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The Temple Priestesses of the Creative Flame

       For me, being a Priestess is about presence. It is about being present to others inside and outside of circles and spiritual communities. The capacity to do that comes from being present to ourselves first, as vessels of Goddess. Priestess is a verb denoting action even in stillness because Goddess is everchanging. Years ago, when I embarked upon this path, I was a solitary traveler like many are today. At that time there weren't many accessible historic records and books, or experienced teachers to learn from...to travel with. Today, I think there may be too many options. I know that can be a controversial statement and it isn't intended to be divisive. It just means that like Goddess, things are everchanging. 

 

      There is a Priestess Path for solitary travelers. And for some of us, over time we evolve into community or temple practitioners. What I love about the work is being a resource and an encouraging voice for others as they find or make their way. Learning presence is important regardless of our life journeys. it takes practice. There are clues in those historic records as well as current trends. And for me, being present means I continue to learn and grow alongside those who share my journey.  

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Patricia Ballentine, Founder of the Temple of the Creative Flame.

Serving a diverse community since 1999 as:

I currently reside in northern Texas, U.S.A. I travel between Arizona and my home as needed to serve our expanding community.  

       For me, being a Priestess isn't about telling people what to believe. It's about creating space for people to listen more deeply to themselves and one another, to the Earth, and to the Divine. Through story, ritual, and conversation, I invite people to slow down, pay attention, and trust what they discover. I'm continually drawn to the ways ancient wisdom, the rhythms of the Earth, and our own lived experience speak to one another. Helping people notice those connections is one of my favorite parts of being a priestess.

      Over the years, I've learned that spiritual life isn't about having all the answers. It's about learning to notice. Notice what keeps returning. Notice what brings a sense of peace, wonder, or recognition. I hope those who spend time with me leave not with my answers, but with greater confidence in their own ability to recognize the sacred woven through everyday life.

Cynthia Cebuhar, BA, MA, MDiv. As co-director for Temple of the Creative Flame in Arizona.  Serving as priestess in several capacities:

  • Liturgical design for ritual and ceremony, with a special emphasis on interfaith celebrations in many settings.

  • Officiating life cycle events such as weddings, handfastings, baby namings, house blessings, and end-of-life memorials.

  • Spiritual mentoring and educational instruction across traditions.

  • Writing and public speaking.

      "For me, being a Priestess...   Kaitlin's sharing coming soon 

Kaitlin Solano, Temple Priestess. Ordained Priestess and Officiant, Certified  Yoga Instructor specializing in breath and body integration.

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Specializes in creating ritual that is grounding, accessible, and non-performative; holding ceremonial space with compassion, where participants feel emotionally safe and authentically engaged.

You may ask "Why Priestess?"

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The path of the priestess reaches back through thousands of years of women who tended hearth, altar, community, and mystery.  Perhaps those first steps were taken beside the clan fire, around the community hearth, and eventually at temple altars.

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Today the word “priestess” carries many meanings. It has been shaped by history, modern spirituality, and popular culture, each adding something to how we understand the path. 

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We believe that the path is one of devotion and vocation. Through exploration of Her-tory and self we deepen our connection to our own hearth and the community we may be called to serve. 

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If you feel called or curious you will find more information HERE.​

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