White Rose of Avalon

Celtic

  • The Death Card & Samhain Season

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Tarot Tuesday blog post, I will be discussing the Death card in Tarot and how it relates to Samhain season!    This is the most obvious card that is aligned with Samhain season, and for good reason, as Samhain, as a season, is…

  • The Washer at the Ford & Faery Women as Death Omens

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s Mermaid Monday blog post is about the Washer at the Ford and Feminine Death Omens!   The Washer at the Ford is a Watery Faery Woman, hence her inclusion in a Mermaid Monday post.   I want to begin by stating that the original…

  • Avalonian Apple Trees: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be sharing a poem about the Orchards of Avalon! Avalonian Apple Trees by Maranda Wabik Crisp and tangy scent of Apples permeates the air Golden and red leaves show a day so fair The crunch of fallen leaves underfoot…

  • Welcome to October & Continuing Your Avalonian Autumn!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Welcome to October!   For today’s blog post, I have decided to discuss continuing to tap into the energy of Avalon this Autumn.   The Dark Half of the Year is in full swing as we approach the final Harvest and the dying of the…

  • We Need to Talk About ‘The Watchers’ (2024): A Magical Media Analysis

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Magical Media Monday blog post, I will be discussing the 2024 Fae Horror film The Watchers, directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan (yes, she is the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan).   So, I want to begin by saying, yes, you did read that…

  • The Autumnal Equinox and Morgan le Fay

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be discussing the Autumnal Equinox and Morgan le Fay, as Avalon is greatly aligned with the Autumn Equinox!   Now, I want to begin by stating that Suzanne O’Gara, owner of Alchemy of Avalon, and…

  • My Primary Animal Guardian Spirits and the 3 Realms of Celtic Cosmology

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing my primary Animal Guardian Spirits from each of the 3 Realms of Celtic Cosmology.   I realized that my three primary Animal Guardians, who have been part of my spiritual Journey (especially over the last few years),…

  • The Evolution of the Lady of the Lake: An Avalonian Autumn Special at White Rose of Avalon

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be discussing the evolution of the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian lore!   I thought this would be an ideal way to kick off September, as this is a very Avalonian time of year,…

  • Iseult: Faery Queen of Cornwall & Healer Princess of Ireland

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be discussing Iseult and her nature as a Faery Queen and Healer!   I have long been utterly fascinated, and honestly totally obsessed, with the legend of Tristan and Iseult.   My obsession began in…

  • Dahut, Princess of Ys

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be discussing Dahut (sometimes also called Dahud, or Dahud-Ahes), the legendary Princess of Ys!   Dahut is the daughter of the King of the Drowned City of Ys, Gradlon.   Although Dahut’s mother is often…