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The Fellowship of IsisAset Shemsu - The Retinue of Aset Foundation Centre: Clonegal Castle, Enniscorthy, Eire FOI en Espanol | FOI auf Deutsch | FOI in Italiano (PDF File) Growing numbers of people are rediscovering their love for the Goddess. At first, this love may seem to be no more than an inner feeling. But soon it develops; it becomes a longing to help the Goddess actively in the manifestation of Her divine plan. Thus, one hears such enquiries as, "How can I get initiated into the Mysteries of the Goddess? How can I experience a closer communion with her? Where are her nearest temples and devotees? How can I join the priesthood of the Goddess?", and many other such questions. The Fellowship of Isis has been founded to answer these needs. Membership provides means of promoting a closer communion between the Goddess and each member, both singly and as part of a larger group. There are hundreds of Iseums and thousands of members all over the world, since the Fellowship was founded in 1976 by Lawrence, Pamela and Olivia Durdin-Robertson. Love, Beauty and Truth are expressed through a multi-religious, multi-cultural, multi-racial Fellowship. The good in all faiths is honoured. The Fellowship of Isis has no particular affiliations. The Fellowship is organized on a democratic basis. All members have equal privileges within it, whether as a single member or part of an Iseum or Lyceum. This manifesto applies also to the daughter societies: the College of Isis, the Spiral of the Adepti, the Spiral of Alchemy, the Noble Order of Tara and the Druid Clan of Dana. The Fellowship respects the freedom of conscience of each member. There are no vows required or commitments to secrecy. All Fellowship activities are optional and members are free to resign without question. Membership is free.The Fellowship reverences all manifestations of Life. The God also is venerated. The Rites exclude any form of sacrifice, whether actual or symbolic. Nature is revered and conserved. The work of the Noble Order of Tara is for conservation of Nature. The Fellowship accepts religious toleration, and is not exclusivist. Members are free to maintain other religious allegiances. Membership is open to all of every religion, tradition and race. Children, listed as "Children of Isis", are welcomed, subject to parental consent. The Animal Family of Isis accepts members animal and bird friends through centres. The Fellowship believes in the promotion of Love, Beauty and Abundance. No encouragement is given to asceticism. The Fellowship seeks to develop friendliness, psychic gifts, happiness, and compassion for all life. The Druid Clan of Dana develops Nature's psychic gifts. The College of Isis has been revived after its suppression 1,500 years ago. Like Aset Shemsu, The F.O.I. itself, it has always been alive in the Inner Planes. It is from these Inner Planes that its return has been inspired. Magi degrees may be conferred through Lyceums of the College. Correspondence courses are offered. There are no vows nor secrecy. Iseums are the very Hearths of the Goddess, or Goddess and God to Whom they are dedicated. These are listed, along with Lyceums. Tara Priories and Dana Groves are also listed regularly. All these centers are for FOI members only. All members are equal, and are not subject to anyone. All work with the Goddess - or Goddess and God - of their own Faith. Every Being - human, animal, bird, tree - element - is an eternal offspring of the Divine Family of the Mother Goddess. Join the Fellowship of Isis Fellowship of Isis Code of Ethics Public statement regarding the FOI Name Other Translations of the Manifesto Introduction to the Fellowship of Isis New & Solitary Member Information The Animal Family of Isis Societies within the Fellowship of Isis Explanation of FOI Symbols: Each Manifesto, Certificate and Charter that comes out of the Foundation Iseum is headed with the same Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics found at the top of this page, created by co-founder Lawrence Durdin-Robertson by hand. They link the Fellowship of Isis with the love of the Goddess of six thousand years ago, and so have profound symbolic and occult significance. The hieroglyphics are translated as Aset Shemsu: the Retinue of Isis. Among the picture signs is that of Aset, the Throne of Isis, the Matriarchal seat that conferred power on each succeeding Pharaoh. The picture-word for Woman is presented as a seated woman in profile; and the symbol of the Sun-God Horus, son of Isis and Osiris, is given in his bird form, in which he uses his Utchat eye. One may still see these symbols carved on the walls and columns in Egyptian temples and tombs. They bring members into relationship with their ancestors who loved the Arts and Nature. (From the Fellowship of Isis Handbook) Note: The FOI Manifesto was originally created in 1976 by the Fellowship of Isis founders: Olivia Robertson, Lawrence & Pamela Durdin-Robertson. You may read the Original Manifesto in the History section. It has been updated by Olivia many times throughout the years. The most recent revision is included here. (The Manifesto and Aset Shemsu graphic may be shared, however, the copyright / trade-service mark is owned by the heirs of the FOI Founders.) All Rights Reserved. |