Embedded Files
Announcements and information provided by FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson, Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle, Fellowship of Isis Foundation Headquarters for the year 2011. All entries posted the same day they were received. They are listed in chronological order, with newer entries at the top of the page.
Received December 16, 2011
Special Guided Journey for the Dark Time of the Year
by Olivia Robertson
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Received from Olivia Robertson
via Deena Butta
October 28, 2011
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 FOI
28 October, 2011
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New Grove in Salt Lake City Utah
Received from Kasey Conder
On Behalf of FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
Received October 22, 2011
A new grove of the Druid Clan of Dana has been founded in Utah by the ArchDruid Kasey Conder, Pr. H. of the Lyceum of Isis & Horus of the Horizons. It is dedicated to two goddesses, Isis and Uta, the Universal Mother of the White Mountain. The ArchDruidess deTraci Regula and Olivia Robertson gave the dedication in a ceremony in Salt Lake City.
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The Email Circuit for Global Centres
Received from Rt. Rev. deTraci Regula
On Behalf of FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Many of our international members have given their emails to centres and would appreciate a yearly or periodic update on the Centre and Fellowship of Isis activities. They can also be invited to contribute to various FOI publications, including Isian News (free online).
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Messages from Isis Fest, Salt Lake City Utah
Forwarded by Kasey Conder, Temple of Isis / Utah
Received October 16, 2011
From FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
I am delighted at the brilliant originality and cheerfulness that inaugurated the first Isis Fest--The participants were so young and energetic gave such hope as we prepare for 2012! The founder Kasey was a splendid Theseus in the Labyrinth Mystery in the FOI Liturgy, with deTraci Regula as a magnificent Ariadne. All participants enjoyed the talks, workshops, and the drama, so I hope return with deTraci in 2012!
I find that we were surrounded by Mountains, the Wasatch—one was Mt. Olympus, and above a vortex. Through a psychic contact I discovered the Goddess Uta Kale Ha of the Uti Tribe through her priestess.
Lady Olivia Robertson
10/15/11
From deTraci Regula
I was so pleased to be part of the inaugurated Isis Fest with Kasey Conder’s group in Utah. I never expected such a richly diverse spiritual community in a place of dazzling natural beauty. Utah was compelling and different from what I had expected, all in good and surprising ways. I look forward to returning and exploring more of this beautiful place. We made good friends among the attendees who joyfully and wholeheartedly participated in the rites, workshops, and sacred drama. I am confident that next years festival will be even more enchanting.
deTraci Regula
10/15/11
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Two Important Announcements from Olivia Robertson regarding validity of coursework in FOI teaching centres (Iseums, Lyceums, Groves, Priories) within the Fellowship of Isis.
Athena: Coursework
"Inclusion"
Nesu House, Isis Oasis, Geyserville, California, USA
October 11, 2011
For All Global Centres
From Olivia Robertson
FOI Co-Founder
There are those who founded teaching centres within the Fellowship of Isis before coursework, guidelines and regulations were implemented. In those years between their founding and the production of guidelines, regulations and courses, these centres have brought through others, who have founded their own centres, and in turn, teach in the same format. The question arose - are they valid? ALL training courses are valid. ALL centres have autonomy. Regulations and procedures are provided as guidelines, they are meant as suggestions. The ONLY basic requirements are teaching centres base their work on the F.O.I. Manifesto and the F.O.I. Liturgy. The Candidate using rites suggested in the coursework most helpful to his or her own chosen Path. The College of Isis being the exception, as guidelines were laid out upon the revival of the College as inspired by Isis.
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Athena: Coursework
By Olivia Robertson
“The Queen’s regulations are handrails, not handcuffs.” - General Sir Lawrence Parsons, grandfather of Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Olivia Robertson. He burnt mounds of red tape in his day!
When members founded Lyceums, Iseums, Groves and Priories they did so in the understanding that their work, based on the F.O.I. Manifesto, had validity!
Since 1976 there have been many lists of requirements and regulations for the courses of various centres. However, the requirement for acceptance of the Manifesto is the only basic necessity to unite us all. Regulations multiply which is the usual order of Societies! As Lawrence Durdin-Robertson was wont to remind us: “In the beginning of Christianity, all members were called Saints. Now you need to have performed two miracles and to be dead to qualify!”
The time has come to be free from secrecy, binding vows and inflexible rules! Any coursework should be available to all sincere seekers. This is essential to preserve the ethical validity required by the Goddess Isis of Truth for Her Fellowship.
Signed, Olivia Robertson
11/10/11
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"Athena" by Olivia Robertson. All rights reserved.
Received from Olivia Robertson:
Happy Equinox! May all true seekers contemplate the spiritual sun and achieve balance of darkness and light within their own natures!
Blessings of Athene!
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Message From FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
For All Global Sites (Update)
6th September 2011
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.
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From FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
Received September 4, 2011
Message for All Global Sites
Fellowship of Isis Registration Privacy
Dated 3rd September, 2011
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.
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Fellowship of Isis Meeting in Glastonbury 2011
Photos by Caroline Wise
Received August 2, 2011
© Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
© Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Altar, FOI Meeting, Glastonbury, 2011. Photo © Caroline Wise. Please do not reproduce.
© Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Lammas Blessings from Glastonbury 2011
Photo by Caroline Wise
Received August 1, 2011
Olivia, Sue and Celia. Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Olivia Robertson in Glastonbury 2011
Photos by Caroline Wise
Received July 31, 2011
Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Lydia Lyte, Olivia Robertson, Julie Felix, Glastonbury, 2011. Photo © Caroline Wise
Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Olivia and Priestesses of Glastonbury, 2011. Photo © Caroline Wise
Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Celia, Olivia and Z. in Glastonbury, 2011. Photo © Caroline Wise
Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Olivia Robertson and Z. Budapest, Glastonbury
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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.
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From Olivia Robertson and Cressida Pryor
Received July 27, 2011
From Olivia Robertson
"I'm so happy that the notices are set up especially the ordination one where the privacy brings freedom. It is essential also for centres world wide to be independent from any authoritarian interference."
From Cressida Pryor via Caroline Wise
"Some clarification just received: Cressida only needs people to register their centres. This creates a central directory so she can direct people to groups in a particular area who wish to acquire information on centres and their courses. So at the moment we do not need to send lists of all our ordainees and so on, just our centres's details to be registered. New members not already aligned to any groups may apply via Cressida too."
(Note: These additional posts by Olivia and Cressida are in response to Olivia's announcement of her niece Cressida Pryor being appointed as Olivia's successor - and responsible for maintaining a central registry. Please see full announcement directly below photos.)
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From Olivia Robertson
Received July 26, 2011
"The response has been warm and wonderful, Cressida is delighted ... Cressida is responsible only for registration and not new membership."
(Note: This is an additional post by Olivia in response to her announcement of her niece Cressida Pryor being appointed as Olivia's successor - and responsible for central registry. Please see full announcement directly below photos.)
Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. Please do not copy or reproduce.
Cressida's Ordination. Cressida worked with Caroline Wise in her London Isis of the Thames Lyceum and was ordained by Caroline and Olivia. She is wearing the blue robe. Also in attendance was Lawrence and Pamela's daughter Anna, John Merron and Christine Rhone. Christine holds the famous sistrum that Olivia used at the Parliament of World Religion's in 1993.
Photo © Caroline Wise. Used by permission. Please do not copy or reproduce.
Cressida in London with Olivia, July 22nd. Olivia's nephew Storm is behind them in the blue jersey. Performance artist John Crow/Constable of the Crossbones Cemetery campaign is to the right of the picture.
From Olivia Robertson
Received July 25, 2011
I am so happy that my niece Cressida Pryor is my successor in the spiritual and ethical work of the Fellowship of Isis. We need one single centre for registration of membership and centres (Lyceums, Iseums, Priories and Groves) which should be Clonegal Castle. Cressida has offered to be the custodian. Members may register with her and must sign that they agree to the Manifesto. No member has the right to control another. There are no subscription fees, membership will always continue to be free. I feel my brother is with me as the Fellowship of Isis goes back to basics. Cressida is the niece of my brother Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Pamela Durdin-Robertson.
Olivia Robertson.
From Cressida Pryor: "Registration to the Fellowship of Isis, and registration of centres may be made via my email. zenziallink@hotmail.com All must agree to the Manifesto. Please put ‘FOI’ in the title bar of any emails."
From Caroline Wise: "This makes perfect sense. I am so delighted to see the Fellowship of Isis go back to basics."
From Linda Iles: "Fellowship of Isis Central Site: I think this is marvellous for the Fellowship of Isis and I support this wholeheartedly."
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From Olivia Robertson and Cressida Pryor
Declaration
I, Olivia Robertson am inspired by Isis at Opet 23rd July 2011 to declare that my niece the Rev. Cressida Pryor our priestess is my successor to my spiritual work for the Fellowship of Isis.
We need a world centre to coordinate the names and commitment to the manifesto of all our centres throughout the World at the unifying address of the Foundation Centre Clonegal Ireland. The register will be in the care of Cressida Pryor on her email address.
Signed: Olivia Robertson
And from Cressida:
Declaration
I, Cressida Pryor commit myself to continue the spiritual work and path of the FOI as started by my Aunt Olivia, Uncle Derry and Aunt Bobby.
I feel honoured and delighted to pick up the baton of this challenge and I know I have huge footsteps to fill.
The central tenets of the FOI manifesto will be a crucial obligation for all centres to uphold. This will allow for democratic, equal and spiritual dignity for all members.
Registration will remain within the foundation centre under the care of myself. New centres and members need now to apply to the FOI Central Registry on my email address. A requirement of registration is to agree to the ideals and ethics of the manifesto.
Signed Cressida Pryor.
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Scan of announcement dictated and signed by Olivia Robertson.
To All Global Centres
FOI Centres and The College of Isis
Received from Olivia Robertson in London via Caroline Wise
Admittance to Iseums, Lyceums, Degrees, Druid Clan of Dana and Noble Order of Tara may be accomplished through any existing centre.
Owing to the great increase in Lyceums and FOI centres in many countries and languages, no single national of ANY country has authority over the Fellowship of Isis or The College of Isis, or any of our centres.
There is no special permit of authority from the USA, UK or any other country that recommends or gives permission for any FOI Centre. The FOI has always had a democratic voice.
Signed
Olivia Robertson
Co-Founder of The Fellowship of Isis
22/7/2011
Festival of Opet
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"The Fates" by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
Painting, Above, titled "The Three Mothers - The Shining Mothers of Fate". Shown in ‘spirit form’, with glowing auras. They are each manifesting a different cosmic ray. Pele - Red: Strengthens the Will. Brigid - Green: Creates Inner Balance and Harmony. Yemaya - Violet: Connection to the Spiritual Self, Awakening of Higher Levels of Psychic Perception. This painting is located in the Chapel or Cave of the Mothers, in the Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle.
Musings on Priesthood Training Courses
From Olivia Robertson 22/7/2011
As we have said in our Manifesto, My brother and I have printed our ordination ceremony but left it to individual priestesses and Priests to offer their own form of training. Purely from a personal point of view I like what Caroline has told me this morning so I have prevailed on her to offer her own method which is modern, democratic and original. It allows the candidate to bring the Goddess into everyday life.
My brother and I were very clear that anyone could leave the Fellowship, including the priesthood and any FOI group or course at anytime and that they will be sent forth with goodwill and kindness however annoyed they are at the time! I don’t mind if they find spiritual support elsewhere. The Priestess allows the candidate privacy and therefore freedom in their personal life. There should be no vows or secrecy. Let us be happy! Love is the Heartbeat of the Universe. OR
My brother is present as Caroline and I are talking here on the sofa after breakfast:
From Caroline: Olivia has asked me to share the basics of my Priestess training.
My course is open to all who come with a genuine good heart. It is a very practical and the aims are for the candidate to integrate the Goddess into the ‘mundane’ sphere, what we call everyday life, which includes ones’ work, hobbies, and other activities. This extends to some form of conservation work; practical or raising awareness; Some similar work will be taken with animals and the environment. This is not as daunting as it sounds, trust me! This complements academic research – hearing of your genuine psychic and spiritual contact with the goddess is as important, if not more so, than you telling me what you have learned from books!
The practical work also complements this more esoteric work such as the daily meditations and psychic attunements, FOI Liturgy rites, joining us in solo distant attunement, dream understanding, and bi-monthly group meetings. To me the most important aspect of the role of Priestess is to give the oracle of the Goddess, and it is a particular feature of the FOI priesthood. My course offers training with this.
The candidate finds that by the date of their ordination, they are already acting as a Priestess or Priest with grace in all spheres of their life, including how they treat others, how they share, and how they treat themselves. Equally, I see the role of the Pr/Prs offering an ordination course as one of bringing out the Pr/Prs already within the candidate. No form of bossing or discipline should be present in the relationship. There can be no form of domineering from teacher to student, the relationship is not healthy if the teacher acts like a boss, and the student should not accept it. The newly ordained Prs or Pr is free to continue working with the same people, or to start their own group and to go forth with blessings of the Fellowship. Aset Shemu.
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Animal Family of Isis Ritual
From Olivia Robertson, July 21, 2011
"Autumn. Litany of the Earth is the standard Rite for the Animal Family of Isis."
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Altar, FOI London Gathering. Photo © A Bad Witch's Blog. Used by permission.
Received from Olivia Robertson
July 21, 2011
From Olivia: Please post this report of our FOI gathering at Treadwells. www.badwitch.co.uk
From Olivia to the blog author: "Thank you for your discerning writing. I was so happy that you received the presence of your mother during my path working because my sole aim was to show that the gods and goddesses are real, not invented by magicians, and that we have souls and life before and after this earthly existence. May you now having met your Grandmother, meet a goddess, they exist too. The spirit world are determined to come through. The third Goddess mentioned was Brighid of the Alchemy of transmuting stars to atoms."
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Received From Olivia Robertson
Druidess. Festival of Opet, Isis the Awakener
July 19, 2011
To all Global Centres of The Fellowship of Isis and
The Druid Clan of Dana and The Noble Order of Tara
I have been overwhelmed by the needs of my friends the Hopi, Mayans, and Polynesians and other Native American peoples both North and South to save their whole life-style from well meaning but disastrous intervention.
Now at last the Divine Command of the Earth Goddess has been heard as Druidess Caroline Wise was summoned to see Her Excellency the Bolivian Ambassador to London to help the Earth Goddess and the indigenous people. The Ambassadress has said we are five minutes to midnight to saving the earth, and that the earth goddess Patchamama is now officially recognised by the Bolivian government.
If we want to help, each of us can light a candle to the Earth Goddess that we may perform her Divine Will to save the Earth. Not our will, her will by forming a network of lights around the earth.
Olivia Robertson
From Caroline:
I was very honoured to be asked to a meeting at the Bolivian Embassy by the Ambassador to Britain Maria Beatriz Souviron to discuss the summer solstice significance at Stonehenge, and the goddess. I was also asked to describe our own beliefs in the Fellowship of Isis. I told her about our work in the Druid Clan of Dana and the Noble Order of Tara. Vivianne Crowley represented Wicca. Please see my report in the latest Isian News. http://www.isiannewsfoi.org/ The ambassador said we are five minutes to midnight regarding the diminution of earth’s resources. She was aware that the pagan practice of the Bolivian indigenous people have similarities with modern ‘Western’ pagan practice. While I am aware that there are also differences that may not be in accord with my own practice, the important thing is that the Goddess has been officially recognised by a democratically elected government and this will lead to more recognition of the Goddess world wide.
To help with this restoration of the Goddess, I sanction Olivia’s suggestion that we light candles and send the light forth to the indigenous people of the world. Five minutes to midnight on any day convenient to you would be a good time to do this; if this is not possible, then any time could be symbolic of ‘five minutes to midnight’.
Caroline Wise
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Announcement from Olivia Robertson
Received July 19, 2011
As previously stated, all Global FOI sites have permission to publish the work of my brother Lawrence Durdin Robertson on their websites with the proviso that they do not charge money for access to his work.
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Received July 16, 2011
Lunch in London: Michael Staley, Caroline Wise and Olivia Robertson.
Michael Staley and Olivia Robertson.
Olivia Robertson with her host and hostess in London, Michael Staley and Caroline Wise. Caroline is producing the FOI London Gathering, as she has since 1990. Photo copyright Caroline Wise. Used with permission of subjects, please do not copy from this site.
Received July 15, 2011
Olivia Robertson with her niece Lucy, daughter of Lawrence Durdin Robertson, in London, July 14th 2011. Photo copyright Caroline Wise. Used with permission of subjects, please do not copy from this site.
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Three Messages from Olivia Robertson in London
Received July 13, 2011
Sent by Caroline Wise, Star of Elen Advisory Board
1. From Olivia Robertson: I am heartened, joyful and uplifted by the goddess inspired messages some from very old friends that I love to hear from and all the new members especially in far off lands from Foundation Centre.
2. From Olivia on a sofa in London this morning: What came to me as a message from Isis for any of you is that we are now through this web communion, gaining this new age telepathy which already unites the world of spirit which we exist in, where we are come from before birth and where we go to in the change called death. Therefore when we post messages of happiness, humour, kindness, we are reaching out to people we love in Spirit World. The veil is dissolving. This web is a way of learning the Enochian language of Angels.
3. The Fellowship of Isis is a way that Isis is able to create a communion of hearts, and reception of truth. Her Fellowship is bringing harmony to solitary members who now find their spiritual family here which is growing in Fellowship with love, joy and the creative arts. The solitary member may join here with fellow souls in finding new creativity and discovering the creativity of others. Isis is the muse of ten thousand gifts. This world wide web page joins us in Fellowship of Isis Community Projects.
Postcript to above from Olivia Robertson:
Someone of my generation is utterly amazed at this world wide web - as soon as I gave the message above, three members from Indonesia, America and Britain responded supportively almost at once! I thank you for joining such attunement in Fellowship. I feel my brother Lawrence in Spirit World is joining us.
Originally posted on:
Facebook Group: Fellowship of Isis Central Site and News
Facebook Page: Fellowship of Isis Central Site and News
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Concerning Copyright - Message from Olivia Robertson
Received July 13, 2011
Sent by Caroline Wise, Star of Elen Advisory Board
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Changing Faces of the Temple
9th - 10th June, 2011
Received June 13th
Photo, Minette Quick
HATHOR
Working directly on the wall, Olivia has now extended her beautiful full-length portrait of Hathor around the curves of the wall,
Which shows off Her lovely flowing hair, shoulder and arms to perfection.
This painting now provides a wonderful welcome to visitors,
As they come down the last few steps into the Temple.
Photo, Minette Quick
BAST
In the Shrine of the Anthrosphinx, Bast now faces a harvest wreath as She is Protectress of the Harvest
At the time of the Inundation of the Nile, between Leo and Virgo.
Photo, Minette Quick
DOLMEN
Directly facing the Anthrosphinx
Is the Granite Dolmen doorway
Of the Cave of the Mothers and the Shrine of Opet
Celebrated on 23rd July, also between Leo and Virgo.
Photo, Minette Quick
OPET
This Shrine of Osiris, Nephthys and Isis Leads us to the main scene
of Opet within the Cave.
The Winged Isis restores Osiris to life.
We also are reborn through the Divine Wife, the Divine Mother!
So are we all.
(Olivia Robertson)
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Changing Faces of the Temple
9th - 10th June, 2011
Received June 13th
Part I.
Photo, Minette Quick
Window Between Aquarius and Pisces
Here we have The Butterfly of Psyche in copper-work
with a huge image of The Bee Queen,
two carved images of The Nature Spirits of Day and Night preside.
Photo, Minette Quick
Shrine of Aries: Isis and Gaea as Nature Spirits
Palu, Irish Cat Goddess
carved by David Durdin Robertson.
He had begun to paint her blue – Olivia Robertson completed it.
She is between an African wood-carving of a Giraffe,
and a picture on slate of Etaine and Midir, Irish Nature Sidhe by Olivia Robertson.
Behind him is an African animal hanging on cloth.
Photo, Minette Quick
Shrine of Cancer
White statue of Juno with pictures of a Peacock Angel,
Moon Deities and a lot of real Peacock feathers.
Below is a richly coloured piece of appliqué work
representing the Spider Goddess Arachne.
Photo, Minette Quick
Shrine of Leo
Lady and the Lion painted by Olivia Robertson. Carving of a Woman in Yew Wood by David Durdin-Robertson. Images of Sekhmet and Amon-Ra, a Pekinese Dog, Head and Image of Elephant, appliquéd Egyptian Geese. To the left is a painting on cloth by Olivia Robertson of the Princess Scota, above a full length Egyptian dress.
Photo, Minette Quick
1. Shrine of the Mirror of Osiris
Portrait of Isis by Olivia Robertson.
Olivia says this is her first 'full face' portrait of this Goddess.
It is painted on glass, with a coloured background in a painted wooded shrine.
See second entry for "Shrine of the Mirror of Osiris" directly below.
Photo, Minette Quick
2. Shrine of the Mirror of Osiris
The Isis Shrine is situated below that of the painted Veil of Osiris over a Circular Mirror.
Above, is Nephthys painted on stone.
She is always portrayed above the head of Osiris,
Isis at his feet.
Photo, Minette Quick
Message from Olivia
10 June, 2011
“After painting Isis, it came to me that there was no clear expression to help others understand the very meaning of the Goddess. So I found myself painting Hathor and adding the flowers and fruits of the Earth to each figure, providing food, beauty and abundance to all.
I realise now that Isis is revealing Herself, through the changing faces of Her Temple, withdrawing Her Veil, not all at once, but Shrine by Shrine according to the Zodiac periods.”
Photo, Minette Quick
Shrine of the Anthrosphinx
(Shrine of Sekhmet, Bast, Ra)
This was comprised of the Zodiac Houses of Leo to Virgo.
The climax was the Egyptian Harvest with the inundation of the Nile.
So Hathor Goddess of Love and Abundance is shown giving
a cornucopia of food to the hungry:
Humans, a Lion and a Tiger.
Fruit is shown given by the Deities, Sekhmet, Bast and Ra.
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Visits to Clonegal Castle
Note: 'Huntington' is the name used outside FOI venues
Received June 6, 2011
From Minette Quick, Hon. Sec., Circle of Brigid
On Behalf of the Durdin-Robertson Family
Now that the season for Guided Tours of the Castle and Grounds is open for the summer months of June, July and August, I would be grateful if you would make it clear under FAQ's that general questions regarding visits to Huntington Castle for Guided Tours of the Castle and Grounds, and non-FOI events such as concerts etc., should be addressed to www.huntingtoncastle.com.
Members wishing to come to one of our Fellowship Festivals at Huntington should continue to contact hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com for an invitation. It should be noted that these Festivals are private events and are not advertised on-line anywhere. The Castle is a private home and is not open to the public except for advertised events.
Thank you so much.
Minette Quick
(Honorary Secretary, Circle of Brigid)
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Changing Faces of the Temple
28th May, 2011
Received May 29th
The Star Chapel
Already we have a Star Child,
presumably using our
Mirror with a painting of Ishtar on it as a convenient Doorway.
Now we have two more.
One, Aisling, is a Mer-girl, offspring of the Goddess Dana,
And supported by Fionnuala the Swan Maiden – on the left,
And a White Sidhe with Baby – on the right.
Aising mer-girl, offspring of the Goddess Dana by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
Close-up of Aisling mer-girl, offspring of Dana, by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
The third altar has now been augmented by
A Divine Child
With an elaborate aura indicating Divinity.
The child is sponsored by two women,
One black, one white,
Who are surmounted by a picture of
The Goddess Tara, Star of the Mountain.
(All paintings by Olivia Robertson)
In the Star Chapel, Altar of Tara, Star of the Mountain. Photo, Minette Quick.
Close-up, the Divine Child of the Goddess Tara, by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
What to me means much, is that I have used this chapel to show 3 Goddesses who have come to me: Tara in 1946, Dana in 1952 & a side picture of Brigid in the year 2000.
Am I being told that the descent of Ishtar through various levels represents incarnation, especially now with Star Children?
Anyway all beings have a star within – I’ve been rather reluctant to show these new arrivals from beyond – but the first boy rather took over! He’s found a mirror door.
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FOI Co-Founder Lawrence Durdin-Robertson
Publishing Rights for Works
Written by FOI Co-Founder Lawrence Durdin-Robertson
Received from Minette Quick, Hon. Sec. Circle of Brigid, Ireland
On Behalf of FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson & Alexander Durdin-Robertson
May 24, 2011
Alexander Durdin-Robertson, the copyright owner of Lawrence Durdin-Robertson's work, has agreed to allow publication of his books on the same terms as her own.
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Changing Faces of the Temple
21st May, 2011
Received May 22st
"Star Child", painting by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
Star Child
A vision of a child made of crystallized light seen
at dawn on Wednesday, 27th April, 2011 by Olivia Robertson.
Located in the Star Chapel at the High Altar
which is dedicated to the Goddess Ishtar of Babylon.
*See photo and commentary directly below, dated May 15th to see how this painting is situated at the High Altar. The painting is based on Olivia's vision:
“I would like to share a psychic experience I was given on Wed 27th April, 2011, which inspired me to paint the Star Child. While lying in bed at 6 am, I found myself standing before the Ishtar Altar. I was puzzled because a shining figure made of pure white light was blocking my view of the Altar frontal, of my painting of the Winged Goddess. The figure was that of a child – I could not determine the gender. I believe the child represents the Star Children from beyond our earth who are incarnating at present. However, all of us, old and young are born of the Goddess, so we may share this gentle coming with equality, happiness and love.”
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Changing Faces of the Temple
15th May, 2011
Received May 16th
StarChild of Ishtar and Tammuz by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
In The Star Chapel
High Altar of the Goddess Ishtar of Babylon,
To the left of the Altar Frontal
The Star Child Offspring of Ishtar & Tammuz
Has now come into full manifestation!
The Goddess Ra-at with her baby. Photo by Minette Quick.
Shrine of the Anthrosphinx
The Ancient Egyptians linked Leo & Virgo as one zodiac influence
And invoked Sekhmet Goddess of the Sun at Noon.
Bast, Cat Goddess of Sun & Moon at Twilight, Day & Night.
Ra, the Travelling Sun God /His Female version is the Goddess Ra-at
He has experiences in His Boat of millions of years,
Travelling three cycles of darkness & light.
I have added a painting of Sekhmet by a son of the Rev. David de Roeck
And a golden African wooden statue of a mother travelling with her baby on her back
representing
The Goddess Ra-at with Her baby Ra
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Changing Faces of the Temple
7th May, 2011
Received May 8th
Star Window painted by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
Star Chapel Ceiling
Lit by Olivia Robertson’s painted window between the Star Chapel and the Well. In 1980 the Star Chapel was created by Co-Founders, Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and his sister Olivia. They worked together painstakingly to clear an ancient wine cellar in the basement of the Castle. The ceiling was designed by Lawrence to show many of the wonderful Non-Zodiac Constellations such as the Polar Constellations, including Caer Arianrhod, her Pole Star home, and the Great Bear.
There are Cygnus the Swan, the Ariadne Crown, Andromeda’s Sea Monster, Sirius, Orion & Cassiopeia. Having first painted the whole Ceiling deep blue, Lawrence created cardboard stencils. These Olivia then used to paint the Stars in gold.
Here are some small photos of parts of the ceiling just to give a sense of it.
Star ceiling created by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Star ceiling created by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick
Star ceiling created by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick
Star ceiling created by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick
Star ceiling created by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
In The Star Chapel
High Altar, Ishtar of Babylon
High Altar, created by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
This is the High Altar of the Goddess Ishtar of Babylon. She descended the seven planes from the Stars to the last level, the Earth, to rescue her lover, Tammuz, Shepherd of the Starry Flocks. The seven stages are shown from the White Angel with wings, a mirror showing Ishtar, Ishtar and Tammuz together in a statuette, a silk frontal with a painting of the Goddess (by Olivia Robertson) and finally the Offspring of Ishtar and Tammuz as a Star Child with a Moon and a White Cat representing all creatures born of Ishtar as Lady of Fifteen (The Moon) and of the eight pointed Star Venus, which is in the heart of all beings.
From Olivia Robertson:
“I would like to share a psychic experience I was given on Wed 27th April, 2011, which inspired me to paint the Star Child. While lying in bed at 6 am, I found myself standing before the Ishtar Altar. I was puzzled because a shining figure made of pure white light was blocking my view of the Altar frontal, of my painting of the Winged Goddess. The figure was that of a child – I could not determine the gender. I believe the child represents the Star Children from beyond our earth who are incarnating at present. However, all of us, old and young are born of the Goddess, so we may share this gentle coming with equality, happiness and love.”
Also in the Chapel of the Stars…
Altar of the Goddess Tara
'Star of the Mountain'
Altar of the Goddess Tara created by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
Again we have stages of incarnation. Above is the Winged Isis. Below is the painting of the Goddess made of White Light who came to Olivia Robertson, then below that a large painted medallion of Tara laughing, by Olivia Robertson, with an unexpected blackbird by her white wing. Sharing her liveliness is a large blue dolphin, splashing on the Altar. The frontal shows a Tara Hill with stars. Her hills are all over the earth. The Dolmen is Her Star Doorway.
The Altar of Aquarius
Dedicated to Amaterasu-no-kami
Sun Goddess of Japan
The Altar of Aquarius, the Goddess Amaterasu-no-kami
Altar furnishings designed by William Morris in the nineteenth Century with gold-leaf ‘fleur-de-lys.’ A Sun disc with Japanese face, represents the Goddess and another in gold below this is of Uzumi who drew Amaterasu out of Her cave to shine again by her dancing, thus founding Nô Plays. The cloth frontal of three Japanese Muses was brought back by Olivia Robertson from Japan. To the left is a Japanese fox fairy, represented by an Art Nouveau face and cloth illustrating ‘fin-de-siècle’ Japanese influence in French art.
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Changing Faces of the Temple
25th April, 2011
Received April 26th
Norse Verse by Olivia Robertson
Birds call their song of hope to Wandering Souls,
Pilgrims in search of their lost Heaven.
Within the Mothers’ Home lies hidden
The source of life.
Cave of the Mothers, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle, Ireland. Photo by Minette Quick.
Cave of the Mothers
"I did feel our curtained off dungeon, “Cave of the Mothers” lacked cheerfulness. It was all Fates and Norns and Eggs. So for the New Aeon I have opened it wide for all. On the altar is a joyful Osiris awakened by the Winged Isis! This is eternal bliss springing from the Mothers (and Fathers)." - Olivia Robertson, FOI Co-Founder
Arianrhod (lower center) near Shrine of Pisces, artwork by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
Arianrhod of the Silver Wheel
Here is Arianrhod of the Silver Wheel, (these are the stars that circle the North Star Polaris). She is between the passing age of Pisces and the Aquarian altar of Amaterasu No Kami.
Eastern corner, Shrine of Andromeda, art by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Shrine of Andromeda
In the Eastern Corner is the Shrine of Andromeda containing our Sister Galaxy of the same name. She is shown holding a new planet as her baby.
"Isis Blessing Plants" by David Durdin-Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Shrine of Aries
Above the lintel of the Shrine of Aries is a carved wood pyramid depicting Isis blessing plants by David Durdin-Robertson.
Shrine of Aries, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle. Photo by Minette Quick.
Shrine of Aries
The Shrine of Aries includes Animal Deities. Palu the Cat Goddess carved by David Durdin-Robertson (above).
Athena with her owl, art by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Shrine of Aries
Athena’s Owl above Athena’s Head – painted on slate by Olivia Robertson.
Shrine of Taurus, painting of the Goddess Maya by Olivia Robertson. Photo, Minette Quick.
The Shrine of Taurus
The Shrine of Taurus with a painting of the Goddess Maya as seen by Olivia – with copper coloured light appearing over the sky. Kachina figures donated by Elders in Hopi Land to Olivia Robertson and carving by David Durdin-Robertson of a Golden Eagle and White Buffalo Calf Woman on slate by Olivia Robertson.
Shrine of the Anthrosphinx, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle. Photo by Minette Quick.
In the Shrine of the Anthrosphinx
An African Mother with Child on her back, carved in Africa, stands by a bowl giving water to a large stone tortoise. Behind her on a Moorish screen are lemons, apples and orange branches next to a painting on cloth by Olivia Robertson of Margo the Korean Goddess of Mercy and below is a large pottery jar.
On the other side of the Art Nouveau stained glass window showing an Ankh, is the Goddess Gangur of Rajasthan (see photo below). She is also distributing water and fruit – carried by a sacred white elephant. She is working with a carved African giraffe, a sea monster carved by David Durdin-Robertson and painted by Olivia Robertson, along with Nu Kua the Creator Goddess in the form of a jade dragon. On the right is the Sphinx Ra Herut. Behind Her is the Golden Disc held by two folding wings by David Durdin-Robertson. The Rainbow banner was given from Hawaii and symbolises our Rainbow network of friendliness and harmony that circles the earth.
The Goddess Gangur of Rajasthan. Photo by Minette Quick.
Above, The Goddess Gangur of Rajasthan
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Changing Faces of the Temple
17th April, 2011
The Mayan Sun Disc by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Mayan Sun Disc
Mayan Sun Disc by Olivia Robertson represents Ra in the Mayan Calendar. It is located in the Shrine of the Anthrosphinx.
The Goddess Mago by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
The Korean Goddess Mago
The Goddess Mago is a Korean Goddess Who threw humanity out of her land for bad behaviour. (She is now between the Anthrosphinx and the Gangur Shrine.)
Her Sun-Gold hair and Blue-Sky eyes harmonize with Ra. Her gifts of fruit and water from the Aquarian jar mirror the gifts of fruit and water given by Gangur to all creatures.
The Cave of the Mothers. Photo by Minette Quick.
The Cave of the Mothers
Now the Cave, for the first time, is unveiled. Gaea is represented by a very young girl on the altar beneath the loop-hole. On the left of the cave is the entombment of Osiris and a painting of Mary Magdalene holding her Daughter, Sarah by Olivia Robertson.
On the left back wall are the Three Creator Artists, Pele, Brigid and Maya by Olivia Robertson. They are releasing red, green and purple rays on a new green planet on a tripod.
On the right is a full length figure of the Goddess Persephone, Queen of the Underworld and a painting of the Goddess Muth, Queen of Spirits.
On the floor before her is a South American plaster figure of Coatlicue with her twins Quetzalpetlatl and Quetzalcoatl. Behind her are wooden figures by David Durdin-Robertson of The Three Norns, Urd, Vivandi and Skulda.
Above are paintings of The Three Fates, Lachesis, Clotho and Atropos. To the right of the Granite Dolmen doorway is Osiris Reborn by The Winged Isis, a painting by Olivia Robertson.
Male Sphinx by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Female Sphinx by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Guarding the Doors to the Temple, One on Either Side
Paintings of a Male Sphinx and a Female Sphinx. Both by Olivia Robertson.
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Notice from Olivia Robertson
16th April, 2011
Copyright in usual legal terms belongs to any Global Site that publishes FOI material in print form, this includes translation. Royalties 10% go to Olivia Robertson for FOI expenses. On her decease the Royalties go to the publishers.
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Original Artwork Received from Olivia Robertson
Received by Postal Mail
April 16, 2011
Original art received from Olivia Robertson. Copyright © Circle of Isis, Fellowship of Isis Central.
The Goddess Athena, drawn by Olivia Robertson. Olivia writes: "Athena. Pallas Athena presides over the sign of Aries. Later Patriarchal priests changed it to Mars. The Panathenaea was held then - and we have had it here!"
Original art by Olivia Robertson. Copyright © Circle of Isis, Fellowship of Isis Central.
Olivia's writing didn't transfer well during the scanning process, her note, lower right reads: "Another effort!"
Portrait of the Goddess of Justice. Copyright © Circle of Isis, Fellowship of Isis.
Olivia calls this piece "Portrait of the Goddess of Justice", and also refers to it in her note as "Veiled Justice".
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Photo by B. Stiller, used by permission.
Olivia Robertson's 94th Birthday, April 13, 2011
Received from Minette Quick
Honorary Secretary of the Circle of Brigid, Ireland
April 14, 2011
"We had a lovely day with Olivia yesterday. The weather was damp but we didn't mind at all - the earth really needs rain at present for growth, but everything is looking beautiful with the cherry blossom and pure white of the blackthorn in the hedgerows. Three of us took Olivia out for lunch and then a couple of us also went to visit her great niece Pamela for tea together with her young family, which was, as ever, delightful."
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Photo © Logic Reality, producers of "Olivia: Priestess of Isis" DVD
From FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson
via Minette Quick, Hon. Secretary of the Circle of Brigid, Ireland
Received April 10, 2011
The Following Global Sites:
Circle of Isis (Fellowship of Isis Central)
Fellowship of Isis Homepage Archive
FOI Germany
Star of Elen
Are Authorized To:
1. Publish the Fellowship of Isis Liturgy
2. Publish all of Olivia Robertson’s writings
3. Publish all of Olivia’s recordings (as liturgy tapes, CDs)
4. FOI manuals and handbook
5. Excerpts from Lawrence Durdin-Robertson’s work
An additional note, dated, April 16, 2011 was received from Olivia Robertson which states:
Copyright in usual legal terms belongs to any Global Site that publishes FOI material in print form, this includes translation. Royalties: 10% go to Olivia Robertson for FOI expenses. On her decease the royalties go to the publishers.
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Changing Faces of the Temple
9th April, 2011
Cave of the Mothers. Photo by Minette Quick.
In the Cave of the Mothers
(photo, above)
From left to right. Death of Osiris in mummy form
The Mothers at altar - the Three Creator Artists,
The Goddess Persephone - Queen of the Underworld,
The Three Fates and The Three Norns.
As you leave the cave on the left side we now have Osiris born again
by the Winged Isis
A perfect projection of “Opet” that shows
Osiris as alive and well as Isis
Out of the tomb - painting by Olivia Robertson (photo, below)
"Osiris Alive and Well, Out of the Tomb with Isis" by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
In the Shrine of the Anthrosphinx
This is between the shrines of Leo and Virgo where the Ancient Egyptians honoured
The Goddess Sekhmet, The Goddess Bast and The God Ra.
We have the Sphinx, the Lady and the Lion, by Olivia Robertson (top, below)
And now Ra Himself painted as a radiant God. (bottom, below)
"The Lady and the Lion" by Olivia Robertson
"Ra, the Radiant God" by Olivia Robertson
In the Passage
(photo, below)
Now we have the Red-Haired Witch, Enchantress Melusina,
who manifested on stone helped by Olivia Robertson’s paints.
The Green Man - Mystic Orion - Orpheus - Dionysos - now appearing as Merlin.
Melusina is holding the Veil separately over Merlin in his mirrored image.
"Melusina Holding the Veil over Merlin" by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
In the Star Chapel
(photo, below)
Here is Dana again, now joined by Aisling,
A Merchild from the Stars of the New Aquarian Age.
She is protected by Deities of the Waxing & Waning Moon
and
Isis and Osiris are with her through the windows.
"Aisling, Merchild of the Stars of the Aquarian Age" by Olivia Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
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"Isis of the Aquarian Age", statue by David Durdin-Robertson. Photo by Minette Quick.
Statue of Isis by David Durdin-Robertson
Isis is represented as the Aquarian Goddess holding a Water Jar
formed by the Sun with two handles of the waxing and waning Moon.
Above Her is the Crown of Rulership and by Her are statuettes of Bast & Horus
Of the Rising Sun.
Comment: Isis has, in fact, been literally ‘brought down to earth’ by about 6 inches. Olivia spent hours disassembling the High Altar and then rearranging and putting it all together again. What struck me as I gazed at it was the amazing presence of the Goddess. Her energy almost stepped forward and down off the Altar. MQ
Photo by Minette Quick
Photo by Minette Quick
The Winged Disc by David Durdin-Robertson
This represents the Spiritual Sun with two balancing wings overlooking the Leo & Virgo Shrines of the Rising of the Nile within the double sign THE ANTHROSPHINX.
On the left is the Sphinx of Leo receiving a procession of followers of Amon Ra, the Ram God. On the right are followers of the Aten Sun of Akhenaton. Below the winged disc are Sekhmet, (Head of a Lioness), as the Lady and the Lion, painting by OR, and Bast Cat Goddess with Ra overhead as the Deities of the Anthrosphinx, and a red disc. SEKHMET, BAST & RA overhead, are thus represented as a Triad. Within the Anthrosphinx period of Leo & Virgo is the Rising of the Nile heralding the Egyptian New Year. We have the symbolic figures of Sekhmet, Goddess with head of a lion in a woman’s body and the Sphinx, God Harmachis, with head of a God and body of a lion.
Photo by Minette Quick
Gangur Shrine
Within the Gangur Shrine of Compassion is a picture
of the Divine Lovers, Radha and Krishna playing his flute.
We see Gangur on the right with the Sacred Jade Dragon, the Goddess Nu Kua working with her.
Photo by Minette Quick. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
In the Passage
The Egyptian Princess Scota - Ancestress of the Gaels - By the Amon Ra Shrine of Leo. Mask figure by Olivia Robertson.
Photo by Minette Quick. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Healing Chapel
Cynthia - Moon Goddess Sculpture by David Durdin-Robertson
with Mooncat Sculpted by Anna Curry, David's sister
Photo by Minette Quick. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Shrine of Mother Goddess Cerridwen of Preseli, Wales
Photo by Minette Quick. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Close-up of Cerridwen
Photo by Minette Quick. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Mask figure of Cerridwen (featured in the two photos above this one) by Olivia Robertson, situated by Her Huge Cauldron containing 3 magic drops of Inspiration, Prophecy, & Shape-Shifting in 3 Sunflowers & Fanner Wheel.
Critique of Her Gifts by Olivia Robertson:
"Inspiration - Splendid. Prophecy - A Burden. Shape-Shifting - Scarey."
Photo by Minette Quick. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Beside the Well
Amateras Sun Goddess of Japan and Her Beloved Dancer Uzumi with The Holy Grail.
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"The Mother Consoling Her Child", artwork by Olivia Robertson.
Message from Olivia Robertson, Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
The Divine Mother, Isis, Amateras, Kwannon, loves and cares for each one of Her children suffering from the earthquake. We in the Fellowship of Isis, together with all who love Her, send Her Blessings to all in Japan.
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Below, four new photos taken by Minette Quick, Hon. Secretary of the Circle of Brigid in Ireland. Minette also sends descriptions of the changes made in the Temple of Isis, based on information she has received directly from FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson. All photos taken Wednesday, March 9, 2011.
Ishtar Altar, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle. Photo by Minette Quick
The Mirror in the Labyrinth
Ishtar Altar
Ishtar travels the Planes to rescue her Lover Tammuz. This Altar is in the Holiest of the Holies in the Temple. The main altar of the Goddess Ishtar of the 8-pointed star, Lady of 15, shows a "Mirror of Hathor," which reflects the soul's dreams. Ishtar is painted on the surface. She descended the Planes to rescue her Lover, Tammuz Shepherd of the Starry Flocks. The Goddess Tiamat of space is painted with outspread wings on the altar frontal.
Hathor's Mirror. Photo by Minette Quick.
Hathor’s Mirror
Olivia speaks at length about her mystical experiences looking through mirrors so she suggested I also take a photograph of Hathor’s Mirror in the Members' Chapel which she recently repainted.
Masks of Apollo and Dionysos. Photo by Minette Quick
Masks of the God Apollo in Toga and the Veiled God Dionysos
The primary dichotomy between Truth and Love was represented in Greek philosophy by these Deities. At one time they shared their ceremonies at The Parthenon
to bring balance. Then Dionysos burnt down the Temple!
Apollo and the 9 Muses preside over Mount Parnassos & Dionysos in wild woodland. The Academic world and the Nature votaries still require Harmony.
Star Chapel. Photo by Minette Quick
Gangur's Shrine
This new shrine is situated to the left of the High Altar. Minette writes: "I thought it looked so lovely with its green canopy!"
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Stairs leading from the conservatory to the outdoor entrance of the Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle.
Following a particularly harsh winter in Ireland, FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson sends this beautiful photo and greeting received March 2, 2011
Happy Spring!
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Letter Excerpt Forwarded by Olivia Robertson
From Rev. Vincent Akpabio
Via Minette Quick, Hon. Sec. Circle of Brigid
(Olivia's Words Presented Below in Quotation Marks and Italics)
Minette writes:
“Here is a portion of a lovely letter Olivia received from Nigeria. I will be sending photos separately as I'm having difficulty making attachments today. One of them ties in with the Great Mother Eke-Eyen.”
Holy Place of the Great Mother Eke-Eyen
Rediscovered
Message from the Rev. Vincent Akpabio, FOI
P.O. Box 14949
Kavo, NG 700213
Kano State, Nigeria
Letter Dated February 3, 2011
New Iseum of Eke-Eyen, The Great Mother
There is clear evidence that our entire family if not the Whole Village were devotees of The Great Goddess.
Last year in our plot of land a sacred site, once a shrine of a Great Goddess. My Great-Grandfather and even my Grandfather converted to Christianity and abandoned the site. It is now in bush farm land but it is still alive.
The Name of the Deity of Goddess in our language is Eke-Eyen. This means “The Child’s Mother”, like the Madonna or Holy Mary. She carries a baby on her back and cares for the entire family/village. Something unusual happened after the rediscovery of the forgotten Mother.
My elder brother Michael in his residence at UIyo – the capital of Akwa Ibony State, fell seriously ill. His whole compound became filled with vultures. An Oracle told Michael that the Ancient Ones had come to inform him to come to the Sacred Site and take the office of Eka-Eyen.
Michael miraculously recovered his health. His family Ekwere offer libations to the Great Mother.
Message from Olivia:
"Support for this Iseum in Nigeria would be so helpful in the form of books and magazines and exchange of ideas through personal letters."
Photo: Cave of the Mothers by Minette Quick, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle
Cave of the Mothers
Wooden African Carving of Mother and Child. The Mother Goddess, Eke-Eyen. Behind, the 3 Artistic Creators, Pele, Brighid, Maya. Stone figure of Child of Gaia. Painted cloth of Persephone, Queen of Hades.
With Love & Many Blessings
Minette
Minette also included the following commentary and three photos of the Goddess as the Great Mother taken in other areas of the Temple of Isis at Clonegal Castle:
The Goddess Gangur
Oasis Shrine
The Goddess Gangur, hand-crafted and painted by Devotees in Rajasthan village. She is connected with the Goddess Parvati. She 'protects from excessive male violence.' So She is Gangur the Protectress. Before Her is a bowl offering water to a jade dragon, a sea monster, a frog and a crocodile. An elephant bears fruit for the hungry. To the left is a banner of Green Tara, Goddess of Compassion. To the right is a wall hanging of Radha and Krishna, happy, divine lovers. He plays his magical flute.
The Goddess Quan Yin
Asian Chapel
Quan-Yin, Goddess of Nō Plays, with Uzumi and Pia, Japanese Nō Goddesses.
(Note: Nō Plays are a classical form of Japanese musical drama dating to the 14th century)
Ariadne as Minoan Serpent Goddess
On the Outside Door to the Temple from the Portico Chapel at the Outdoor Entrance of the Goddess Persephone with Her Statue
Olivia has painted the Goddess Ariadne below a tiled picture of the Snake Goddess, which she obtained while at Knossos in Crete. Ariadne is painted in front of the Outer Door of Her Labyrinth, which is the plan of the Temple of Isis with 5 chapels of the Elements and 12 Zodiac Shrines. She upholds 2 snakes, dual aspects of the Melusina - Kundalini Powers of Life.
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The high altar, the Goddess Isis veiled with the Veil of Bride
Pisces altar with the Goddess Psyche and her emblems of lamp and butterfly
Well Chapel, Derceto, right under window, Brigid-na-Mara left, the Goddess Gangur, center
The Changing Face of the Temple
Message from Minette Quick with Photos - Received February 6, 2011
Dear All,
Olivia was so happy, busily preparing the Temple for our Imbolc Festival which took place on Saturday, 5th February 2011. I went to visit her this Friday and took a look at her work and took photographs to share with you all. The truth is that the Temple is never the same for long, it is a living creation and one which she takes great joy in. The energy was absolutely wonderful on Saturday and the Temple was glowing. We had a wonderful time together celebrating Brigid's Time of the year.
The first photo is, of course, of The High Altar with the Goddess Isis, veiled with the Veil of Bride for the "Ceremony of Unveiling of Truth" which was enacted by the Priesthood. The second is of the Pisces Altar of Psyche with her emblems, her lamp and butterfly. The third shows Olivia's painting of the MerGoddess Derceto, under the window on the right of Brigid-na-Mara over the Well; the Goddess Gangur from Rajasthan stands beside the Well, She is the Protectress of Women against excessive violence.
With love,
Minette
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All photos courtesy of Minette Quick
From Minette Quick
Hon. Sec. of the Circle of Brigid, Ireland
Received January 30, 2011
Ra-Herut
The Sphinx has as Mystery the Riddle of the Inner Sun:
"What is it that warms without burning,
That shines from the darkness
That is nowhere and everywhere?
Who answers this riddle
Has answered My Secret."
The Sphinx is situated between the Shrine of Kwan Yin of Compassion
and the High Altar of Isis of Truth.
Olivia is thrilled with Ra-Herut the female Sphinx, whom she 'created' in the past couple of days and wanted you all to have immediately! As you will see she has been having a wonderful time adding to the Shrine of Kwan Yin which now has a number of delightful new touches, lots of green etc. and I have sent you the full-sized versions because she and I had a lot of fun seeing all the details on my camera when I blew them up fully to check the focus on them over lunch yesterday. She invites you to look at the wonderful 'Green Man' on the chair beside the High Altar which is visible on the Ra-Herut close-up. The Kwan Yin one yields lovely views of Sekhmet and the head of Bast visible in the Her Shrine behind the stained glass division. She points out that there are two Solar details also and she loves all the close-ups of things which people don't really see just glancing even on a visit to the Temple. Enjoy!
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"Snowed Up." Coloured Sketch by Olivia Robertson.
Letter & Sketch from Olivia Robertson
Received January 4, 2011
"I've been snowed up for 2 weeks - here I am! Please post to our site!"
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