White Rose of Avalon

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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Blessed Winter Solstice, Celebrating Gwyl Elen: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Winter Solstice blog post, I will be sharing a poem about the celebration of the Winter Holidays with Elen of the Ways! Blessed Winter Solstice, Celebrating Gwyl Elen by Maranda Wabik A Chill Wind Whistles through the Trees Bright Snow is softly falling…

  • Mother’s Night: The Beginning of Yuletide & Annual Honoring of the Mother Goddesses

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the celebration of Mother’s Night, or in Old English Mōdraniht.   This celebration occurs annually on the night before the Winter Solstice and kicks off the 12 Nights of Yule, which means that tonight is Mother’s Night…

  • Becoming a Light in the Darkness

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the process of finding the Light within to become a Light in the Darkness!   I thought that this was an ideal topic for the darkest point of the year, leading up to the Winter Solstice. So,…

  • Jack Frost: Herald of Winter & Symbol of the Season

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the folklore surrounding Jack Frost!    The figure of Jack Frost is often discussed as the Herald of Winter, a mere symbol of the season, while other Wintertime folkloric figures take center stage.   However, he is…