The Goddess, The Divine Feminine, The Great Mother
- Debbie Irvine
- Nov 5
- 29 min read
Updated: Nov 11
Below is an overview of the key themes and topics explored in this work, centered on the Goddess, The Divine Feminine, Her qualities, archetypes, historical presence, and the personal journey toward spiritual balance and integration. This is an enormous subject, and I am presenting a brief introduction to key aspects with a summary of my personal experiences and trainings in it. It has been a key part of my healing and transformation. Other sacred writings inspired by my interactions with The Goddess are in the section “Read”.
1. Introduction to the Divine Feminine & Goddess
Explores the Goddess, Divine Feminine, and Great Mother archetypes.
2. Qualities and Archetypes
Key qualities of the Divine Feminine and Masculine.
Triple Goddess: Maiden, Mother, Crone.
3. Spiritual Practices
Prayers, meditation scripts, and rituals for awakening and embracing the Divine Feminine.
4. Balance and Integration
Harmony between feminine and masculine energies.
Transformation through balance.
5. Historical, Indigenous, and Ecological Perspectives
Ancient, indigenous, and nature-based views on the Divine Feminine.
Shamanism and ecological consciousness of Gaia-Sofia.
As Above, So Below laws of interconnectedness and Oneness.
6. Personal Journey and Experiences
Personal reflections, mystical experiences, and academic pursuits.
Personal fieldwork, advanced studies, and recent developments.
7. Training and Organizations
The Priestess Path, Fellowship of Isis, and my trainings in these through the PAHS program with Dr Normandi Ellis.
Festivals, rituals, and advanced spiritual studies.
8. Ma’at and Spiritual Laws
Introduction to Ma’at, her 42 laws, and ideals as spiritual and moral guidance.
Balancing polarities and cosmic laws.
9. Conclusion
Balance and Integration
Explore Egyptian Goddess Festivals
10. Resources and Further Reading
Glossary of key terms.
Recommended books, organizations, and authors.
She is the Goddess, the Divine Feminine,
The Great Mother—
revered in rituals and prayers at dawn
and honoured in the close of twilight,
worshipped in ancient temples, and churches,
and invoked in the quiet chambers of the heart.
She is both imminent, woven into the fabric of our souls,
and eminent, shining forth in the world’s beauty and mystery.
Known as the Great Mother, she wears countless names
—her essence flowing through all cultures and time,
appearing as Saints, Bodhisattvas, as Sophia and Sofia,
the wisdom and spirit of Gaia herself.
She is the breath of creation,
the pulse of compassion,
the eternal feminine,
the Shakti,
the Love
that births, dances, and illuminates all things
with her Light.
The Divine Feminine manifests in many ways
As light and love, she offers blessings, wisdom, healing, abundance, and empowerment.
Key Qualities of the Divine Feminine Include:
unconditional love, understanding, compassion, healing
beauty, radiance, joy
warmth, gentleness, care
intuition creativity, flow
fertility, birth, nurturing
truth, justice, and sovereignty.
She seeks to bring balance to the Divine Masculine within all people and genders, fostering harmony and wholeness.
Her archetypal forms are often represented by the triple spiral:
The Maiden, symbolizing new beginnings and youthful energy
The Mother, embodying nurturing, creation, and abundance
The Wise Crone, holding deep wisdom and transformation.
In ancient Egypt, these aspects were personified by the goddesses Nephtys (the youthful sister), Isis (the magical heart of The Great Mother), and Nekhhbet-Mother-Mut (the Vulture Queen, wise alchemist and protector of Upper Egypt).
Across civilizations, the Goddess appears under different names and faces. The Greeks and Romans worshipped Isis alongside their own triple goddesses until Christianity suppressed her in the 5th CE. Popular Goddesses are Aphrodite, Venus, Demeter, Persephone, Hecate and many others.
In Hinduism, Kali and Durga embody the creative and transformative energies of Shakti.
Taoism honours the receptive power of Yin, while Buddhism venerates the compassion of Kwan Yin and Tara.
The Shekhinah in Judaism represents the Light of God dwelling within earth and particularly within the feminine.
Earth-based goddess figures in Mayan, Celtic, Indigenous, and Wicca, Druidic or pagan traditions, further illustrate her universal presence.
The Divine Feminine is a force that invites us to connect with our deepest selves and the world around us, encouraging balance, creativity, and compassion in all aspects of life.
Prayer of Awakening
by Padiusiri
Awake, Awake, Awake!
Awake in Peace, Lady of Peace
Rise thou in Peace
Rise thou in Beauty.
Goddess of Life
Beautiful in Heaven
Heaven is in Peace
Earth is in Peace.
O Goddess
Daughter of Nut
Daughter of Geb
Beloved of Osiris.
Goddess rich in names!
All Praise to You!
All Praise to You!
I adore You!
I adore You!
Lady Isis!
Lady of Peace!
Please feel free to use your personal Goddess or God name in this prayer.
Different versions were used for different Gods and Goddesses in different temples throughout Egypt. There were prayers to “Wake up” the Gods and Goddesses each morning, and Prayers for the Close of the Day for rest for the Gods and Goddess.
Meditation Script: Embracing the Divine Feminine
Close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths. Allow your body to relax, and let your mind settle.
As you breathe, imagine a soft, radiant light surrounding you—a gentle presence, warm and loving. This is the energy of the Goddess, the Divine Feminine, the Great Mother.
With each breath, feel her light and love filling your heart. She manifests in many forms, offering blessings, wisdom, healing, abundance, and empowerment. Allow yourself to receive these gifts, letting them flow into every part of your being.
Now, bring your awareness to the balance within you—the harmony of Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine. Sense how these energies complement and support each other, creating wholeness for all genders.
Visualize the triple spiral of the Goddess:
The Maiden, representing new beginnings and youthful energy.
The Mother, embodying nurturing, healing, creativity, and abundance.
The Wise Crone, holding deep wisdom and transformation.
See these forms as archetypes within you, guiding your growth and evolution.
Imagine yourself in ancient Egypt, where the Goddesses Nephtys, Isis, and Nekhhbet-Mother-Mut reign. Feel their presence—Nephtys with her gentle support, Isis with her magical motherly wisdom, and Nekhbet-Mother-Mut as the wise alchemist, transforming and protecting.
Recognize that these Goddesses, and their energies, exist in many cultures and traditions. They are universal, archetypal forces that you can engage with and grow through.
Take a moment to honour the Divine Feminine within yourself and in the world around you.
Feel gratitude for her blessings and her guidance.
When you are ready, gently bring your awareness back to the present moment. Take a deep breath, and open your eyes, carrying the wisdom and love of the Goddess with you.
Embracing the Divine Feminine and Masculine
We must open to and embrace the many manifestations of the Divine Feminine, while also recognising the equal importance of the Divine Masculine and “his” qualities:
Key Qualities of the Divine Masculine
Strength, purpose, action
Logic, reason, productivity
Leadership, protection, boundaries, and self-discipline
Harmony and Transformation Through Balance
These qualities are inherent within everyone, as harmony and balance between the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine are essential—their interplay enables transformation, unity, and growth.
For example, in Hindu mythology, Kali’s shakti activates Shiva, and in Egyptian mythology, Isis uses her magic to revive Osiris.
Across religions, stories of miraculous conceptions and divine interventions highlight the equal power of the Goddess in relationship with her God.
Repression and Renewal of the Divine Feminine
However, the influence of the Divine Feminine has frequently been limited, controlled, and repressed by patriarchal and political systems. The current Age of Aquarius presents an opportunity to integrate, balance, and harmonise the opposite qualities within individuals and society, thereby initiating a renewed era of spiritual awareness and expanded consciousness. This process involves addressing and overcoming negative, shadow aspects, as described by Jung.
Indigenous and Ancient Perspectives on the Divine
Indigenous cultures know that everything is Divine, alive and conscious. They acknowledge the Divine Feminine and Masculine as does Hinduism, Druidism ancient and modern, Wicca, and the ancient Egyptians.
The word Nature comes from the Greek who used the Egyptian hieroglyph written as ntr meaning nature, where everything was a form of consciousness, alive, and divine.
The Egyptians placed animal heads on their Gods and Goddesses to illustrate the anthropomorphic aspects of both animals and humans as equally from nature and equally divine.
Nature’s Divine Feminine, Shamanism, and Ecological Consciousness
The modern revival of Shamanism and increasing ecological awareness adopted by eco-psycho-spiritual groups (e.g. Jungian and Buddhist), has again elevated Nature—especially in her Divine Feminine form—to a central position in our lives.
Emphasising balance with Nature’s cycles highlights our Divine Feminine interconnectedness and balance with natural cycles: of ebbs and flow, fertility, growth and productivity, fallow and renewal as experienced by both Nature and women.
This inter-relationship reinforces the need for respect, responsible, loving stewardship as essential values for individuals, societies, and the environment to nurture and sustain life.
The Divine Feminine in Nature’s Cycles and Personal Transformation In my articles on Shamanism and Dreamwork I emphasise the cycles of Calling, Initiation, Death, and Rebirth.
These cycles in Nature mirror our own alchemical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual transformations, as experienced in the Divine Feminine and The Triple Spiral – New Life of the Maiden, Birth and Abundance of the Mother, and Wisdom and Rest with the Crone.
As Above, So Below, As Within, So Without: The Ancient Maxim
Nature also reminds us of the ancient maxim, “As Above, So Below, As Within, So Without” attributed to Hellenic writer Hermes Trimegistus (a combination of Greek god Hermes and Egyptian god Thoth) written on the ancient Emerald Tablet. Variants of this philosophy can be traced back through Arabic and early Greek, Syriac, and other writings reflecting a unified cosmology.
It has become the signature phrase of magical, alchemical, esoteric, and spiritual practices and revived in modern times to recognise the power of a unified Cosmos and cosmology that respects and reveres the harmony, balance, and interconnection of all energies spiritual and material, feminine and masculine, here on earth and in the cosmos.
This is where our work with The Divine Feminine, The Goddess, The Great Mother begins – revivifying her, re-integrating her, and honouring her in our lives personally, societally, and collectively.
My Personal Experiences with The Goddess, The Divine Feminine, The Great Mother
Commitment to the Divine Feminine
My dedication to the Divine Feminine is rooted in a desire to restore balance after centuries of marginalization and suppression of the Goddess and the Great Mother. This calling has resonated with many individuals—women and men alike—over the past century. Notably, figures such as Jung notably highlighting the need to address this imbalance to foster embodied physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wholeness.
Personal and Academic Journey into The Divine Feminine
My journey toward the Divine Feminine has been shaped by diverse experiences across cultures and spiritual traditions.
First and foremost, as a violinist, teacher, and youth orchestra conductor I lived the first 50 years of my life immersed in beauty and devotion to the Arts and the Divine Feminine in service to the Goddesses: Hathor (Egyptian), Saraswati (Hinduism), Calliope and Euterpe (Greek muses), Minerva (Roman), Brigid and Cerridwen (Celtic).
Over the past 15 years, my divorce and illnesses have taken me deeper into personal relationship with The Goddess, The Divine Feminine, The Great Mother for guidance, healing, and re-empowerment.
I have integrated my new studies in shamanism, dreamwork, Jungian psychology, and comparative religion into a coherent path of devotion.
Key milestones include academic work on Wicca
Hinduism’s theory and practices of Bhakti-devotional practices of the Divine Feminine and the Goddess, and of Kali specifically
Ongoing study of Jung’s perspectives on the Divine Feminine
Participation in Goddess workshops
Studying The Priestess Path in The Fellowship of Isis with Dr. Normandi Ellis 2023-2026.
Mystical and Spiritual Experiences and Sacred Stories
My spiritual connection deepened through visionary experiences with Mother Mary during Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru and subsequent encounters in sacred sites such as the Cathedral of Santiago, Chile, and churches in Egypt.
These experiences have been reinforced through shamanic journeys, dreams, meditation, rituals, and prayer fostering a lasting relationship with the Divine Feminine.
I have written these experiences into essays published by Sacred Stories in “Ascension” and “Lifetimes” and include my original essays under the tab “Read”.
Academic Pursuits and Expanded Understanding of The Goddess
Academic pursuits, such as studying Hinduism and the concept of Bhakti, further enriched my understanding of the Goddess as an imminent and transpersonal universal presence. It is numinous, mystical and Divine.
My engagement with Kali, both in study, personal experience in dreams, visions, and with clients has been particularly transformative, influencing my spiritual practice and professional work.
This work then led into my Egyptian studies and working with the Egyptian Pantheon and Isis, Ma’at, Sekhmet, and Hathor and many other Goddesses and Gods personally, and with clients.
Fieldwork and Advanced Studies
Counselling Practice in India and Nepal in 2016 introduced me personally to a wide range of Hindu and Buddhist deities as well as in my academic studies.
Studies with teachers Nicki Scully and Dr. Normandi Ellis deepened my understanding of the Egyptian pantheon from 2019 onwards.
Participation in retreats and advanced training in Egyptian Alchemical Healing further expanded my practice. Specific dreams, visions, and synchronicities often guided my connections, relationships, decisions, and spiritual direction with the Goddess, the Divine Feminine, and The Great Mother.
Recent Developments and Integration
I returned to my Egyptian studies following a period immersed in Celtic shamanism. During my meditative practice Anubis, the Egyptian God repeatedly appeared before me.
Anubis is the shamanic priest, The Opener of The Way between worlds, and between life and death.
He was guiding me to a renewed connection with my Egyptian teacher Dr. Normandi Ellis, which culminated in a pilgrimage to Egypt a few months later in 2023. I returned in February 2025 with Normandi and Amy Auset Rohn who teaches Egyptian Spirituality and runs Priestess Programs through her school “The Goddess Inside” and I will return in March 2026 with Normandi to be ordained.
Ultimately, Anubis guided me towards a deeper integration of the wisdom gained from both Egyptian and nature-based spiritual paths and redirected my path. The Light of Consciousness is so well written and available through the temples, hieroglyphic writings, and Egypt herself that its living energies continue to inspire and ignite healing, wisdom, and empowerment to me and many others who have discovered these hidden mysteries.
These experiences have reinforced the importance of integrating the wisdom of both the Divine Feminine and Masculine and have shaped my ongoing commitment to spiritual balance and transformation.
Reflections on Balance and Transformation
The restoration of the Divine Feminine is not only a personal calling but also a collective necessity.
Integrating the qualities of the Divine Feminine—such as compassion, intuition, creativity, and nurturing—with those of the Divine Masculine—strength, purpose, and leadership—enables transformation and unity. This balance is essential for fostering harmony within individuals and society, and for addressing the challenges of our time.
Conclusion
My ongoing commitment to the Divine Feminine is informed by a diverse array of academic, spiritual, and personal experiences. Through study, practice, and devotion, I seek to honour and integrate the wisdom of the Goddess, contributing to a renewed era of spiritual awareness and expanded consciousness. This journey continues to evolve, guided by the archetypal energies of the Divine Feminine and Masculine, and by a deep reverence for the sacredness of all life.
Training in The Priestess Path in The Fellowship of Isis
I began my training in the Priestess Path with Dr. Normandi Ellis in August 2023. Dr. Ellis is a High Priestess in the lineage of The Fellowship of Isis, and the program itself spans 2–3 years. Normandi Ellis brings a wealth of experience and expertise:
Doctor of Divinity (her thesis focused on Angels, which she also published as a book)
Reverend in the Spiritualist Church
Author of 14 books
Teacher of creative and metaphysical writing
Specialist in ancient Egyptian spiritual practices
Translator of hieroglyphs
Normandi Ellis has travelled to Egypt many times and collaborated with Nicki Scully, another respected teacher I studied with, to revitalize the wisdom and magic of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses.
The Fellowship of Isis is a global spiritual organization dedicated to the revival and honouring of the Divine Feminine, especially through the archetype of Isis, the Egyptian Goddess, The Great Mother.
The Priestess Path is a structured spiritual training, combining academic study, ritual practice, and personal transformation.
Teachers like Normandi Ellis and Nicki Scully are recognized for their deep scholarship and experiential knowledge, making this lineage particularly rich in both historical and mystical content.
Per Ank Het Seshet – PAHS Program
Overview
The program created by Normandi Ellis is called “Per Ank Het Seshet” (PAHS), which translates as “In The House of Life in the Temple of Seshet.” Seshet is the Egyptian goddess of writing, wisdom, and knowledge, and the keeper of both worldly and Akashic (Cosmic) Records. She is also associated with measurement, building, astronomy, and the sciences. Seshet works alongside Thoth, the inventor of hieroglyphics and writing, is also revered as the god of wisdom, knowledge, the moon, astrology, magic, and mathematics.
Year One: Festivals of the Goddess
The first year of study celebrates the Festival of the Goddess for each month, following ancient Egyptian tradition. Students learn about each goddess, their qualities, and their roles in the lives of other deities, priests, priestesses, royalty, and common people. The curriculum includes:
Writing and creating rituals and ceremonies for each monthly festival
Deepening relationships with the goddesses
Activating mystical insights, illumination, and healing
Personal Engagement and Mystical Experience
Included on the website are my personal writings for these monthly Egyptian festivals and goddesses. I invite others to form their own relationships with these divine figures. Experiences described range from mystical encounters and past life memories to dreams and spiritual insights, each unique and guided by the will of the goddess—a true two-way interbeing.
Years Two and Three: Advanced Studies
The second and third years expand into subjects such as:
Hieroglyphics
The Egyptian Books of the Dead and shamanic processes for preparing for death, the journey to the Underworld, and Judgment in the Afterlife
The 9 Spiritual Bodies
Metaphysical Writing and Spiritual Journaling
Astrology & Numerology (linked to Pythagoras’s studies in Egypt over 20 years)
The Sacred Calendar & Moon Calendar from The Temple at Dendera
Creating your own Inner Adytym (Temple)
Specialist subjects of your own choice
The Fellowship of Isis, Ireland
Foundation and Purpose
The Fellowship of Isis was established in 1976 at their home in Huntingdon Castle Ireland by Lady Olivia Robertson, her brother Lord Lawrence Durdin-Robertson who had been a minister in the Church of Ireland, and his wife Pamela. Both Lawrence and Olivia had revelations and visions of the feminine aspect of God and modelled their Fellowship on the Goddess and the rejuvenation of the Divine Feminine, incorporating shamanic journeying, Jungian psychology, creative arts, drama, ceremonial rites, initiations, and ceremonies.
The organization aims to increase awareness of Divine Feminine energy, with Isis as its central archetype, especially for the dawning of the Aquarian Age.
Lady Olivia presented The Goddess Movement to the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1993 where it was acknowledged as a “world faith” on equal standing with other world faiths. It is a multi-faith spiritual organization with the mission:
“To help the Goddess actively in the manifestation
Of Her divine plan.”
Personal Pilgrimage
In 2024, I visited Huntingdon Castle in Clonegal, Ireland, spending time in the temple and meditation rooms (photo above) preserved as they were at Lady Olivia’s passing in 2013. Today, the Fellowship has grown to 20,000–30,000 members worldwide.
Reflections on Balance and Transformation
These experiences have reinforced the importance of integrating the wisdom of both the Divine Feminine and Masculine, shaping my ongoing commitment to spiritual balance and transformation. The interplay of these energies is essential for personal and collective growth, as reflected in mythologies and spiritual practices across cultures.
Introduction to Ma’at and Her Laws
I include my writings below for Ma’at, the Goddess of Cosmic Truth, Harmony, Justice, Balance, Compassion, Reciprocity, and Order. Ma’at is your arbiter in the Underworld after death when your heart is weighed on scales against Ma'at's feather by Anubis to see if it is “as light as feather” proving that you have done no wrong.
The 42 Laws of Ma’at
Her 42 Laws were Negative Confessions that you were to live by not doing and by pronouncing at death that you had not committed these acts or sins.
Positive Confessions and Cosmic Laws
We have been encouraged to write our 42 Laws of Ma’at as Positive Confessions – as how we wish to live, honouring the positive qualities and moral laws in our lives. It is also important to see these as Cosmic Laws.
Further Resources
You can read the 42 Laws of Ma’at as written for the Isis Oasis Sanctuary, Geyersville, CA on their website.
Balancing Opposing Qualities
I have included a list of opposing qualities that I need to bring into balance as part of my work with the Goddess Ma’at, and of The Divine Feminine.
Personal Reflection and Practice
You might like to think of which polarities you struggle to balance and write your own list as well as your own 42 Laws of Ma’at.
Ma’at
Festival October 18th
Goddess of
Truth Justice
Balance Harmony
Compassion Reciprocity
Order
42 Ideals of Ma’at - Debbie Irvine
I Honor the Sacred Above All Else and in ALL Things
I Honor and Respect the Life of ALL: Our Sacred Gaia, and All Animals, Creatures, Plants, Minerals, Devas, Elementals, Sidhe and Other Dimensional Cousins and Beings
I Honor and Give Thanks for the Gifts and Blessings of My Incarnation and Life Force every Day!
I Honor and Give Thanks for the Guidance and Protection of the Sacred Neteru every Day!
I Honor and Respect My Body, Mind, and Soul
I Honor and Respect Beauty
I Honor and Respect Gifts of Creativity and Powers of Manifestation
I Honor Virtue, Her Laws, and Commands
I Honor Peace Within Myself and Within Others
I Honor Truth
I Honor Justice
I Honor Harmony
I Honor Balance
I Honor Equality
I Honor Freedom
I Honor The Divine Feminine
I Honor The Divine Masculine
I Honor the Safety of ALL
I Honor the Health of ALL
I Honor the Wellbeing and Happiness of ALL
I Honor the Opportunities for Learning and Growth of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Hopes and Dreams of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Needs of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Work and Deeds of ALL
I Honor the Rest and Solitude of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Rites of Holy Longing
I Honor and Respect the Rites of Birth, Adulthood, and Elderhood
I Honor and Respect the Rites of Marriage and Partnership of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Rites of Dissolution, Death, and Transition in This Life
I Honor and Respect the Beliefs of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Rights of Autonomy, of Difference, and Individuality for ALL
I Honor and Respect the Rights of Families
I Honor and Respect the Rights of Communities
I Honor and Respect the Lineage of Customs and Traditions of ALL
I Honor and Respect the Lineage of True Knowledge and Wisdom in Our World
I Honor and Uphold Love and Compassion for Myself and for ALL
I Honor and Share Healing with ALL
I Honor and Share Beauty and Joy with ALL
I Honor and Share Reciprocity with ALL
I Honor and Share Self-Discipline with ALL
I Honor and Share Humility with ALL
I Honor and Share the Bounty of My Life with ALL
The Scales of Ma’at
Balancing the Polarities
The Yin and Yang
The Feather and The Heart
Truth – Justice
Balance – Harmony
Feminine – Masculine
Sacred - Profane
Light – Darkness
Aten – Amun
Ego – Shadow
Soul – Personality
Cosmic – Individual
Heaven – Earth
Love – Hate
Compassion – Wisdom
Creativity – Letting Go
Evolution – Devolution
Autonomy – Control
Freedom – Power
Openness – Closed
Praise – Jealousy
Expand — Contract
Non-Judgmental – Prejudiced
Healing – Wounding
Creating – Destroying
Inner World – Outer World
Imagination – Reason
Experience – Thinking
Mystical – Philosophical
Spiritual – Religious/Dogmatic
Intuition – Cognition
Happiness – Disappointment
Joy – Sorrow
Grief – Anger
Forgiveness – Resentment
Peace – Anxiety
Desire – Apathy
Birth – Death
Resurrection – Desolation
Hope – Fear
Trust – Despair
Faith – Confusion
Rest – Work
Healing – Illness
Connection – Loneliness
Family – Solitude
Circular – Linear
Cycles – Spirals
Kairos Opportunity – Temporal Fixed Time
Synchronicities – Inflexible
Dreams – Intellect
Out of Body Experience – One-Dimensional
NOW – Past, Present, Future
Conclusion: Reflections on Balance and Transformation
These experiences have reinforced the importance of integrating the wisdom of both the Divine Feminine and Masculine, shaping my ongoing commitment to spiritual balance and transformation. The interplay of these energies is essential for personal and collective growth, as reflected in mythologies and spiritual practices across cultures.
Explore my Egyptian Year of Festivals of The Goddess: Explore my monthly writings as part of my first year of training in my Priestess Path under another tab on this website. My experiences include dreams, visions, past life memories, and client experiences where the Goddess showed up for them and for me to assist with insight, guidance, healing, and empowerment.
Glossary
Age of Aquarius
An astrological era believed to signify a time of spiritual awakening, innovation, and collective consciousness. Many spiritual traditions associate it with the renewal of the Divine Feminine.
Alchemical Healing
A spiritual and holistic healing approach that draws on ancient alchemy, combining energy work, ritual, and visualization to transform body, mind, and spirit.
Amun
An ancient Egyptian deity, often associated with creation and the hidden aspects of divinity. Sometimes paired with Aten to represent dualities.
Anubis
Ancient Egyptian god associated with mummification, the afterlife, and guiding souls through transitions between worlds.
Archetype
A universal symbol, pattern, or character found in myths, stories, and spiritual traditions, representing fundamental human experiences and qualities (e.g., Maiden, Mother, Crone).
Ascension
A spiritual process or belief in rising to a higher state of consciousness, often involving personal transformation and enlightenment.
Aten
The ancient Egyptian sun disk deity, representing light, creation, and the visible aspects of divinity.
Auset
Another name for Isis, the Egyptian goddess of magic, motherhood, and healing.
BhaktiA Hindu spiritual practice focused on devotion and love for the Divine, often expressed through rituals, prayers, and music.
Chakra
In Hindu and yogic traditions, energy centers within the body that influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Cerridwen
A Celtic goddess of transformation, inspiration, and rebirth, often associated with the cauldron of wisdom.
Compassion
A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, often considered a key quality of the Divine Feminine.
Cosmic Laws
Universal principles believed to govern spiritual and material existence, such as truth, balance, and harmony.
Crone
The wise elder aspect of the Triple Goddess, symbolizing transformation, endings, and deep wisdom.
Devas/Elementals/Sidhe
Spiritual beings in various traditions:
Devas: Hindu and Buddhist nature spirits or gods.
Elementals: Spirits associated with earth, air, fire, and water in Western esoteric traditions.
Sidhe: Fairy folk in Celtic mythology.
Divine Feminine
The spiritual principle embodying qualities such as compassion, intuition, nurturing, creativity, and wisdom. Revered across cultures as the Goddess or Great Mother.
Divine Masculine
The complementary spiritual principle to the Divine Feminine, embodying qualities such as strength, purpose, logic, leadership, and protection.
Dreamwork
The practice of exploring and interpreting dreams for personal insight, healing, and spiritual growth.
Fellowship of Isis
A global spiritual organization dedicated to the revival and honoring of the Divine Feminine, especially through the archetype of Isis.
Gaia
The personification of Earth as a living, nurturing mother in Greek mythology and modern ecological spirituality.
Goddess
A female deity worshipped in various religions and spiritual traditions, often representing aspects of nature, fertility, wisdom, and protection.
Great Mother
An archetype symbolizing the nurturing, creative, and protective aspects of the Divine Feminine. She is seen as the source of life and compassion.
Hathor
Egyptian goddess of love, music, beauty, motherhood, and joy.
Hieroglyphics
Ancient Egyptian writing system using symbols and images, often used in spiritual and religious texts and on Temples and Pyramids for guidance, healing, empowerment, and instructions for travelling to the Afterlife.
Initiation
A spiritual process or ceremony marking the beginning of a new phase of learning, growth, or transformation.
Isis
A major Egyptian goddess associated with magic, motherhood, healing, and protection. Central to many traditions honoring the Divine Feminine.
Jungian Psychology
A branch of psychology founded by Carl Jung, emphasizing archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the integration of shadow aspects for personal wholeness.
Kali
A Hindu goddess representing transformation, destruction of evil, and the creative power of Shakti.
Kwan Yin (Guanyin)
A revered Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion and mercy, widely worshipped in East Asia.
Lineage
A spiritual or cultural tradition passed down through generations, often referring to teachers, practices, or rituals.
Magic/Magical Practice
Rituals, intentions, and spiritual techniques used to influence reality, connect with the divine, or manifest change.
Ma’at
The ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, harmony, justice, and balance. Her 42 Ideals serve as moral and spiritual guidelines.
Maiden
The youthful aspect of the Triple Goddess, symbolizing new beginnings, innocence, and potential.
Meditation
A practice of focused awareness, often used for spiritual connection, healing, and inner balance.
Minerva
Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, and strategic warfare, equivalent to the Greek Athena.
Mother
The nurturing and creative aspect of the Triple Goddess, representing abundance, fertility, and care.
Mother Mary
The mother of Jesus Christ, honoured in Christianity for her purity, compassion, and nurturing spirit. She is a symbol of unconditional love and the sacred feminine, often invoked for comfort, healing, and spiritual guidance.
Neteru
Egyptian term for deities or divine principles, often personified as gods and goddesses.
Numerology
A mystical system that interprets the spiritual significance of numbers and their influence on life events.
Oracle
A person or tool believed to provide divine guidance or prophecy, often through ritual or trance.
Osiris
Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and regeneration.
Pantheon
A collective group of gods and goddesses worshipped within a particular tradition or culture.
Past Life Memories
Recollections or impressions believed to be from previous incarnations, often accessed through meditation, dreams, or regression.
Per Ank Het Seshet (PAHS)
An Egyptian phrase meaning “House of Life in the Temple of Seshet,” referring to a spiritual training program focused on goddess wisdom, rituals, and hieroglyphics.
Pilgrimage
A spiritual journey to a sacred site for personal transformation, devotion, or connection with the divine.
Positive Confessions
Affirmative statements or ideals, such as the 42 Ideals of Ma’at, used to guide moral and spiritual living.
Priestess Path
A structured spiritual training program focused on the study and practice of goddess traditions, rituals, and personal transformation.
Ritual
A set of symbolic actions performed for spiritual, religious, or personal purposes, often marking transitions or honoring deities.
Sacred Calendar & Moon Calendar
Calendrical systems used in spiritual traditions to mark festivals, rituals, and cycles of nature, often linked to lunar phases.
Sacred Stories
Narratives or myths that convey spiritual truths, values, or teachings, often used in ritual or meditation.
Saints
Holy individuals recognized for their spiritual achievements, compassion, or miracles, venerated in many religious traditions.
Saraswati
Hindu goddess of wisdom, music, arts, and learning.
Sekhmet
Egyptian goddess of healing, protection, and fierce compassion, often depicted as a lioness.
Shadow (Jungian)
The unconscious aspects of the self, including repressed emotions and traits, which must be integrated for personal growth.
Shakti
The Hindu concept of divine feminine energy, representing creation, transformation, and empowerment.
Shamanic Journey
A spiritual practice involving trance or meditation to connect with spirit guides, ascended masters, Gods and Goddesses, ancestors, animals, or other realms for healing and insight.
Shamanism
A spiritual practice found in many indigenous cultures, involving connection with the spirit world, nature, and healing through rituals and journeys.
Shekhinah
In Judaism, the feminine aspect of the Divine, representing the indwelling presence of God.
Sophia/Sofia
A figure representing divine wisdom in Greek philosophy and Christian mysticism and Sofia as the Feminine Soul of Gaia.
Synchronicity
Meaningful coincidences or events that seem to be spiritually or cosmically connected, a concept popularized by Carl Jung.
Temple
A sacred space dedicated to worship, meditation, or spiritual practice.
Transformation
A profound change in consciousness, identity, or spiritual state, often resulting from ritual, initiation, or personal growth.
Triple Goddess
An archetype representing the three phases of womanhood and life: Maiden (youth and new beginnings), Mother (nurturing and creation), and Crone (wisdom and transformation).
Visionary Experience
A spiritual or mystical encounter, often involving visions, dreams, or altered states of consciousness, leading to insight or transformation.
Wisdom
Deep understanding and discernment, often associated with spiritual maturity and the guidance of the Divine Feminine.
Yin/Yang
In Taoism, complementary forces representing feminine (Yin: receptive, nurturing) and masculine (Yang: active, assertive) energies, essential for balance.
Further Reading
Divine Feminine & Goddess Spirituality
Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga by Sally Kempton, including its main themes, goddess archetypes, and practical teachings
Dancing in the Flames: The Dark Goddess in the Transformation of Consciousness by Marion Woodman (with Elinor Dickson) – Examines the transformative power of the Dark Goddess archetype.
Bone: Dying into Life – Marion Woodman: A personal journal of illness, healing, and acceptance, showing transformation through vulnerability and surrender.
Addiction to Perfection – Marion Woodman: Investigates how the drive for perfection can lead to addiction and how healing involves embracing imperfection and the feminine.
The Great Mother: An Analysis of the Archetype: Neumann, Erich. Bollingen Series XLVII. Princeton University Press, 1955. ISBN: 0-691-01780-8 (paperback).
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Starhawk: Major Works:
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess (1979) – a foundational text for modern witchcraft and Goddess spirituality.
Dreaming the Dark: Magic, Sex, and Politics (1982)
Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority, and Mystery (1987)
The Fifth Sacred Thing (1993) – an ecotopian novel.
The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature (2004)
City of Refuge (2015)
The Other Goddess: Mary Magdalene and the Goddesses of Eros and Secret Knowledge: Dr Joanna Kujawa
Alien Goddess: UFOs and the Goddesses of Ascension: Dr Joanna Kujawa
The Way of Innanna: A Heroine’s Guide to Living Unapologetically: Seana Zelazo.
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd
The Goddesses in Every Woman by Jean Shinoda Bolen
The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth by Monica Sjöö
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary by Clark Strand
Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler
The Great Goddess: Reverence of the Divine Feminine from the Paleolithic to the Present by Jean Markale
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson
Yoni Shakti: A Woman’s Guide to Power and Freedom through Yoga and Tantra by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
The Goddess in Older Women by Patricia Lodge
Warriors, Witches, Women: Mythology's Fiercest Females by Kate Hodges
The Heroine’s Journey by Maureen Murdock
The Divine Feminine Fire by Teri Degler**
Ma’at & Egyptian Spirituality
The Gifts of Ma’at by Zahra Indigo Rønlov, MA (Foreword by Normandi Ellis, PhD)
Maat and Ancient Egyptian Magic: Unlocking Maat Philosophy and Kemetic Spirituality by Mari Silva
Introduction to Ma’at Philosophy (Spiritual Enlightenment Through the Path of Virtue) by Muata Ashby
Mystic Egyptian Polytheism: A Guide for Beginners by Adam Mahmoud
The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Anonymous)
Isis: Eternal Goddess of Egypt and Rome by Lesley Jackson
Hieroglyphic Words of Power: Symbols for Magic, Divination, and Dreamwork by Normandi Ellis
Feasts of Light: Celebrations for the Seasons of Life based on the Egyptian Goddess Mysteries by Normandi Ellis
Awakening Osiris: The Spiritual Keys to the Egyptian Book of the Dead by Normandi Ellis
Initiation: Elisabeth Haich
The Search for Omm Sety: Jonathan Cott
Far Memory: Joan Grant
Winged Pharaoh: Joan Grant
Eyes of Horus: Joan Grant
Magic in Ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch
Egyptian Magic by C. Jacq
The Great Goddesses of Egypt by Barbara S. Lesko
Serpent in the Sky: John Anthony West
Normandi Ellis is a renowned author, teacher, and priestess specializing in Egyptian spirituality, goddess traditions, and metaphysical writing. Her works explore the wisdom of the Egyptian pantheon, spiritual transformation, and the Divine Feminine.
Recommended Books:
Dreams of Isis: A Woman's Spiritual Sojourn
wakening Osiris: The Spiritual Keys to the Egyptian Book of the Dead
Feasts of Light: Celebrations for the Seasons of Life based on the Egyptian Goddess Mysteries
Hieroglyphic Words of Power: Symbols for Magic, Divination, and Dreamwork
The Union of Isis and Thoth: Magic and Initiatory Practices of Ancient Egypt (with Nicki Scully)
Invoking the Scribes of Ancient Egypt: The Initiatory Path of Spiritual Journaling
The Ancient Tradition of Angels: The Power and Influence of Sacred Messengers
Imagining the World into Existence: An Ancient Egyptian Manual of Consciousness
Nicki Scully is a respected author and teacher in the fields of Egyptian spirituality, shamanic healing, and goddess traditions. Her books and workshops focus on personal transformation, alchemical healing, and working with the Egyptian pantheon.
Recommended Books:
Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt: Awakening the Healing Power of the Heart (with Linda Star Wolf)
Alchemical Healing: A Guide to Spiritual, Physical, and Transformational Medicine
The Union of Isis and Thoth: Magic and Initiatory Practices of Ancient Egypt (with Normandi Ellis)
Sekhmet: Transformation in the Belly of the Goddess (Foreword by Normandi Ellis)
Power Animal Meditations: Shamanic Journeys with Your Spirit Allies
The Anubis Oracle: A Journey into the Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt By Nicki Scully and Linda Star Wolf
This oracle deck and guidebook explore the archetypes, deities, and spiritual teachings of ancient Egypt. It offers practical tools for personal transformation, shamanic journeying, and connecting with the wisdom of the Egyptian pantheon, especially Anubis as a guide between worlds.
Isis Magic: The Mysteries of Isis—Her Worship & Magick by deTraci Regula
This comprehensive guide explores the worship and modern spiritual practice of Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess. Drawing on decades of study and personal devotion, deTraci Regula offers practical exercises, rituals, prayers, and magical techniques for connecting with Isis as a universal goddess. The book includes instructions for creating altars, celebrating Isian festivals, performing purification and healing rites, and becoming an initiate of Isis’s mysteries. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with the Divine Feminine through the traditions of Isis.
DeTraci Regula is High Priestess of the Isis Oasis, Gyserville, CA.
The Temples of Light: An Initiatory Journey into the Heart Teachings of the Egyptian Mystery School by: Danielle Rama Hoffman & Foreword: Nicki Scully
This book guides readers through initiatory journeys in thirteen sacred Egyptian temples, offering meditations, rituals, and spiritual teachings connected to ancient symbols such as the Flower of Life, the Djed Pillar, and the Ka. It is designed to help modern seekers access the wisdom and transformative power of these sites for personal and spiritual growth. The book also includes a 50-minute CD of a guided journey of the Sphinx.
Naomi Ozaniec: Becoming a Garment of Isis: A Nine-Stage Initiatory Path of Egyptian Spirituality (2022)
The Breath of Isis: Autobiography of a Priestess by Naomi Ozaniec (2025)
Alison Roberts: is recognized for her deep scholarship and accessible writing, making her books valuable resources for anyone interested in the goddess Hathor, ancient Egyptian religion, and the Divine Feminine.
1. Hathor Rising: The Power of the Goddess in Ancient Egypt
This is the first major study to examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion, focusing on Hathor-Sekhmet. Roberts explores temple art, myths, rituals, and poetry, shedding new light on the pivotal role of Hathor in the Egyptian pantheon. The book is richly illustrated and provides a powerful perspective on women's theology in ancient Egypt.
2. Hathor's Alchemy: The Ancient Egyptian Roots of the Hermetic Art
3. My Heart My Mother: Death and Rebirth in Ancient Egypt
While not exclusively about Hathor, this book explores themes of death, rebirth, and the feminine in Egyptian spirituality, with Hathor as a central figure in the journey of the soul.
Tom Kenyon is a sound healer, author, and teacher known for his work with the Hathors, sound meditation, and consciousness transformation. Some of his most well-known books include:
The Magdalen Manuscript: The Alchemies of Horus & the Sex Magic of Isis (with Judi Sion)
The Hathor Material: Messages From an Ascended Civilization
Major Books by Olivia Robertson (Fellowship of Isis)
Isis of Fellowship: How the Fellowship of Isis was Founded
The Call of Isis
Olivia Robertson’s “spiritual autobiography,” sharing her mystical experiences and the inspiration behind the Fellowship of Isis.
Isis of Alchemy: Transformation through the Goddess
Explores the transformative power of the goddess Isis and alchemical spiritual practices.
Sophia: Cosmic Consciousness of the Goddess
Explores the archetype of Sophia and cosmic wisdom.
Rite of Rebirth: of the Fellowship of Isis
Rituals and ceremonies for spiritual renewal within the Fellowship.
Sacred Feminine & Masculine Balance
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd
The Divine Feminine Fire by Teri Degler
The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
Iron John by Robert Bly
Divine Feminine and Masculine Energy: Unlock Inner Power and Achieve True Balance by Mari Silva
The Heroine’s Journey by Maureen Murdock
Awakening the Woman Within by Cheryl Richardson
Organizations & Teachings
Fellowship of Isis (Official Site) https://www.fellowshipofisis.com/
Normandi Ellis: is a renowned author, teacher, and priestess specializing in Egyptian spirituality, goddess traditions, and metaphysical writing. She is a High Priestess in the Fellowship of Isis and has created the “Per Ank Het Seshet” (PAHS) program, which focuses on ancient Egyptian spiritual practices, goddess wisdom, rituals, and hieroglyphics.
Her work includes:
Translating hieroglyphs and writing about ancient Egyptian spiritual practices.
Teaching creative and metaphysical writing.
Leading spiritual pilgrimages to Egypt.
Authoring 14 books, including “Awakening Osiris: The Spiritual Keys to the Egyptian Book of the Dead,” “Feasts of Light,” and “Hieroglyphic Words of Power.” Refer above for more books by Normandi Ellis.
Normandi Ellis is recognized for her deep scholarship and experiential knowledge, making her a respected figure in the study and revival of the Divine Feminine and Egyptian mysteries. She collaborates with other teachers such as Nicki Scully and is involved in advanced spiritual studies and training programs like the Priestess Path in the Fellowship of Isis.
Isis Oasis Sanctuary
42 Ideals of Ma’at: is a unique spiritual retreat and animal sanctuary located in Geyserville, California. It is dedicated to the Divine Feminine, especially the goddess Isis, and serves as a center for spiritual gatherings, rituals, and community events.
Key Features of Isis Oasis Sanctuary
Spiritual Retreat Center: Offers accommodations, spiritual workshops, and events focused on goddess spirituality and the Divine Feminine.
Temple of Isis: Hosts rituals, ceremonies, and annual gatherings such as the Temple of Isis Convocation, honoring various goddess archetypes including Isis and Mut.
Animal Sanctuary: Home to over 100 animals, including exotic birds, cats, alpacas, and other threatened species. Guided tours and educational experiences are available for visitors.
Events: Regularly hosts celebrations for solstices, full moons, and other sacred occasions, as well as sound baths, dance rituals, and prayer gatherings.
Accommodations: Unique, affordable rooms and cabins for overnight stays, with amenities like a pool, hot tub, sauna, and access to gardens and labyrinth
Contact & Visit
Address: 20889 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA 95441
The Goddess Inside – Priestess of Isis Program – Amy Auset Rohn
Location: Zionsville, Indiana
Program Highlights: The Priestess of Isis program is designed for women who feel called to embody the Divine Feminine and walk the Priestess path, specifically in the lineage of Isis
The curriculum typically includes:
Ancient Egyptian spiritual teachings
Rituals and ceremonies honoring Isis and other goddesses
Initiation into the Priestess lineage
Personal transformation and empowerment practices
Community support and sisterhood
Spiritual Focus: The program explores sacred sexuality, womb wisdom, and Divine Feminine empowerment.
Participants learn ancient Egyptian Tantric technologies, devotional practices, and ways to integrate spiritual wisdom into daily life.
The teachings aim to awaken intuitive gifts, deepen spiritual practice, and support transformation.
The founder of The Goddess Inside is Amy Auset Rohn (who goes by “Auset”). She is a Priestess of Isis, harpist, spiritual coach, and Oracle of the Goddess. Auset is also the founder of the Iseum of the Divine Isis Within, which offers ordination for those called to become a Priestess or Priest of Isis. She leads an online Egyptian Mystery School and is involved in spiritual travel and teaching, especially related to the Divine Feminine and ancient Egyptian wisdom. [podcasts.apple.com]
Sacred Witness LLC *
Zahra Indigo Rønlov MA
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The Academy of Oracle Arts
Location: Nevada City, California (with online and in-person offerings)
Founder: Isis Indriya
Mission: To serve the “Web of Relations” by remembering our divine nature and creating a ritual way of life. The Academy is committed to building a legacy for future generations through sacred teachings and practices.
Focus: Oracular consciousness, ancient mysteries, earth wisdom traditions, and ritual arts.
Official Website: academyoforaclearts.com
Ma’at Philosophy & Resources
Egypt Connection – 42 Laws of Ma’at (Ancient & Modern):
https://www.egyptconnection.com/42-laws-of-maat/ [egyptconnection.com]
Black Swan Temple – Ma’at Ideals:
Tom Kenyon – Official Website
Website: https://tomkenyon.com/
The site offers free sound meditations, articles, Hathor messages, information about workshops, and a store for books, CDs, and MP3s.
It is a rich resource for anyone interested in sound healing, spiritual transformation, and the teachings of the Hathors and other spiritual guides. [tomkenyon.com]
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