Faeries, Elves & Other kin: The Fae and their Origin. The name fairy comes from the Old French word faerie. The word faerie as we commonly know it has been hackneyed by using it to describe paranormal beings and the like. Never the less, there is an enormous amount of differentiation in categorizing a faerie from today’s modern literature and those of literature from the middle ages, particularly those of the Celtic tradition as well as from other faerie traditions such as those from  Germany, England and many Slavic countries. Oftentimes when one thinks about the Fae, they envision them as tiny winged creatures flittering around a glittering unearthly light…

Courtesy of Giovanna Adams Giovanna Adams is just one name this exceptionally talented artist goes by, others include Mother, Wife, Illustrator, Writer and Faerie aficionado. Giovanna’s Faeries of Color lend a diverse look at the world of the fey through their breath taking beauty; adding brightness to an often insipid visualization of the fairy realm. ~ Michele Burke, Pagan Pages.org 2009 Interview with Giovanna Adams Pagan Pages: Who is Giovanna Adams the woman? Giovanna Adams: I am a woman who is inspired by myth and magic and is fascinated with the belief that not all that we see in this world is all that exists. I am also a mother…

Lesson 2: Elder Futhark Runic Symbols Explained Cont. Well we have made it through to yet another lesson and let me just say you are all doing exceptionally well. Now let’s get down to business. In lesson two we will be continuing were we left off. In the Elder Futhark rune there are three standard divisions of Runes. These divisions are seen in the Aetts of Frey, Hagal and Tyr. Frey’s Aetts these eight runes belong to the god Frey (Fertility God) and his runes are associated with the creation of the world, its gods and inhabitants. The runes in this Aett are effective in getting things started; moreover, for…

Peatbog Records For all of you have never heard Peatbog Faeries they are the very nature of musical polyglot and that incongruent philosophical collection makes Peatbog Faeries faultless. And in this their new, first live album it is evident that once again with their undeviating approach they have integrated their deeply seeded Scottish roots with a constantly evolving mix of Celtic, Rock and blues genres, with the enchanting array of pipes and whistles, fiddles, brass, guitars and drums only add to the intoxicatingly beautiful sound that once again reaches the depths of my being, filling my soul with a plethora of enchanted instrumental magnificence. So if you only purchase one…

Courtesy of Eliza Blanchard & Rocco Baviera A Child’s Book of Blessings and Prayers by Eliza Blanchard has taken graces, blessings and prayers from around the world in a wondrous attempt to unite the children of the world through the common thread of spirituality. A Child’s Book of Blessings and Prayers is a must have for all children not only because of its beautiful illustration but its connection underlying connection to the oneness for us all. * Available through the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Price: $12.00 – http://www.uuabookstore.org/productdetails.cfm?SKU=4753 Interview with Eliza Blanchard Pagan Pages (PP): Who is Eliza Blanchard? Eliza Blanchard (EB): I’ve worn a number of hats, but…

Copyright 2008 Howard David Johnson Earth Faeries Amidst the roots, mushrooms and stones A gathering of undeniable elemental forces dwell Governing the seasons and milieu Presiding over the Faerie realm Sylphs, Undines, Gnomes and Salamanders reign Over the air, water, earth, and flame Unseen but felt, permeating the being, absorbed like a sponge Gathering their forces Bringing forth the essence and color of the seasons ~Michele Burke, (2009) Hymn of Pan From the forests and the highlands We come, We come; From the river girt islands, Where loud waves are dumb Listening to my sweet piping’s The wind in the reeds and the rushes The bees on the bells of…

Celtic Spirituality Celtic Spirituality is and has always been based on the fundamental knowledge that all existence is born of cyclical nature and therefore, all existence whether human or from nature has a direct link connecting the otherworld to the realm of the material world. From the Druidic teachings handed down through the Welsh tradition we are shown that there is an unseen world that intermingles and affects our perceptible world. Things are not always as they may seem. Everything that “is” exists on numerous synchronized levels. The human being, the cognitive creature that he is comprehends the world around him as having three dominions or levels as it were:…

Lesson One: Elder Futhark Runic Symbols Explained I would like to start off my welcoming everyone to this our new course on the study of runic divination. In each new lesson you will find innovative techniques that will help you to control the unbounded power of the Runes, innovative tools to aid in your progression. Throughout the next few months we will be learning the meanings of the 24 Elder Futhark runes, these runes are separated into three groups of eight, known as the aett or aettir (plural). This will aid you in remembering the order of the runes, and further on in the course you begin to see how…

Courtesy of Barry Fitzgerald (2009) For those of you that only know Barry Fitzgerald as an investigator of the Paranormal from Ghost Hunters International (GHI) may be surprised to know there is more to him than meets the eye. Barry is an avid photography and writer who is very proud of his Irish heritage and loves to show his I love for Ireland through his photography.  His new book entitled Journeys (Book of Photos) takes the reader on a wonderful journey through the vastness of the world showing nature in a way that has long since been forgotten. If you do only one thing for yourself I strongly suggest that…

Patrick Claflin © “The Art and Practice of Geomancy”, by John Michael Greer is a must have for every magician.  Greer has blessed us all with his literary genius in a world where it is sorely needed, granting the reader a precise path leading to an accretion of astonishing magnitude by taking a knowledge long since forgotten and revitalizing it in to an engaging insightful and practical spiritual manner.. ~ Michele Burke, Pagan Pages.org Pagan Pages: This may sound like a strange question to ask to start an interview, but who is John Michael Greer tells us more about the man behind the book? John Michael Greer: Well, you’ve met…