Apple, Elder, & Hawthorn: Faery Tree Triad

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is going to be a short analysis of my connection to my favorite tree, Apple, as well as the other two trees I am most drawn to, Elder, and Hawthorn.   I have a deep bond with each of these trees, and I…

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Dryad & Mermaid: A Poem

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about connecting to the energies of both Earth and Water at the same time.    I have written much over the past year about my growing acknowledgment of my deep connection to the Earth element, but I have also acknowledged…

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Let’s Talk About Animism

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   For today’s post, I have decided to cover a subject I am quite shocked I have never actually written about specifically in its own devoted post over the last three-plus years of writing here.   That subject is Animism.   Now, I want to begin…

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Lessons I Learned From 10 of My Closest Plant Allies

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is about some of my favorite herbs, the lessons I learned, and the ways in which I use them for mind, body, and spirit!   Yes, I am doing yet another post about my love of herbs.   This time I will be…

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The Apple Tree & Spiritual Tree Guardians

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is all about my deep connection and abiding love for the Apple Tree.   I will also be talking a bit about finding trees to work with as Spiritual Guardians.   I first really thought about having a type of tree as a…

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What’s in a Name? The Power of Latin Plant Names!

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   For today’s post, I have decided to look at some of the Latin names for herbs and how they hold clues as to some of the magickal and medicinal properties of the herb!    I have decided to include nine herbs for this post, as…

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For the Love of Faery Trees

Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!    For today’s post, I have decided to discuss some of my favorite Faery-related trees.    In many ways, all trees and plants can be thought of as related to Faeries, since the Fae folk are intimately connected to nature!    However, several trees are especially…

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Celtic Tree Mysteries Book Review

For today’s post, I am very happy to be doing another book review of a book graciously given to me by Crossed Crow Books in order for me to review it here on White Rose of Avalon!   This is yet another great book that fits my reading taste, so I have to thank Crossed…

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