White Rose of Avalon

Faerie

  • ‘The Mermaid’ by W.B. Yeats Poem Analysis

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing my line-by-line analysis of the short poem The Mermaid by William Butler (W.B.) Yeats!   I have accessed the text of the poem on https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/mermaid-10#google_vignette.   As a brief sidenote, the version of this poem that I am…

  • Floating in the River: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Siren Saturday blog post, I am sharing a poem about River Magick. Floating in the River by Maranda Wabik Lying on the top of the Water Feeling the rush of coolness beneath my body I float like a lily pad upon the River’s…

  • Liban, the Mermaid Saint of Ireland

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I will be discussing the Celtic tale of Liban the Mermaid!   Liban is also spelled Li Ban, and her biggest claim to fame is as the Irish Mermaid who became a Saint, which makes her one of the…

  • Celtic Water Horses: Kelpies and Each Uisge

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing some of the folklore of Water Horses from Celtic folklore!   Water Horses are a fascinating type of dangerous Water Faery Animal.   Celtic Water Horses are known for living near running water, including rivers, streams, and…

  • 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…

  • Island Magick: Embracing the Oceanic Enchantress

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I have decided to discuss the concept of embracing the Oceanic Island Enchantress energy!   This is a very Mermaidy, as well as Summery and Watery magickal energy, which is why I thought that it was an ideal subject…

  • Incarnated Mermaid, Soul Truth: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Siren Saturday blog post, I am sharing a poem about soul truths of Incarnated Mermaids! Incarnated Mermaid, Soul Truth by Maranda Wabik A blast of energy beginning at my tailbone A flash of light sends me into another Realm My vision is filled…

  • Dancing on the Beach with the Evening Star: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I am sharing a poem about dancing with the energy of Venus and the Full Moon! Dancing on the Beach with the Evening Star by Maranda Wabik Bare feet squishing in the sand Hips shaking as I dance about the land Just…

  • ‘Greenteeth’ Book Review

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I am sharing my review of the novel Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill.   This is a new fantasy novel, just published earlier this year, and even better, this is a debut novel!   I am a huge fan of finding new authors…

  • Lemuria and Atlantis: Otherworldly Islands Connected to Avalon?

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I will be discussing Lemuria, Atlantis, and their possible connection to Avalon!    All three of these places are Islands with Magickal Lineages.   Lemuria is often seen to be the oldest, with much being said about residents of…