White Rose of Avalon

Spring

  • Poisson d’Avril: Exploring a French Tradition

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s first blog post of April, I will be exploring a very interesting and very watery connected tradition from France.   This tradition is Poisson d’Avril, or April Fish Day!   I have been so fascinated by this tradition ever since I took my…

  • A Very Magickal Mermaid March: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about having a very magickal and Mermaidy March! A Very Magickal Mermaid March by Maranda Wabik Waves of joy, washing over me The energy of the Mermaids is clear to see The Mermaids help to set…

  • The Three of Cups in Tarot: Joy, Friendship, and Springtime Energy

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Tarot Tuesday blog post, I will be exploring the Three of Cups card as a card of friendships, joy, and Springtime energy! The Three of Cups card is most often depicted with three women toasting with cups.   Often, the women on the…

  • Bubbling Well Water, Scrying the Sacred Spring: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about communing with the Sacred Well! Bubbling Well Water, Scrying the Sacred Spring by Maranda Wabik Peering over the edge Eyeing the Sacred Water from the ledge The Sacred Well bubbles The Sacred Well will relieve…

  • Tending the Sacred Well Within: A Vernal Equinox Rumination on the Well Maidens

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Vernal Equinox Femme Fatale Friday post, I will be discussing tending to the Sacred Well within.   I always feel more deeply pulled to the energy of the Well Maidens and the Ladies of the Fountain as we welcome in Spring, which is…

  • Movie Recommendations for When You Want to Feel Like a Springtime Maiden

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be sharing another list of film recommendations based on mood.   This time, I will be sharing a list of films to watch when you want to feel like a Springtime Maiden and embrace the energy of the Maiden…

  • Springs in the Spring: A Meditative Exploration of Two Meanings of the Word Spring Related to Nature

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I have decided to discuss how the two meanings of Spring in Nature entwine and overlap.   Spring is a season, but Spring is also a word to describe a natural water site, like the Red and White…

  • Welcoming the Month of March: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be sharing a poem celebrating the beginning of March! Welcoming the Month of March by Maranda Wabik March is roaring in like a fierce Lion The image of the Strength card fills my mind A reminder of the balance…

  • The Flower Bride Comes into Bloom

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be exploring Flower Bride energy, which is coming into bloom now, as we transition into Spring! As the cold, hard earth begins to soften with the Sun warming the world, as the snow finishes melting, nourishing…

  • Melting Snow & Blooming Blossoms: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about the beauty of the melting snow and the occurrence of the first late Winter and early Spring blossoms! Melting Snow & Blooming Blossoms by Maranda Wabik White Flowers peaking through Snowdrops breaking through The soil…