The darker aspect of the goddess can be a rather strange and unsettling figure who has been inhabiting a corner of our minds since the beginning of time. Within written memory, she was merged in ancient Greek drama and literature, she appeared in fairy tales, myths and songs; and she has also made herself known amongst the pages of sacred … Continue reading Working with the Dark Goddess
Author: Frances Billinghurst
International writer, lecturer and workshop presenter on a range of topics from metaphysics through to Goddess lore, from mythology through to the occult arts.
Orphic Hymn to Night [Nyx]
Night [Nyx], parent goddess, source of sweet repose, from whom at first both Gods and men arose, Hear, blessed Venus [Kypris], deck'd with starry light, in sleep's deep silence dwelling Ebon night! Dreams and soft case attend thy dusky train, pleas'd with the length'ned gloom and feaftful strain. Dissolving anxious care, the friend of Mirth, … Continue reading Orphic Hymn to Night [Nyx]
Making of the most of these Changing Times
Come gather 'round people, wherever you roam And admit that the waters around you have grown And accept it that soon you'll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth saving Then you better start swimmin' or you'll sun like a stone For the times they are a-changin' So sung Bob … Continue reading Making of the most of these Changing Times
Important: Date Changes Due to Corvid-19
Due to the Australian government today imposing a 14 day self-quarantine restriction on all travellers into Australia, it has been decided that ALL events being offered by the Isian Centre of Metaphysics and the Temple of the Dark Moon will be deferred until after 13 April 2020. The events this will effect will be: Monday … Continue reading Important: Date Changes Due to Corvid-19
Protective Four Thieves Oil
According to legend, in 1413 while large parts of France was being devastated by the Bubonic Plague (aka the Black Death), a group of four thieves were charged for stealing from the sick and dying. In considering their sentence (death by burning), the judge was curious as to how come they never contracted the plague … Continue reading Protective Four Thieves Oil
Psychic Development Course
The next five week psychic development course will commence on Friday, 17 April 2020. This practical five part course will focus on assisting participants to exploration, develop and enhance their skills in the area of psychic and spiritual development. During the five weeks, participants will gain practical experience in an assortment of areas such as: … Continue reading Psychic Development Course
Spiritual Power—Illusions and Reality (Masters)
Healing, magic, mind over matter, invoking the gods - all are, have been, and will be a part of the human species’ quest to have spiritual power work for themselves or others. Since the beginning of recorded time on this physical earth plane of existence, human beings have reached for a higher spiritual power to … Continue reading Spiritual Power—Illusions and Reality (Masters)
Healing Crystals: Larvikite
Originating from the Larvik Fjord region in Norway, this type of igneous rock is a member of the Feldspar family that help us to find unconventional and exciting ways to reach our goals. In the case of Larvikite, it assists us through the cleansing of our subtle energetic bodies and facilitates a strong connection with … Continue reading Healing Crystals: Larvikite
Who is the Dark Goddess?
According to psychoanalyst Carl Jung, the "Shadow Self" refers to aspects of our inner Self that we tend to ignore, neglect or even simply do not want to acknowledge. It is often instinctive and irrational, and therefore is even perceived as “personal inferiority”. Yet the “Shadow Self” is also referred to as the unconscious aspect … Continue reading Who is the Dark Goddess?
Releasing Personal Ego Will (Masters)
The greatest act of pure folly in human life is to live by the will of one’s personal ego. After all, the personal ego is no more than a composite of limited knowledge and understanding. The personal ego has nothing more on which to form its conclusions than the limitations of outer sense impression, learned … Continue reading Releasing Personal Ego Will (Masters)
