White Rose of Avalon

Celtic

  • Arthuriana Sacred Sexuality: A Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about my connection to sexuality through the Arthurian lens! Arthuriana Sacred Sexuality by Maranda Wabik Sacred Sexuality Complexity of Emotions Duality of Sex and Death Walking through the Shadowlands I release my traumas  About my Body and Sexuality To the Great Goddess Morgana le Fay!…

  • The Sun Card in Tarot

    For today’s post, I have decided to focus on the interpretation attached to the Sun Card in the Tarot.    The Sun is traditionally numbered nineteen of the Major Arcana. It is the card of solar energy and youthful joy that embodies Summery fun.  This card is also one that is associated with masculine sexual…

  • Embracing the Earth Mama

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at my deepening connection to Earth energy.   While I have always been able to connect to Water energy, I have recently had a much deeper growing connection to Earth Mama energy!    I have always adored the Green World of nature, possibly as much…

  • The Balancing of Goddess Energies in the Arthuriad

    For today’s post, I have decided to discuss the connection between Guinevere as May Queen and Morgan le Fay as Underworld Queen.   Guinevere is the ruler over the Light Half of the Year, given her association with Beltane.   Morgan is the ruler over the Dark Half of the Year because of her association…

  • Guinevere & Lancelot, Arthurian Lovers

    For today’s post, I have decided to write about the love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, as I have been thinking about their romance greatly of late.   I think I have been thinking about the love between these two Arthurian figures due to the fact that Guinevere is so associated with Beltane.   It…

  • Beltane Faery Queen: A Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem that I have composed about the magic of Beltane.   I wrote this in an inspired time on Beltane Eve this year! Beltane Faery Queen by Maranda Wabik Beltane Fires Maypole Spires Dancing Faeries I am entering a land of Enchantment This is a quest…

  • Beltane Celebrations

    Blessed Beltane!   For today’s holiday post, I have decided to share a Beltane post about ways to celebrate this amazing holiday!   I will give you a long list with brief descriptions of what each is.   There are various depths of celebrations here, from simple to quite complex! Make Mead or Honey Your…

  • Beltane Goddesses: Flower Brides, May Queens, and Faery Queens

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at four of the most important Goddesses in Celtic myth and Arthurian legends for this most potent holiday of Beltane!   I love Beltane, it is my second favorite holiday of the year, second only to Samhain.   These Goddesses are perfect to honor at…

  • Morgan le Fay’s Top Plots Against Camelot!

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a post all about Morgan le Fay as the greatest baddie of the Arthuriad!    These are the top seven things she plotted against Camelot.  They are not ranked, as I could not choose favorites other than narrowing down to these seven stories! THE PLOT TO PLACE…

  • 9 Gifts of Morgan le Fay Energy

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a companion post to the Guinevere gift post from yesterday!   This is my own collection of gifts of Morgan le Fay Energy.   Now, you will note that there is a great deal of cross-over between Guinevere and Morgana energy gifts.   This is because Guinevere…