White Rose of Avalon

Enchantment

  • We Need to Talk About ‘The Tempest’ (2010)

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Mermaid Monday post, I want to discuss the very watery and Island-set film adaptation of Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest, from 2010, directed by Julie Taymor.   Now, this is a film that I had always wanted to see, given my love for…

  • Enchanted Waterfall: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be sharing a poem about the enchanted energy of Waterfalls! Enchanted Waterfall by Maranda Wabik Walking through the Woodland path Seeking the Waters of Enchantment Drawing ever nearer to where I hath Been summoned by the River Spirit’s magickal…

  • Ode to the Honeybee: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about the beauty and magick of the Honeybee! Ode to the Honeybee by Maranda Wabik Buzzing of tiny wings Heard in my ear As the sweet little pollinator flies by Hearing the sound of a busy…

  • Luthien: The Middle-Earth Enchantment of Tinuviel

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s Femme Fatale Friday post is about Luthien from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien!   Now, Luthien is not a character found in the novels of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings.   However, legendary folk songs are sung of her in The…

  • Thorn of the Rose: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is a poem about the strength held even in the softest of forms. Thorn of the Rose by Maranda Wabik Silken soft petals beginning to bloom Unfurling in unmatched beauty A truly awe-inspiring sight to behold The sweetness of the soft petals-white…

  • Celtic Venus Enchantment: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about the Enchantment of working with the Celtic Venus energy! Celtic Venus Enchantment by Maranda Wabik The scent of Roses wafting through the air The soft tinkling of wind chimes As the floral aroma so fair Seeps in through the…

  • Flower Bride & Sweet Smelling Blooms: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem I have written about the Flower Bride beginning to bloom as we slowly come into Spring. Flower Bride & Sweet Smelling Blooms by Maranda Wabik Small buds of life begin to appear Peaking up through the cold earth Tiny flowers…

  • Faery Paths of the Rose

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is about following Rose Paths in spirituality, but looking at the topic from a very Faery and Avalonian point of view!   In particular, I will be looking at how three different colored Roses can be utilized in magick and what they…

  • Enhancing Daily Living with Tea Rituals

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s post is some of my ruminations on how you can make your daily cup of tea, whether regular or herbal, into a Ritual to enhance your life! Now, you may wonder, what does changing how you look at drinking your daily cup of tea…

  • The True Daughter of Elphame: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem I have composed about the energy of Elphame.    The True Daughter of Elphame by Maranda Wabik A single White Feather drifts down A melodious caw being heard to resound Filling the Forest with a bird song Harbinger of Change…