SOLAR ISEUMS OF ALCHEMY (For Priest/esshood
Members Only)
Solar Iseums of Alchemy offer teaching within two series of Spiral
of Alchemy liturgy rites. These Spirals of Alchemy were created to help members of the FOI Priest/Priestesshood
chart their spiritual progress once they are ordained. As designated by Olivia Robertson, a member of the FOI priest/esshood
who has completed an Alchemical course of study is titled a Solar Alchemist, or Priest or Priestess of Alchemy.
They found and head a Solar Iseum, sometimes referred to by Lady Olivia Robertson as a Solarium. The root word of Solarium,
‘sol’ is Latin for ‘sun’ and honors the awakening of the Inner Sun within all true Alchemists.
Each of these centers, headed by ordained clergy as Solar Alchemists
provides a unique program of study which culminates in one of the rites of the Spiral of Alchemy Liturgy. There are a total
of 33 rites in the Spiral of Alchemy system, 32 physical rites and 1 Initiation of attainment of Divine Awareness without
ritual. The experience of Divine Awareness without ritual, is considered private and no certification is issued for this Initiation.
Four Initiations using Spiral of Alchemy rites are necessary
to be considered an Alchemist. Persons studying within the Spiral of Alchemy are called an Apprentice. Certificates issued
for the attainment of an Alchemical degree list the Apprentice as either 1st Degree Apprentice (for first initiation earned),
2nd Degree Apprentice for second initiation earned, 3rd Degree Apprentice for third initiation earned, for the fourth initiation,
the certificate designates the student as an Alchemist.
Note: There are two spirals of rituals for Alchemy training. Spiral
1 is the original or first Spiral of Alchemy rites created by Lady Olivia Robertson.
INITIATION INTO A SOLAR ISEUM (Flamma Vestae)
As with Iseums and Lyceums, members of a Solar Iseum of Alchemy
join together in loving cooperation. They become a branch of the Family of Isis. The Initiation rite for admittance into a
Solar Iseum of Alchemy is the same as for an Iseum or Lyceum. It is called "Flamma Vestae", interpreted from Latin
it means literally “Flame of Vestae.” The Vestae were Priestesses of ancient Rome who guarded the sacred
flame of their patroness Goddess Vesta, the Roman Goddess of the hearth and heart of the home.
The Solar Iseum of Alchemy, like an Iseum and Lyceum, is
seen as the spiritual home, a center where members gather together for friendship, teaching, ritual and to draw strength and
comfort from the fellowship of Solar Iseum members. The ritual "Flamma Vestae" is found in the
FOI Liturgy book "Panthea, Initiations and Festivals of the Goddess" there should be alteration of titles within
the ritual to reflect it's use as an initiation ritual into a solar iseum. The Candidate becomes "Apprentice", and entries
such as "Priest of the Iseum" or "Priestess of the Iseum" become "Priest of Alchemy" or "Priestess of Alchemy,"
etc.
Alchemy Ritual Spiral 1
Flamma Vestae. Initiation into a Fellowship of Isis Iseum
Ordination of Priestesses and Priests
Rite of Rebirth (Basic Initiation Rite of the Fellowship of Isis)
The Isis Wedding Rite (An Alchemical Wedding Rite)
Gaea, Initiations of the Earth (Part II. Planetary Initiation, 1 Rite)
Isis and Osiris: The Judgment
Sphinx, Goddess Myths and Mysteries (All Rites)
Isis of Alchemy, Transformation through the Goddess (All Rites)
Nuit of the Milky Way, Alchemical Journeys of the Questing Twins (All Rites)
Note: Concerning the last book of rites, "Nuit
of the Milky Way, Alchemical Journeys of the Questing Twins," Olivia Robertson writes: "Spiral of Alchemy last set
of rites are as listed from Sybil - Oracles given in the book and then the Priesthood Alchemists write the dramas containing
the theme in the oracle. These oracles were inspired and based on the progression of the Zodiac. My book Nuit is my experience
in writing the dramas as the priesthood would, and not to be used in place of their own written dramas. This is for the priesthood
to learn to write inspired dramas. The name of the Goddess oracle is given and the purpose of the drama."
1. Pallas Athena of Greece - Wisdom from Experience - Aries
2. Maha-Devi of India - Spiritual Illumination - Taurus
3. Muth of Egypt - The Sacred Marriage - Gemini
4. The Kore of Greece - Vision of the Shining One -Cancer
5. Kundalini of India - We awaken the Inner Serpent Power - Leo
6. Ashtoreth of Phoenicia - Hard Work brings Self-earned Reward -Virgo
7. Artemis of Greece - We Learn to Use Our Minds Wisely - Libra
8. Sekhmet of Egypt - We Discover Our Own Strength and Control It
-Scorpio
9. Terra of Rome - We Look within Ourselves - Sagittarius
10. Ariadne of Crete - We Face Our Many Lives with Courage - Capricorn
11. Nuit of Egypt - We Learn the Law of Octaves - Aquarius
12. Isis of Egypt and Hellas - We Awaken with Osiris - Pisces
Alchemy Ritual Spiral 2
A second structured Spiral of Alchemy has been introduced by FOI
co-founder, Olivia Robertson. It incorporates the alchemical rituals from her book "Brighid of the Rainbow Planets."
It does not replace the original spiral (Spiral 1) but is to be used in conjunction with it as an alternative.
Rite of Rebirth (Basic Initiation Rite of the Fellowship of Isis)
Sphinx, Goddess Myths and Mysteries (All Rites)
Isis of Alchemy (All Rites)
Brigid of the Rainbow Planets (All Rites)
Gaea: Initiations of the Earth (Part II. Planetary Initiation, 1 Rite)
Isis & Osiris: The Judgment
Nuit of the Milky Way (All Rites) Two rites per degree.
Mystical Awakening (Direct Communion with the Divine Source, no Rite or Certificate is given
for this Initiation. It is considered private.)
Alchemy Ritual Key for Spiral 1
Alchemy Ritual Key for Spiral 2
For a suggested guideline on structure of coursework please click here.
Star of Ishtar graphic courtesy of Linda Iles. Graphic is copyrighted. Original Art "Brigid's
Rainbow Octaves of Alchemy" by Lady Olivia Robertson. All rights reserved.
