White Rose of Avalon

Celtic

  • Magical Spirit Guides

    For today’s post, I have decided to write about spirit guides or guardians.    Many people think of two things when they think of these types of guides.   Either they think of spirit animals or guardian angels, and both of these do count as spiritual guardians.    However, I would like to look at…

  • The Star Card in Tarot

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a brief look at the symbolism of the Star card in the Tarot.   The Star is a unique card in the Major Arcana, as it is a rare Tarot card with no negative connotations!   The Star is traditionally numbered seventeen in the Major Arcana of…

  • The Morrighan and Valkyrie Connection

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the connection between the Irish War Goddess the Morrighan and Norse Valkyries.   The Morrighan is a Goddess of war, death, rebirth, prophecy, and even a Faery Queen.   Valkyries were handmaidens of Odin, and responsible for helping collect the souls of warriors who…

  • Temperance in Tarot

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the meaning of the Temperance card in the Tarot.   This card is the ultimate card of balance within the Major Arcana.   Temperance is usually numbered 14 within the Major Arcana.   The traditional Rider-Waite Tarot features the image of an angel on…

  • Persephone & Blodeuwedd Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the connection between Persephone and Blodeuwedd. Persephone & Blodeuwedd by Maranda Wabik Dual nature One dark One light Spring Goddess Queen of Death Wife of Hades She is Persephone! Another Goddess Of duality One dark One light Flower maiden Hunting owl Wife of Llew…

  • Rhiannon Faery Queen and Goddess of Death

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have chosen to feature one of my favorite Goddesses, in her aspect of connecting to the dead.   Rhiannon is a Welsh Goddess, Faery Queen, and Representative of the Sovereignty of Dyfed!    Her first marriage to Pwyll even cemented his rulership over the land.   Her second…

  • Morgana’s Mermaid Archetypes

    For today’s post, I would like to look at the watery mermaid archetypes found in Celtic lore!    That is why this post is titled Morgana’s Mermaid Archetypes.   Water was sacred to the ancient Celts, and they viewed the world as divided based on elements.   The land of the air, land of the…

  • Zodiac Awareness

    For today’s post, I have decided to discuss how to understand yourself a bit better with the traditional western zodiac.   I have said many times that I find that I am much more connected to the Celtic zodiac, as the signs I was born under in that zodiac seem more similar to me than…

  • The Faery Melusina Poem

    For today’s blog, I have decided to share a poem I have composed about Melusine.   She was a Mermaid Faery Queen from whom many medieval royals claimed descent! The Faery Melusina by Maranda Wabik On a Saturday, A Faery Queen Enters a tub. Her legs become scales. As her mermaid tail appears. She floats …

  • Faery Rings

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a brief look at faery rings.   For those that are unfamiliar with faery rings, they are naturally occurring rings found in grassy areas.    They are commonly spotted in the woods, in fields, and even in gardens and backyards.    This ring can commonly be made…