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Wheel of the Year

  • 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…

  • The Wheel of the Year

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the Witch’s Wheel of the Year.    This is the wheel of the eight most important celebrations for Witches and Pagans.    I will go through each holiday in its own section below! Samhain ~The first celebration of the year takes place on the…

  • Avalonian Goddesses

    The Avalonian Goddesses refers to the goddesses worshipped by modern Avalonian witchcraft.   They are the five goddesses whose stories appear in The Mabinogion.   Cerridwen, Blodeuwedd, Rhiannon, Branwen, and Arainrhod are all powerful goddesses in Welsh Celtic tales.   In the Avalonian tradition Cerridwen, Blodeuwedd, and Rhiannon each take a third of the year…