A new Priestess Initiation program is in the works, to begin on November 1, 2009. Jennifer Masters and I will facilitate, along with a few special guest appearances. If you are interested in finding out more, please email me at kalianidivine@yahoo.com, or call me at (858) 354-3479.

The path of the temple priestess…by Jennifer Masters

Throughout history as we know it, we’ve been taught feel ashamed of our bodies, or ignore it when in pain—which is how our body tries to tell us something is wrong. We don’t meet our own standards of beauty. Nudity is taboo. Sex is taboo. Deriving pleasure from sex is even more taboo—to the point where the whole of humanity has forgotten how to allow themselves, to give themselves permission to experience these pleasures.

The Temple Priestess recognizes that her body is sacred. It is a temple which houses her spirit. It is a perfect representation of the Goddess incarnate on earth. She knows it is a gift to explore, conduit through which the world is experienced, and the vehicle through which she expresses herself and the will of Spirit.

She acknowledges the connection between body, mind, and spirit. She is able to be present in her body, to be in the moment. She knows how to listen to her body and take care of herself. She recognizes that her body is a conduit for healing others, through touch, movement, dance, telling herstory—even her mere presence. She knows her humanity is not perfect in the common sense—but nature in its most perfect state is imperfect. She leads by living her life in example, and strives to do her best in all things.

She knows that she holds the power to be herself, to be free from judgment, from self and from others. Everything she needs to be a whole human being, she contains within herself. And she recognizes that she is part of a greater whole, that all of life is connected, we are not separate and alone.

She is the feminine counterpart to the equation, working in partnership, in balance with the masculine, the priest. One cannot function without the other. Yin and yang, receiving and giving, magnetic and electric. She recognizes that we all have both masculine and feminine energies, and our outer relationships can be just as diverse as our inner selves. A priestess is not just about one religion or spirituality, she is the element of the sacred feminine in any religion or spirituality—something that has been largely ignored, left out or forgotten in mainstream religion. She celebrates her femininity not despite or in contrast to masculinity, but in connection to it.

Every woman is a priestess in her own spiritual journey, but in a more formal sense, what defines a priestess is the willingness to step into the leadership role. A priestess is a position of leadership when she holds feminine strength and power while acting in service to others, holding sacred space within which anyone may come into connection with their divine source. A leader is a person who guides or inspires others (inspire = in spirit) to pursue that which is in their highest good. A true leader is someone who isn’t afraid to be different—she can stand by her principles, stand in her truth, regardless of what others do or think.

The path of the priestess is to lead the way into a life more abundant, more joyful. It is about how to be a woman in balance, and about living one’s life fully, being more in tune with her self, her body, her relationships, and her world. This is a state of being that each woman—all shapes, ages, cultures, and creeds—already has within her nature, whether she is conscious of it or has yet to explore. The priestess illuminates the path of self re-discovery.

If you’d like to learn more, join us for our introductory meeting on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Get a taste of what being in community with like-minded women is all about. RSVP with Kaliani by email or phone (above).

Dates for the program:

The program will meet 3 times a month, twice on Monday evenings and once a month for a special ceremonial celebration — usually on Sunday afternoons, but occasionally on the dates of actual events, such as Winter Solstice. Must be willing to commit to the whole 6-month program; it is not advisable to miss any dates (no make-ups). Most gatherings will be in Allied Gardens (Mission Gorge), San Diego.

Nov. 1 (New Year/Samhain), Nov. 2 (Full Moon), Nov. 16 (New Moon)
Dec. 14, 21 (Solstice/Yule), 31 (Blue Moon/Lunar Eclipse)
Jan. 11, 25, 31 (Imbolc)
Feb. 8, 22 28
Mar. 8, 14 (Daylight Savings Begins), 29
Apr. 12, 22 (Earth Day), 26
May 1 (Beltane): Initiation Ceremony

Curriculum
• Goddess Archetypes and Earth-based Traditions
• Receptivity; Balancing with Divine Masculine
• Self-Knowledge & Relationship Skills
• Self-Esteem
• Channeling Healing Energy
• Manifestation Tools
• Daily Practice/Connection to Spirit
• Dance/Movement Practice and Breathwork
• Sacredness of Sexuality
• Elements of Ceremony; Holding Space
• Developing Intuition
• Self-Expression, Speaking Your Truth
• Working Magic
• Getting in touch with Moon/Earth Cycles,
• and so much more….

The curriculum will be tailored to the needs of the participants and the energy of the time. We will provide a safe space and support for you as you discover the Priestess within. In addition, the women with whom you take this journey become your sisterhood, your support group, and your lasting best friends. If you wish to be part of a community of women working cooperatively together in sisterhood to effect change in the world, this is your path.

Tuition Information
Limited to 20 women. Program will be considered full when 20 women have completed registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be able to commit to 6 months of tuition payments. No refunds or exchanges. Cancellation prior to close of 6 month subscription will result in a 30% fee (total tuition).

Payments can be made with a subscription through PayPal.com, it is easy to use and you can use a bank account or credit card and we don’t have to worry about taking up class time with exchanging money. When you click the button this service will begin billing you 6 equal payments once a month, beginning today.

♦ *Save $45.00 off the total tuition if you pay for the entire 6 months in one payment on or before 10/25! Tuition = one-time payment of $900.00

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Tuition via PayPal = $165.00/month for 6 months