White Rose of Avalon

Faery

  • Jack Frost: Herald of Winter & Symbol of the Season

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the folklore surrounding Jack Frost!    The figure of Jack Frost is often discussed as the Herald of Winter, a mere symbol of the season, while other Wintertime folkloric figures take center stage.   However, he is…

  • Sharing Some of My Favorite Wintery Re-Reads

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a list of some of my favorite books to re-read in Winter!   Some of these are poems, some are fairytales, some are full-length novels, as I wanted to represent all of my favorite types of literature to…

  • Seeking the Grail Within the Self

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I will be discussing the idea of seeking the Grail within the Self!    You may wonder, what is the Grail within?   Well, the Grail within is the internal source of inspiration, wisdom, creativity, and intuitive insights.  …

  • The Grail of the Goddess: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be sharing a poem about the Grail of the Goddess! The Grail of the Goddess  by Maranda Wabik Golden Chalice of Celestial Beauty Waters of the Chalice are Sacred The finely wrought Chalice is the Grail of the Goddess…

  • December 13th, St.Lucia, & the Celebration of Lussi’s Night

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing December 13th, as a day celebrated in honor of St. Lucia, but also known as  Lussi’s Night, and how St. Lucia and the Norse lore of Lussi have, in many ways, become syncretized! The story of St.…

  • The Nine Maidens of Annwn: Kindling the Cauldron

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be discussing the Nine Maidens of Annwn and the Welsh poem Preiddu Annwfn, known in English as The Spoils of Annwn.    Now, those familiar with Celtic myth and folklore will know that the occurrence…

  • Exploring Five Potent Tarot Archetypes for the Yuletide Season

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Tarot Thursday blog post, I have decided to discuss some Tarot Archetypes that I find to be incredibly potent to work with during the Yuletide Season!  The Hermit (IX) ~One of the first Tarot cards that comes to mind for the Yuletide Season…

  • Dancing with the Ice Fae: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about Wintery Fae! Dancing with the Ice Fae by Maranda Wabik Sparkling of the Icesicles  Bite of the cold Frost Feel of the Snow upon my face Ah, this is the call of the Ice Fae…

  • ‘Grail Alchemy’ Book Review

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing my review of the book Grail Alchemy: Initiation in the Celtic Mystery Tradition by Mara Freeman.   This is the second time that I have read this book, and I have recommended it multiple times here on White…

  • Film Suggestions to Warm Yourself in the Cold of Winter

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I will be sharing some suggestions of films to watch in Winter to soothe yourself, or as the title states, to warm yourself during the cold of Winter!   This list will be a mix of some of my favorite comfort watches…