THE GODDESS TEMPLE OF ASHLAND expresses itself as an elemental temple in communion with nature, honoring the medicine of the seasonal wheel, resting after the Celtic holy day of Samhain [November 1], and reblossoming after spring equinox. It carries a direct link with the holy isle of Avalon.
With a strong focus on inclusivity, easeful public access, gender fluidity, and circle consciousness, the Goddess Temple honors the nine life thresholds of Childbirth, Menstruation, Sex, Marriage, Parenting, Divorce, Sovereignty, Death, and Rebirth.
Beginning with its grand opening in 2010, a Mythic Realm has been cultivated that guides people in ancient traditions, and over many years, it has naturally created its own culture.
With a variety of people visiting regularly between the months of April and November, I have met seekers of every kind you could imagine. I have learned to embody an essence of divine Presence that meets the spiritual needs of the community. This was the original work of the priestess: to bring the sacred to the profane, to raise the frequency in the density, and to bring beauty to life where it has been forgotten.
After our first eight years, it became evident we needed to offer a formal priestess training. My first co-director, Jumana Sophia, created Priestess Convergence, which sparked a series of weekend priestess portal trainings led by me, followed by Midwifing the Veils, which was co-created by my second co-director, Laura Carmody. Midwifing the Veils carried us into a 22-day training that seeded what our temple now holds annually: a yearlong priestess college.
Our priestess college is an authentic Womb Mystery School that is lovingly known as the “real deal.”
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