Fairies and Pixies, elves and gnomes.
Spinning some magic,spells for our homes.
Their wishes are happy, of joys to share.
Join in their revelry, if only you dare.
Carefree of spirit, their happiness impart
Sending you Magick, to store in your heart.
~ Unknown
Fairies of the World
Cheerful and mischievous. They often take the form of a hedgehog. They are also well known for their pranks. They adore music and dancing. Sing or play music for their favor. Vicious little creatures that can appear as animals. Make a scary carving in a squash or celery root glowing with candle lite, to keep them away from your home on Samhain. Irish fairies that are very cunning. Usually found among the clover. An offering of Ale is most welcome. The Scandinavian form of fairies. Rich sweets as an offering will bring you abudance to come. Irish fairies who are attracted to beauty. Roses & Elecampagne attract them to your garden. Spirit fairies. Their job is to change the color of the leaves in the fall. You will often find them wearing Acorn hats. Usually found in the mountains. They often steal not only property, but it is said women and children as well. ! Beware this devilish clan ! Celtic spirit fairies of the trees. Find them in hollows of trees when Moon is full. See pic above ! They prefer the forests. They are the guardians of sacred grounds, locations and monuments. They have a weakness for gem stones, coins and things that glitter. They are the knowers and are extremely clever. Make a magical offering to the Gnome and ask for "Earthly" favors Spirit fairies of the Air. They are transparent and elusive. They seem to be surrounded by a glow. They love acts of courage and quick movement. Make an offering to a Slyph and ask for "Airy" favors Spirit fairies of the Fire. The salamander embodies the intuitive element of fire. Quick to defend you when called upon to do so, work with the salamander also to help strengthen your intuitive side. If ever you should had need to call upon the salamander for defense, remember that fire is as dangerous in our world AND theirs. Usually found in seas and oceans. They first appear as seals but become beautiful women when they shed their skin. Spirit fairies of the Water. Usually found in forest pools and waterfalls. They have beautiful voices and can sometimes be heard singing over the sound of the water. An offering of perfume will keep them in your favor. Love rules this "watery" creature.* Pixies *
* Goblins *
* Leprechauns *
* Elves *
* Sidhe *
* Sprites *
* Dwarves *
* Dryads *
* Gnomes *
* Sylphs *
* Salamanders *
* Selkies *
* Undines *
Fairy Food
You should leave food out for the fairies as offerings and gifts. In some countries, the local fairies will become angry if food is not left and they will curse the home.
If milk is spilled, you should not worry about it. Just think that it is an offering for the fairies. This connects with the saying "Don't cry over spilled milk". Leave food out for the fairies.
Any food that is left out overnight is often thought to be fairie food and can not be eaten again, as you would be taking it from the fairies!
Fairy Rings
Fairy rings are rings of mushrooms surrounding the area where the fairies dance at night. If you are near a ring when the fairies are dancing, you'll be drawn to it. If you enter, you will dance with the fairies, unable to stop. It may feel like only minutes, but it is, in reality, years, around 7. The only way to get out is if someone comes after you and pulls you out, while keeping their foot outside of the circle.
Fairy Behavior
Fairies tend to travel in bands, rather than alone. These are called Trouping Fairies and they are the most common. You also have the occasional Solitary faire. They travel alone and tend to be meanspirited, but not all are like that. Fairies can be seen traveling in large bands, playing music and riding their horses. These are called Raids. These usually occur during the holidays and sabbats. All holidays, pagan, christian, etc. are great times to contact the fairies, as they are active then.
Faery Herbs & Flowers
* Bluebells *
Said to attract faeries to dance in your garden. On Beltane eve, make an ankle braclet of "Bluebells" and "jingle" bells to attract helpful fae folk to you.
* Clover *
A sacred faery plant, clovers of all kinds will attract them. Lay seven grains of wheat on a four-leafed clover to see the Faery.
* Elderberry *
Used to make Faery wine, these berries can be burned on a fire to invite the Good Folk to a gathering. Make a homemade brew of Elderberry Wine and you are sure to have some thirsty visitors. It is said that if a human drinks the wine, she will be able to see the Faery. If a human should drink Elderberry wine from the same goblet as a Faery being, he will be able to see them forever after.
* Elecampagne *
Also known as Elfswort. This root can be scattered around the home to attract the Sidhe. It can be added to any magick or spell to invoke Faery blessing.
* Foxglove *
The source of the modern heart drug Digitalis, Foxglove can have seriously dangerous results if taken internally. DO NOT INGEST!! Instead, plant Foxglove near your front door to invite the Faery in. Put a dried sprig of Foxglove in a talisman to keep you surrounded in Faery light.
* Heather *
Heather is said to ignite faery passions and open portals between their world and our own. Make an offering of Heather on "Beltane" eve to attract good fae to your garden
* Lilac *
The sweet scent is said to draw Fae spirits to your garden. Lilac and primroses for midsummers eve, will please the Fae.
* Mistletoe *
The most sacred herb of the Druids. Mistletoe is a magickal activator. In Faery spells, use a dash of Mistletoe taken on Summer Solstice to empower your workings with Faery magick.
* Milkweed *
Both Monarch butterflies and fairies like milkweed. If Milkweed is planted in a Witches garden, the fey will always be in the area. The silky tassels of the Milkweed pods can be added to a dream pillow to not only make it softer but also to make you dream of fairies. In the Autumn when the pods are bursting and the fluffy seeds are flying across the fields, a wish is granted for each seed that can be caught and then released again.
* Peony *
Peony seeds were once used to protect children from faeries. A garland of the seeds were placed around the child's neck to keep them safe from kidnapping. In this day and age, with faery contact so drastically diminished, I doubt that anyone would want to don this faery banishing herb unless they were living smack dab in the middle of a circle of crazed Fae!!
* Poppies *
Said to invoke the faery into your dreams Make a dream pillow of fresh poppies to entice the fae to your dreams.
* Primrose *
When planted in a garden or hung dried on the front door, primroses will attract the company of Faeries. If you have them growing under your care, do not let them die! The Faery will be deeply offended by your carelessness. Primroses are great in container gardens. Tie a pink ribbon around your container of Primroses while chanting;
"Sacred roses, hear my cry
for your protection, this I tie"
* Roses *
Roses attract the Faery to a garden. Their sweet scent will lure elemental spirits to take up residence close by. Roses can be used in Faery love spells. When performing the spell, sprinkle rose petals under your feet and dance softly upon them while asking the Faery for their blessing on your magick.
Roses are loved by the fey so you can plant Roses in your garden to attract fairies. Wild Roses are best for this purpose and you need to say the following spell as you plant your baby Rose bush:
"I ask a fairy from the wild,
To come and tend this wee rose-child.
A babe of air she thrives today,
Root her soul in the Goddesses' good clay.
Fairies make this twig your bower,
By your magic shall time see her flower!"
* Thyme *
Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the Sidhe. Sprinkle it at the base of your door, and on window sills to invite the Faery to enter your home
~ Faery Dream Pillow ~
Cut out two squares of soft fabric approximately 6 inches square.... velvet, velveteen or satin are preferred, sew around three sides of the squares with white or silver thread. Mix in a bowl: Rose Petals (two parts) Turn the pillow inside out so that the seams don't show, stuff the pillow with your herb mixture. Sew up the end so that the herbs stay in the pillow. You can then decorate the pillow if you want with lace, silk, or embroider with designs, etc. Take this pillow to bed with you at night and put it under your pillow. This not only smells great but will help you to have dreams of the fey. NOTE: After six months these pillows may lose their "fresh" scent. You can reuse them by emptying out the old contents and refilling them with new herbs.= Created by Moon �1998-2000 Resources- A witches guide to faery folk by McCoy/ Elemental Magick wolfe/from my other site under faery magick - http://www.mysticmooncrow.wordpress.com
Primroses (one part)
Bay leaves, fresh (one part)
Lavender (one part )
Milkweed pod silky tassels (two parts)
