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DAUGHTERS OF ISHTAR
WOMEN”S MYSTERY CIRCLE & PRIESTESS PATHWAY 2010
Are you called to walk a sacred feminine path this year?
If you ready to claim your spiritual birthright as a woman and deepen your intimate relationship with that great mystery which is Goddess, then read on…
For thousands of years, women have encountered the sacred mystery of the divine directly - through their intimate daily experience of living in the world in a female body. The Ishtar Mysteries for women are a direct experiential path to deepening self-knowledge and intimate relationship with the Feminine Divine.
We are living in interesting times. Women are coming together in groups all over the planet at this time. They are coming together to vision new, more sustainable ways of living and relating, drawing on the ancient wisdom traditions of the world and their own embodied experience. Their hope - to catalyse and lead the evolution of sustainable local cultures in the face of an uncertain global future.
The Ishtar Mysteries is one such
project. In a culture which has taken the pursuit of individualism to its
furthest extreme, the future appears to lie in finding ways to work more
communally, in intersecting circles of mutual support. Through this
sacred women’s circle. Ishara and Miriam will be sharing the fruits of their personal
journey as priestesses of the Goddess, as well as opening
the way for new insights and inspirations to come through within our rituals
and discussions.
If you are ready to
o deepen your sense of original blessing – of the
gift of being born female
o tune your inner receptors – your instincts and intuition
- to the frequency of the Divine Feminine
o invite the mystery of Goddess into your heart
& make yourself more available to direct experience of the sacred at
work in your daily life
o tap into and unleash your personal creativity
o develop the skills you need to co-create & share sacred
ceremony
o discern your innate gifts and how you are being called to
express and share them with others
o explore what it might mean to be a priestess
in the 21st century
If these are things that interest you, then we cordially invite you to
join us in a women’s circle dedicated to exploring the mysteries of the Sacred
Feminine this year.
The Ishtar mysteries for women are a direct experiential
path to deepening self-knowledge and intimate relationship with the Feminine
Divine.
Our women’s circle will be exploring a cycle
of eight mystery points through the year - each of which corresponds to an
aspect of our embodied experiences as women - through a combination of
ritual & ceremony, group discussion, personal reflection and other creative
exercises. The group will offer a blend of teaching & co-learning, as
well as co-creation of rituals for each of the eight mystery points.
This will be a closed group with a 10 month commitment (March-December 2010).
The intention is to meet fortnightly on Thursday evenings at our home in
Hilton. In addition, our circle will be hosting an open women’s mystery
ceremony at each of the solstice points (June & December) at a local
community venue.
Ishara and Miriam would like to gather those contemplating journeying
with us this year for an opportunity to meet us, meet the priestesses,
experience some of what we offer, and get a run-down of how we will work
together this year (including costs). The introductory evening costs $20
and this includes supper. The circle will remain open until after the
Autumn Equinox, at which time we will close it for the remainder of the year
(this means that there are two opportunities to discern if this is right for
you and to commit to the process).
So... Thursday
March 11th at 7:30pm in the Moon Rose Caravan (out front of our home) in Hilton.
RSVP to: Ishara
mobile:
0415 593408 Miriam
mobile: 0405084945
We will be celebrating the Autumn
Equinox mystery-point on Sunday 21st
March so also put this date in your diary if you would like to
participate.
Miriam is happy to receive your emails and questions about anything to do with
this year's process - miriam@radiantwoman.com.au
These are the times that we were born for.
Blessings,
Miriam & Ishara
"We, the Daughters of Ishtar, do lovingly begin upon the work of restoring sacredness to our embodied experience as women, affirming that it is in each of us, by virtue of our womanhood, to be Her priestess. This we pledge out of love for ourselves, our sisters and She Who Is, Was and Shall Be - so that the blessings of Her life-giving juices may flow, restoring the world in beauty and bringing healing to the Earth and all Her creatures."
AMENTI
Read in full...Posted by: priestess on the 26/02/2010 08:48 | Categories: General,
Summer Solstice Celebration 2009
Yoga Now Studio, Unit 5, 18 Hines Rd, O'Connor (off South Street)
Join us in Goddess space as we create a sacred women’s temple dedicated to the Divine Feminine Flame.
Doors
open at 4pm for meditation, solstice craft activity & conversation.
You are welcome to use this time to light a candle or place a personal
prayer or offering on one of our goddess altars.
Devotional ceremony starts 5pm - WE WILL BE LOCKING THE DOORS so don't be late!
Shared supper, music & dancing to end the night. Close at 8pm.
Bring: a floor cushion, light wrap for meditation, a candle to give away and a plate of festive supper food to share.
Wear: Something comfortable to move in. Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Summer sun colours welcomed :-)
Tickets: $30 ($25 conc) pre-purchased or $35 at the door.
PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKET ONLINE NOW via PayPal and SAVE!
For more info:- contact Ishara on 0415 593 408
Read in full...Posted by: priestess on the 17/11/2009 20:16 | Categories: Goddess Ceremony, Women's Event,
Women's winter retreat - 'Coming Home to Ourselves' - 31 July to 2 August 2009
* a sacred space * for women together * to reflect, share, celebrate and renew our vital essence and divine purposes*
On this winter weekend, Miriam and Ishara (from Daughters of Ishtar)will be creating and holding sacred Goddess space for women to come together to reflect, share, celebrate and renew our vital essence and divine purposes. Whatever your personal journey or spiritual path, you are welcome to come and bathe in the
womb-blessings of the Great Mother, and find sustenance in the wealth of wisdom and skills to be found in an open-hearted gathering of women, in return for your own open-hearted and respectful sharing.
The focal point of the weekend will be a sacred ritual on Saturday night, intended to facilitate personal, collective and global healing and transformation. There will also be space for private reflection, for relaxed interaction and chat, and to go for a walk in the natural bush environment of the grounds.*
Duration: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.
Cost: $170.
Accomodation is in shared rooms in a large house on a bush block in the country outside Harvey. Or you can bring your swag and sleep on the verandah. Or bring your own tent for complete personal privacy.
Bring food to share.
REGISTER NOW!
Bookings & enquiries - contact Ishara 0415 593 408
Posted by: priestess on the 08/06/2009 16:18 | Categories: Women's Event,
Budding Ceremony. A rite of passage for 11-13 year old girls, Sunday 12th July 2009
'Budding Ceremony'
A Rite of Passage for 11 to 14 year old
Girls
in Perth, Western Australia
(and Their Mums*)
Facilitated by Ishara and Miriam
of Circles of Blessing
What does it mean to be becoming a woman?
Through this one day facilitated process, you will have the opportunity to explore and share your own answers to this question, in a nurturing, safe and sacred women's space.
The day will culminate in a special ceremony to mark the beginnings of the girls' passage to womanhood.
Our next Budding Ceremony
is scheduled for
10am to 4pm on Sunday 12th July
in a beautiful bushland setting
at Noonyarra, Falls Rd, Hovea WA in the Perth Hills.
Bookings & Enquiries: 
0415 593 408
More information is available on the Circles of Blessing website
Read in full...Posted by: priestess on the 05/06/2009 14:13 | Categories: Girls' Event,
Women's Winter Solstice Celebration - Sunday 21 June 2009
Goddess Mysteries Ceremony & Midwinter Feast
Celebrate the Birthing Power of the Divine Mother!
Sunday 21st June
5pm-9pm
O'Connor, Fremantle
o Enter the sacred women’s circle – a space set apart from the demands of daily life Read in full...
Posted by: priestess on the 22/05/2009 13:51 | Categories: Goddess Ceremony, Women's Event,
Women's MidSummer Celebration - 13 Dec 2008
WOMEN’S MidSummer Celebration
from 6:30pm Saturday
13th December 2008
Reclaim some personal meaning from the collective madness of the ‘silly season’!
We will be gathering in sacred space to weave our special women’s magic - calling in the blessings of the Great Goddess for ourselves, our families and our world.
As the year turns towards summer solstice, the time of greatest light, we’ll be honouring the Goddess in her aspect as the divinely radiant Queen of Heaven and making a space to enthrone her in our own hearts.
This sacred women's ceremony will help you connect with and claim your own personal power and autonomy as a woman.
Become the change you wish to see in the world!
Cost: $25 / $20 concession.
Please bring:
a candle (as a gift),
a plate of finger food to share,
floor cushion, drums or percussion (if you wish).
Wear red - or anything bright that makes you feel beautifully alive and empowered as a woman..
to be held in Fremantle
at
Yoga Now studio
Unit 6 / 5 Hines Rd,
O’Connor
RSVP to Ishara on 0415 593 408
Special offer - bring a friend and get $5 off the entry fee.
Read in full...Posted by: priestess on the 01/12/2008 11:10 | Categories: Goddess Ceremony,
Lilith, rebellion and the wild feminine - Saturday 15 November
You are invited to join us for this informal evening of poetry, music, dance, art, meditation and conversation
exploring the story of Lilith - the original rebellious woman (Adam's first wife) - and related themes.
Discover the wild side of the Divine Feminine..
Posted by: priestess on the 03/11/2008 11:10 | Categories: Women's Event,
Goddess Soiree - 18th October 2008
Ishara & Miriam invite you to join us for a Goddess Soiree exploring the theme of Feminine Wisdom...
Sophia, Athena, Minerva, Seshat, Saraswati, Spider Woman.. goddess names from many cultures each evoke subtly different shades of feminine wisdom.
What is distinctive about the wisdom of the Divine Feminine? Is there are particular quality to women's ways of knowing the world? Can men also tap into feminine wisdom?
We'll be serving a smorgasbord of story, poetry and music to inspire your curiosity and ignite your imagination. You'll have the opportunity to play with paper collage, share your thoughts and experiences in a relaxed social atmosphere, nibble a cookie, maybe even make a new friend or two.
7-9pm Saturday 18th October at Yoga Now Studio, Hines Rd, O'Connor (near Fremantle)
Cost: $25 - includes light supper & creative materials
Enquiries & Bookings - phone Ishara on 0415 593 408
Read in full...
Posted by: priestess on the 01/10/2008 11:09 | Categories: Women's Event,
Spring Equinox Women's Ceremony
You are invited to join us for this sacred women's circle
to be held at the Yoga Now studio, Unit 6, 5 Hines Rd, O'Connor (off South St, Fremantle area)
starting at 6:30pm on Saturday 20th September.
Ishara and Miriam will be creating a gorgeous ceremonial space dedicated to the Great Mother aspect of the Goddess - She who responds to our cries - complete with Goddess altars, candle-light and delicious milky chai-tea.
Posted by: priestess on the 01/09/2008 11:11 | Categories: Goddess Ceremony,
Your feedback is welcomed!
Is there something special that could further
support you in your journey of unfoldment as a woman? We are
always open to your suggestions for Daughters of Ishtar and our
priestess work. Please drop us a line or call to discuss your
needs.
