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Melissae

  • ‘The Bee Tarot’ Deck Review

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s Tarot Thursday blog post is a review of The Bee Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes with art by Nadia Turner.    I got this deck as a gift from my amazing husband, Andrew, for our anniversary.   I am so grateful that he got me…

  • Embracing the Energy of the Celtic Venusian Melissae

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I have decided to discuss how to embrace the energy of the Celtic Venusian Melissae!   I have been deepening into my connection with the Honeybees and the energy of Honey, in addition to my work with…

  • Honeyed Melissae, Faery Bee Priestesses

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is a poem about the Melissae Bee Priestesses and their Faery links! Honeyed Melissae, Faery Bee Priestesses by Maranda Wabik Buzzing of the Bees collecting pollen Tiny bodies covered in yellow treasure Humming and Buzzing in meditation Sitting in the garden amongst…

  • Lemon Balm and Roses: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is a poem about the powers of Lemon Balm and Roses in the Faery Priestess Path! Lemon Balm and Roses by Maranda Wabik Sweet scent of Roses wafting through the Garden Gate Bees buzzing around the blooming flowers Another powerful scent draws…

  • ‘Meeting the Melissae’ Book Review

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is a review of Meeting the Melissae: The Ancient Greek Bee Priestesses of Demeter by Elizabeth Ashley.    As someone who has long been fascinated with the Melissae, this book was a great find, and it skyrocketed to the top of my…