Visitation from the Goddess Pele
By: Olivia Robertson
Some months before my visit to Hawaii, a young man told me: “Pele is running again!” This meant nothing to me. But when Loreon Vigné of Isis Oasis informed me that I was to include a visit to Big Island, there to stay on a Volcano’s rim, I protested! Why an extra plane trip? I did not at all like this stay by a volcano’s rim… Long ago I had decided never to go on any trip to Vesuvius or Etna. And this volcano was not only far bigger, but “running again.” Loreon simply stated: “You said you wished to visit Pele. So you shall!” My friend deTraci, also on our trip, felt as nervous as I was.
However, we both loved Big Island far more than the tourist filled Honolulu. Here were no tourists – only Back Packers. Volcano Village was inhabited by artists, sculptors, writers – our sort of people! I even enjoyed Volcano Hotel which was literally on the rim, and from Volcano Road we saw orange flames leaping into the sky from the new lava flow – too fierce for anyone to approach save by helicopter.
But it was not on my favourite Big Island that I had one of the most extraordinary and unexpected experiences I have had. We duly reached Paradise Island, Kuaui, to stay with our FOI Priestess, Catherine Stovell. On my first morning, in a cheerful bedroom overlooking a mountain, coconut palms and sea – Something happened – on this Wednesday, the 17th of October.
I was wakened by the appearance of a woman who had the power and presence of a Goddess. She had very dark hair, black touched with bronze, which surrounded her head with large rich curls. Her body was gold-bronze. I saw Her in profile which was strong, with fine nose and determined chin. Her eyebrows were thick and black, her eyes dark, and her lips were very full and indented at the corners. Here I feel, I should not give her message. She gave me a circular mirror of Prophecy – a gift from the Goddess Mahina of the Moon. However, what was particularly wonderful was that she brought a flow of diamond and crystal points of white light – in a dome shape on top of my head – thus opening my crown chakra. I had thought that this had happened already, but not in this brilliant and orderly way, resembling Far Eastern tiaras.
I received the word “Loa”. I can equate this with my experience of Yemaya of the Ocean, which I was given in 2005. What I understand is this. The Loas – Nature deities – do not punish us for wrong-doing. But the earth herself and all her elements are part of our own being. When we transgress the laws of love and goodness, this produces repercussions throughout earth. After various turbulences – possibly an axis shift – a new and nobler humanity will emerge from the old, as the veil between our physical earth and the etheric realm will dissolve. Hence there will be no “death” but soul transference. We only die because we identify with our physical bodies. So there is hope. And creativity will pour forth in rainbow beauty.
The Muses Symposium
By: Olivia Robertson
If you study textbook history of humanity, it consists of political warfare. Study religious history, and you have the same: duality resulting in violence and cruelty. The good has to be rescued from persecution, tribalism and territorial conflicts.
But when I did my university course in Art History – harmony prevailed! Artists did not murder each other – impressionists versus academicians – oil painters versus sculptors! Nowhere did I find intolerance resulting in violence. Disputes, yes.
Therefore The Muses Symposium was inspired by the Muses, Goddesses of Arts and Crafts, for members who wish to write, not using email, who paint, and sculpt, and do gardening, who write poetry and tell stories and draw. Whenever I write and paint and act and dance – I was very cheerful Hula Dancing – I am happy NOW. Not yesterday – tomorrow, but NOW. Now is forever.
So members in any country who wish to contact other artists and writers – who wish to avoid disputes, rivalry – they may wish to contact like-minded people through the Muses Symposium by correspondence.
To join you can write to Deena Butta AU, who produces brilliant FOI ceremonies in Chicago, and Estara T’shirai AU, who loves Fairies and knows their language. They are c/o Deena, Isis Seshat Magazine, 3334 Eastwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, USA. No, I won’t give phone, email or fax! There are other ways. There is Rev. Vincent Akpabio, father of a brilliant “Indigo” child, POB 14949 Kano, NG 700213 Kano State, Nigeria. From Ghana there is Professor A.E. Affari AU, who has valuable information drawn from his deep studies of African religion. His address is “Isis of the Mysteries”, P.O. Box 8542 Accra North, Ghana. Mother Beatrice Okoekwe AU, of the Lyceum of the Cosmic Isis, gives an Indian-African perspective to the Faiths of Africa, from Amaseri, P.O. Box 541 Aba State, Afikpo, Nigeria. For those who desire a wide knowledge and practice of Gaelic Mysteries, they could apply to Swami Prem Sudheer, AU, a Scot who writes of the Celtic Mysteries and works them with Anne Marie Beaucoline, at their Lyceum of Brighid, 166 Rullion Rd., Penicuik, Scotland.
That is good enough to get on with! Good luck! We artists and writers and musicians create a Rainbow Bridge of Harmony from earth to heaven, and from heaven to earth, from brightest White to deepest Indigo.
Note: Contact information may also be found in the Special Projects directory in the Networking section: http://www.fellowshipofisis.com/network.html
Clonegal Castle - Seasonal Festivals
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Eight times per year, the Foundation Center hosts gatherings for Fellowship of Isis members at Clonegal Castle: Brigantia, Spring Equinox, Beltaine, Summer Solstice, Lughnasad, Autumn Equinox, Samhain, and Winter Solstice. To receive information about the exact dates and for an invitation to any of these eight seasonal festivals, please e-mail any of the following members of the Circle of Brigid, and place the words “FOI Invitations” in the subject line: Joan Hartigan: joanhartigan@gmail.com, Eileen Laurence: rosemerta@eircom.net, Minette Quick: hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com
Photo Gallery Updated
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Thanks to Olivia Robertson, Minette Quick and T. Everett, over 70 new photos have been uploaded to the Homepage photo gallery. Three new sections have been added as well: "Temple Paintings", "Temple Batiks & Tapestries", and "The Town & River of Enniscorthy". We invite you to visit and enjoy!
FOI Manifesto Translations
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The Homepage offers the FOI Manifesto in nine different languages, including: German, Spanish, Esperanto, French, Italian, Interlingua, Dutch, Portuguese, and the original English. Our thanks go out to all of the translators of each Manifesto, and if you would like to offer a version in another language, please contact us.
Membership Enrollment Milestone
To date, Connia Silver, through the Fellowship of Isis Homepage and her own Crossroads Lyceum, has enrolled over 11,600 members. Connia is honored to have welcomed so many members into the Fellowship from around the world, including:
Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Canary Islands, Catalonia, Channel Islands, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, South Wales, Spain, Sultanate of Oman, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tobago, Trinidad, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wales, West Indies, Yugoslavia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Homepage Reminders
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It is “Spring Cleaning” time again, and this is a reminder for everyone with a listing on the FOI Homepage to check and make sure your information is still current. Also, for those who are interested, we are still accepting donations to the Isian Outreach program, which supplies FOI booklets & Isian News to members in countries that cannot afford them. Please use the general donation link found on the Homepage. Thank you!
