A Metaphysical Church and School for Spiritual Development

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

Join us for our next Metaphysical Service on Sunday, February 20 at 10am on Zoom.

Details and Zoom link coming next week

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Are you committed to your spiritual unfoldment and to expanding your intuitive skills through regular practice with a like-minded supportive community, under ISD Faculty’s excellent tutelage?

Introducing the “Lightseeker’s Discount”:

For a donation of $40/month you may attend any & all OPEN development circles throughout the month, from 2 to 15 circles.

Please mark your donation (at the donation button on the website home page) as being for the monthly ‘Lightseeker’s Discount’.

Thank you for your help in reaching our goal of raising $200 for the Otsego County Hunger Coalition!

About the Hunger Coalition of Otsego County (HCOC): The Hunger Coalition of Otsego County is a nonprofit group created to support community services which assure that everyone has the opportunity to receive food assistance. They unite together in a network that shares information and resources throughout the county. 

The HCOC network is comprised of a diverse group of people representing food pantries, community meal sites, seasonal food programs, farmer's markets, religious, educational, nonprofit organizations and agencies, and individuals concerned with food insecurity of our neighbors. To learn more about HCOC, visit http://www.otsegohunger.com/index.html or https://www.facebook.com/HCOCOTSEGO

If you are seeking a deeper spiritual connection with the ability to tune in to your own higher guidance for accurate answers to life path questions,

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If you have a firm commitment to your spiritual awakening, with the desire to gain self-understanding as well as to guide loved ones, clients, as well as yourself, with your intuitive gifts,

then this program is for you. . .

Here is a link to the required course work to complete the program:

 Meditation is a self-care practice that allows us to quiet our minds, calm our physical bodies, and go within to reach a heightened level of awareness. This three-part class looks at the art, the history, the science, and the magic of meditation from three unique perspectives with three instructors. Join Rev. Diana, Rev. Story, and Rev. Renee as they lead you on a journey towards discovering the benefits and joys of meditation for yourself.

 It is said that we all have psychic abilities, but how do we harness and expand them? In this 2-part class, with Psychic Medium, Diana Friedell, learn the safe way of opening the door to intuitive messages, meet personal spirit guides in meditation, and learn the 7 Spirit Guides of Theosophy. Through fun games & exercises, develop confidence and clarity in your intuitive answers, both for yourself, and for others.

Kimberly Winsor, RPP, LMT, teaches us the ins and outs, the do’s and don'ts of muscle testing- a technique used much like dowsing, using one's own body to cipher out truth for any given situation. Answers come in a yes/no format, so attention is paid to learning how to ask questions, with lots of fun practice. This is an in-person class at the new Lotus Center.

“Feeling is Believing!” Your new abilities continue to develop, w/Psychic Diana Friedell, with a profound expansion of our ability to feel & see someone’s aura, energetic state, and medical conditions. In part II we will learn to place events we perceive in the past, present and future to assist us in delivering spirit driven accurate messages.

Dowsing with a pendulum, is one of the oldest forms of divination. It allows you to tune in to subtle universal energies for guidance. In Part I of this class, Judy Lynn brings you closer to your pendulum with a greater understanding of how it best works for you. In Part II Renee Ranke leads you on a journey to discover your own internal pendulum.

Suggested Donation for these circles is $10 Please click below to make a donation to ISD and note what circle the donation is for

Introducing the “Lightseeker’s Discount”:

For a donation of $40/month you may attend any & all OPEN development circles.

email interest or questions:mysticalmomentsremembered@gmail.com

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RSVP to Diana info@dianafriedell.com

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With Rev. Story Lucile Ducey. This circle is dedicated to receiving, recording and discussing the messages many of us are receiving in our ‘night school journeys.’

RSVP to Story storyducey@gmail.com

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7-8 pm EST

Next circle is Thursday February 17th

RSVP to Dale to receive the Zoom Link dalecapristo@gmail.com

Contact Story for more information

7-8:30pm EST

With Story Ducey. This experimental group will focus on deep meditation for healing and renewal and seeking guidance, teachings and homework from Spirit.

email interest and to get the Zoom link:storyducey@gmail.com

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Check out our February 2022 events calendar on ISDOneonta.org for upcoming events and remember to like and follow us on Facebook to see our events posted there.

Song Of Hope by Thomas Hardy

O sweet To-morrow! -

 After to-day

 There will away

This sense of sorrow.

Then let us borrow

Hope, for a gleaming

Soon will be streaming,

  Dimmed by no gray -

  No gray!

While the winds wing us

  Sighs from The Gone,

  Nearer to dawn

Minute-beats bring us;

When there will sing us

Larks of a glory

Waiting our story

  Further anon -

  Anon!

Doff the black token,

  Don the red shoon,

  Right and retune

Viol-strings broken;

Null the words spoken

In speeches of rueing,

The night cloud is hueing,

  To-morrow shines soon -

  Shines soon!

ASTROLOGY FORECAST (Feb 9-16)

In early January I discussed a few differences between the Eastern Sidereal system and the Western Tropical astrology systems. Here is further detail for your consideration. As I study I have come upon 6 different Astrological systems and 5 different Numerology systems so far. Also, how many variations are there of Tarot, Runes, Angel Lore, Sigils, etc.? 

In addition, consider this:

The Astrology systems set up a chart with an equal number of days spent in each sign. Below is an Astronomical chart for the calendar year 2021 showing how many days the Sun was crossing each Astrological constellation:

Aries - 25d Taurus - 37d

Gemini - 28d   Cancer - 20d

Leo - 36d Virgo - 44d

Libra - 23d    Scorpio - 23d

Sagittarius - 31d Aquarius - 22d

Pisces - 37d 

( Scorpio can be split up, if you consider the 13th sign of Ophiuchus, to only 6d in Scorpio, and then 17d in Ophiuchus.) This is quite varied from the applied 30 days per sign system, isn't it? Are you confused?

With all the different systems and hard facts you could debate the details endlessly. That is where I think the ART of interpretation comes to your aid. These energies are glorious, living entities. We live within them and our quest is to entrain the very best of their qualities. Life as dynamic art indeed. The debate can be quieted, if you choose, by approaching the analysis with some flexibility. I believe we knew the Earth School would challenge us and that we would need these many Divination systems of intricate, evolving expression for guidance. We agreed en masse on the application of these tools, similar to the languages, arts, sigils, etc. (In other words, what do we agree that this means?) The systems are science based, but with enough discrepancy to require some adjustment. Ask yourself, "What do I think this means?" What message is this being that I reside within trying to communicate? Your Higher Self and Guides will step in to assist if asked.

The systems are tools that we use with a willingness to adapt them to our circumstances. I do not believe the discrepancies between systems and obvious errant details means you cannot find great assistance with their application. 

This week:

Mercury enters Aquarius on Monday, Feb 14th on St. Valentines Day. This will lend a visionary quality to our thinking. Progressive, enlightened, and humanitarian describes this placement at its best.

The following day, Venus is conjunct Mars. Coming on the cusp of Valentine's Day, this will assist the highest expression of the outpouring of love. Venus and Mars work best when they work together.

Finishing up a wonderful sequence on Wednesday, the 16th, is the Full Moon in Leo. The Leo Moon is regal and elegant with the capacity for generosity. The softening feminine aspect of the Moon can bring out the best expression of our dignity.

In conclusion, this is my observation and my wish for us. Humanity promises to come together on a worldwide basis to exhibit peace and brotherhood for the Olympics, no matter what else is happening, in joyful defiance of strife. Because of our current challenges, this is the second Olympiad in 6 months. It's inspiring and hopeful that we can do this.

This year the Planets have combined in very helpful placements around our traditional holiday of love and brotherhood at the exact time when we are engaged in Peaceful Games to celebrate the best some of us can accomplish while in our Earthly bodies. 

I hope you find joy and encouragement around these days, as I do. May you find your Godspeed!

Do you or someone you know need some assistance with mental health issues or coping. Here is a link to the US Department of Health & Human Services that will provide you with resources and tools to help deal with the stress.

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It's both a metaphysical church and an educational center originally founded 40 yrs ago in Sparta, NJ. With the belief that all paths lead us Home, ISD is dedicated to helping each spirit walk their path with courage and joy.

We stand for each individual’s right to seek their own personal Truth, as they respect the same right for others. We honor the sacred texts of all traditions of the Light.

The Oneonta NY chapter of ISD was Lovingly created by Rev. Diana Friedell & her sister Rev. Sue Landon. We are now led by a powerful leadership team, and executive board.

ISD is a spiritual community that focuses on healing and intuitive connection, and the joy of finding the spirit connection within rather than being told how it should or could be experienced.

We welcome those who want to belong to a spiritual group of like-minded people, in which you can explore and find your own path in a community of love and support.

There are classes, services, events, and a sense of community and fellowship. Energy healing and intuitive messages are delivered as a regular part of the worship service. Classes offer many tools which will help you on your life path, and the community we are creating together is one of openness and acceptance, and the ability to adapt with change and growth.

We could use your help. If you would like to volunteer to help with our Metaphysical Library, event planning, service planning, website, office tasks, or anything else- Just call or email! Diana!

Kimberly Winsor - President

Sali Dellysse - Treasurer

Susan Owens - Secretary

Tom Landon - Trustee

Maggie Kilbride - Trustee

Story Ducey - Trustee

Melissa Stagnaro - Trustee

Amanda Hoover - ex officio

Diana Friedell - ex officio

Diana Friedell - Pastor

Amanda Hoover - Co-Director

JoAnn Wormuth – Director of Healing