White Rose of Avalon

Welsh

  • Blodeuwedd of the Seasons: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about my love for Blodeuwedd. Blodeuwedd of the Seasons by Maranda Wabik Goddess made of Blooms Maiden made of Flowers Seasonal Sovereignty  Of the turning of the Year Light Half of the Year Flower Goddess…

  • Blodeuwedd & the Death of Lleu Llaw Gyffes

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!    Today’s post is another post about one of my most beloved Welsh Celtic Goddesses, Blodeuwedd.    However, this post is going to be a bit different than my other posts about her, as I will be focusing on the attempt on the life of her…

  • Joining the Sisterhood of Avalon!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!    Today’s post is an exciting announcement, as well as a bit of a memoir of sorts over what has been going on the last couple of months.     So beginning in May, I was accepted into the Sisterhood of Avalon’s Calan Mai (also called…

  • Arianrhod, Silver Wheel of Fate & Goddess of Avalon

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!    This week’s Femme Fatale Friday post is about the Welsh Celtic Goddess Arianrhod.   Her name means “Silver Wheel” linking her to the Moon, the cycles of seasons, and the evolution of time!  I have decided to format the post slightly differently than most Femme…

  • Cerridwen’s Chase & The Spiritual Journey

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided that I will focus on the Welsh Celtic Goddess Cerridwen and the most famous part of her story, the chase of Gwion Bach after he imbibed the three drops of Awen meant for her son.   …

  • 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…

  • Branwen, the White Raven of Avalon

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   This week’s Femme Fatale Friday post will be focused on the Welsh Celtic Goddess Branwen.    Branwen is a Goddess associated with Avalon, whose tale teaches us about the importance of compassion!   Many people associate her with being a Goddess of Love as well…

  • Maternal Warmth of Rhiannon: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   Today’s post is a poem about the motherly aspect of the Goddess Rhiannon. Maternal Warmth of Rhiannon by Maranda Wabik Hearing the call of the Adar Rhiannon Signals the oncoming Divine Intervention Sounds of hooves clomping along The Forest’s Edge No need to peer off…

  • Blodeuwedd, Flower Goddess Turned Owl

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to discuss one of my favorite Welsh Celtic Goddesses, Blodeuwedd.   In particular, I want to explore her transformational qualities and her relationship with Gronw sparking the transition from Flower Goddess to Owl Goddess!    …

  • The Wild Hunt of Gwyn Ap Nudd: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   Today’s post is a poem about spectral hounds and grieving the loss of beloved pets. The Wild Hunt of Gwyn Ap Nudd by Maranda Wabik A howl pierces the night sky Barking and snarling of dogs A whole troop of canines Spoil for the magickal…