White Rose of Avalon

Celtic

  • Llewellyn Tarot Review

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a review of The Llewellyn Tarot by Anna-Marie Ferguson.    As with my previous Tarot deck review, I will preface this by stating that not all decks will jive with a particular reader, but that does not make the deck better or worse, sometimes it is about…

  • Resolutions in the Faery Lifestyle

    Happy New Year to all!    I cannot believe it is 2023!   I hope that everyone had a happy, safe, and fun New Year’s Eve.   For today’s post, I have decided to share how I work New Year’s Resolutions in my life.    That is why I have referred to my concept of…

  • Flower Brides, May Queens, High Queens: Archetypes in Analysis

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at Arthurian Faery Queens in the realm of being a Flower Bride who became May Queen when married and eventually turned High Queen.   Guinevere, Isolde, and Blodeuwedd are all Faery women who can be seen through the lens of archetypal Flower Brides.   The…

  • The Arthurian Tarot Deck Review

    For today’s post, I have decided to do something a bit different.   Instead of doing a review of a book, I have decided to do a review of a specific tarot deck.   Now, I will preface this by saying that each of us will have decks that more jive with our energies and…

  • Yuletide 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…

  • Elen of the Ways Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem that I have written about Elen of the Ways. Elen of the Ways  by Maranda Wabik Elen show me The way Along the  Snowy path I see deer-prints  In the snow A reindeer is up ahead Great antlers atop his head They match the Antlers…

  • Darkness & Light Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the balance of darkness and light within the turning of the year. Darkness & Light by Maranda Wabik As Darkness reigns We look for a light To follow on our way As we view our SHADOWS We become the light in the  DARKNESS Ready…

  • Winter 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…

  • Blodeuwedd, Wintery Owl Goddess

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to discuss the Welsh Celtic Goddess Blodeuwedd.   In particular, I will be focusing on her aspect as an Owl Goddess and how this may relate to this dark and Wintery time of year.    Her dual nature of Flower Goddess and Owl Goddess can be…

  • Lords Fight Over The Flower Bride Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem that I have written about the Lords of Winter and Summer fighting over the Flower Bride. Lords Fight Over the Flower Bride by Maranda Wabik Lord of Summer Lord of Winter Fight over The Flower Bride Changing seasons Changing tides Sovereignty  Chooses the rightful Rulers…