Iseums – Hearths of the Goddess
Marie Clewley of Marishtara Isis Iseum: Special thanks to Linda Iles and so many others. There aren't enough words of appreciation for all the time you have dedicated and the supportive work you do for the FOI Fellowship of Isis Central Site and News. What a beautiful tribute to Olivia Robertson. /|\
Lyceums – College of Isis
Announcement from FOI Germany
Dear Isian and Danaan friends,
Today I am happy to inform you that I’ve uploaded the
first two volumes of the liturgy of the F.O.I. Plus Rites for Solo Use: an
E-Reprint of the original typewrite ms. of the very first authorized German
translations of the liturgy, “Dea” the first volume of the F.O.I liturgy and
continuing with “Urania”, vol. 2 of the Isian liturgy, written by Olivia
Robertson. I’ve also added “Maya – Rites for
Solo Use.” “Dea” has about 30 MB and may last a bit until completely
downloaded. The other files are a lot smaller.
A bit of F.O.I. Germany history - sorry herstory:
“Dea” translated 1982 and “Urania” translation completed 1995. I had all
written on my old typewriters – “Dea” on one, which had survived two world
wars. When I translated “Urania” I had a very modern spherical head typewriter
(wow – different fonts!). Just in case, younger members can’t remember those
times: no “delete” if there were
mistakes, a whole A4 page had to be written again ... and again ... as all had
to be written on paper. Photocopying was expensive, and the only way to
reproduce (except printing). It was a journey of 20 miles to get to a copy
shop. Later we had electronic media, and everything became a bit easier.
In Memoriam of our dear Lady Olivia I have decided
now to upload all of the authorised German translations of the F.O.I. Liturgy
as pdf. files to be downloaded down from www.isis-kolleg.de/
Just scroll down to “free downloads”, click the
link, and you may load down the pdf. files, offered on the page that opens from
the link.
Feel free to share this news with your German
speaking friends / members, if you like.
Further uploads of our authorized translations are
soon to follow – “Isis Wedding Rite”, “Gaea”, DCD Initiations, etc...
Bright Blessings of Dana from
Tara Hedge College / Lyceum, TeutoForest
December 1 at 3:30pm in UTC+11
Memorial for Olivia Robertson
Lyceum of Heka
The Lyceum of Heka within the Fellowship of
Isis, ran and facilitated by myself (Priestess Hierophant, Setjataset aka T.
Georgitsis) hosted the Dulce Domum Ritual in memory of Olivia Robertson on
Sunday, December the 1st at 3.30pm in Sandringham (SE Melbourne, Australia).
It was a warm day filled with dazzling sunshine as we met on the liminal
beach cliff beneath the bandstand rotunda. We gathered in seclusion underneath
the shade of a giant pine tree and set up the shrine upon the pine needled
covered earth to enact the Dulce Domum ritual.
Upon the shrine I
placed an image of Isis. This was used to represent this wonderful
Goddess who is the namesake of the Fellowship I have come to love due to Olivia
Robertson being one of the founding members all those years ago. Around the
image of Isis I had placed a heka infused ankh necklace I had made from
carnelian and bronze. The ankh is the symbol of ever lasting life and
carnelian is identified as the setting sun and with the blood of Isis. Before
the image of Isis, a candle was placed atop a holder in the shape of the
Egyptian heart - Ib which houses thoughts, feelings and desires. Flanked on
either side of the image of Isis, candles were placed in candle holders with
engraved pictures of the dragonfly which is a totem symbolising transformation
and adaptability. Also upon the shrine was a handmade iron ankh which had
been given to me as a gift previously by one of the attendees (Owen), which
highlighted the symbology of the power of the ankh as the key of life. Other
items used within the ritual such as my Bast handled sistra, glass chalice
containing water, incense holder and several resin blends I had specially made
for the ritual were also put upon the shrine. The shrine was completed
with an image of Olivia brought by one attendee who had taken the image during
a trip to Olivia’s castle (Roxanne) as well as some lovely orchids left as an
offering by another attendee (Cosette).
All gathered had a role to
play during the ritual – as priestess hierophant I enacted the role of Isis and
Hermies, Osiris by P’Wolverine, Anubis by Owen, Persephone by Cosette and Mayet
by Roxanne.
The background noise around
us reduced to a hum as the invocation and oracle was enacted and the ritual was
worked through by shedding the shadow, the fair haven, the spirit awakens,
spirit communion and the committal aspects of said rite whilst making various
offerings of incense, candles being lit and sistrum shaking with accompanies
prayers by all attendees gathered.
After the rite was completed
and we wished Olivia’s spirit a safe journey to the Summerland, a few of us
shared some personal stories we had before retiring to the pub for some more
libations and agape in Olivia’s name.
December 2013, Setjataset
(T. Georgitsis)
Blog:
Lyceum of Heka
site:
Priestess
Hierophant Setjataset (Tina
Georgitsis) also writes: Lyceum of Heka correspondence course is now available! Through this correspondence course
which will include developmental research and ritual, you will be able to
cultivate the skills needed to attain the various degrees from initiate to
priestess within the College of Isis/Fellowship of Isis. It takes a year or
more to complete the work required for Priestess level and up to 2 years for
Hierophant level which allows you to open your own Lyceum within the FOI. There
are 8 modules in this course. Any further queries please contact me directly
at: tarotwithtina@yahoo.com.au or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lyceum-of-Heka-Fellowship-of-Isis/223016837711229
Priestess
Heirophant Setjataset (Tina
Georgitsis) will be offering a Sekhmet Sekhem Workshop - learn about this wonderful Goddess and
vibrational healing modality! Be trained, intuined and certified in sacred
space by a Priestess of Sekhmet and a Sekhem Master. For more details
please follow this link:
Also from Tina Georgitsis:
I have sponsored this new Iseum in Sydney, Australia as its been set up by one
of my students completing their priestess training. Magickal Iseum of Isis and
Hekate Purpose of Iseum ~ This Iseum is dedicated to the Goddesses isis and
Hekate through the Fellowship of Isis. It is a place for deep reverence of the
Goddess and a community base for seekers of her teachings and wisdom. This
Iseum is based in Sydney Australia. Name of Adept ~ Louise Hutchings. Contact
Email ~ weeziemetal@hotmail.com Web Address ~ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magickal-Iseum-of-Isis-and-Hekate/630114290378424?fref=ts
Blessings to you and yours,
Tina
From Linda Iles of Isis, Lotus of
Alexandria Lyceum, San Diego, CA: Lyceum
of the Nubian Moon will be operating as an official center for the Temple
of Isis, as Temple of Isis Long Beach.
Members of this center have an advisory board named Circle of the Sacred Cauldron. Authorization was granted June 8,
2013.
Arthur Freeheart, Hierophant of Heart Beats Drum Lyceum, New York, USA, writes: “I am very pleased to announce Aglaia Francesca's Consecration as a Hierophant within the Fellowship of Isis. Aglaia is deeply dedicated to translating FOI liturgy into Italian. She has been a great catalyst in the blossoming of FOI work in Italia. She has founded the Lyceum of the Divine Meow. The Mysteries of the Great Feline Powers guide the Lyceum's work. Please join me in honoring and congratulating her.
Aglaia sends the following:
“When I enrolled in the FOI I wanted to establish an
Iseum and then a Lyceum in Italy. By doing this, planting a seed for the
glorification of Isis and the spread of the Fellowship, so many other people in
Italy could participate in the Divine Plan. Although I did not proselytize,
today there are many solitary members and other priestesses and druids in Italy.
This fills my heart with joy. Now is the time to set up my own Lyceum and be
willing to give after having received so much. I thank from my heart all the
people of the FOI with whom I came into contact. To some I was closer than
others and for this I would like to publicly thank them for their example,
their behavior, their preparation of me during my training, have been an
enlightening guide for me to understand deeply what it means to be a Priestess,
what it means to be the Hierophant. So I thank my mentor Art Freeheart, Linda
Iles, Caroline Wise, and thanks to Gianluigi Bruno who introduced me to the
FOI. "I bow to you Bastet, and to felines singing your mysteries I dance
your movements to the rhythm of the drum of my heart " In addition, I will
be teaching guided by these words from Flamma Vestae "Now at last you have
put into the harbor of peace and stand before the harbor of loving kindness.
Rest assured That You are now safe under the protection of the true Fortuna,
all-seeing Providence, Whose clear light That shines for all the Gods are!
Rejoice now, as Becomes a wearer of white linen. Triumphantly Follow in the
train of the Goddess Isis, Aset Shemsu . As you enroll yourself in her Holy
Order, know That Her service is perfect freedom". Thank you so much.”
Priestess Hierophant Sarah Rooke of Lyceum of Isis and Sekhmet of the Stars, Portsmouth, UK: I have
done my 26th magi degree of Capricorn and Terra.
From Sarah
Rooke of Lyceum of Isis and Sekhmet
of the Stars, Portsmouth, UK: Also, I am very pleased to announce that
Govindacharya Ramanuja Dasan of Los Angeles, California, has gained his first
magi degree of the Lunar Magic of the Tides (Moon Magic) in the College of
Isis, Fellowship of Isis. Govinda is a Hindu priest, so he will be shortly all
set for his ordination now! I am pleased to be able to report that the Rev. Govindacharya Ramanuja Dasan (Govinda
Dasan) has been ordained as a Priest of Lakshmi, Ceres and Isis in the
Fellowship of Isis by attunement. His
new Iseum name is called Ancient
Mysteries and the Goddess and is based in Los Angeles, California.
More news from Sarah: Rev. Antonia Newlands has been consecrated by attunement as a Priestess
Hierophant in the Fellowship of Isis.
Also from Sarah:
I am very pleased to announce that the Rev. Hernan Cacciatore has been consecrated by attunement as a Priest
Hierophant in the Fellowship of Isis, and his new Lyceum is called Arbor
Sagrado (Sacred Tree) and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am pleased to
announce that the Rev. Hernan Cacciatore of the Lyceum of Arbol Sagrado in
Buenos Aires, Argentina, has gained his sixth magi degree with the Rite of
Rebirth.
Sarah Rooke:
I am pleased to announce that the Rev. Sarah
Heathersdaughter of Swansea, Wales, UK, has been Ordained as a Priestess of
Ertha, Gaia and Brigid by attunement in the Fellowship of Isis. This is
Sarah Heathersdaughter’s second magi degree in the College of Isis.
Sarah
writes: I am pleased to be able to announce that the Rev. Allen Gittens has been consecrated by attunement as a Priest
Hierophant in the Fellowship of Isis at Samhain.
More news from Sarah: I am pleased to announce that the Rev. Thomas J. Brown II of Connell, Washington, USA, has been
consecrated by attunement as a Priest Hierophant in the Fellowship of Isis.
Thomas's new Lyceum will be called Anu
and Beli.
Groves – Druid Clan of Dana
Archdruidess Kat Robb of Hazelwood Grove, USA writes: The
newest Littlest Druid story is up:http://elfkat.wordpress.com/2013/11/24/the-littlest-druid-becomes-a-bard/
From Caroline Wise: As Druids, and/or priest and priestesses in The Fellowship of Isis it through us that the Fellowship current will flow into the future and further across the world to generations beyond. It is with great pleasure that we announce what I believe is the first book on Druidry in Italian by an Italian, rather than a translation from English. Congratulations to the Bard Ossian D'Ambrosio, writer, musician and master gold and silver smith and Druid in the Druid Clan of Dana. I was honoured to write the Prefazione about the DCoD, and Philip Carr-Gomm has also written a preface.
From
Anne Novis, Archdruidess of Grove of
the Black Crow: I currently have
three students on Priestess course and three on Druid course. One of those was
originally enrolled in the priestess course, but now transferred to Druid
coursework.
Sarah Rooke
Archdruidess of Grove of Cerridwen and
the Grail, Portsmouth, UK: I am pleased to announce that Govindacharya
Ramanuja Dasan of Los Angeles, California, has been initiated by attunement as
a Druid in the Druid Clan of Dana. Govinda is a Hindu priest.
Also from Sarah: I am pleased to announce that Ogechukwu Enebeli of Lagos, Nigeria has
been initiated by attunement as a Druid in the Druid Clan of Dana.
From Sarah Rooke: I am pleased to be able to announce that the Rev. Antonia Newlands has been consecrated
as an Archdruidess in the Druid Clan of Dana by attunement and her new Grove is
called Grove of the Morrigan, which
is based in Southern France.
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