Re: Excerpt: The Call of Isis

An excerpt from the Call of Isis, the 'spiritual autobiography' of FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson. The passage is taken from chapter one: "The troubled mind, the seething emotions, can never allow the soul to pass beyond the domain of the physical. Hence the guiding vision of these spheres is of the Master levitating over a stormy sea and, because untroubled, causes the angry waves to subside. For this realm of reflections must only be approached by the pure. Purity is a negative virtue, and as such controls a negative sphere. To say 'no' to troubled thoughts, to inhibit unruly emotions, is to discriminate, to draw a circle about oneself, and within that circle to be still. So that in order to protect one's inaction, one must actively push out the irrelevant."

You may read the entire chapter here:

The Call of Isis



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Re: Update to Introduction Page

The Introduction page to the Fellowship of Isis Central Website has been updated according to the wishes of FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson. She has sent a new message which has been loaded onto the site. The photo has been changed and a new listing of links has been included.

Bright Blessings for the Holiday Season!



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Consecration of Two New Adepts

Dorn Simon-Sinnott, Adept and Founder of the Iseum of Hekate, Phosphorus, Soteira & Psychopompus Hermeneus, Ireland:

Greetings Everyone,

The Iseum of Hekate, Phosphorus, Soteira & Psychopompus Hermeneus
would like to proudly announce two newly appointed Adepts on The Spiral of the Adepti in The Fellowship of Isis.

Please join me in congratulating Donna (Arianrhod) Swindells and Dyzan Kain, who were consecrated as Adepts on the Autumn/Fall Equinox full moon on 23rd September, 2010.

Blessings of Isis, Hekate & Hermes,

Namaste,

Dorn Simon-Sinnott, Adept

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Anniitra Ravenmoon Interview

Photo: Anniitra Ravenmoon displaying her skills in archery at Isis Oasis during the FOI Convocation in 2007 - in honor of the Goddess Neith, who was the Patroness Deity that year.

Local Pagan Profiles: 10 Questions for Anniitra "MaKafia UtchatiNu" Ravenmoon

A wonderful interview with Anniitra Ravenmoon of Temple of Isis/Los Angeles.








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An Historic Illustration by Olivia Robertson in Charity Auction

Scan of Cover Jacket for St. Malachy's Court, published in 1946

From Olivia’s niece, Anna Currey via Caroline Wise:

For the last few months I have been organising a charity auction of illustrations in aid of Facing Africa www.facingafrica.org

I have contacted over forty artists and illustrators to donate some of their artwork, with really wonderful results. We have, I think 58 pictures which are being currently exhibited at the Royal United hospital Bath, and will be auctioned at The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute on the 25th of September. They include some great collectors items such as a 1937 Ardizzone Lithograph, a Gwen Raverat Woodcut, and a wonderful picture of 'Zog' by Axel Scheffler of 'Gruffalo' fame.

When I was in Ireland Olivia very kindly contributed one of the original pictures from her 1946 book St Malachy's Court.

St Malachy's Court is a wonderful account of her work with deprived children in the Dublin corporation playgrounds.

Olivia is hugely supportive of this charity auction, feeling particularly sympathetic to unhappy and marginalised children everywhere.

The auction has a very good website www.facingafricaauction.com Olivia's picture will be put up on it next week.

Additional Note from Caroline Wise: Re: Facing Africa Auction of Olivia's drawing - Just heard form Anna that the guide price is £100 for the drawing AND a copy of St Malachy's Court. The drawing is approx 10" x 7". Let's hope we can raise more than £100! Happy bidding.

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Website Updates on the Fellowship of Isis Central Global Website

By popular request a "What is New" page has been added to the Fellowship of Isis Central Global website maintained by the Circle of Isis. The updates are listed according to the section of the website they are posted in, with links from the "What is New" page directly to the new items. This is a record of all updates done in 2010.

What is New: Website Updates


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The Lonely Star & Other Stories

FOI Priestess Kat Robb's book "The Lonely Star & Other Stories" is available on Kindle through both amazon.com and amazon.co.uk



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FOI Priestess on Kindle

Kat Robb is an FOI Priestess and Founder of the Iseum of Bunni Hotep in Southern California. Kat is also a member of Temple of Isis/Los Angeles and the Circle of Pelagia advisory board of the Fellowship of Isis. She has been writing some delightful stories over the years. She has just announced "The Lonely Little Star & Other Stories will be available worldwide from Kindle in 48 hours and will be priced at $9.99."

Congratulations Kat! May you achieve the kind of success that you so richly deserve!

You may read some of Kat's work here:

Iseum of Bunni Hotep (An Online Journal)



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Circulo de Isis

From FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson

Fellowship of Isis Liturgy Translation Into Spanish

Letter Dated April 7, 2010

“Every permission for Carolina Amor-Boggs to translate the liturgy into Spanish. So you both have my warm support and Blessing for this project - great for so many of our Spanish members. Many have been in touch with me and are so keen to spread the love of the Goddess!”

La Liturgia de la Hermandad de Isis en Español
(Fellowship of Isis Liturgy in Spanish)

Spanish Speaking FOI Iseum in USA

On Facebook

Círculo de Isis Iseum Located in East Bay (San Francisco Area) California, USA. Language: Spanish/Español This is a Spanish online community dedicated to deepen the relationship with the Goddess Isis in her ten thousand names. This community celebrates the New and Full Moons as well as the major holidays. Together, we learn about the Goddess, Her rites, astrology, tarot, runes, herbs, crystals, among many other things. If you speak Spanish and would like to participate, please find us in Facebook under Circulo de Isis or join our yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/circulo_de_Isis/. We look forward to sharing the circle with you!

Esta es una comunidad virtual dedicada a fortalecer nuestras relaciones con la Diosa Isis en sus diez mil nombres. Esta comunidad celebra las Lunas Nuevas y Llenas y las gran celebraciones. Juntos aprenderemos sobre la Diosa, sus ritos, astrología, tarot, runas, hierbas y cristales además de muchas cosas mas. Si hablas español y quieres participar, nos encontraras en Facebook bajo el nombre Circulo de Isis o puedes unirte a nuestro grupo en yahoo en la dirección http://groups.yahoo.com/group/circulo_de_Isis/. Te esperamos!

Contactos: caro_boggs@yahoo.com

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Artwork by Olivia Robertson, used by permission.

In Memory of Lawrence Durdin-Robertson

In memory of Lawrence Durdin-Robertston, FOI Co-Founder, who died on August 4, 1994

http://www.starofelen.org/Events.html

There are also recent updates at the Star of Elen website including a new Arts & Poetry page featuring a wonderful poem "Helena" by Alex Langstone.

Laura Janesdaughter, Spinstress SOE







Photo: courtesy of Olivia Robertson and Caroline Wise.

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New Item Added to Fellowship of Isis Historic Archives

A 1991 newspaper article that was featured in the UK based newspaper 'The Guardian' has been uploaded to the Fellowship of Isis Historic Archives. The Archives are located on the Fellowship of Isis Central Global website.

You may view the article here:

Twilight of the Gods



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Olivia Robertson's Unscripted Rite: Glastonbury Goddess Conference

A report and photos have been sent from Glastonbury about the unscripted rite enacted during the Goddess of Love Heart Circle, Saturday morning, July 31, Glastonbury Goddess Conference. The event was faciliated by Olivia Robertson, with participation by Julie Felix, Lydia Lyte, Steve Goggin and other FOI Priestesses and Priests.

The photos and account are available to view here:

Olivia Robertson's Online Log

The log is featured on the navigation bar of the Fellowship of Isis Central Global Website

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Lughnasadh Blessings Aset Shemsu!

Greetings Aset Shemsu!

Olivia Robertson sends Lughnasadh blessings!

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From Olivia Robertson: Free Expression

From Olivia Robertson

For Publication

Dated July 22, 2010

"Dear Linda,

Thanks you so much for sending out my message and new ritual so quickly, I feel the rite is a very important innovation.To publish an unscripted ceremony brings forth free expression. This is what I really want, otherwise rituals can be like repartitions robots!

Blessings of Isis,

Olivia"

To see more items received from FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson, please visit:

Olivia Robertson's Online Log

Photo: courtesy of Olivia Robertson and Loreon Vigne. Olivia under great tree during ordinations. Used by permission.
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New Ritual by FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson

"Aengus Og, God of Love and Joy with His Birds" center, above.
Shrine of Dana, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle, Ireland

A beautiful new unscripted rite written by FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson, has been uploaded to the Fellowship of Isis Central Website, maintained by the Circle of Isis. This new ritual has a commentary written by ArchDruidess Minette Quick, Hon. Secretary of the Circle of Brigid. Performed by a Grand Knight Commander of the Noble Order of Tara, Olivia Robertson, Chancellor of the Order and future Dames of the Order.

You may view it here:

"The Awakening of Aengus"


Photo: Courtesy of Minette Quick.
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Announcement from FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson

Message from Olivia Robertson

To All Members

Received July 21, 2010

"When posting on the internet, please introduce your posts with your own name. Please do not speak as "The Fellowship of Isis" or introduce your posts as such. We each speak through our own inspiration, we do not enforce corporate religion! We do not promote an official line. Members may consult the Manifesto which has always been our agreed consensus on FOI aims and ideals. Each member has their individual voice."








Post content: Olivia Robertson, FOI Co-Founder. Photo: Olivia at Isis Oasis in the Great Temple, Barbara Lee Westlake.
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Circle of Isis

The Circle of Isis is authorized by FOI co-founder Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson to accept registrations, appointments, new centers within the Fellowship of Isis, to host an official central Fellowship of Isis webpage and publish the FOI liturgy.

The Circle of Isis was founded on October 10, 2004. This Advisory Board operates under the aegis of the legally recognized Temple of Isis of the Fellowship of Isis, which confers legal status to FOI clergy. The Temple of Isis is located in Geyserville, California, where a temple holds public ceremonies on a weekly basis, hosts Lady Olivia Robertson and one of the annual FOI Convocations, many workshops and retreat programs throughout the year. It is regularly attended by many visitors, FOI members and devotees of the Goddess.

Photo courtesy of Loreon Vigne, Temple of Isis, Isis Oasis Sanctuary, Geyserville, Calif. USA

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Circle of Pelagia

An Advisory Board of the Fellowship of Isis, chartered by Olivia Robertson,
Archpriestess and co-founder of FOI on 2nd October 2006. The dedication of the Circle of Pelagia is to the free flow of friendship celebrating the Love of The Goddess for all that is. The Circle of Pelagia is based in Los Angeles/Long Beach, California, USA.

Members of the Circle of Pelagia are active in Temple of Isis - Los Angeles (TOI/LA) and WomanSpirit. They produce events throughout the year in Southern California.

Website: Circle of Pelagia



Painting by Edward Burne Jones.

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Invitations to Seasonal Festivals, Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle, Ireland

The Circle of Brigid, an Advisory Board of the Fellowship of Isis

Since its formation in Ireland by the Co-Founder of the Fellowship of Isis, The Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, The Circle of Brigid, with its eight founding members, has assisted in hosting the eight seasonal Goddess Festivals held at Clonegal Castle.

Invitations to the eight seasonal Goddess Festivals at Clonegal Castle may be applied for by e-mail, placing the words “FOI invitations” in the subject line. Send to: hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com


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The Temple of Isis Shrines, Clonegal Castle, Ireland

Excerpt from "Guide to Clonegal Castle" by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson M. A. (Dublin), Baron of Strathloch, Priest of Isis (1990)

On the N.E. wall of the Old Hall is a pair of double doors, being the original entrance to the castle. The right hand has a spy-hole and the left another spy-hole through which the muzzle of a gun can protrude. These doors open into the Porch built in 1680 which has its own door, strengthened with a gate. Above it is a coat of arms of the Rev. Lawrence Durdin-Robertson and his wife Pamela (Barclay). To the left of it is the certificate of registration from Mr. G. Slevin, the Chief Herald of Ireland; to the right and left of the porch are displayed the books written by Miss Olivia Robertson and the Rev. Lawrence Durdin-Robertson, connected with the Fellowship of Isis. This was founded in 1976 by Lawrence and Pamela Durdin-Robertson and the Hon. Olivia Robertson, basically as a form of religion to worship the Goddess in her many forms. It is multi-racial, multi-religious and its membership [includes] Catholics and Protestants, Hindus, Shintoists, Cherokee Indians and some others in sixty four different countries which include Ireland, Britain, U.S.A., Germany, Romania, Iceland, Japan and Siberia. Nearly of the F.O.I. are black, from W. Africa. Festivals are held in the Temple eight times in the year, and outside in the Dana Temple as well if the weather permits. Many members of the F.O.I. and other visitors visit part of the Castle and the grounds, and the Temple."

Reprinted here by permission.

Photo: Hon. Olivia Robertson and her brother, Rev. Lawrence Durdin-Robertson, Co-Founders of the Fellowship of Isis, in the Temple of Isis, Clonegal Castle, Ireland. Photo courtesy of Olivia Robertson and Loreon Vigne. All rights reserved.

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