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  • Blessed Imbolc, and Happy St. Brigid’s Day

    Given that today is the liminal holiday Imolc I have decided to use today’s post to give a brief overview of the holiday.   Imbolc is the first holiday after the New Year in January.    It is celebrated on February 1st, and it is a celebration of the ending of Winter and the burgeoning…

  • Land of Mists Poem

    For today’s post I have chosen to share a poem that I composed. Land of Mists by Maranda Wabik Land of Mist Land of Twilight Land ruled by the Great Lady Land of Magick Land of the Mystical Land of the Nine Morgens Land of Enchauntemente Land of Sourcery  Land of the Holy Isle Land…

  • The Nine Morgens of Avalon

    For todays post I would like to discuss the Ninefold Sisterhood of Avalon.    This sisterhood was first described by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his poem Vita Merlini.    He gives us the first literary description of the Isle of Avalon.    In this poem Avalon is not mentioned by name, but as the Fortunate…

  • Faerie Blood Poem

    For today’s post I would like to share a poem I have written. Faerie Blood by Maranda Wabik As the sun rises I feel the flutter of wings Upon my shoulder blades! In my true nature I can feel my blood Sing with power of the fae. The air flutters in my hair As my…

  • Barge of Avalon Poem

    For todays post I have decided to share one of my poems. Barge of Avalon by Maranda Wabik Board the barge, Ready the self, Deep breathing, Time to settle in. Cross the waters, See the shoreline, You have arrived! This is the shore of Avalon. Time to explore Bare feet feel the sandy shore Walk…

  • Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess

    For todays post I would like to do a book review of Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess by Kathy Jones.   I will be giving my thoughts and feelings about this tome, not giving a break down of the content. This is an incredible text by a Goddess worshipper who is one of…

  • Mystic Poem

    For today’s post I have decided to share another poem. Mystic by Maranda Wabik Mystical and mythical Faeries and mermaids Are among us The world of the fae folk has empowered us Since the dawn of time Beings of nature worship And the elements Across time and cultures They have been protecting the earth The…

  • Queen of Cups in Tarot

    For today’s post I would like to discuss the Queen of Cups in Tarot.   The Queen of Cups represents the Queen of the Watery realm, as cups are the water suit of the tarot.    The Queen in tarot likewise is the court card associated with water. In this way the Queen of Cups…

  • Playing With Faery Fire Poem

    For today’s post I would like to share another poem. Playing with Faery Fire by Maranda Wabik Flutter and flick Timing is quick Need is rich For comforts of the Fae  It feels like a time for play Endless energy Breeds lethargy In mortals One should be wary Though they may not seem scary For…

  • Broceliande: Enchanted Forest of Morgen le Fay

    For today’s post I have decided to discuss the enchanted forest Broceliande in France.    The forest is located in modern day Brittany.   The stories set in this forest include many of the medieval French Arthurian romances. The forest is still a place of interest today for medieval scholars and Arthurian lovers of all…