White Rose of Avalon

Wheel of the Year

  • Fun Summer Solstice Films!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darling readers!   Today’s post is all about fun movies to watch for the Summer Solstice.   I figured this was an excellent companion piece to yesterday’s book post.   Some of these films are very summery, while others are more loosely connected, but I feel that…

  • Great Summer Solstice Books!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darling readers!   Today’s post is a countdown of some of my favorite books to read for the Summer Solstice.   I was inspired by a list of books my herbalism teacher Suzanne O’Gara recommended to connect with Summer Solstice Energy.   Four of these books are…

  • Beltane Faery Queen: A Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem that I have composed about the magic of Beltane.   I wrote this in an inspired time on Beltane Eve this year! Beltane Faery Queen by Maranda Wabik Beltane Fires Maypole Spires Dancing Faeries I am entering a land of Enchantment This is a quest…

  • Beltane Celebrations

    Blessed Beltane!   For today’s holiday post, I have decided to share a Beltane post about ways to celebrate this amazing holiday!   I will give you a long list with brief descriptions of what each is.   There are various depths of celebrations here, from simple to quite complex! Make Mead or Honey Your…

  • Beltane Goddesses: Flower Brides, May Queens, and Faery Queens

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at four of the most important Goddesses in Celtic myth and Arthurian legends for this most potent holiday of Beltane!   I love Beltane, it is my second favorite holiday of the year, second only to Samhain.   These Goddesses are perfect to honor at…

  • Astrology and the Wheel of the Year

    For today’s post, I have decided that I would discuss how Astrology relates to the Wheel of the Year.   Both the Sun in the different signs and the Wheel of the Year are both ruled by the turning of the Sun through the year.   So for this post, I will be going over…

  • Faeries and Seasonal Energy

    For today’s post, I have decided to go over some of my favorite faeries that embody the energies of the seasons of the Wheel of the Year. Banshee: Samhain is the season that I associate with the Banshee.   She is the Faery Wailing Woman and one who detects the deaths of those in certain…

  • Blessed Imbolc: A Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about today’s holiday of Imbolc! Blessed Imbolc by Maranda Wabik Nymphs dancing Barefoot in the Woodland Sisters moving Hand in hand Energies raised As frosty days Slowly give way To melting ice Now is the time To play nice In the Faery Wood Fires are…

  • Resolutions in the Faery Lifestyle

    Happy New Year to all!    I cannot believe it is 2023!   I hope that everyone had a happy, safe, and fun New Year’s Eve.   For today’s post, I have decided to share how I work New Year’s Resolutions in my life.    That is why I have referred to my concept of…

  • Darkness & Light Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the balance of darkness and light within the turning of the year. Darkness & Light by Maranda Wabik As Darkness reigns We look for a light To follow on our way As we view our SHADOWS We become the light in the  DARKNESS Ready…