Anam Cara is a Gaelic term meaning “soul friend.” John O’Donohue tells us that in earlier Celtic times, an Anam Cara was a teacher, companion, or spiritual guide.
In this devotional track, you’ll learn the skills and tools to be in sacred service as a soul friend—an Anam Cara—and mentor sisters in Rosa Mystica with a wide-open heart.
These are practices you’ll be able to apply not only as a mentor, but in your daily life as a Scent Priestess, lovingly guiding others through life’s initiations, unafraid to show up … because Scent Priestesses are the Wayshowers.
You’ll remember how to gather others into safe spaces where they can lay down long-held wounds, unfurl their rose hearts, and unite in true sisterhood.
As an Anam Cara mentor, you’ll place the candles at the altar, sit in devotion by your sisters’ side, be a witness to their stories, hold the cascades of tears as they fall, breathe with and be the light in the darkness, and call them home.
Throughout the year, you’ll deepen your skills of service to hold the vibration of the rose in full bloom—who has been through the bud and opening initiations in devotion to self, and can emit to sisters the frequency and messages from the Divine of trust in the process of awakening.
In this powerful experience, you’ll continue to deepen with the core teachings of the 13 Scent Priestess lineages—just like in year one—and you’ll be initiated to space hold & mentor others as an Anam Cara.
As you’re guided to assist a seasoned mentor and co-lead sister circles together, you’ll be exquisitely held by Jacquie, who will be your anam cara, guiding and teaching you each step of the way.
You’ll be held in a deep container of love with other sisters in-training and continue to put into practice the Way of Love as it unfolds within you.
Scent Priestesses have always ministered to others during birth, death, celebrations, and all rites of passage.
As Scent Priestesses, we look to Mary Magdalene as an example of an embodied Anam Cara. In devotion, she regularly tended to others’ wounds, and her resolute presence during the crucifixion speaks directly to the archetype of the Anam Cara.
Imagine having the capacity to hold unwavering love during the passing of a loved one.
Mary Magdalene showed us how: She was Yeshua’s soul companion and without looking away, she stayed fully present for him as he died. She tenderly washed and anointed his body, then stood vigil at his tomb until he ascended and was born again.
This beautiful story reflects each of our journeys into the underworld—where we die to the person we were, letting go of our shadow material to be reborn into someone new.
Initiates of the Rosa Mystica Mystery School also experience a rite of passage into the underworld. As Anam Cara mentors, we hold the light, tending the body and soul of sisters on the spiral-rose path of their spiritual awakening … not just in our sister circles, but in our personal lives, too.
When I stepped into the Rosa Mystica mentor program, I had years of experience as an art teacher and a retreat and pilgrimage leader. Within those roles, I often incorporated ceremony, which I have always loved. However, I had little experience leading a sacred temple or mentoring sisters through a year-long journey of spiritual devotion and expansion. Now, I feel that I am home. This experience has awakened in me a deep soul-knowing of myself as a Priestess from many lifetimes and many lineages.
The training material is excellent, and Jacquie does an exceptional job training us to feel prepared and empowered, allowing us the freedom to find our wings while providing the security and support to know that we are always held in a safe and loving container.
You’ll be part of an intimate group of Anam Cara sisters also on this track (curriculum).
Each moon, you’ll have a 2 hour sister circle and laser coaching with Jacquie as you deepen your relationship with the art of sacred service as a Scent Priestess. You’ll be held in a powerful circle as you discover how to mentor from the lens of the Anam Cara.
Jacquie, an ordained Scent Priestess, Rosa Mystica faculty, and Temple Guide, holds this space, bringing her unique and potent gifts to you, so you can step more fully into yours. You’ll meet for 12 priceless circles and 2 additional live calls to deepening in the way of the Anam Cara. You’ll receive plentiful orientation and training.
I have learned so much from being mentored by Jacquie. She leads so beautifully. I feel held beyond measure. She never tries to fix us, she reflects what she sees and gently guides us to our own knowing. She thinks of everything and seems to never be overwhelmed. The time spent with Jacquie and the other Mentors has been so special to me. I was on the edge of my power and my confidence before I stepped in- NOW, I feel this sisterhood SEES me, because I have allowed them to see me AND I SEE ME.
I am leading women’s sacred circles/moon circles here in Montclair. I have to say that I am seeing more improvement in this arena. I am showing up so clearly and authentically as the leader that I am and my priestess flag is waving.
Jacquie is incredible and has been such a support and loving guide for me and the other mentor sisters. She holds so much and does it with such grace, love and care. She holds our monthly mentor circle calls so beautifully and I really feel like I am being seen, loved and so supported by her and the other mentors both in my own Rosa Mystica journey and also in what emerges as a Mentor. I feel more integrated into the work because of our mentorship sister circle and feel like I am creating real lasting friendships.
Mentoring other sisters on their journey of Rosa Mystica has been joyful and my sisters are incredible, powerful and loving women! I know it is serving me in the work I do outside of Rosa Mystica and the circles I will soon be leading locally too!
The mentor program has absolutely exceeded any expectation I had. Jacquie brings unwavering strength and softness to leadership. Her ability to track details both logically and intuitively is an exquisite skill. Her humility and connection to source are well noted. I am awe inspired and seek to emulate these qualities I see in my mentress.
The holding we receive is like nothing I’ve ever known and I am blossoming within Rosa Mystica’s embrace. My enjoyment of being a mentor has notably increased, my heart has released long held armor. Competitive feelings are becoming a thing I can occasionally witness with compassion and age old armor is melting away. I am making soul sister bonds that will span across lifetimes. I am grateful beyond.
I have learned so much from being mentored by Jacquie. She leads so beautifully. I feel held beyond measure. She never tries to fix us, she reflects what she sees and gently guides us to our own knowing. She thinks of everything and seems to never be overwhelmed. The time spent with Jacquie and the other Mentors has been so special to me. I was on the edge of my power and my confidence before I stepped in- NOW, I feel this sisterhood SEES me, because I have allowed them to see me AND I SEE ME.
I am leading women’s sacred circles/moon circles here in Montclair. I have to say that I am seeing more improvement in this arena. I am showing up so clearly and authentically as the leader that I am and my priestess flag is waving.
Another circling of every live temple & remembering your Scent Priestess lineages
12 holy oils mailed to your home: Courage, Intimacy, Honor, Compassion, Truth, Vision, Wisdom, Priestess, Prosperity, Release, Passage, Peace
Explore the in-depth orientation & preparation materials available on the Sacred Library before Rosa Mystica begins
Join Jacquie in January to practice anam cara skills from the orientation training
Experience a beautiful call with Diana and Jacquie to be temple pillars of the Rosa Mystica Mystery School, holding space for sisters called to the Scent Priestess path to join the school
In these live, two-part calls, you’ll first be held & witnessed in your initiations with your Anam Cara mentor sisters; then you’ll receive laser-coaching & support from Jacquie to address any challenges arising in your circles
With your other Anam Cara sisters & Jacquie on WhatsApp, where you can be personally witnessed for your journey & receive additional training, holding, and support for your circles
Continued access to 24/7 support from all the sisters, Elayne Kalila, Diana, Jacquie, and mentors in the forum temple group dedicated to Rosa Mystica
Everything in Anam Cara plus 6 x 1-1 Sessions $5997 12 x 499
The Priestess Presence Temple LLC and the Emerald Temple are combined as the Rosa Mystica Mystery School. This program is not designed to treat or diagnose any psychological disorders. If you have any mental health issues please consult with your medical practitioner before joining the program. It requires breaking through old patterns and ways of being – an initiatory process that can feel uncomfortable. Our work affects many levels (mental and emotional), is rigorous and not for those who suffer from mental disabilities, depression, have suicidal episodes or are presently in therapy.
Each initiate is responsible for their own actions and boundaries. The Priestess Presence LLC /The Emerald Temple and its founder, Diana Dubrow, Focalizer Elayne Kalila Doughty, and Jacquie Shenton, are not, and will not, be held liable for any assumed damage that is deemed to occur at any time. Initiates must accept that all knowledge is given in good faith. Initiates must understand that they are entering into training in a pioneer field and all such training is given in good faith to the highest known safety standards or perceived practices within this discipline.