Leadership

   Our High Priestess is Robin Fennelly (Amethyst Brighid)....

Robin has been on the path of the spiritual seeker since her early teens.  Growing up in a spiritually supportive family provided the opportunity to explore a variety of esoteric traditions encompassing Eastern Philosophy, Metaphysics and the Western Magickal System. She has recently been drawn to informal studies of Egyptian High Alchemy and pantheon as a means of personal transformation.

Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western 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. As a teacher of esoteric studies, she has used Tarot, Numerology and Astrology as the foundation of her diverse selection of workshops for more than 20 years. Her Meditation for Stress Reduction series was introduced to staff at Upper Darby School District and has served as a weekly time of peace and calm, emphasizing tools of self-help and reflection. Additionally, she has facilitated workshops for Oak and Willow Coven intensives, Assembly of the Sacred Wheel events, presented for Athena's Circle at Bryn Mawr College, presented multi-session workshops for the broader community and taught at Haverford Township Adult Education classes. 

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 and has served as High Priestess of Oak and Willow since Samhain of 2001.

Robin currently offers a bimonthly online esoteric newsletter and monthly online courses which focus on studies of the Qabalah Within the Western Mystery Tradition: A Year Within the Tree of Life and Wiccan Studies: A Year and A Day on the Wiccan Path and Traveling Through the Stars, a monthly exploration of Astrological studies through poetry, prose and pathworkings. Her current focus is the synthesis of energy practice, sound, astrology and qabalistic tarot. Upcoming projects include a series of books inspired by the practices of Qabalah and Tarot expressed through poetry, pathworkings and original spreads.

Robin is the owner of Holistic Embrace services for mind, body and spirit and provides services such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Serenity Nights and other related offerings. She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 35-year marriage, five children, 2 pets and the opportunity to work in the field of public education.

Contact Information:  oawhighpriestess@yahoo.com            Website: www.robinfennelly.com 

Robin's Current Projects include:

The Esoteric Tymes (bi-monthly newsletter)   

Traveling Through the Stars : Monthly walk through the Zodiac through Pathworkings, Prose and Basic Astrology Studies.

A Weekly Reflection 2011: Posted through The Magickal Pen Blog  offering focus topics and esoteric writings to carry you through your week.

Jon has been actively engaged in spiritual exploration his whole life.  His family had no formal spiritual practices but encouraged curiosity and openness to all experiences.  From a very young age Jon was instinctively drawn to the esoteric arts not knowing that this study had a formal name or path. He had a natural connection to nature and the elements and was receptive to the unique spiritual experiences one can find in the quiet appreciation of these forces. Driven by his curiosity, he attempted to examine and understand all aspects of any puzzle presented to him. This level of scrutiny supported his early personal spiritual experiences and propelled him on a journey to find out the meaning of life and the role of spirituality in it.

Being adept in independent exploration Jon studied Egyptology, Greek Myth and Christian Esotericism at a very young age and was introduced to Shamanistic Dream Work, Meditation, and Native Traditions by his mother in his teens.   His exploration into the meaning of the spiritual nature has given him greater insight into general human psychology and the social order of the world and its inhabitants. His spiritual path is one that can best be described as being very eclectic and has touched on the interweaving of mundane topics and esoteric arts.

Jon began attending open events hosted by the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel in 2007. Within the structure of the Tradition he has expanded his studies to include and participated in works of Alchemy, Mediumship, Psychometry, Tarot, Qabala, High Magick, Ritual Craft, Lunar and Solar Mysteries, Protective Magick and Initiatory Ritual. He has knowledge of various adjunct magickal arts and is working to formalize these in service to others.  Although his work has primarily been in the Western Magickal System his continued spiritual explorations have touched on Eastern Esotericism as well.  Jon dedicated to Oak and Willow coven in January of 2008 and was recently Initiated as a 1st Degree of the ASW in August of 2011. Jon has assisted leadership as Acting High Priest since November of 2011.

In his mundane pursuits, Jon founded a software development and IT consulting company in Wayne, PA in 2007.  He enjoys a modestly successful technology driven life and he and his girlfriend of several years live happily in a West Mt Airy apartment with their two loving cats.

Contact Information:  oawhpriest@gmail.com