The main purpose of the Golden Rose Solar Iseum is to promote spiritual growth through the Rites of the Fellowship of Isis along with new material. This page also contains energy work systems related to magic, manifestation, circle casting, and connections with the Divine Mother. You can find these at the bottom. Focus is placed on the creative process, whether it be the creation of art, the creation of love, the creation of a new spiritual self, the creation of harmony between two beings, or the creation of life. The ultimate goal is to take a step forward towards spiritual perfection, just as Psyche eventually attained goddess hood. The Iseum is dedicated to Aphrodite, Eros, the erotes, and Psyche and serves the additional purpose of empowering those who are LGBTQ+. Potential students need not be LGBTQ+ themselves, only allies. However, the Rites are tailored to serving the LGBTQ+ community. This course of study begins with a free energy attunement to the patron gods of the Solar Iseum.
The decision to dedicate this Solar Iseum to Aphrhrodite was made because she is an alchemical goddess. I was prepared to leave it at that and move on to other projects. Aphrodite and eventually Eros, however, had other plans. I discovered a rich tradition of LGBTQ+ myth in the worship of this goddess and god. And they wanted that aspect of their profiles made more pronounced to serve and strengthen the community.
Aphrodite is more than a woman in an attractive nighty. And Eros is more than a child in a diaper. They are deities of love, sex, creativity and creation, and inspiration. Aphrodite is an extraordinary goddess with a magical presence and the power of transformation. Her nature is alchemical and creative and the power that fueled these energies was love. She can channel her energies into sex or artistic endeavors. One does not need to physically reproduce to tap Aphrodite’s energy. She is a very decisive goddess who cannot be turned aside once she determines a course of action.
Aphrodite is the goddess of creativity and getting closer. This energy can apply to sex or to an entirely platonic psychological and spiritual relationship. When two people completely “get” each other and form an undeniable connection, Aphrodite is there. She also is present in the union of minds, spirits, and hearts or whenever new growth occurs in the realms of the psychological, spiritual, and emotional. This is the aspect of Aphrodite we are most concerned with here. These realms can be accessed through the vehicles of sex or creative endeavors. With her power, any person can learn to shine with the goddess’s golden light.
The Greeks considered Aphrodite to be the patron of homosexual relationships in females and males along with a group of divine beings, known as the Erotes, who made up her retinue. The Erotes themselves, were concerned with male homoeroticism and same sex attraction. One of these was Eros, whose origin is somewhat contested. Eros was either a primal deity or the son of Aphrodite and Ares. Whatever his origins, he was a constant companion to the goddess and a creative artist in his own right. The Erotes imparted beauty, loyalty, strength, and eloquence to those involved in same sex relations. Eros was part of a trinity concerned with homosexuality which also included Heracles and Hermes.
1. The student must be initiated and ordained. This occurs through the Mystery of Eros and Psyche, as written by Lady Olivia Robertson. Ordination is accomplished through the Rite of Ordination.
2. The student officially joins the mentor's Solar Iseum through an adaptation of the Rite of Flamma Vestae. The Priest Alchemist of the Solar Iseum gifts the student with a token that represents the work of the group.
3. The apprentice researches and performs 4 Alchemical Rites from the FOI liturgy books:
* The Ruby Pylon of Mars from Isis of Alchemy, which involves the unleashing of creativity, equanimity of love, and Yin/Yang balance.
* The Jade Pylon of Earth from Isis of Alchemy, dealing with the restoration of Yin/Yang balance and creativity. Creativity itself and the balancing of these energies are a deeply ingrained part of many LGBTQ+ people.
* From Sphinx, Goddess Myths and Mysteries, Melusina of the Dragon Power, which deals with faeries. Seriously. It’s not a joke. Faeries have been chosen because they are on an alternate path of evolution, and many would say the same applies to the LGBTQ+.
* If the student wishes, they may replace the Ruby Pylon of Mars and the Jade Pylon of Earth with Descent of the White Eagle and the Awakening of the Golden Phoenix.
* A reworking of Gemini: The Mysterious Bride is taken from Nuit of the Milky Way. The option to retain the oracle while rewriting the text of the rest of the Rite has been chosen for this. If you’ve made it this far, you’ll be rewarded with an unabashedly LGBTQ+ Rite. No more sifting through subtext. This idea isn’t something I’ve just made up. We are permitted to do this with Rites from this particular book.
* The student enacts Gemini, Artemis and Apollo from Sophia.
After enacting each mystery drama, the apprentice engages in a write-up of their experience in receiving the mystery.
4. The student is taken through a series of original guided meditations.
5. The apprentice composes a brief paper about what they "took home" and internalized from the 5 Rites.
6. The apprentice undergoes Consecration of a Priest/Priestess Alchemist and receives a caduceus or symbol of Valerius the Elder, thus conferring the status of Priest/Priestess Alchemist.
7. The Alchemist may wish to investigate other studies under the umbrella of Alchemy, such as the pursuit of elemental work, some types of ceremonial magic, the study of LGBTQ+ themes in spirituality, or the production of their own herbal formulae using tried and tested recipes (Be careful with this type of work, folks. You don't want to stir up something that's toxic.).
8. When ready, the Solar Alchemist can create their own Solar Iseum and engage in the practice and teaching of Alchemy.
The Blessings of the Divine Mother
This is a copyrighted system with a fixed price. As such, it is totally optional, I wasn't certain where to put this system. It could go well on the Goddess page and be used as part of that training. But, it really could be helpful with any course of study on this site. I decided to include it here because some of the Goddesses specifically relate to Alchemy and make appearances in the Rites associated with the discipline. The cosmic order is currently out of balance and has swung to the Yang polarity. This has been the case for the Age of Pisces. However, one of the things that will happen in the Age of Aquarius is that the pendulum will begin to swing towards the Yin, creating balance. This system is one of the tools that can help us in the healing and evolution of the Earth as well as on our own journey of spiritual development and advancement. The Goddesses worked with include bodhisattvas, an Ascended Master, and several Divine Mothers. So, they are all deeply concerned with our evolution, individuation, and personal process. As Mother Mary is featured, this system does have some aspects of Christianity, but it would be a shame to miss out on its power and promise for that reason alone. Here are some of the things you will learn about:
* Saint Germain, Lady Portia and the Violet Flame
* Mother Mary
* The Immaculate Heart of Mary
* The Goddess Quan Yin
* Avalokitesvara
* Tara
* Bodhisattva Vows
* Prajnaparamita
* Sarasvati
* Sophia
* Isis (Of course!)
* Durga
Price: $45
The decision to dedicate this Solar Iseum to Aphrhrodite was made because she is an alchemical goddess. I was prepared to leave it at that and move on to other projects. Aphrodite and eventually Eros, however, had other plans. I discovered a rich tradition of LGBTQ+ myth in the worship of this goddess and god. And they wanted that aspect of their profiles made more pronounced to serve and strengthen the community.
Aphrodite is more than a woman in an attractive nighty. And Eros is more than a child in a diaper. They are deities of love, sex, creativity and creation, and inspiration. Aphrodite is an extraordinary goddess with a magical presence and the power of transformation. Her nature is alchemical and creative and the power that fueled these energies was love. She can channel her energies into sex or artistic endeavors. One does not need to physically reproduce to tap Aphrodite’s energy. She is a very decisive goddess who cannot be turned aside once she determines a course of action.
Aphrodite is the goddess of creativity and getting closer. This energy can apply to sex or to an entirely platonic psychological and spiritual relationship. When two people completely “get” each other and form an undeniable connection, Aphrodite is there. She also is present in the union of minds, spirits, and hearts or whenever new growth occurs in the realms of the psychological, spiritual, and emotional. This is the aspect of Aphrodite we are most concerned with here. These realms can be accessed through the vehicles of sex or creative endeavors. With her power, any person can learn to shine with the goddess’s golden light.
The Greeks considered Aphrodite to be the patron of homosexual relationships in females and males along with a group of divine beings, known as the Erotes, who made up her retinue. The Erotes themselves, were concerned with male homoeroticism and same sex attraction. One of these was Eros, whose origin is somewhat contested. Eros was either a primal deity or the son of Aphrodite and Ares. Whatever his origins, he was a constant companion to the goddess and a creative artist in his own right. The Erotes imparted beauty, loyalty, strength, and eloquence to those involved in same sex relations. Eros was part of a trinity concerned with homosexuality which also included Heracles and Hermes.
1. The student must be initiated and ordained. This occurs through the Mystery of Eros and Psyche, as written by Lady Olivia Robertson. Ordination is accomplished through the Rite of Ordination.
2. The student officially joins the mentor's Solar Iseum through an adaptation of the Rite of Flamma Vestae. The Priest Alchemist of the Solar Iseum gifts the student with a token that represents the work of the group.
3. The apprentice researches and performs 4 Alchemical Rites from the FOI liturgy books:
* The Ruby Pylon of Mars from Isis of Alchemy, which involves the unleashing of creativity, equanimity of love, and Yin/Yang balance.
* The Jade Pylon of Earth from Isis of Alchemy, dealing with the restoration of Yin/Yang balance and creativity. Creativity itself and the balancing of these energies are a deeply ingrained part of many LGBTQ+ people.
* From Sphinx, Goddess Myths and Mysteries, Melusina of the Dragon Power, which deals with faeries. Seriously. It’s not a joke. Faeries have been chosen because they are on an alternate path of evolution, and many would say the same applies to the LGBTQ+.
* If the student wishes, they may replace the Ruby Pylon of Mars and the Jade Pylon of Earth with Descent of the White Eagle and the Awakening of the Golden Phoenix.
* A reworking of Gemini: The Mysterious Bride is taken from Nuit of the Milky Way. The option to retain the oracle while rewriting the text of the rest of the Rite has been chosen for this. If you’ve made it this far, you’ll be rewarded with an unabashedly LGBTQ+ Rite. No more sifting through subtext. This idea isn’t something I’ve just made up. We are permitted to do this with Rites from this particular book.
* The student enacts Gemini, Artemis and Apollo from Sophia.
After enacting each mystery drama, the apprentice engages in a write-up of their experience in receiving the mystery.
4. The student is taken through a series of original guided meditations.
5. The apprentice composes a brief paper about what they "took home" and internalized from the 5 Rites.
6. The apprentice undergoes Consecration of a Priest/Priestess Alchemist and receives a caduceus or symbol of Valerius the Elder, thus conferring the status of Priest/Priestess Alchemist.
7. The Alchemist may wish to investigate other studies under the umbrella of Alchemy, such as the pursuit of elemental work, some types of ceremonial magic, the study of LGBTQ+ themes in spirituality, or the production of their own herbal formulae using tried and tested recipes (Be careful with this type of work, folks. You don't want to stir up something that's toxic.).
8. When ready, the Solar Alchemist can create their own Solar Iseum and engage in the practice and teaching of Alchemy.
The Blessings of the Divine Mother
This is a copyrighted system with a fixed price. As such, it is totally optional, I wasn't certain where to put this system. It could go well on the Goddess page and be used as part of that training. But, it really could be helpful with any course of study on this site. I decided to include it here because some of the Goddesses specifically relate to Alchemy and make appearances in the Rites associated with the discipline. The cosmic order is currently out of balance and has swung to the Yang polarity. This has been the case for the Age of Pisces. However, one of the things that will happen in the Age of Aquarius is that the pendulum will begin to swing towards the Yin, creating balance. This system is one of the tools that can help us in the healing and evolution of the Earth as well as on our own journey of spiritual development and advancement. The Goddesses worked with include bodhisattvas, an Ascended Master, and several Divine Mothers. So, they are all deeply concerned with our evolution, individuation, and personal process. As Mother Mary is featured, this system does have some aspects of Christianity, but it would be a shame to miss out on its power and promise for that reason alone. Here are some of the things you will learn about:
* Saint Germain, Lady Portia and the Violet Flame
* Mother Mary
* The Immaculate Heart of Mary
* The Goddess Quan Yin
* Avalokitesvara
* Tara
* Bodhisattva Vows
* Prajnaparamita
* Sarasvati
* Sophia
* Isis (Of course!)
* Durga
Price: $45
Faery Kings and Queens
This one is also totally optional. I've briefly mentioned faeries. This is for those who want to make friends with these beings. This is a 12 attunement system. These are not the faery stories from your childhood. These are not the diminutive beings your parents read to you about. These are full statured beings of great power. Each attunement gets you channeled information and messages from the faery. And rituals, scents, colors, and poems will help you deepen your connection to the faeries. You may want to ask a King and Queen to adopt you to be your special faery guide. Or you could let them choose you. If you're fortunate, they may take you to parts of the faery realm where humans are not normally allowed. The faerie Kings and Queens in this system include Donn Fierna, Finvarra, Gwyn Ap Nudd, Midar, Oberon, Sil, Argante, Caeila, Maeve, Morgana, Oonagh, and Holda.
Price: $100
Magical Lightworker Program
This system represents a wonderful blending of energy work with basic magic. It creates powerful connections with a variety of beings, including the Higher Self, Guides, Angels, Faeries, Dragons, and the Goddess herself. It also teaches about manifestation and the 12 laws that govern it in order to create in your life. This system is helpful, powerful, and a great deal of fun. If you're a beginner with magic, this is a very good place to start. If you're an experienced magician and/or energy worker, this one is still useful, in that it will help you hook up with your "friends on the other side."
Price: $25
Magical Lightworker Advanced Degree Program
This is a continuation of the Magical LIghtworker Program. It contains more of the fundamentals of magic than the first, including claiming your desire, organizing and planning, raising energy, taking action, coming to a rest and starting again. Instruction occurs in 5 levels:
First Degree: Here you learn about the fundamentals of magic, including sacred space, ritual tools, and the 5 steps to manifestation.
Second Degree: Bring the energy of the earth into your magic using herbs, crystals, stones, and plants.
Third Degree: Connect more deeply with angels, animals, and deities.
Fourth Degree: This level is about the Law of Vibration/Attraction. When you get into the vibration of what you desire to achieve, have, be, or do, your goal has no choice but to be drawn to you. You must train yourself to be positive about your desires rather than focusing on an energy of lack. This level also gives an alchemical symbol that unites body, mind, and spirit to raise your energy to a higher level and allow your desire to manifest. Neutralize the things that stand in your way and bring your desire into the physical plane. Increase your understanding and ability to work with magic and energy.
Fifth Degree: Learn how to focus positive attention to attain your desires. The more you want something, the more likelyit is to manifest. Focus on positive attention and what you want rather than focusing on not having it. Feel good when you think of your desire. You will gain access to a vortex that contains within it all of the things you have created with your mind and thus already exist in the etheric realm and are waiting to filter down to the earth plane. All your desires are on hold in this vortex. It contains everything you want. Interact with it purposefully.
Cost: $25
Elemental Pentagram and Magic Circle Empowerment
This one bolsters your ability to cast a circle. Of course, you don't have to have an attunement in order to create a circle, but this system can increase your ability to do so effectively. I've never seen it done quite this way, but it's a pretty good system. It's especially good for beginners, especially if they're struggling with their circles. It would also be of interest to experienced practitioners who want something of a different process. The manual combines paganism and witchcraft with a dash of ceremonial work. You'll learn about the pentagrams, the magic circle, the 5 elements (earth, air, fire, water, spirit), the tanden, magic circle as sacred space, magic circle to contain and concentrate power, conjuration of the circle and invoking pentagrams, opening the circle and banishing pentagrams, elemental invocations, circle of healing, simple spells and magic, consecrating sacred objects, the entire attunement process and the ability to attune others.
Cost: $25
Celestial Golden Chi
This attunement is all about the cool things you can do with your consciousness and energy. At the practitioner level, it may help you to manifest. At this level, you also gain access to a protective bubble or wall. It's my belief that this is a helpful system for people who have trouble meditating. Here are some of the things it could help with at the Master level:
ADVANCED GOLDEN CHI offers a profound state of contemplation or quieting the mind, Greater Focus, and Smoother Thoughts. It shifts the focus from the right brain, allowing you to explore life in a way that is more abstract, creative, emotional, intuitive and more deeply meaning, which will eventually bring about greater levels of understanding and wisdom. GOLDEN STAR OF CHI will greatly and slowly increase your energies and consciousness to higher and greater levels of intelligence and understanding in complete balance. The golden star of chi communicates with your DNA, signaling it and attuning it to resonate with the Divine Flow of the Universe, the Holy Spirit, the Creative Life Force, the Supreme Creator Energy. The GOLDEN CHI SOUL SEQUENCE is a direct connection to that which programs life itself, as we know it. It can create a direct Higher Self connection beyond time and space. This function will gently assist in purging out negative energies from your aura and consciousness. This may lead to rapid detoxification on the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical levels. The PURE GOLDEN LIGHT OF CHI radiates out a golden Light that is cleansing and refreshing. It seeks to put our consciousness in a state in which it will quickly transfer from the Beta level to Alpha and beyond. The golden energy of Golden Chi Purity penetrates and resonates to very high levels of reality in which our intuition and understanding is all knowing and connected with the cosmic divine life force which gently guides and sustains all forms of life as we know it. It creates a deep sense of connection and loving detachment. A greater understanding of life may start to emerge. GOLDEN PALMS CHI is the healing function of this system. It helps to energize our body, calm our nerves, and harmonize our soul. This form of healing is autonomous. When our palms touch the body of a person, the energy will flow by itself in all of the ways the body needs it the most. The client may feel warmth, tingles, light headedness, or a funny sensation anywhere in the body that will make him/her feel alive. No intention, visualization, or conscious activation are needed.
Cost: $20
This one is also totally optional. I've briefly mentioned faeries. This is for those who want to make friends with these beings. This is a 12 attunement system. These are not the faery stories from your childhood. These are not the diminutive beings your parents read to you about. These are full statured beings of great power. Each attunement gets you channeled information and messages from the faery. And rituals, scents, colors, and poems will help you deepen your connection to the faeries. You may want to ask a King and Queen to adopt you to be your special faery guide. Or you could let them choose you. If you're fortunate, they may take you to parts of the faery realm where humans are not normally allowed. The faerie Kings and Queens in this system include Donn Fierna, Finvarra, Gwyn Ap Nudd, Midar, Oberon, Sil, Argante, Caeila, Maeve, Morgana, Oonagh, and Holda.
Price: $100
Magical Lightworker Program
This system represents a wonderful blending of energy work with basic magic. It creates powerful connections with a variety of beings, including the Higher Self, Guides, Angels, Faeries, Dragons, and the Goddess herself. It also teaches about manifestation and the 12 laws that govern it in order to create in your life. This system is helpful, powerful, and a great deal of fun. If you're a beginner with magic, this is a very good place to start. If you're an experienced magician and/or energy worker, this one is still useful, in that it will help you hook up with your "friends on the other side."
Price: $25
Magical Lightworker Advanced Degree Program
This is a continuation of the Magical LIghtworker Program. It contains more of the fundamentals of magic than the first, including claiming your desire, organizing and planning, raising energy, taking action, coming to a rest and starting again. Instruction occurs in 5 levels:
First Degree: Here you learn about the fundamentals of magic, including sacred space, ritual tools, and the 5 steps to manifestation.
Second Degree: Bring the energy of the earth into your magic using herbs, crystals, stones, and plants.
Third Degree: Connect more deeply with angels, animals, and deities.
Fourth Degree: This level is about the Law of Vibration/Attraction. When you get into the vibration of what you desire to achieve, have, be, or do, your goal has no choice but to be drawn to you. You must train yourself to be positive about your desires rather than focusing on an energy of lack. This level also gives an alchemical symbol that unites body, mind, and spirit to raise your energy to a higher level and allow your desire to manifest. Neutralize the things that stand in your way and bring your desire into the physical plane. Increase your understanding and ability to work with magic and energy.
Fifth Degree: Learn how to focus positive attention to attain your desires. The more you want something, the more likelyit is to manifest. Focus on positive attention and what you want rather than focusing on not having it. Feel good when you think of your desire. You will gain access to a vortex that contains within it all of the things you have created with your mind and thus already exist in the etheric realm and are waiting to filter down to the earth plane. All your desires are on hold in this vortex. It contains everything you want. Interact with it purposefully.
Cost: $25
Elemental Pentagram and Magic Circle Empowerment
This one bolsters your ability to cast a circle. Of course, you don't have to have an attunement in order to create a circle, but this system can increase your ability to do so effectively. I've never seen it done quite this way, but it's a pretty good system. It's especially good for beginners, especially if they're struggling with their circles. It would also be of interest to experienced practitioners who want something of a different process. The manual combines paganism and witchcraft with a dash of ceremonial work. You'll learn about the pentagrams, the magic circle, the 5 elements (earth, air, fire, water, spirit), the tanden, magic circle as sacred space, magic circle to contain and concentrate power, conjuration of the circle and invoking pentagrams, opening the circle and banishing pentagrams, elemental invocations, circle of healing, simple spells and magic, consecrating sacred objects, the entire attunement process and the ability to attune others.
Cost: $25
Celestial Golden Chi
This attunement is all about the cool things you can do with your consciousness and energy. At the practitioner level, it may help you to manifest. At this level, you also gain access to a protective bubble or wall. It's my belief that this is a helpful system for people who have trouble meditating. Here are some of the things it could help with at the Master level:
ADVANCED GOLDEN CHI offers a profound state of contemplation or quieting the mind, Greater Focus, and Smoother Thoughts. It shifts the focus from the right brain, allowing you to explore life in a way that is more abstract, creative, emotional, intuitive and more deeply meaning, which will eventually bring about greater levels of understanding and wisdom. GOLDEN STAR OF CHI will greatly and slowly increase your energies and consciousness to higher and greater levels of intelligence and understanding in complete balance. The golden star of chi communicates with your DNA, signaling it and attuning it to resonate with the Divine Flow of the Universe, the Holy Spirit, the Creative Life Force, the Supreme Creator Energy. The GOLDEN CHI SOUL SEQUENCE is a direct connection to that which programs life itself, as we know it. It can create a direct Higher Self connection beyond time and space. This function will gently assist in purging out negative energies from your aura and consciousness. This may lead to rapid detoxification on the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical levels. The PURE GOLDEN LIGHT OF CHI radiates out a golden Light that is cleansing and refreshing. It seeks to put our consciousness in a state in which it will quickly transfer from the Beta level to Alpha and beyond. The golden energy of Golden Chi Purity penetrates and resonates to very high levels of reality in which our intuition and understanding is all knowing and connected with the cosmic divine life force which gently guides and sustains all forms of life as we know it. It creates a deep sense of connection and loving detachment. A greater understanding of life may start to emerge. GOLDEN PALMS CHI is the healing function of this system. It helps to energize our body, calm our nerves, and harmonize our soul. This form of healing is autonomous. When our palms touch the body of a person, the energy will flow by itself in all of the ways the body needs it the most. The client may feel warmth, tingles, light headedness, or a funny sensation anywhere in the body that will make him/her feel alive. No intention, visualization, or conscious activation are needed.
Cost: $20