Celebrating the Centenary of Olivia Robertson Around the World
Fellowship of Isis Central is
asking members and friends, individuals, centres, and Hearths of the Goddess,
to raise a glass and indulge in some cake in honor of Olivia’s centenary! There
are several celebrations going on around the world next month to celebrate her
birthday for this unique and brilliant woman who bought the Goddess alive for
so many. They'll be in Avalon, in California, in London, and elsewhere.
FOI Vernal Equinox Celebration
41st Anniversary of the Fellowship of Isis
March 18th, Saturday
Unitarian Universalist Church
5450 Atherton Street
Long Beach, California
Among the many wonderful
offerings will be a special presentation using a magical working
by FOI Co-founders Olivia Robertson and Lawrence Durdin-Robertson in their
temple, which can be incorporated into honoring the 100th
anniversary of Olivia’s birthday. Admission: Sliding Scale from $20.00 - $15.00. For more information, please contact Anniitra
Ravenmoon at sacredraven@msn.com
Celebrating the Centenary of Olivia Robertson
Saturday April 8th
United Reformed Church, High Street, Glastonbury
Inspired by the Isis
Navigium, a favorite festival of Olivia's, Isis of Avalon is holding a day in
Ceremony and Celebration, tapping into the magical current at the heart of the
FOI, here in 'Mystic Avalon' as Olivia would say. Caroline Wise will be sharing
a presentation slide show of Olivia's life.
We aim to start at 11am and
to finish around 5pm. All are welcome with a contribution of £5 - £10 (whatever
you feel) to cover costs.
Central London Celebration
6.30 – 9.30pm. Evening of April 13th
Olivia’s 100th Birthday
For those in London who knew
Olivia or have an interest in her work, come along to on her 100th birthday,
April 13th, 6.30 onwards, to raise a glass, have some cake and good goddess
company, and a couple of cheerful presentations and show some slides. She had
an interesting life, with many facets, and she loved visiting London, where she
was born and lived for quite a time. We’ll offer a glass of Baileys, her
favorite tipple, to the spirit of the place for the goddess, and have fine
discussion and share memories. There will be a £2 charge to cover cost of the
room. Please PM FOI central you want to come. We are just hiring their upstairs
room.
Temple of Isis/Isis Oasis
6:30 – 9:30pm. Evening of April 13th
Olivia’s 100th Birthday
Meditation and remembering of
Olivia Robertson in conjunction with FOI members in London. Contact Kasey
Conder at kaseyconder@hotmail.com
And by Attunement Around the World
Members may wish to light a
candle, some incense, and join in attunement, or at a time suitable to them, on
the evening of 13th April, with reading the oracle of Hertha aloud
from one of Olivia’s oldest Liturgy books, “Urania, Ceremonial Magic of the
Goddess.” Meditate and share any insights. Have a drink and some cake for
afterwards.
Earth
Magic of Transformation
Oracle of the Goddess Hertha
Whenever
the longing heart turns to the Mother, there I take up My abode. I am the
Hearth Fire, the Heart of Life, and the secure earth that is your home. And
this My hearth is one, and yet manifest throughout the galaxies. Honour your
home, the earth, not for its greatness, but for its littleness. For in this
matrix is your protection.
Be as
My children the animals, the birds and the plants. For they die not but live
forever in My everlasting home. Their existence of birth and struggle and death
are to them but dreams. Only humans believe they die. And through this delusion
they suffer.
Turn
to My deeps and you will find My jewels. These many coloured gems are concealed
in your own bodies. My rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds glow in your red Tree of
Life: My veins of Gold and Silver flow in your blood: My Poles of Balance are
fixed within your bones. Turn to your roots. Despise not touch nor smell nor
taste. These bring you into communion with Me and with all My children. Know Me
as the Earth Mother Who bringeth forth all things that breathe and move and
have their being. My Body holds all the elements. So My children are of My
substance. I am in them all. And I am Immortal.
Photo: Olivia Robertson at her 90th birthday celebration. All rights reserved.
