April 28, 2018

Beltane Letter from Cressida

 
"Seek rest within the sacred shelter of Isis’s wings
And draw nourishment from the energy of our fellowship"
 
The Beltane letter from FOI Steward, Cressida Pryor, has been uploaded - read it in full by clicking on the link below:
 
 
 

April 24, 2018

Call for submissions


Announcement from the Circle of Brigid calling for submissions to the Foundation Center newsletter, Isian News, Isian Voices.  You may read more by clicking the link below:

 
 
 
(Dedication to Brigid at the entrance to the Well Chapel at the Foundation Center Temple, photo copyright Minette Quick.)

April 20, 2018

Sun enters Taurus


Happy Sun in Taurus!  Listen to an audio journey from the late Olivia Robertson, leading a meditation to the Constellation of Taurus:

The Window of Taurus
(mp3 - 3 mins - 709kb)

Audio transcript:
"To realize the harmony of Justice and Compassion, we need to make a magical journey to the Constellation of Taurus. Know that these signs are given to us by the Adepti, the Magi of old, so that we may relate to the reality of the stars - not through the sciences, but through our spirits: this is spiritual rising. Come. Approach the window of Taurus. This window depicts a red-haired Goddess seated on a white bull, which is emerging from the sea. Descending from the stars of Taurus, are 14 maidens who bathe in the ocean. Now suddenly a sharp wind blows, and it throws the window open, and we are faced with the constellation of Taurus. Gaze upon the 7 stars of the Hyades, in V-formation - 7 of the 14 Atlantides maidens. Within their aetheric sphere is the mountain of Hursag, Paradise of Creation. For what appears as earthly, flaming stars, planets and space, is but a symbol of a reality beyond. Hear of this mountain of Hursag, this paradise. Ninurta, the God, created the mountain to save his people from the flooding of the Tigris. Hear the ancient words written on tablets, about this God-king: "Behold now, everything on earth rejoiced afar at Ninurta. The Lord made mourning disappear from the land, he made happy the spirits of the Gods. Because of his Mother's great joy at his great and heroic deeds, Ninurta addressed her: ‘O Lady, O Ninmah, because for my sake you would enter the matchless land, the hill which I have set up, let its name be Hursag, and you be its queen’.” In this magical world ruled by Ninmah and Ninurta, only those who do great deeds are admitted. Pass through the window, if you dare. Imagine yourself now, entering this land if you would - if you would do great deeds. Enter and visualize what you would like to do in the future, and see it as if it happens!"
 
 
(Shrine of Taurus photo by Minette Quick, audio from the FOI Homepage, both copyright reserved.)

April 12, 2018

Remembering Olivia Robertson

 
Please join us in lighting a candle in honor of the late Olivia Robertson.  Olivia was born on Friday, April 13, 1917 and was always quick to point out that Friday the 13th was a day associated with the Goddess!
 
Here is a short recording of her speaking on the company of heaven and enjoying life:
 
(mp3 / .15 sec / 121 kb)
 
Audio transcript:
"Angels are!  The whole company of heaven are around us.  It doesn't matter what religion we believe, the main thing is to enjoy life - this life, and the next.   And that is really, what it is all about."
 

Archival Link:
The Life and Work of Olivia Robertson


(photo of Olivia Robertson, copyright ZoƩ d'Ay)

April 1, 2018

April Oracle: Goddess Dana

"The Golden Age shines for those who have,
through awareness and the practice of the virtues,
regained the use of psychic eyes and ears and feelings."

The Oracle for April is from the Goddess Dana.  You may read it in full and listen to audio of Olivia Robertson by clicking on the link below:



(photo of Olivia Robertson, copyright P. Sudheer, with additional cropping by this site)