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The Shrine of Cancer is located on the south wall of the temple colonnade, near the entry to the Chapel of Fire. This shrine is situated near the point where the temple colonnade, which is L-shaped, turns to run along the eastern wall. Olivia writes that the zodiac shrines are corresponded to rites found in the FOI liturgy book "Sophia, Cosmic Consciousness of the Goddess." The ritual "Mystical Awakening of Cancer and Tiamat" from "Sophia" is associated with this shrine. Although this shrine is associated with Tiamat in ritual, the shrine contains a statue of Juno as the central figure.
The Shrine of Cancer and Juno as it appeared in the 1990s.
The Shrine as it appeared in 2008. Note the artwork "Peacock Angel"
to the left, and "The Faery Fates" on the right of the altar.
Peacock Angel was featured on the cover of Samhain 2007 issue of Isian News.
The Faery Fates was featured on the cover of the Beltane 2006 issue.
Shrine of Cancer in 2011
The shrine in 2012
Detail of Shrine of Cancer, 2012
Figure of Juno, Shrine of Cancer by Candle Light
Olivia near Shrine of Cancer
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