How to Invite Faeries into Your Life!
Wise folk and witches of old have worked with the faerie realm for centuries. Whether you are a spiritual or magical person, or simply curious about the Folk, this lens will explain all about the realms of Fey, how to work with them, and what to expect!
Working with faeries can bring joy, laughter and magic into the household. From a garden blessed with prolific plant growth, to increased luck or abundance - these are just some of the ways in which faeries will return the kindness of humans who are willing to believe, work hard, and tread lightly on the Earth!
This is the first in a series of lenses about working with the Faerie Realm. Enjoy!
An Introduction to Working with Faeries
Many people believe in angels, but what about faeries? They have made a name for themselves as cute, winged people who flit amongst the flowers, belonging only in fantasy tales and the imaginations of children.But there is much more to faeries than that!
Faeries exist on the astral plane, meaning they are invisible to the physical eye. Some humans, if blessed with Second Sight, may be able to see faeries, while others sense or hear their presence instead. Some may not see or sense faeries at all, but experience their presence in other ways, such as objects being moved around the house (usually hobgoblins) or wilting flowers suddenly being revived out of the blue.
Faeries are generally wary of humans, and tend to keep out of our way. Many are angry with us for our poor treatment of Mother Earth, and if you want to work with this enchanted realm, you must therefore first earn their trust and respect.
So where to begin? Well, if you are environmentally conscious, green-fingered, and creative, you are already well on the way to making friends with the Fey! If not, don't despair. There are many steps you can take to show the faeries you are willing to work with them. If you dedicate some time to helping the planet, making your garden wildlife friendly, and spreading the word about conservation, the faeries will be impressed. The more natural your home, the lighter and more positive your state of being, and the greater your belief, the more faeries will be attracted to you and your living space.
There are numerous things you can do to encourage faeries, such as meditating in the garden or in nature, leaving offerings to them, creating an altar for working with them, keeping your house clean and tidy, and creating wild spaces in your garden. You can find out more on these topics further down the page.
If you are serious about working with the Faerie Realm, then I hope this lens will serve as a helpful guide to introducing you to the Fey, and bringing together all the best books, links and other resources to help you learn and develop with the faeries!
Connect to Faeries in the Wild of Nature
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Put together by the lovely Be Montague, UK editor of Faerie Magazine, Faezine is free to subscribe to and is updated quarterly with the seasons!
Check it out - you won't regret it!
Working with Faeries, Elementals and other Spiritual Beings
I work with the Angelic and Enchanted Realms regularly, and have written numerous articles about how to heal, work and communicate with them. Here you can keep up to date with my latest suite101 articles relating to these and similar topics!
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Meditating and Visualising in Nature
The best way to connect with the faeries is to find a suitable place out in nature. This can be a wild little spot underneath your favourite tree in the garden, or a special area in a local park, by a river, in a wood, or by the sea. Wherever feels most comfortable and meaningful to you, and wherever you feel most inspired by the faeries.Although most faeries are benevolent, there is a darker side to Faerie. Not to mention that even the most kindhearted of faeries can have a capricious, mischievous side to their nature as well! So it is usually best, at least when starting out, to cast a circle of protection around you while you meditate. A witch might cast a formal circle according to her own customs and rituals, while others might simply ask their guides, angels or deity for protection. A simple protective circle to cast is to visualize a circle of light around you, and summon an angel or protective guide to each quarter, North, East, South and West. Remember to dismiss the circle when you have finished (and to thank your guardians!)
Sitting in your chosen, protected spot, close your eyes and relax. Become aware of everything around you, experiencing this through all of your senses. For example, be aware of the warmth of the sun on your face. Listen to the running water of the river, or the leaves rustling in the breeze. Let your hands feel the grass or earth around you. Feel the bark of the tree you are resting against, and so on.
Let thoughts and feelings come to you. Do not force them or dwell on them; let them come and go like the ebb and flow of the tide.
Mentally ask the faeries for their guidance. Tell them you would like to work with them in whichever way pleases them. See if you receive any thoughts, words, images or messages. Don't worry if you do not get anything to start with; practice makes perfect!
Alternatively, you might like to try a guided meditation or visualisation to meet and connect with the faeries or a faerie queen. You can find such meditations in the various guide books available, or try the Sally Morningstar meditation below. It is best to try these in an area where you will not be disturbed, so favour your garden for this rather than a busy park!
When you wish to end your faerie connection, slowly root yourself back in the physical world and open your eyes when you are ready. Ground yourself by drinking some water or using a grounding crystal or stone. Write down your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a faerie journal.
As you develop your work with the Fey, you may receive messages and visions more easily. Remember though, if you ever get swept off to Faerieland, don't consume any of the food or drink offered to you, or you may never return!
Faerie Meditations
Learn Faeriecraft!
Highly Recommended
Faeriecraft
Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 11/30/2009)
This superb book, written by Alicen Geddes-Ward and illustrated by Neil Geddes-Ward, is the ultimate guide for those wishing to learn how to not only connect with Faerie, but work with them and deepen their relationship. Teaches you how to work with faerie kings and queens, celebrate faerie festivals, and become a faerie priest or priestess.
Other Recommended Books for Working with Faeries
Fairies 101: An Inroduction to Connecting, Working, and Healing with the Fairies and Other Elementals
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The Fairy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the World of Fairies
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Enchantment of the Faerie Realm: Communicate with Nature Spirits & Elementals
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When Working with Faeries...
Remember these important rules!
1. Exercise caution. Faeries can be tricksters, and sometimes even malevolent. Always treat them and their natural world with respect
2. Gain their favour by helping the environment, keeping your house tidy, and letting a little bit of your garden grow wild
3. Work with faeries for the Greater Good, not for power or materialistic gain
4. Leave gifts for the faeries and look after their habitat, and they will bestow gifts in return
5. Expect the unexpected!
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Creating a Faerie Altar
A Space to Honour the Fey
One of the best ways to demonstrate your dedication to the faeries is to create an altar. This gives you a place to work at inside your home and helps focus your intent. Your space can be a small area tucked away somewhere, or a full blown intricately decorated table, so long as it is meaningful and contains objects of relevance to you and your work with the Fey.Decorate your altar in faerie colours of nature, such as brown, green, and gold. Represent the four elements of fire, air, water and earth using objects such as candles, incense, a mini fountain and crystals. Other objects might include faerie ornaments or art, feathers, stones, wreaths, leaves, acorns, lamps and other natural objects, fairy dust (glitter!), your journal, and any other meaningful symbols that you come across in your faerie journeys.
You can also choose to decorate according to the passing seasons and festivals of the year, keeping your altar fresh and full of energy.
You can find out more about creating a special faerie altar in my award-winning article HERE.
Creating a Faerie Garden
Encouraging the Folk and their Friends!
The key things to remember when creating a faerie-friendly garden are these: be as natural, and as wild, as possible!
Faeries dwell where gardens are a little wilder. This does not mean you should stop mowing your lawn and let the weeds run rampant! What it does mean is that you should try and let a few small spaces grow wild, such as a small patch of nettles to provide habitat for caterpillars, or rotting wood to house a host of insects. Faeries like to hide on the edge of places, so leave the grass at some of your borders long.
Other ideas include growing native wildflowers, or even a mini meadow, putting out houses and food for birds and other wildlife, and composting. Always garden organically, without the use of pesticides and other chemicals. Try to treat pests naturally, and if you grow fruit and veg, get rid of that fruit cage and netting! Share your bounty with the birds, and the faeries will be truly grateful.
Faerie Flowers
Here are some excellent flowers and trees to plant in the garden that will be sure to attract the Fey!
Foxglove
Honeysuckle
Lavender
Jasmine
Oak, Ash and Thorn
Holly
Wild Rose
Primrose
Bluebell
Marigold
Most herbs are attractive to faeries as are flowers native to your area. Any plants that attract wildlife, from birds to bees, will also attract the faeries too!
Make Your Own Faerie Garden!
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Faerie Whimsy
My pick of the best links
- The Faery Crossing
- Whimsical home of Lady Salome and some sidhes, faeries and elfin folke.
- Friends of Faerie
- The faeries wanted their own blog, so here it is!
- The Cottingley Fairy Photographs
- The story of two young girls and the fairy photographs that created controversy, hope and curiosity for over 63 years.
Do You Work with Faeries?
A place for comments and discussions on working with the Fey!
Do you work with faeries? Have you had encounters with the Fair Folk? Please use this area to share your thoughts, experiences or general comments about this lens. Share the wisdom! Thank you.
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- M Woodling M Woodling Nov 9, 2009 @ 2:33 pm
- I have frequently worked with faery-spirits. They can be communed with while sitting in nature, if you "quiet the mind." I often invite them to celebrations of the seasons.
I'll share some
Elemental Invocation
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- mysticmama mysticmama May 3, 2009 @ 11:32 am
- very fun...gotta love fairies :-)
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- daria369 daria369 Apr 23, 2009 @ 6:07 pm
- I'm soon publishing a new lens with fairy paintings. Great lens!! :)
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- a_willow a_willow Apr 17, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
- You are one of January 2009 graduates! Come by and answer few questions to show the way to those who will follow! Wish you many, many more great lenses!
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- EelKat EelKat Apr 6, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
- What a wonderfully fabulous lens! I had to give it an Angel Blessing while I was here. It'll be featured on my April 2009 Blessing lens.
I'm in contact with faeries (well a faerie) btw.
---Faeries are generally wary of humans, and tend to keep out of our way.---- This is unbelievably true. They are absolutely terrified of humans, and as modern man becomes more violent and warmongering, the faeries become more fearful and less trusting.
I love this lens.
~EK
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Recommended Faerie Sites: Belief in Faeries!
My pick of the best links
Here are some of my favourite faerie sites on the web about faerie faith, faerie lore and general resources for belief in faeries. You can vote your favourites up and down the list! Know of a great site not listed here? Suggest one!
Faerie Faith
Learn about the beliefs and traditions of the Faer more...1 point
Encounters With Water Faeries
I saw one, meet one, made contact, had an encounte more...1 point
Emerging Earth Angels - Karen Bishop
Site for earth angels, namely incarnated angels, e more...0 points
Faery Wisdom by Jessica Macbeth
The Faerie Oracle and more0 points
The Fairylandtrust
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Differentnature.com
This is no fiction. Nature spirits reveal themselv more...0 points
ELFEN Project
Research from the Elemental Life Form Encounters i more...0 points
Irish-American Faery-Faith Tradition
Learn about this Irish-American branch of the Faer more...0 points
Faerie Magick
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Fairy Dell
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A Word About Faeries
Who are they, and what do they look like?
Coming Soon! A guide to types of faerie. Tree Spirits
Tree spirits are ancient and wise beings who reside within trees. They have great knowledge and dignity and are drawn to humankind. When you think of what a tree has seen, standing over a changing landscape for so many years, imagine what that tree could tell you!Tree spirits are not entirely bound to their tree; they can venture a short distance from it. Legends tell of folk becoming scared and unsettled in woods and forests at night, mainly because of the energy created by the tree spirits stirring and walking about the woods.
Trees are often full of faeries who rest and play in the branches, or even make their home there. However, there are rarely tree faeries as such; rather faeries that attach themselves to particular types of tree, or faerie who reside in wooded areas, such as dryads and wood nymphs.
Tree spirits can teach humans a lot, both about the world and about themselves. This is especially true of very ancient, wise trees known as Tree Mothers, or Mother Trees.
My first encounter with tree spirits was with that of a Willow Mother Tree (pictured), and I visited her over and over. I live further away from her now, but always like to return to her whenever I visit the area. Tree Mothers, like all tree spirits, have a strong presence of energy and may cause those who encounter them to feel shivers or a sense of awe-inspiring power.
To work with a tree spirit, choose a favourite tree and sit beneath it, leaning back into its bark and relaxing. Connect with it by closing your eyes, breathing deeply, and introducing yourself. Let words, imagery, visions or symbols come to you naturally. Trees have much wisdom and healing to offer, and even the simple act of leaning against one can provide healing, strength and renewal.
You will be able to find out more about tree spirits in my forthcoming Tree Spirits lens, coming soon.
Faerie Trees can be found in all sorts of places, invariably with a Tree Spirit within...
What Do You Believe?
Do you believe in faeries? A word of caution here - just remember, every time someone says "no", a faerie disappears forever!!!
Recommended Faerie Sites: Social Networks for Faeries!
My pick of the best links
- Enchanted Folk
- Enchanted Folk is the Social Network uniting the Communities of Faerie for friendship in fantasy, visionary, myth and magic dedicated to artists, writers, musicians, artisans and believers. This is a beautiful site founded by Be Montague, UK editor for Faerie magazine who co-runs the I Do Believe website and shop with her husband Drew.
- My Faery Space
- A Faery Forum for making faerie friends and finding out more about faeries! Founded by Daughters of Gaia singer and editor of Fae magazine, Karen Kay.
Read More on Faeries and Magic Here!
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Faeries are fickle creatures, and it is always a good idea to keep on the right side of them. While most are not generally malicious, they are capable of causing mischief around the house and garden, such as overturning things, breaking plates, spilling things or scattering flour and sugar everywhere!One of the ways to honour faeries is to leave them offerings. This is a tradition stemming from ancient times, and still practiced in parts of Ireland today, where folk leave out milk and honey on their doorsteps for the Fair Folk.
Food is a good place to start; faeries have a sweet tooth, with a liking for cakes, sugar, honey and the like. They also find milk pleasing, as well as any food associated with current festivals. Seasonal, natural and chemical-free produce should be offered, so as not to offend their sensitivity.
Other forms of offerings can include natural objects, such as acorns, leaves or berries. Many of us like to collect shells, flowers and so on for creating crafts or displays, so it is only right to give some back to Mother Nature. If you collect a twig from a tree, for example (always remembering to ask permission first!) it is respectful to leave something natural in its place, such as a stone or feather.
Crystals also make excellent tributes to the faeries, as they are beautiful trinkets for them, but also natural, and with healing properties.
Sharing your garden produce, from fruit trees to berry bushes, with the birds and other wildlife is also pleasing to the Fey. They dislike fruit cages and similar methods of protecting plants; if you are willing to share, then the faeries will bless your garden and bring you bountiful produce, meaning that there is plenty to go around for everyone.
Finally, share your creativity with the faeries. They enjoy music, song, poetry and art. Create gifts for them, or if you are not artistically-minded, use what you already have and dedicate them to the faeries. When writing letters, poems or stories, it is worth remembering that faeries like rhyme. They don't have to be brilliant - faeries are big fans of poor or funny rhyming, as it brings them much mirth!
Leave your offerings on your faery altar, under a bush in the garden, or in a secluded spot dedicated to your faerie offerings. Don't sit there waiting for activity though - faeries don't like to be spied on! Leave well alone, and know that the faeries are thankful. They will show their gratitude in the form of blessings, miracles and magic!
Further Advice on Working with Faeries
More of my Faerie Writings!
- An Introduction to Working with Faeries
- How to Communicate with Fairies and Invite the Fey into Your Life.
- Christmas Faeries
- From Christmas tree toppers to icy queens, Christmas faeries can both enchant and bring freezing storms. Learn about Christmas fairy traditions and famous winter fairies.
- Working with Winter Faeries
- Working with the Fey can bring enchantment no matter what the time of year. Work specifically with winter fairy magic for abundance, new beginnings and change!
- How to Make a Faerie Altar
- Creating Sacred Space for Fairy Communication and Faerie Magic.
This article won me an Editor's Choice Award!
Why Work with Faeries?
The Benefits of Mingling with the Faerie Realm!
Coming Soon!
Faerie Courses and Workshops
My pick of the best links
- Angel Fairy Goddess Courses - Britt Nesheim
- Britt has trained with Doreen Virtue and offers courses in becoming an Angel Reader, Fairy Intuitive or Priestess of the Goddess. Learn how to connect, heal and communicate with angels, fairies and more.
- Fairy School - Ronni Ann Hall
- Artistic intuitive and psychic teacher Ronni Ann Hall offers courses in working and healing with angels, fairies and animals.
- Angel Therapy Official Site - Doreen Virtue
- Dr. Doreen Virtue's official website keeps you up to date with her latest appearances, courses, workshops and books about working with angels, fairies and other spiritual beings. Doreen's book Fairies 101 explains how to work with fairies.
Pick of the Best Faerie Books!
Here are some more great faerie books! Have you got them all yet? From guides and encyclopedias to fictional tales and magical fun, you'll find them all here. Vote for your favourite by clicking on the arrows! Want to recommend a book not on the list? Suggest one!
Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition)
It has been 25 years since Brian Froud and Alan Le more...1 point
Good Faeries/Bad Faeries
Since he illustrated the "Faeries" in 19 more...1 point
Fairies 101: An Inroduction to Connecting, Working, and Healing with the Fairies and Other Elementals by Doreen Virtue
Fairies are very real and loving beings who want t more...1 point
A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk: Reclaiming Our Working Relationship with Invisible Helpers (Llewellyn's New Age Series) by Edain McCoy
Work magick with help from the little people All o more...1 point
Faeriecraft by Neil Geddes, Alicen Ward, Alicen Geddes-Ward
The faerie seeker is invited to follow the sparkli more...1 point
A Complete Guide to Fairies and Magical Beings by Cassandra Eason
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Brian Froud's World of Faerie (v. 1) by Brian Froud
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Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale by Holly Black, Sammy Yuen Jr.
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The Faery Teachings by Orion Foxwood
The "Faery Teachings" re-attune us to th more...0 points
The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker
Enjoy the classic, complete collection of Cicely M more...0 points
Spirits of the Fire by Jaq D. Hawkins
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Spirits of the Earth by Jaq D. Hawkins
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Spirits of the Air by Jaq D. Hawkins
Ms. Hawkins examines the inspirational realm of Ai more...0 points
Spirits of the Aether. (Spirits of the Earth) by Jaq D. Hawkins
One of five excellent works on the Elementals comp more...0 points
Working With Fairies: Magick, Spells, Potions & Recipes to Attract & See Them by Anna Franklin
Fairies are mysterious and elusive creatures that more...0 points
Working with Angels, Fairies and Nature Spirits by William Bloom
With the advent of the new millennium, people may more...0 points
Working with Spirit Guides: How to Make Contact with Angels, Fairies and Power Animals by Teresa Moorey
As you read this book you will realize something w more...0 points
Healing with the Fairies: Messages, Manifestations and Love from the World of the Fairies by Doreen Virtue
This beautiful book gives you step-by-step instruc more...0 points
Faerie Magazines!
My pick of the best links
- Faerie Magazine
- Beautiful quarterly magazine from the USA. Features faerie lore, artists, news, art and more, plus a UK section too!
- Faerie Magazine in the UK
- Click here for the official UK distributor of Faerie magazine (above)
- FAE Magazine
- Fun and gorgeous faerie magazine from the UK, edited by Daughters of Gaia singer Karen Kay. Features faerie fashion, news, lore and more. Quarterly.
- Faezine
- A new online magazine dedicated to the Faerie community! Articles, stories, poems and artwork, updated quarterly. FREE to subscribe! Created by Be Montague, UK editor of Faerie Magazine.
- The Faeries and Angels Magazine - Adrienne Dumas
- Beautiful online magazine featuring inspiring and uplifting articles on angels and faeries, along with spiritual wisdom, poetry and beautiful artwork.
- Fairy World
- Fairy World is an international association for believers in fairies and angels. They offer membership and run the Fairyworld News magazine for adults, and Fantasy-World magazine for children.
Be a Faerie Activist!
You can also help out by supporting environmental charities such as Friends of the Earth, WWF, Greenpeace and the International Dolphin Watch.
You can donate to Ecotrust here if you wish. Thank you!
Ecotrust is a conservation organization committed to strengthening communities and the environment from Alaska to California. We work with Native peoples and in the fisheries, forestry, and food sectors to build a regional economy based on social and ecol
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Faerie Festivals, Events and Places to Visit
My pick of the best links
- The 3 Wishes Faery Fest
- This midsummer 3-day festival and masquerade ball premieres this June 2009 on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. 3 days of faerie revelry and excitement! Tickets available online.
You can also find details of the Avalon Ball and Faery Art Exhibition in Glasonbury in October, and the Faery Ball and Healing Fayre in Penzance, Cornwall, also in October. - Fairy Day
- Learn about Fairy Day, held in June, and how you can get involved!
- Faerieworlds Festival
- Annual faerie festivals held in the USA.
- Faerieworlds Festival - More!
- Find out more about Faerieworlds here!
- World Fairy Festival
- Get involved in one of the worldwide events to celebrate the World Fairy Festival in May, which began in 2008. Find events near you here.
- Mystic Fayre
- A regularly updated calendar of all the faerie events happening around the world.
- The Orkney Faerie Museum
- Learn about the amazing museum created by Neil and Alicen Geddes-Ward on the island of Orkney
- The Blessing Cairn by Jessica Macbeth
- Learn about this magical faerie cairn
Support The Fairy Box Charity!
The Fairy Box charity exists to help support ill children in hospital, their families, and the medical and nursing staff involved in their care.At the heart of the charity's work is the Fairy Box itself - a themed gift box which sits on the children's wards and which is filled with small gifts of books, toys, and games - lovingly donated - so that parents, medical and nursing staff caring for ill children can have access to a gift to help dry the tears of a child who is feeling sad or blue in hospital - and so help them on the road to recovery.
Medical and nursing staff are increasingly supportive of using the Fairy Box to help dry tears when a child has had to undergo a difficult or upsetting treatment.
If you would like to find out more about this wonderful charity, or donate, click here
Faeries... Discuss!
Love faeries? Got stories? Like this lens? Leave your comments here!
Nina wrote
Wow, This is cool thank's a million, I love Faeries!
Posted November 02, 2009
katrina wrote
very nice indeed!!!too cool!!
Posted August 23, 2009
katrina wrote
very nice indeed!!!too cool!!
Posted August 23, 2009
katrina wrote
very nice indeed!!!too cool!!
Posted August 23, 2009
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