THE DARK MOON COUNCIL is the governing body of the Temple of the Sisterhood of Ahel Adom. It is made up of three High Priestesses, one of whom is a founding member of this Eclectic Dianic Women's Group. The Priestesses listed below are involved in the administering of the Temple & it's school, teaching students and doing community service.
En-Diana Le Fey
Everything Is Sacred. I have been a practicing pagan, shaman & witch for 16 years. Introduced to the Craft by the Lady Demeter and the Lord Angus of Under the Stars Metaphysical Store in June of 1994, I began my unofficial training - for Demeter knew before I did that I am a witch. Lady Demeter passed in July of 2001 but before she passed, she sent me to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale and it's Moonpath Chapter of the Covenant of UU Pagans. At a Summer Solstice ritual in 2002 with another of Lady Demeter's Daughters-in-the-Goddess, I committed myself to service Her officially, in an unoffical moment at sunrise on that beach; and a year later confirmed my commitment in a public initiation ritual at Moonpath CUUPS by my mentors & elders – Spelcastor, Sophia Linus & Starwind Evensong. And so I follow the Path of the Goddess and the Third Road Faerie tradition with my Sisters & Brothers.
Currently the President, the Temple School's Head Mistress, and a founding member of the Sisterhood, I am also the Seneschal for Moonpath Circle, Inc., a group that provides pagan services, rituals, events and study meetings to the community; and, recognizes pagan clergy through ordination and through work in the community with Muunpath CUUPS and other pagan organizations and groups. I am also a member of the UU Church of Fort Lauderdale. My lifework includes tapping into Universal, Elemental and Celtic Faerie energies as well as working with the Gods & Goddesses of a number of pantheons including those from the Yoruban, Celtic, Roman/Greek, Native No. American, Egyptian, Hindu & Buddhist spiritual traditions. It is my belief that All things are connected and working with many traditions and ideas opens doors to understanding and healing. Committed to serving and educating women and young people especially, as well as the larger community - both muggle and magical.
I have a BA & MA degrees in Sociology with certificates in Women's Studies from Florida Atlantic University. I am also currently learning Reiki and have acheived my first level of competancy. The most important work I do is with Plant Spirit medicine. It is my gift to be able to bring my calling into my mundane life. Through my commitment to environmental action and education, by coordinating Earth Day! and other environmental events each year, through my nature photography, other artwork & crafts, as a Broward County Master Gardener, in my home gardens, and through my gardening business, I am blessed to be able to practice my craft every day. Namaste! 3-12-2010
En-Chahanpi Melissae
I am a Native American Third Road Faerie Medicine Woman. I am also a Priestess of Artemis, (Being a Virgo and given the birth name of Melissa, I guess it was a gift from conception!) so needless to say I am extremely Nature oriented and actively participate in it. I am an ordained Minister, Reiki Master and have a B.S. in Alternative Medicine to accentuate years of independent study and practice as a Wholistic Lifestyle Coach. I do what I can to "give back" in order to create a harmony of give and take within my own personal microcosm and the universal macrocosm.
I have the belief that everyone has their own personal relationship with Divine and I honor this. I learn and teach through active participation in life within both mundane and spiritual realms as I also believe that we are living expressions of Divine. I am grateful that I have been guided to the Sisterhood of Ahel Adom and willingly serve the women's community as Vice President. I am honored to stand with like-minded women in this changing world of disconnection from self, other people and Nature. I cultivate the concept that every woman has a voice and as sisters united we do make a difference.
En-Iasis Kalliope
I am a member of the Dark Moon Council of the Sisterhood where I currently hold the position of Temple Secretary/Treasurer. I am a High Priestess, ordained clergy on the Pagan path, and a member of Moonpath Circle. I am the Founder of Pee Wee Pagans, Goddess and Me and Teen Pagans, educational groups for pagan children from birth to 17 years old.
Having practiced Paganism for 25 years, in that time I have connected the most with the Healing Arts. Specifically, I devote to and am a priestess of Kuan Yin, though I have worked with many Goddesses that are associated with healing. I use multiple healing modalities and always strive to learn more. I am a Reiki Master and Channel. You can find me teaching classes at CUUPS of Fort Lauderdale and many local metaphysical stores in the area. I confess to having a book addiction and own an extensive occult library. I am married to my very own muggle who honors my freedom as a women and Priestess. I have been a certified teacher for over 20 years and work with the special issues populations as an educational shadow.
