by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 16, 2026 | Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
News First! It seems like ages ago we said we were working on a web store. Well, now we’re getting back to that. We have a Shopify store in progress and are busily adding books and other goodies. It’s much more complex than I’d anticipated, so it may take us a few...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 2, 2026 | Books, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
Between Christmas (Koleda) and Epiphany (Yordanovden) lies a dangerous stretch of time known in Bulgarian folklore as the Dirty Days—Мръсни дни, Погани дни, or Караконджови дни. These are not merely days of winter celebration and feasting, but a liminal period when...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jul 25, 2025 | Books, Bulgaria, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
In the heart of Bulgarian folklore, deep within the shadowy forests, there lives a legend as beautiful as it’s haunting: the Samodivi. Also known as Samovili in some regions, these supernatural women are nature spirits—wild, unearthly, and fiercely free. They appear...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jul 15, 2025 | Books, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
This July, as fireworks light the skies and we celebrate freedom around the world, I invite you to celebrate a different kind of independence—the freedom from old burdens, heavy thoughts, or even stubborn financial worries. Inspired by a quirky and magical Slavic...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 16, 2025 | Books, herbs, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
How Slavic Herbs Bloom with Magic in the Month of May Discover the ancient wisdom of spring rituals, blooming herbs, and the radiant power of the sun in Slavic folklore — and how they inspired our magical Oracle deck. I remember the warmth of May mornings in my...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 18, 2025 | Books, Holidays, Kickstarter
This April, something special is happening – both Orthodox and Catholic Easter fall on the same day. Usually, my family celebrates them both, so this year, it’s only one celebration. This is a rare event, one that invites reflection, celebration, and the merging of...
