White Rose of Avalon

Magic

  • Faery Gates of Avalon Review

    For today’s post, I would like to do a book review on The Faery Gates of Avalon by Gareth Knight.   This book is an analysis of the Arthurian Romances by Chretien de Troyes through the lens of faery magic!   Knight is a great scholar of the Arthuriad, and has worked with Arthurian magick…

  • My Top 5 Favorite Witchy Book Series

    For today’s post, I will be counting down my five favorite books series that focus on witches!   This was a difficult one to rank, and I know there will be some who question why number two is not number one.   But without further ado, here is the countdown! Number 5: Witches of East…

  • Messenger of Morgana Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem I composed. Messenger of Morgana by Maranda Wabik On a snowy Friday morning A crow taunts a cat. She can see him through the glass, But he is safe outside the window. The crow is a messenger of Morgana, The cat is a witch’s familiar.…

  • 25 Most Magical Songs

    For today’s post, I have decided to go through a list of my favorite magical songs.   This is a list that is heavily saturated with rock and roll, as I am a huge fan of classic rock.    I also have to admit that certain favorites, like Stevie Nicks, make more than one appearance…

  • Flow Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem I have written. Flow by Maranda Wabik Water flows all around me As the Goddess Aphrodite smiles upon me As a mermaid swims in the salty spray I know that the power is within me! An ocean of emotions assaults the senses Making all the…

  • Wild Child Poem

    For today’s post, I would like to share a poem.   This one is about being wild and free! Wild Child by Maranda Wabik A wild child dancing Barefoot in the street. Life is meant to be free. One way or another We can find a way to be ourselves. The wild child is  The…

  • Serena, Bewitched Siren

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday I have chosen to discuss the character of Serena from the 1960s sitcom Bewitched.    Serena was the cousin of Samantha Stephens, and was also portrayed by the fantastic Elizabeth Montgomery!    In the credits there was a running joke of listing the actress playing Serena as “Pandora Spocks”…

  • My Top 30 All-Time Favorite Films

    For today’s post, I have decided to share my top thirty favorite films.   They will be in no specific order (as that changes based on my mood).    I have many other films I adore, but these are definitely the top thirty! Bell Book and Candle ~This film starred Kim Novak and Jimmy Stewart,…

  • Time to Transform Poem

    For today’s post, I would like to share another poem I have written. Time to Transform by Maranda Wabik Dancing on the edge Trying not to stumble Time of change is calling. Goddess of transformation Goddess of inspiration Goddess of Faery Goddess of Magick. I spread my faery wings Ready to take flight Into the…

  • Proof That Cole and Phoebe Were the Best Couple on Charmed

    For today’s post, I would like to take a look at my favorite television show of all time.   In this case, I will be examining the relationship of my favorite couple.   I know that this will be an unpopular opinion, but I just felt the need to share my thoughts on this couple!…