{"id":2229,"date":"2009-09-01T01:10:07","date_gmt":"2009-09-01T06:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=2338"},"modified":"2009-08-11T00:40:49","modified_gmt":"2009-08-11T05:40:49","slug":"faeries-elves-other-kin-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2009\/09\/01\/faeries-elves-other-kin-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Faeries, Elves, & Other Kin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your Own Faery Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faeries aren’t as cute and innocent as authors like Shakespeare has made them
\nout to be. Granted, there are good faeries but with the good, you always have
\nto expect the dark side :o) If you believe and love faeries, then you may
\nwant to attract them into your home at times other than Midsummer.\u00a0 A good
\nway to attract faeries to you is to give them their own little garden.\u00a0 It
\ndoesn’t have to be elaborate (keep in mind they don’t like metals, iron,
\netc.). As a matter of fact, a small container garden would do just fine.
\nHere’s a list of flowers that are said to attract them and why.<\/p>\n

Foxglove <\/strong>– Name is derived from “Little Folks’ Glove”. They use the blossoms
\nfor hats and boots
\nCampanile<\/strong>-they use for drinking vessels
\nBleeding Hearts<\/strong> – they use to store faerie dust and other treasures
\nTulips – are used as cradles for their young<\/strong>
\nMonkshood<\/strong>-are worn as helmets by faerie guards and knights
\nLily of the Valley<\/strong> – it said their little bells rings when faeries are
\nsinging
\nFerns<\/strong>-make excellent privacy screens
\nMoss <\/strong>and thyme <\/strong>are favorites for bedding material.
\nPrimroses<\/strong>–make the invisible visible. Eating them lets you see faeries. If
\none touches a faerie rock with the correct number of primroses in a posy, the
\nway to faerieland and faerie gifts is made clear. The wrong number means
\ncertain doom.
\nRagwort<\/strong>-used as makeshift horses by the faerie.<\/p>\n

Wild Thyme<\/strong>-part of a recipe for a brew to make one see the faeries. The tops
\nof the Wild Thyme must be gathered near the side of a faerie hill.
\nCowslips<\/strong>-these are loved and protected by the faeries. They help one to find
\nhidden faerie gold.
\nPansies<\/strong>-the flower that was used as a love potion by Oberon, a faerie king
\nthought to have been invented by Shakespeare.
\nBluebell<\/strong>-one who hears a bluebell ring will soon die. A field of bluebells
\nis especially dangerous, as it is intricately interwoven with faerie
\nenchantments.
\nClover<\/strong>-a four-leafed one may be used to break a faerie spell.
\nHazel<\/strong>-Celtic legend says it is the receptacle of knowledge; the hazelnut is
\na symbol of fertility in England.
\nRowan<\/strong>-protects against bad spirits. Used in butter churns so that the butter
\nwould not be overlooked by faeries. Bewitched horses may be controlled by a
\nrowan whip. Druids used rowan wood for fires with which they called up
\nspirits whom could be forced to answer questions when rowan berries were
\nspread over the flayed hides of bulls.<\/p>\n

Fairy Ring Mushroom<\/strong>-marks the boundaries of faerie rings.<\/p>\n

Plants and the Fae who are attracted to it:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Basil<\/strong>– The Fae of the Basil help us awaken greater discipline and devotion
\nButtercup<\/strong>– This flower and its Faerie bring healing energies, They help us
\nrediscover our self worth
\nCarnation<\/strong>– Their energy is healing to the body, contact with them strengthens
\nthe aura
\nClover<\/strong>– The clover Faeries assist in finding love and fidelity
\nDaisy<\/strong>– The daisy is a favorite of Dryads (wood nymphs) The Faeries help
\nawaken creativity
\nGardenia<\/strong>– This special Faerie stimulates feelings of peace, The Fae of this
\nflower are VERY protective towards children
\nHeather<\/strong>-The Fae of this flower are drawn to humans who are shy
\nJasmine<\/strong>– These Fae love to invoke pleasant dreams, They have also been known
\nto help develop mental clarity
\nLily<\/strong>– These Faeries help in the development of purity and humility
\nRose<\/strong>– The Faerie of the rose can help in all aspects of love and fertility
\nSage<\/strong>– They awaken a sense of wisdom in your life
\nSnapdragon<\/strong>– These bring humans great protection
\nThyme<\/strong>– Thyme draws the wee Folk into your sleeping chambers<\/p>\n

Some more <\/strong>flowers that Fae are attracted to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Achillea millefolium (common yarrow)
\nAster novi-belgii (New York aster)
\nChrysanthemum maximum (shasta daisy)
\nCoreopsis grandiflora\/verticillata (coreopsis)
\nAgastache occidentalis (western giant hyssop or horsemint)
\nLavendula dentata (French lavender)
\nRosemarinus officinalis (rosemary)
\nThymus (thyme)
\nBuddleia alternifolia (fountain butterfly bush)
\nBuddleia davidii (orange-eye butterfly bush, summer lilac)
\nPotentilla fruitiosa (shrubby cinquefoil)
\nPetunia hybrida (common garden petunia)
\nVerbena (verbenas, vervains)
\nScabiosa caucasica (pincushion flowers)
\nCosmos bipinnatus (cosmos)
\nZinnia elegans (common zinnia)<\/p>\n

Light<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faeries also love light so putting many bright white flowers would also
\nwelcome them into your little garden.<\/p>\n

If you want to attract water spirtes<\/strong>
\nIncorporating the sound of water somehow (like a little fountain statue)
\nwould definitely make them happy. And also, pay attention :o) Work with them,
\nmake them your allies. . .learn about the elemental realms and learn to work
\nwith energy<\/p>\n

Here’s a little ritual to make faerie allies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Air Fairy– Nature: Cloud, Storm\u00a0 Elemental: Slyph<\/p>\n

The power of the eagle
\nthe power of the storm
\nAnd the hand of valor
\nWhich a blade well becomes~
\nCome now breath of Dana<\/p>\n

The air fairy is easiset to make contact with during sunset, or on a foggy or
\nmisty day. To connect with this ally means allowing time for cloud watching.
\nThe air fairy is the sculptor of the imaginary world and will
\nreveal itself through the a cloud formation, in a thunder cloud or a
\nglittering glimpse from the corner of the eye. To call this ally, you must go
\noutside in an open space, turn 3 times in a deosil circle, each time throwing
\nup a handful of glitter into the air. On the completion of the third round,
\nlay down and say the chant above while looking at the clouds. The use of a
\nflute or whistle will help call the slyph. They love music and vibrations.
\nThe whistle or flute will help you attune yourself with the air fairy. Once
\nan Air ally has been found, theirs is the energy of inspiration. They will
\nhelp free the mind by drawing you into the imaginary realm, floating you into
\nunfettered territory so the mind disengages the ego, and your inner
\nchild can dance freely. You will know you have made an ally if you return
\nfrom your day dream feeling refreshed and inspired. Don’t forget to ask the
\nair fairy to identify themselves, providing instructions on how to further
\ncommunicate with it. It is also important to present their realm with a gift
\n(the glitter won’t work).
\nI would encourage leaving a decorated feather which is to be tossed in the
\nair and left behind for your new Ally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your Own Faery Garden Faeries aren’t as cute and innocent as authors like Shakespeare has made them out to be. Granted, there are good faeries but with the good, you always have to expect the dark side :o) If you believe and love faeries, then you may want to attract them into your home at times other than Midsummer.\u00a0 A good way to attract faeries to you is to give them their own little garden.\u00a0 It doesn’t have to be elaborate (keep in mind they don’t like metals, iron, etc.). As a matter of fact, a small container garden would do just fine. Here’s a list of flowers that are said to attract them and why. Foxglove – Name is derived from “Little Folks’ Glove”. They use the blossoms for hats and boots Campanile-they use for drinking vessels Bleeding Hearts – they use to store faerie dust and other treasures Tulips – are used as cradles for their young Monkshood-are worn as helmets by faerie guards and knights Lily of the Valley – it said their little bells rings when faeries are singing Ferns-make excellent privacy screens Moss and thyme are favorites for bedding material. Primroses–make the invisible visible. Eating them lets you see faeries. If one touches a faerie rock with the correct number of primroses in a posy, the way to faerieland and faerie gifts is made clear. The wrong number means certain doom. Ragwort-used as makeshift horses by the faerie. Wild Thyme-part of a recipe for a brew to make one see the faeries. The tops of the Wild Thyme must be gathered near the side of a faerie hill. Cowslips-these are loved and protected by the faeries. They help one to find hidden faerie gold. Pansies-the flower that was used as a love potion by Oberon, a faerie king thought to have been invented by Shakespeare. Bluebell-one who hears a bluebell ring will soon die. A field of bluebells is especially dangerous, as it is intricately interwoven with faerie enchantments. Clover-a four-leafed one may be used to break a faerie spell. Hazel-Celtic legend says it is the receptacle of knowledge; the hazelnut is a symbol of fertility in England. Rowan-protects against bad spirits. Used in butter churns so that the butter would not be overlooked by faeries. Bewitched horses may be controlled by a rowan whip. Druids used rowan wood for fires with which they called up spirits whom could be forced to answer questions when rowan berries were spread over the flayed hides of bulls. Fairy Ring Mushroom-marks the boundaries of faerie rings. Plants and the Fae who are attracted to it: Basil– The Fae of the Basil help us awaken greater discipline and devotion Buttercup– This flower and its Faerie bring healing energies, They help us rediscover our self worth Carnation– Their energy is healing to the body, contact with them strengthens the aura Clover– The clover Faeries assist in finding love and fidelity Daisy– The daisy is a favorite of Dryads (wood nymphs) The Faeries help awaken creativity Gardenia– This special Faerie stimulates feelings of peace, The Fae of this flower are VERY protective towards children Heather-The Fae of this flower are drawn to humans who are shy Jasmine– These Fae love to invoke pleasant dreams, They have also been known to help develop mental clarity Lily– These Faeries help in the development of purity and humility Rose– The Faerie of the rose can help in all aspects of love and fertility Sage– They awaken a sense of wisdom in your life Snapdragon– These bring humans great protection Thyme– Thyme draws the wee Folk into your sleeping chambers Some more flowers that Fae are attracted to: Achillea millefolium (common yarrow) Aster novi-belgii (New York aster) Chrysanthemum maximum (shasta daisy) Coreopsis grandiflora\/verticillata (coreopsis) Agastache occidentalis (western giant hyssop or horsemint) Lavendula dentata (French lavender) Rosemarinus officinalis (rosemary) Thymus (thyme) Buddleia alternifolia (fountain butterfly bush) Buddleia davidii (orange-eye butterfly bush, summer lilac) Potentilla fruitiosa (shrubby cinquefoil) Petunia hybrida (common garden petunia) Verbena (verbenas, vervains) Scabiosa caucasica (pincushion flowers) Cosmos bipinnatus (cosmos) Zinnia elegans (common zinnia) Light Faeries also love light so putting many bright white flowers would also welcome them into your little garden. If you want to attract water spirtes Incorporating the sound of water somehow (like a little fountain statue) would definitely make them happy. And also, pay attention :o) Work with them, make them your allies. . .learn about the elemental realms and learn to work with energy Here’s a little ritual to make faerie allies: Air Fairy– Nature: Cloud, Storm\u00a0 Elemental: Slyph The power of the eagle the power of the storm And the hand of valor Which a blade well becomes~ Come now breath of Dana The air fairy is easiset to make contact with during sunset, or on a foggy or misty day. To connect with this ally means allowing time for cloud watching. The air fairy is the sculptor of the imaginary world and will reveal itself through the a cloud formation, in a thunder cloud or a glittering glimpse from the corner of the eye. To call this ally, you must go outside in an open space, turn 3 times in a deosil circle, each time throwing up a handful of glitter into the air. On the completion of the third round, lay down and say the chant above while looking at the clouds. The use of a flute or whistle will help call the slyph. They love music and vibrations. The whistle or flute will help you attune yourself with the air fairy. Once an Air ally has been found, theirs is the energy of inspiration. They will help free the mind by drawing you into the imaginary realm, floating you into unfettered territory so the mind disengages the ego, and your inner child can dance freely. You will know you have made an ally if you return from your day dream feeling refreshed and inspired. Don’t forget to ask the air fairy to identify themselves, providing instructions on how to further communicate with it. It is also important to present their realm with a gift (the glitter won’t work). I would encourage leaving a decorated feather which is to be tossed in the air and left behind for your new Ally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2229\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}