White Rose of Avalon

Maranda Wabik

  • Amelia Bassano: The Dark Lady, or Shakespeare Herself?

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I am discussing Amelia Bassano, the Elizabethan poet often thought to be the Dark Lady of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. Now, I first want to clear up any confusion about her name.   You see, Amelia Bassano was born in…

  • Bite the Golden Apple: Finding Sacred Wisdom

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the idea of taking a bite of the Golden Apple and discovering Sacred Divine Feminine Wisdom! To bite the Golden Apple is to not allow fear to stand in your way.   To bite the Golden Apple…

  • Siren’s Song, Vampire’s Thrall: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about Vampiric Mermaids! Siren’s Song, Vampire’s Thrall by Maranda Wabik Blood in the water Can attract more than just sharks Oh, yes, this is no lark Where the Vampiric Sirens are involved They can smell the…

  • ‘Avalon Visions’ Oracle Deck Review

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Tarot Tuesday blog post, I will be sharing my review of the new Avalon Visions Oracle deck by Cheryl Yambrach Rose. The deck is brand new, having just been released this past May, and it has the tagline ‘Sacred Wisdom Through the Three…

  • Sunlight, Golden Glow in the Sea

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I am reflecting and meditating on how the Sun warms the Sea and creates a Golden Glow! Looking up from the Sea’s floor to see the Golden orb above.   Oh, how the sight fills the Mermaid with a…

  • The Golden Rose Blooms: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about connecting with the energy of the Golden Rose! The Golden Rose Blooms by Maranda Wabik A Golden Rose forms at the heart Asking that I never fall apart The Golden Rose brings grace Bound up…

  • The Incarnated Mermaid Diaries: The Golden Energy of the Mermaids

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Siren Saturday, I have decided to share another entry in my Incarnated Mermaid Diaries series.   Today’s topic is The Energy of the Golden Mermaid! The Golden Mermaid energy is the Mermaid who basks in the Sun, happy to spend her time…

  • Exploring Venus Verticordia on Venus Day

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings, and Happy Venus Day!   For this week’s Venusian Femme Fatale Friday, I am discussing an epithet of Venus.   Venus Verticordia, or Venus Changer of Hearts, is one of the Goddess’s most potent aspects! This aspect of Venus was said to change women’s desire from…

  • The Ace of Pentacles and Building a New Dream

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Tarot Thursday blog post, I will be discussing the Ace of Pentacles and how this card can be used as a tool for building new dreams! When the Ace of Pentacles appears in a Reading, the first thing I think of is that…

  • Summer Season of Joy: A Reflection on Celebrating the Sun

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing Summer as the Season of joy and reflecting on the celebration of the Sun! Basking in the joy of the Summer Sun, letting the golden glow bathe the skin.   Oh, what a joy this is.  …