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Robin Fennelly is an Elder within The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition and also serves as High Priestess of Coven of the Mystic Path. She teaches and facilitates classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that serves as foundation for membership within Coven of the Mystic Path. Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and theWestern Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice. A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her 1st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25 years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin’s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally. She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented. She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience. Robin is the owner of Holistic Embrace providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance and other related offerings. She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 43-year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin's esoteric writings can be found on her blogs.

The God – The Father

Image: Helena Nelson-Reed Solar Cycle Noon The God in his form as the Father correlates to the noon day sun. He is vital, potent and has the strength of being able to provide what is needed to sustain life and … Continue reading

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The God – The Sage

Image: Helena Nelson-Reed Solar Cycle Dusk The God in his form as the Sage correlates to Dusk, the setting of the sun and the fullness of experience of a whole day’s journey. The Sage sees the world in its primal … Continue reading

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The Goddess – The Maiden

The Goddess in her form as the Maiden represents the potential held within. She is the newness of Spring and the inexperienced lover who yearns for the caress of the Young God.  The Maiden sees with the eyes of one … Continue reading

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The Goddess – The Crone

The Goddess in her form as the Crone represents the depths of inner experience. She is death and decay, the shadow of self and the darkness that we avoid. But, within this death and decay lay the ingredients for renewed … Continue reading

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The Goddess – The Mother

The Goddess in her form as the Mother represents the creative, both literal and metaphorically,  aspect of the Divine feminine. In this form the Goddess is the giver of life. The Mother is the nurturer and offers refuge or “tough … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Goddess

The undeniable empowerment of women and their mysteries of holding life within and birth, a monthly cycle that portends this creative aspect and the grace of the tides of the moon, her cycles and the affect on earth and human … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the God

The God is the consort of the Goddess. Throughout his cycle of change he moves from the babe of Light that is birthed at Yule to the youth that quickens and enlivens at Beltane to the King of Power and … Continue reading

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What is the Divine World?

Definition of the word ….Divine a. Having the nature of or being a deity. b. Of, relating to, emanating from, or being the expression of a deity. c. Being in the service or worship of a deity; sacred. Monotheism and … Continue reading

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Overview of the Lesson: 3 -The Divine World

The Divine World… “Those that give us food nourish our mortal body only. Those that entertain and instruct us in things of the world enchant our lower minds alone. But, those who awaken the eternal spark within us. To them … Continue reading

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Foundations of Practice: Lesson Three

Journaling Referencing the Divine Your journaling this month will provide you with opportunity to begin compiling a tool of reference as you work with and experience the energy of different Deities. Often a Deity will present itself to you through … Continue reading

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