her, and wisdom of the goddess was not just for secret
cabals. Isis was unveiled indeed.
At the Parliament of World Religions in 1993, she
joined religious leaders of all faiths on stage in front of banks of TV
camera’s from the world’s media, and the 7000 attending delegates. She got fed
up with each ‘leader’ invoking the male god exclusively. Olivia stepped forward
and with great courage, held my sistrum aloft, and invoked the Goddess, to the
shock of the patriarchs.
The sky did not fall in. What actually happened was
this:
An Arch-Bishop walked out, the Greek Orthodox
delegation walked out, and I think one of the orthodox Jewish ones too. Olivia
was delighted to see she made the front page of the Chicago Herald with this!
Arlo Guthrie bought us a cup of tea, Michael
Bertiaux invited us to his home to see his etchings, and the Dalai Lama said
come and have breakfast with me! The fabulous Native American Delegates strode
into our suite, all ceremonial feathered headresses and raybans, and asked
portentiously ‘where is the Lady with the Rattle’. Speechless I pointed to
Olivia who was surrounded by priestesses. “Lady, you are the only one who spoke
of the land, of spirit, of the Great Mother. We too have a Lady with the Rattle
in our myths. We hearby honour the Fellowship of Isis with the Freedom of the
Reservations.” As they turned abruptly and strode out. I wondered, was I
dreaming? No, just travelling with Olivia! We know she is having a splendid
time journeying on in the afterlife, all strictly on her own terms! All hail
Olivia. Travel well. Thank you for all you showed us.
Memories and Photos
In Memory of Olivia Robertson (1917-2013)
By Luke Eastwood
Olivia was born into the Durdin-Robertson family, during the First World
War, in April 1917. Coming from a colourful, cultured and charismatic family,
that can trace its history at Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Co. Carlow over many
hundreds of years, she was no less memorable than any of her illustrious
ancestors.
I was lucky enough to know her for the last ten years but it is only in
her passing that I became fully aware of what an incredible woman she truly
was. Olivia rarely talked of herself, she was modest to a fault and was far
more interested in hearing what other people had to say than blowing her own
trumpet. This was despite the fact that she had been an ardent socialist,
war-time nurse, celebrated novelist and painter long before she became the
esoteric colossus that the pagan community in Ireland and beyond knew her to
be.
Olivia, with her brother Lawrence and his wife Pamela founded the Fellowship of Isis in 1976 and its
sister organisation Druid Clan Of Dana (An Clann Draoidheachta Danann) in 1992.
From small beginnings it has expanded to become a huge international
organisation with many thousands of members worldwide.
Since its beginnings Olivia worked tirelessly to spread a message of
love, hope and toleration in a world that is in many parts beset with the lack
of these qualities. She was idealistic in that her aspirations and standards
were for the highest good in every way, however she was also a realist and
pragmatic in her efforts to bring their vision to life.
She was extremely direct, almost frighteningly honest, sometimes severe
but always this was tempered by her immense love of life and compassion for all
people and all that lives. Olivia was kind and generous, most of all with her
time and attention, a commodity that many have in short supply. She embodied to
the last the concepts of fairness, tolerance, beauty, wisdom and love that are
enshrined in the manifesto of the Fellowship.
I am truly grateful for the time I was fortunate enough to have spent
with her, like so many of us I will miss her lust for life, intellectual
rigour, great humour and overriding positivity. She was a shining example of
what members of the pagan community can be, few of her ilk are to be found, in
any walk of life and her presence will be greatly missed.
Olivia, may you rest in the arms of your beloved Isis and Osiris.
Claudia Wehmeyer
Arddroi Tom, DanaClan piper
played a lament for Lady Olivia past Thusday after we had got the sad message
of Olivia´s passing to TirNanOg.
Our beautiful spiritual teacher and wonderful friend
Olivia now happily enjoys TirNanOg together with her brother and his wife.
May we all honour her legacy in following her example
in how we live and handle our priestly / druid jobs.
Caitlin Matthews
The members of Domus Sophiae Terrae et Sancte Gradalis (Earth Wisdom and the Holy Grail) met this afternoon to remember Olivia. We created an extended version of the Fair Haven, with personal recollections and a reading of the instructions to the soul from the Pyramid Texts of the pyramid of Unas. We also rejoiced that the souls of Olivia, Derry and Pamela, our founders, are now united. This was the image we put upon the shrine, showing the very heart of the College of Isis at work. Olivia hallowed many hearts in ordination and now she herself becomes a shining star in the lap of Isis.
Deirdre Wadding
Alex Langstone
I was immensely saddened
today to learn of the death of Olivia Robertson, co-founder of the Fellowship
of Isis. She died peacefully on Thursday 14th November with her family around
her. I met Olivia several times during the 1990s, and she greatly inspired and
encouraged me to follow my own unique spiritual path. She was a truly unique
soul. May the Great Mother guide her to the next world, and may she find the
welcoming arms of those loved ones who have passed before.
Deborah Brunn Nix Merwin
One of my favorite memories of her - Olivia and I had spent the day at the castle together and the next morning I was heading back to the USA. I mentioned that I was feeling a bit sad about leaving her (and Eire). She walked me to the front door and gave me a quick hug. As I turned to leave she called out to me, "There is no need for sadness, for although every good-bye is a death, it means that the next hello will be a resurrection". She waved merrily, stepped back inside and then closed the door behind her.
Lady Amber Dawn
I first met Lady Olivia at Deena Butta's house in 1997 (or 1998). It was only my second time in Chi-town but my first time at the Butta house and I had to sleep on the living room floor! NO matter, I was in Chicago!!! I think that Isadora Forrest was featured for that Goddess Fest. Anyway, a petite woman came to me and asked me who I was. I said to her, AMber Dawn, of course being quite proud. She (Lady Olivia) said to me, of course you are!!!! Then she wanted to KNOW how I could serve the Fellowship! We talked for a long while before the others came, then she smiled at me,with her quirky smile and said goodbye! Although I stayed at the Butta house, I did not see Lady Olivia again that particular night! However, everytime we meet, Lady Olivia would say to me "how could I SERVE the Fellowship???!!" Farewell, Lady O, you will be sorely missed especially by me!!! - Lady Amber Dawn
Mana Youngbear
One of the last things that Lady
Olivia shared with me is the power of silence. She said to me that anyone can
speak and few can listen. Continue to be a good listener. I have to say that
she and I always had our little conversations on the inner. She was always
revealing the many aspects of Divinity through her radiance and her teachings.
I look forward to more work on the inner with you Lady Olivia.. I loved you and
I will continue to love and learn from you. Just as you state in the rite I
perform for you today at noon. We must continue to develop our work on the
inner to stay connected to truth. I feel your golden cord of beauty love wisdom
and truth wrapped around me like the Knot of Isis. My prayer is that we all
continue to have a clear and open connection to your wisdom and the Truth about
the Self.
I love you deeply Lady Olivia … Mana.
Aurora Terrenus
Photo of Olivia Robertson and Tribute shared by Pat Cummins
Olivia Robertson, A Dear Beloved
moved from this realm into another on Nov 14 2013.
My life has been blessed by your presence now and
evermore. Thank you for appearing before me in this morning’s waking state as
blue robed Danu. I had not known of your passing, and I’m so grateful you
presented yourself to me. Even as I experience this vacuum of grief with your
departure, you will remain forever in my heart. I’ve no doubt you will continue
to serve and reach out to us in the ways of love. May your Spirit live free
~*~. I love you blessed Lady.
Katie Rose Thorn:
Ms. Magi Berk:
Aurora Collins:
Karen Tate:
Carolina A. Amor of Circulo de Isis: I´ll be translating this rite [Dulce Domum] during this weekend so we can celebrate it in Circulo de Isis
Dave Smith:
Paul Pearson:
Photos
In memory of Olivia, several members sent photos for inclusion in Isian News.
Dorn Simon-Sinnott has sent these photos taken when she attended seasonal festivals at the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle:
Photo of Kasey Conder, above, by Cecilia Chavez
Photo by TaMara Gold
Photo of Olivia at Crone’s Hollow, Salt Lake City,
Utah by Kasey Conder, October 2011
Memorial to Olivia Robertson
Druid Grove of Isis and Uta-Ha, Lyceum
of Isis of Utah, Iseum of Muth
Sunday December 1st 2013
Crone’s Hollow Salt Lake City, Utah
REFLECTIONS
By Kasey Conder, Pr. H. ArchDruid
Many faces joined in the
celebration held at Crone’s Hollow on Sunday December 1st, 2013 to
honor Rt. Rev. Honorable Lady Olivia Robertson, Co-Founder of the Fellowship of
Isis.
Many Utahns were able to
meet Olivia when she traveled to Salt Lake City in 2011. The memorial was serene and gave much closure
to the physical loss of such a truly inspiring priestess of Isis. Olivia’s inspiration and touch was felt.
A long shrine of three
tables constructed was adorned with photos, artwork, Isis statues, sistra,
fruit, flowers, a bell, and an evergreen branch. On Aphrodite Day 2013, Olivia had written to
me granting permission to display her goddess inspired artwork at Crone’s
Hollow. Linda Iles graciously assisting
in the manifestation of the art display.
The artwork displayed in the gypsy space was presented on the memorial
shrine.
The Dulce Doman Rite of the
Fellowship of Isis was read in its entirety while goddess chants played as
background music. Members shared
memories of their encounters with such a fantastic priestess. From her stay on the vortex on the Wastach
Fault at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon, to her psychic contact at the
fire puja held in honor and to Durga-Ma, members laughed and cried remembering
fond heart-felt memories.
Alexius Gallegos of the
Iseum of Muth and a Devotee of Our Lady of Guadalupe prepared the memorial
goddess music on a CD to the honor of Lady Olivia.
We processed in and out of
the temple space as Olivia taught us while in Salt Lake. We read from the Book of the Dead and shared
fruit and drinks to her honor. A
student of a Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki tradition out of Mexico put the artwork
back on display in a very lively, “Olivia” way.
It was expressed the
gratitude to know such a remarkable person, truly genuine and original. Her contact with the Goddess Uta-Ha has
opened many eyes.
Words cannot completely
express the experience of this serene and spiritual memorial to her honor but
nonetheless it providing solace to many hearts.
Travel well dear Olivia and
thank you for all the blessings you have given.
BLESSINGS OF ISIS &
NEPHTHYS
2014
Fellowship of Isis Liturgy Schedule
Lyceum
of Isis of Utah
The
Lyceum and friends will be working with “Melusina, Life Centres of the Goddess”
by Lady Olivia Robertson and the one annual rite from “Dea, Rites and Mysteries
of the Goddess” also by Lady Olivia Robertson.
Ray
information used from the Fellowship of Isis Central Webpage on the Spiral of
Tiamat, Star of Ishtar.
January (Ray 0 & VIII, White and
Rainbow, corresponding to Earth and Pluto, North): The Creation of Life
Forms - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS NUT
February (Ray I, Red, corresponding
to Mars, Northeast): The Dawn of the Inner Sun - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS NANA
BULUKU
March (Ray II, Orange, corresponding
to Venus, East): Opening of the Heart's Rose - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS VENUS
April (Ray II, Orange, corresponding
to Venus, East): From “Dea”. Spring Rite of Good Health – ORACLE OF
THE GODDESS DANA
May (Ray III, Yellow, corresponding
to Mercury, Southeast): Unfolding Wings - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS ANAHITA
June (Ray IV, Green, corresponding
to Jupiter, South): Initiation of the Pylons - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS ISIS
July (Ray IV, Green, corresponding
to Jupiter, South): Music of the Spheres - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS MAYA
August (Ray V, Blue, corresponding
to Saturn, Southwest): Opening the Eye of Vision - ORACLE OF THE GODDESS
BRIGHID
September (Ray VI, Indigo,
corresponding to Uranus & Inner Sun, West): The Descent of the White Eagle
- ORACLE OF THE GODDESS BRYNHILDE
October (Ray VI, Indigo,
corresponding to Uranus & Inner Sun, West): Crowned with Glory - ORACLE OF
THE GODDESS ISHTAR
November (Ray VII, Violet,
corresponding to Neptune and Moon, Northwest): Lighting the Rainbow Aura -
ORACLE OF THE GODDESS TARA
December (Ray VII, Violet,
corresponding to Neptune and Moon, Northwest): Arousing the Kundalini Serpent -
ORACLE OF THE GODDESS KUNDALINI
Anniitra Ravenmoon of Lyceum of the Nubian
Moon and Temple of Isis in Long Beach sent these photos taken during Anniitra’s
ordination by Olivia in 2004. Photos by Sheridan Hope. Anniitra writes: I hope that
for you, this year (of the horse) is taking a positive gallop. 2013 was a difficult year,
for we lost so many friends, loved ones, and colleagues. We will be sending blessings to our Earth mothers, but
also, we will be sending petitions to our Orisha Mothers to aid in our ailing
oceans, and seas. Fukishima is poisoning our sea family! So we must put our
voices, and vibrations together, and send them across the waters.”
Below, three photos from Celia Thomas of Glastonbury, UK, who was Olivia’s hostess for many years. These photos were taken during Olivia’s last visit in 2012:
Below, three photos from Carole Linda Gonzalez of Grove Argentum, New York City, New York. Carole was hostess to Olivia during her stays in New York City. Carole was so generous we are able to share these three photos and still have others for use in future issues of Isian News:
Grove Argentum member Jed Ryan with Lady Olivia in
2008 at Berne, NY
NY Priestesses from different NYC Iseums visiting the
Stillpoint Retreat organized by Kedea sometime between 1998 & 2000
Olivia in magical mask delivering an oracle during
the Isis and Osiris ritual drama at Stillpoint
List of FOI Communities and Members
Who Held Special Services to Remember Olivia, as sent to Fellowship of Isis
Central Website:
Iseum of the Blue Hawk,
Portsmouth, UK
Temple of Isis Los Angeles,
California, USA
Lyceum of the Mystery of
Isis and Osiris, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Grove Argentum, New York
City, New York, USA
Domus Sophiae Terrae and
Sancte Gradalis Lyceum, Oxford, UK
Isis of the Thames, London,
UK
Isis, Lotus of Alexandria
Lyceum, San Diego, California, USA
Lyceum of the Nubian Moon,
Long Beach, California, USA
Temple of the Lotus Pyramid,
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
FOI Chicago, Illinois, USA
Temple of Isis, Geyserville,
California, USA
Temple of Bast, Divine Feline;
Oakland, California, USA
The Iseum Of The Sacred Lotus,
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Temple of Ptah Nevada,
Virginia City Highlands, Nevada, USA
Temple of Mau Bast, San
Francisco, California, USA
Iseum of Isidis Navigium,
Los Angeles, California, USA
Heart Beats Drum Lyceum,
worldwide
En Erebos Phos Iseum, Italy
Isis of the Mountains Iseum,
Biella,Italy
Lyceum of Isis of Utah
-Druid Grove of Isis and Uta-Ha, Utah, USA
Iseum of The Solar Goddess,
Hastings. UK
Iseum Templo de Isis, Chile.
Lyceum For The Isian Society
For Integrated Studies / Temple of the Muse Willits California .
Lyceum / Grove of Dana,
Priory of Rainbow Tara, Bielefeld, Germany
Lyceum of Artemis and
Cernunnos, Widdern, Germany
Iseum with the Goatfish,
Berlin, Germany
Lyceum of Heka, Clarinda, Victoria,
Australia
Iseum of the Goddess
Pertiwi, Queen of the South Seas, Surabaya, Indonesia
Temple of Isis Serpentarius
Marin County, California, USA
Lyceum of the White Sow,
Suffolk, England
Lyceum of Isis, Star of the
Delta, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Temple of Isis of the Stars,
Dunsmuir, California, USA
Blue Lotus Temple,Berkeley
California, USA
Lyceum of An Neimheadh,
Three Castles, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Sanctuary of Isis,
Sebastopol, California, USA
Isis, Señora de los
Misterios (Isis,Lady of Mysteries) in Rosario City, Argentina
Isis of the Throne Lyceum,
San Diego, California, USA
Temple of Isis of the Stars,
Dunsmuir, California, USA
Iseum of Sesheshet - The
Sacred Sound, Latina, Italy
Lyceum of Isis of Avalon,
Glastonbury, Somerset, UK
Iseum of Hekate, Phosphorus,
Soteira & Psychopompus Hermeneus, Ireland
Lyceum of Antinopolis,
Milton, Florida, USA
Temple of Nuit/Hathor of
Dendera Lyceum, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (Via Google+)
Temple of Isis Serpentarius,
Marin, CA
Lyceum of Universal Learning
& Universal Grove Of Light Keepers UK
Lyceum of Isis and Sekhmet
of the Stars, Portsmouth UK
Iseum of Isis Paedusis,
Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
Lyceum of The Circle of
Spirit, Earth and Elements. Portsmouth UK
The Lyceum of Ma'at Nu'ut
and Shakti of the Divine Dance of Northumberland, UK
Iseum of Pandora, Llanelli,
Carmarthenshire, Wales
Iseum of Sesheshet-The
Sacred Sound, Latina, Italy
The Iseum of Athena, Brigid
and Freya, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Iseum of Sulis &
Nemetona, Bath, Somerset, UK
Bega of the Gifts Iseum, Bodmin
Moor, Cornwall
List of Solitary Members:
Susa Morgan Black, Oakland,
CA, USA
Erica Raven Branch-Butler,
Seattle, Washington, USA
Nicholas Gillingham &
Partner, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Martha Remy,
Sacred-Connections, Boca Raton, Florida USA
Dorn Simon-Sinnott, Wexford,
Ireland
Runa Geirsdóttir,
Austin, Texas, USA
Rev. Willow Raven Jacky
Barfoot, Iseum of the Hearth of the Falling Stars, Stoke on Trent, England
Olivia Church, Wales
Diane Marie Champigny,
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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