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Goddess Festival 2010
 

Welcome to the annual Fellowship of Isis equinox goddess festival in Chicago. Everyone from everywhere is welcome to attend!

This year's main ritual and theme will be Sirius, Star of Isis .

Its main deities are Isis and Osiris. This ritual is about the meaning of the twin soul, and how to recognize it.  It offers further preparation for entering the coming age.



About The Annual Equinox Goddess Festival
 

The annual Equinox Goddess Festival, which co-incides with the season of the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries,  is our annual gift to Chicago...and to FOI members everywhere.  This year's Goddess Festival takes place on Saturday, October 2, 2010.  It is preceded by a reception in honor of Lady Olivia Robertson on Friday, and followed by related activities on Sunday. 


The Festival

Program
  Program 2010
Click here to see the schedule of events...

Registration
  Click here to register for the Equinox Goddess Festival
Register here for Festival and Reception

Festival Blog
 

There is a study guide for this festival liturgy at the Sirius Star of Isis Blog .  It  will help you prepare inwardly for the ritual. 



Paypal
 

You can register for the Goddess Festival by going to www.paypal.com and logging in to your account. 

email your payment to DeeAnkh@sbcglobal.net.  Be sure to itemize each category, following the examples in the registration form.



Reception for Lady Olivia
 

The weekend begins with our enjoyable Chocolate and Champagne Reception in honor of Lady Olivia Robertson.  This year's reception will take place Friday evening, September 25, 2009.


more about the reception...

Silent Auction
 

Your contributions help make this event possible....the silent auction is a fun event that we offer each year with your generous and beautiful donations.


More about the silent auction...

The Venue for the Equinox Goddess Festival
  The venue for the 2009 Annual Equinox Goddess Festival is Life Force Arts Center  at 3148 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Illinois.

Do A Presentation!
 

We encourage our FOI members and friends to actively participate in The Goddess Festival by doing a presentation related to the theme.  It is a pleasure getting to know more about our wise and talented membership in this way, and it makes the day very special and exciting for all in attendance.


Click here for the presentation proposal form...

Vending
 

If you produce high-quality Isian goods, such as clothing, jewelry, books, etc., you may  be interested in vending at Juno's Bazaar. For more information, click here:


Vending

The Main Liturgy
 

The liturgy to be celebrated at  the 2009 Goddess Festival is The Throne of Destiny


Main Liturgy

Preparation
 

You will find a study guide and reading list to help you prepare for this year's Goddess Festival, which invokes the goddess Juno and other deities and sacred concepts at The Throne of Destiny Blog



Welcome To Chicago!
 

Chicago is a wonderful place to visit! There are many events and attractions that our FOI visitors will enjoy.


Chicago Trtavel and Tourist Information

What To Do While In Chicago
 

It has not yet been determined whether there will be an official field trip this year.  However, it is possible to enjoy a visit on your own to such attractions as  The Oriental Institute Museum of the University of Chicago, The Field Museum and its Egyptian exhibit "Inside Ancient Egypt;" The Art Institute and its ancient culture collectionMillennium Park , and The Baha'i Temple .



Accomodations
 

There are many fine options for where to stay during the convention...


click here for suggested accommodations...

Airports
 

There are two main airports in Chicago...


click here for airport information...

Transportation
 

Chicago has a great transportation system.  It is easy to get around once you are here.

Check with your hotel to see if they offer a shuttle service to and from your airport.

Click on each type of ground transport to learn more about it, and to generate an itinerary:

Bus and elevated train  and click on "travel"

Commuter train: Metra

Taxicab


click here for Chicago transportation info...

Lady Olivia's Itinerary
  Click here to see Lady Olivia Robertson's travel itinerary for 2009.
itinerary

The History of the Goddess Festivals
 

To learn some facts about Annual Equinox Goddess Festivals of the past, click the SCRAPBOOK  button in the navigation bar to the left





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