My connection with the Goddess began when I was very young. Even before I fully understood what that connection meant, I felt a deep and unmistakable bond with the Divine Feminine. It was a thread that gently wove its way through my life, guiding me along different spiritual paths and leading me, little by little, toward the sacred work I feel called to do today.

In the early 2000s, I was introduced to Reiki, and what began as a spiritual exploration soon became an important part of my life. Over time, I deepened my practice and became a Reiki Master. Yet, even as my spiritual understanding grew, I sensed there was something more waiting for me—something my heart had not yet fully discovered.

That something began to unfold in 2013, when the Goddess Isis entered my life in a way I will never forget.

After discovering the book Isis Magic, I felt an undeniable pull toward her. One day, during a particularly difficult time in my life, I found myself sitting before my altar, carrying the weight of my struggles and searching for comfort, guidance, and understanding. In a moment of complete vulnerability, I reached out to Isis in prayer.

What happened next touched me deeply. I felt her presence surrounding me, and for the first time, I experienced a profound sense that the Goddess was truly listening. It was a deeply personal and moving moment—one that opened my heart and changed the direction of my spiritual journey forever.

From that moment on, my relationship with Isis continued to grow. I felt drawn to explore the healing wisdom of the natural world, studying plant medicine and aromatherapy. This path eventually led me to become a certified Master Clinical Aromatherapist.

Although I had grown in so many ways, I felt there was another piece of my spiritual path waiting to be found. One day, I turned to the Goddess and asked for guidance. The answer came as a clear inner knowing: I needed to revisit the Fellowship of Isis website, something I had come across before but had not explored deeply at the time.

When I returned, I discovered an online priestess training program devoted to Isis. The moment I found it, something within me stirred. It felt as though a door I had been searching for had finally opened. I was captivated, and I knew in my heart that I needed to follow where this path might lead.

What unfolded over the years became one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my life.

Today, I am a Certified Ordained Priestess of Isis, Sekhmet, and Hathor through the Temple of Isis, and enrolled in the Fellowship of Isis as a priestess. I am a Sekhmet Reiki Master and a Heryt Neter in Isis Healing Magic. The path of a priestess has deepened my relationship with the Egyptian Goddesses and enriched my understanding of sacred service, healing, and devotion.

My spiritual journey has also become a tangible expression of my love for the Goddess through my business, Inner Goddess Apothecary. Here, I create ritual oils and candles inspired by and dedicated to the Egyptian Neteru. Working with sacred oils has become much more than a creative practice for me; it is a deeply personal and spiritual devotion. Every blend, every scent, and every creation offers an opportunity to bring intention, reverence, and a little sacred magic into the lives of others.

One of the greatest blessings of my journey has been the opportunity to travel to Egypt on two sacred pilgrimages. Walking upon that ancient land, visiting its temples, and feeling the profound presence of its history and spiritual traditions touched something deep within my soul. Those journeys changed me in ways that words can only begin to express. Egypt holds a very special place in my heart, and I know that a part of me will always belong to that sacred land.

Through my devotion to Isis, my connection with Sekhmet and Hathor has also blossomed. Each Goddess has brought her own wisdom, strength, and loving presence into my life, teaching me in different ways and continuing to shape the woman and priestess I am becoming. My path has not always been easy, and it has certainly not unfolded exactly as I once imagined. But every challenge, every lesson, and every moment of uncertainty has helped me grow into a deeper understanding of myself and my devotion.

After completing my own priestess training and experiencing so much personal growth, I began to feel a new calling emerging from within. I felt drawn to create my own Priestess of Isis training program—a space where others could explore their connection with Isis, discover the ancient mysteries, and develop their own relationship with the Goddess.

At first, I resisted the idea. Creating a training program of my own had never been part of my plans. I questioned whether this was truly the direction I was meant to take. But the feeling continued to return, gently yet persistently, until I could no longer ignore the calling in my heart.

Eventually, I understood that the wisdom and experiences I had gathered along my own path were not meant to remain with me alone. They had become something I felt called to share.

And so, with a heart full of gratitude, love, and reverence, I began embracing this next chapter of my journey.

Today, my work is rooted in devotion to the Goddess, a love for the ancient Egyptian mysteries, and a heartfelt desire to support others as they discover and deepen their own spiritual paths. Through priestess training, sacred oils, ritual, and the wisdom I have gathered along the way, I hope to create a welcoming space where others feel encouraged to listen to their inner knowing, honour their own unfolding, and build a meaningful relationship with the Divine.

I do not believe that any two spiritual journeys are exactly alike. We each come to the Goddess in our own time, carrying our own questions, hopes, challenges, and dreams. My hope is to walk alongside those who feel called to this path, sharing what I have learned while honouring the unique journey each person must make for themselves.

When I look back at the young girl who first felt a connection with the Goddess, I could never have imagined where that connection would lead me. What began as a quiet knowing has grown into a lifelong devotion, a calling, and a way of living with greater purpose and meaning.

I am still learning. I am still growing. And I am still listening.

Above all, I remain deeply grateful to Isis, Sekhmet, and Hathor for the wisdom, strength, and inspiration they bring to my life. It is an honour to walk this path, to serve the Goddesses in the ways I am called, and to share a little of their magic with those whose hearts are drawn to them.

This is my journey, my devotion, and my heart’s work. And I am so grateful that it has led me here.

-Priestess Ma’at Merit Sekhmet-em-Akhet-Raet