For today’s post, I have decided that I would discuss how Astrology relates to the Wheel of the Year. Both the Sun in the different signs and the Wheel of the Year are both ruled by the turning of the Sun through the year. So for this post, I will be going over…
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Faeries and Seasonal Energy
For today’s post, I have decided to go over some of my favorite faeries that embody the energies of the seasons of the Wheel of the Year. Banshee: Samhain is the season that I associate with the Banshee. She is the Faery Wailing Woman and one who detects the deaths of those in certain…
Read MoreBlessed Imbolc: A Poem
For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about today’s holiday of Imbolc! Blessed Imbolc by Maranda Wabik Nymphs dancing Barefoot in the Woodland Sisters moving Hand in hand Energies raised As frosty days Slowly give way To melting ice Now is the time To play nice In the Faery Wood Fires are…
Read MoreClara, Nutcracker Heroine
For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to discuss the heroine of one of the most classic Winter fairytales. Clara is the main character of The Nutcracker, but in particular, I want to look at her as she is portrayed in the Disney re-imagining The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. I actually…
Read MoreYuletide in Avalon Poem
For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem that I have written about Winter in Avalon! Yuletide in Avalon by Maranda Wabik Snowflakes dancing In the air Fir trees blanketed in snow The Isle of Avalon Is ready for Solstice Morgana le Fay And the Ninefold Sisterhood Reside on the Isle Where they…
Read MoreWinter Faery Beings
For today’s post, I have decided to discuss some of the essential Fae beings that we associate with the Winter season. I have decided to focus on faeries that are featured in Wintery fairytales and in enduring holiday folklore. Some of the figures I will mention will not be officially deemed faeries, but…
Read MoreThe Wheel of the Year
For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the Witch’s Wheel of the Year. This is the wheel of the eight most important celebrations for Witches and Pagans. I will go through each holiday in its own section below! Samhain ~The first celebration of the year takes place on the…
Read MoreBeltane Poem
For today’s Beltane post, I have decided to share a poem that I have composed about this special holiday! Beltane by Maranda Wabik Bright Spring Full of flowers I could sit for hours In the warm sun. The fire festival has begun. Around the Maypole We dance We prance Everyone seems to be In a…
Read MoreBlessed Ostara
Since today is the Equinox, I have decided to write a little bit about some Ostara traditions. The Vernal Equinox is the time when the daylight hours and night hours are equal, much the same as Mabon, the Autumnal Equinox. The name of the Germanic Spring Goddess Ostara, sometimes Eostre, is where the…
Read MoreBlessed Imbolc, and Happy St. Brigid’s Day
Given that today is the liminal holiday Imolc I have decided to use today’s post to give a brief overview of the holiday. Imbolc is the first holiday after the New Year in January. It is celebrated on February 1st, and it is a celebration of the ending of Winter and the burgeoning…
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White Rose of Avalon 