White Rose of Avalon

Maranda Wabik

  • Finding a Theme for New Year’s Intentions for 2026, Instead of Traditional Resolutions

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Happy New Year’s Eve!   We are at the end of 2025, and are about to welcome in 2026.   This leads to the old traditions of New Year’s Resolutions, which never seem to work out.   That is why I do not do resolutions;…

  • 2026: Tarot Year of the Magician? Tarot Year of the Wheel of Fortune? Let’s Explore!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s final Tarot Tuesday post of 2025, I will be discussing what cards may represent the coming year of 2026.   2025 was considered the Tarot Year of the Hermit, which I wrote about at this time last year, but the numerology of 2026…

  • The Ice Mermaid’s Song: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s final Mermaid Monday blog post of 2025, I am sharing a poem about a Wintery Mermaid and her wisdom. The Ice Mermaid’s Song by Maranda Wabik Soft humming emanates from the Icy Waters The Siren’s Song slowly growing in volume Wonder begins to…

  • Advice from the Scorpion

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be sharing some spiritual advice from the energy of the Scorpion!   Recently, I had a vivid dream featuring a Scorpion as a spiritual messenger, and that is what has inspired this post. In my dream, the Scorpion did…

  • The Creatrix Archetype in Winter

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Siren Saturday blog post, I will be discussing the Creatrix Archetype and how to embrace her energy in Winter!   I understand that in many ways, the idea of the abundant and prosperous energy of the Creatrix may not seem to align with…

  • Jess Bradford from ‘Black Christmas’: An Iconic Final Girl

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I am discussing the character of Jess from Black Christmas, played by the amazing Olivia Hussey!   I thought this was the ideal topic for this final Femme Fatale Friday of December. I have been a huge fan…

  • A Very Merry Elven Yuletide: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.    For today’s post, I am sharing a poem about having an Elven Yuletide! A Very Merry Elven Yuletide by Maranda Wabik The tree is trimmed with sparkling lights The music resounds with auditory delight The smell of cinnamon and cloves abounds Oh, what a lovely…

  • Snowfall and Candle Flame: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the dichotomy of Ice and Flame during Winter. Snowfall and Candle Flame by Maranda Wabik The Snow slowly blankets the ground The wind whistles outside the window A feeling of solitude abounds As I…

  • Exploring the Werewolf in Winter

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be exploring some of my thoughts about why Werewolf stories so often take place in Winter!   The idea for this post came to mind as I thought of some of my favorite Winter Horror films.   So, let’s…

  • Embracing the Lady of the Lake Archetype

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I have decided to discuss embracing the energy and archetype of the Arthurian Lady of the Lake in your Winter Spiritual Practices!    I have always felt pulled towards the Lady of the Lake, and the Gwragedd Annwn generally,…