For the Devotees of Isis
Written: Jun 15 '06
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Pros: If you are looking at the Egyptian path, particularly Isis, this is a great reference
Cons: Very specific within the path, but a good overview of the Glyph system
The Bottom Line: Those who wish to devote their spiritual life to Isis will find this one of the most well rounded sources of information on the subject
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M. Isadora Forrest has been a devotee to Isis for twenty years, is an initiated prophetess of the House of Isis and a priestess of the International Fellowship of Isis. Her previous works include articles in the Golden Dawn Journal, as well as a book on Isis Magic.
In the first part of her book, Ms. Forrest discusses "offerings". From modern day Seattle and the unusual custom that has arisen from leaving daily offerings of food and such for a work of art called "The Seattle Troll" to ancient offerings of symbols left at the temples of Egypt, Ms. Forrest examines our curious habit of leaving bit of things for both the common place as well as Deities. We see how symbols are part of Egyptian Magic or "Heka" and how this can fit into a daily practice of offerings for Isis. There is much history covered here and Ms. Forrest has done the research to allow even the beginner to understand the idea of offerings. The reader comes to understand the use of "Heka", or magic; that the word is the form, be it written or spoken and the offering of the word is the offering itself.
Ms. Forrest goes into some details about Egyptian culture. She examines the day to day worship rituals, derived from the old and works them into our lives today. She gives reasons we would want to make offerings, and lays out the basis of a formulary ritual adaptable for a variety of offerings. This is "in depth" ritual, very specifically for offerings, and she provides a few rituals that can be adapted to our own purposes. There is a simple everyday three-offering ritual, progressing to a more complex 24 hour offering ritual. I found these rituals to be easy to follow and can be utilized and adapted by anyone.
The second part of the book is the discussion and description of the offerings themselves, the glyphs and the meanings of each. The research is well done, easy to understand and each symbol is followed by an "Isis Offering" using that particular symbol.
For the practitioner who is looking at devoting their life to Isis, this is an indispensable handbook. Those who would make offerings, be they once a day or for special occasions, will find themselves referencing this book over and over. The work is in depth but the rituals are easy to follow even in their most complex form. The book will aid the follower of this path to make the most of their offerings and their connection with Isis.
The reader will also come away with an understanding of the meaning of the glyphs discussed in this book. They are pictured so the discussion of the glyph has a visual basis for the reader. You then copy the glyph that applies and use it in your own rituals.
The appendices include a very shortened form of glyph "quick reference", so you can quickly look up the symbol you need. There is also a bibliography for translation sources. And finally the book is indexed for quick reference.
This is a well presented book, offering much in the way of study for one looking at the Egyptian and Isis path. If you are looking at the practice and are looking for a single guide that will explain in depth the process and the rituals, this book is an excellent choice.
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