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  • Liminality in Celtic Lore

    For today’s post, I will be looking at the concept of liminality in Celtic lore.   Firstly, I will begin with a definition of what liminal means.   According to lexico.com liminal is defined as 1. Occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold. 2. Relating to a transitional or…

  • Eco-Faery Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about faeries and protecting nature. Eco-Faery by Maranda Wabik Walking the woodlands The strange secret places, Those untouched by humans Those undisturbed by industrialization. That is where we meet the Fair Folk. A place of nature, A place of remembrance. Inspired are those who follow,…

  • My Top 10 Non-Fiction Faery Books

    For today’s post, I have decided to make a list of my top ten favorite Faery books.   In this case, these are non-fiction books that focus on faery lore!   As will be apparent to regular readers of my blog, I am a huge fan of anything faery.   I have been studying faery…

  • A Trip to Faeryland Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem inspired by Faery. A Trip to Faeryland by Maranda Wabik Dive into the depths Swim into the psyche Plunge into the water. Arrive in the Otherworld, A place of Enchantment, A place of Faery. Mystical beings abound, I am happy to be around! Drink of…

  • The Lord of Winter and the Lord of Summer

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the Celtic concept of the Lord of Winter and Lord of Summer.    There is a tradition of a representative of Summer and a representative of Winter fighting over a Flower Bride.   This happens throughout several Celtic tales, but for this post, I…

  • Compassion Poem

    I have decided to share another poem I have composed for today’s post. Compassion by Maranda Wabik Second sight On a faery night Eyes light In Recognition. Is this a premonition? The mind takes flight With all the might Of a medieval Knight. There is ambition Of those on a mission. Friends of the faeries…

  • A New Dictionary of Fairies

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a book review of A New Dictionary of Fairies: A 21st Century Exploration of Celtic and Related Western European Fairies by Morgan Daimler.   This is a dictionary of the fae that is in a similar vein to Katharine Brigg’s seminal work An Encyclopedia of Fairies.  …

  • Fly and Swim Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share another of my poems. Fly and Swim by Maranda Wabik I feel the ethereal wings, The wings that were mine Once upon a time. They are misty and glistening Ephemeral and enchanting. I wish to fly away As I could eons ago. Imagination allows us to travel.…

  • Faery Glamour

    For today’s post, I will be looking at the concept of Faery Glamour.    Faery Glamour is both a principle within folklore and something that can be utilized magically.   This is a magick of illusion and transformation.   Within this post, I will take a look at three of the primary literary examples of…

  • Starshine Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem that I have composed. Starshine by Maranda Wabik Dance amongst the stars Swim in the Milky Way Learn the divine lessons The sky has much to say If we listen to the stars, We can hear the truth. The magick of nature, Sings her song…