{"id":6122,"date":"2011-12-01T01:10:10","date_gmt":"2011-12-01T06:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=6289"},"modified":"2011-11-10T15:22:04","modified_gmt":"2011-11-10T20:22:04","slug":"lets-spell-it-out-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2011\/12\/01\/lets-spell-it-out-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Spell it Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter Protection from the Snow Faeries<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snow Faeries, Frost Faeries, Ice faeries or Winter Faeries; by whichever name you know them, they are the personification of the Winter season.\u00a0 Their element is Water.\u00a0 In the physical world, they are found throughout Europe and Asia, particularly at nocturnal Winter woods and water, and are the most active from late Autumn through early Spring, usually at night.\u00a0 In the Land of the Fay, Snow Faeries can be spotted in the realm of Winter.<\/p>\n

Depending on which culture you find them, the appearance of Snow Faeries can vary.\u00a0 Because they are pure energy, they can take on any form that they wish.\u00a0 Snow Faeries, like other Faeries, can mimic objects from their surrounding environment.\u00a0 This is why Snow Faeries appear frosty and glittery, are often dressed in white and may choose to have wings.<\/p>\n

There are also individual Snow Faeries that have stood out in ancient lore.\u00a0 Quite possibly the most famous would be the English Jack Frost.\u00a0 In Russia, he is called the Frost King or Father Frost.\u00a0 Another name he is known by is Old Man Winter because his job, like all Snow Faeries, is bring Winter to the land and sometimes death to those who travel the winter wonderland.\u00a0 By whatever name he is known by, he seems to be a solitary male even though there is also a Snow Queen.\u00a0 She is known from Scandinavia to Japan as the bringer of Winter; she has her own frosty kingdom with a large white castle and rules the season of Winter.\u00a0 It has been surmised that the Snow Queen may have descended from the Crone aspect of the Goddess and Pagans will give her offerings of libations to her for her protection.\u00a0 The Snow Queen has no children, but lore tells of her searching out an unwanted human child that she could raise as her own.<\/p>\n

Like Jack Frost and the Snow Queen, the vocation of the Faeries of Winter is to bring and keep Winter to the land in which they reside.\u00a0 Snow Faeries will cover the fields with sparkling frost, encourage snowfall, produce icicles on your rooftop and paint the windows with frost.\u00a0 Snow Faeries enjoy their work so much that it saddens them to see it all melt away.\u00a0 Even though they know that Spring must come, Snow Faeries will often cause late snow flurries to cover early Spring flowers.<\/p>\n

Because Snow Faeries do not possess a physical body as we humans do, they do not get cold.\u00a0 Many Faeries, who are linked to flowers and other plant life, will retreat deeper into the Land of the Fay during the Winter season, but it is not due to the declining temperature.\u00a0 It is simply because it is not their preferred environment or time of the year.<\/p>\n

THE SPELL<\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of this spell is to request the protection from the Winter Faeries while you travel on the icy roads in the Winter.<\/p>\n

You will need one winter-themed item to hang form your rearview mirror or place inside your glove box or center console.\u00a0 This could be an icicle, a snowflake or a frosty-looking Faery.\u00a0 You will be asking for the blessing from the Winter Faeries, then charging the item followed by placing it in your vehicle.\u00a0 You will also need a bowl of water, or better yet, a bowl of ice cubes or snow.\u00a0 Inside this will be a candle (pick a \u201cwintry\u201d color such as white, silver or blue); the easiest to use would be either a taper or a pillar (something that won\u2019t be extinguished by the water\/ice\/snow).\u00a0 Finally, you will need some type of offering; either a traditional libation or even birdseed that can be put outside afterwards.<\/p>\n

If you wish, you can cover your altar in Faery Dust (glitter), twinkling lights, crystals, snowflakes and icicles.<\/p>\n

1- Ground and Center to start, and if you wish, feel free to meditate.<\/p>\n

2- Either create Sacred Space or cast a Magic Circle in the style of your Tradition.<\/p>\n

3- Begin your spell with the evocation of the Winter Faeries and the Snow Queen:<\/p>\n

\u201cI call to the Frost Faeries and the Snow Queen.<\/p>\n

Please travel from your wintry scene;<\/p>\n

Your snowy kingdom in the Land of Fay,<\/p>\n

Please join me in my working today.\u201d<\/p>\n

4- Place the bowl of water\/ice\/snow (with the candle resting inside) on the altar.\u00a0 Light the candle and say:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve asked your presence here tonight,<\/p>\n

And called you by this sacred light,<\/p>\n

To lend your magic for my protection,<\/p>\n

While I travel this wintry season.\u201d<\/p>\n

5- Pick up the item that you will charge with protective energy and hold it up while saying:<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight we charge this talisman,<\/p>\n

Melding our energies to create this charm.<\/p>\n

I ask that you do everything you can,<\/p>\n

To keep me safe and free from harm;<\/p>\n

As I travel the snowy lanes,<\/p>\n

Keep my journeys accident-free,<\/p>\n

Ensure that I have no trials or pain,<\/p>\n

As my will, so mote it be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Either silently or aloud, call forth the good will and protective energy form the Snow Queen just as Pagans have done in the past.\u00a0 In your own words, explain to her your need to get through the Winter.\u00a0 Ask that she fills the item with protective energy so that no matter where you travel, you will be safe and free from harm.\u00a0 If you feel like raising energy through drumming, chanting, singing or dancing, do so now.\u00a0 When you feel that your goal has been accomplished, say:<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the good of all and with harm to none,<\/p>\n

So say I, so shall it be done!\u201d<\/p>\n

6- To show your appreciation and gratitude, place your offering on the altar and say:<\/p>\n

\u201cTo the Winter Faeries and their reigning Queen,<\/p>\n

I give to you this offering;<\/p>\n

My gratitude for the magic we wove,<\/p>\n

Before you return to your snowy grove.\u201d<\/p>\n

7- If possible, let the candle burn out, but never leave a lit candle unattended!\u00a0 Place the talisman in your vehicle and know that the Snow Queen is with you throughout this season.<\/p>\n

8- It is time to take care of the offering.\u00a0 If it is edible, either place your offering outside (if it is for the outdoor animals) or leave it on the altar overnight so that the Snow Queen and her Winter Faeries can take in the essence.\u00a0 If it is something sparkly, either place it on your Faery shrine\/altar (if you have one) or place it outside for the Faeries to enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winter Protection from the Snow Faeries Snow Faeries, Frost Faeries, Ice faeries or Winter Faeries; by whichever name you know them, they are the personification of the Winter season.\u00a0 Their element is Water.\u00a0 In the physical world, they are found throughout Europe and Asia, particularly at nocturnal Winter woods and water, and are the most active from late Autumn through early Spring, usually at night.\u00a0 In the Land of the Fay, Snow Faeries can be spotted in the realm of Winter. Depending on which culture you find them, the appearance of Snow Faeries can vary.\u00a0 Because they are pure energy, they can take on any form that they wish.\u00a0 Snow Faeries, like other Faeries, can mimic objects from their surrounding environment.\u00a0 This is why Snow Faeries appear frosty and glittery, are often dressed in white and may choose to have wings. There are also individual Snow Faeries that have stood out in ancient lore.\u00a0 Quite possibly the most famous would be the English Jack Frost.\u00a0 In Russia, he is called the Frost King or Father Frost.\u00a0 Another name he is known by is Old Man Winter because his job, like all Snow Faeries, is bring Winter to the land and sometimes death to those who travel the winter wonderland.\u00a0 By whatever name he is known by, he seems to be a solitary male even though there is also a Snow Queen.\u00a0 She is known from Scandinavia to Japan as the bringer of Winter; she has her own frosty kingdom with a large white castle and rules the season of Winter.\u00a0 It has been surmised that the Snow Queen may have descended from the Crone aspect of the Goddess and Pagans will give her offerings of libations to her for her protection.\u00a0 The Snow Queen has no children, but lore tells of her searching out an unwanted human child that she could raise as her own. Like Jack Frost and the Snow Queen, the vocation of the Faeries of Winter is to bring and keep Winter to the land in which they reside.\u00a0 Snow Faeries will cover the fields with sparkling frost, encourage snowfall, produce icicles on your rooftop and paint the windows with frost.\u00a0 Snow Faeries enjoy their work so much that it saddens them to see it all melt away.\u00a0 Even though they know that Spring must come, Snow Faeries will often cause late snow flurries to cover early Spring flowers. Because Snow Faeries do not possess a physical body as we humans do, they do not get cold.\u00a0 Many Faeries, who are linked to flowers and other plant life, will retreat deeper into the Land of the Fay during the Winter season, but it is not due to the declining temperature.\u00a0 It is simply because it is not their preferred environment or time of the year. THE SPELL The purpose of this spell is to request the protection from the Winter Faeries while you travel on the icy roads in the Winter. You will need one winter-themed item to hang form your rearview mirror or place inside your glove box or center console.\u00a0 This could be an icicle, a snowflake or a frosty-looking Faery.\u00a0 You will be asking for the blessing from the Winter Faeries, then charging the item followed by placing it in your vehicle.\u00a0 You will also need a bowl of water, or better yet, a bowl of ice cubes or snow.\u00a0 Inside this will be a candle (pick a \u201cwintry\u201d color such as white, silver or blue); the easiest to use would be either a taper or a pillar (something that won\u2019t be extinguished by the water\/ice\/snow).\u00a0 Finally, you will need some type of offering; either a traditional libation or even birdseed that can be put outside afterwards. If you wish, you can cover your altar in Faery Dust (glitter), twinkling lights, crystals, snowflakes and icicles. 1- Ground and Center to start, and if you wish, feel free to meditate. 2- Either create Sacred Space or cast a Magic Circle in the style of your Tradition. 3- Begin your spell with the evocation of the Winter Faeries and the Snow Queen: \u201cI call to the Frost Faeries and the Snow Queen. Please travel from your wintry scene; Your snowy kingdom in the Land of Fay, Please join me in my working today.\u201d 4- Place the bowl of water\/ice\/snow (with the candle resting inside) on the altar.\u00a0 Light the candle and say: \u201cI\u2019ve asked your presence here tonight, And called you by this sacred light, To lend your magic for my protection, While I travel this wintry season.\u201d 5- Pick up the item that you will charge with protective energy and hold it up while saying: \u201cTonight we charge this talisman, Melding our energies to create this charm. I ask that you do everything you can, To keep me safe and free from harm; As I travel the snowy lanes, Keep my journeys accident-free, Ensure that I have no trials or pain, As my will, so mote it be.\u201d Either silently or aloud, call forth the good will and protective energy form the Snow Queen just as Pagans have done in the past.\u00a0 In your own words, explain to her your need to get through the Winter.\u00a0 Ask that she fills the item with protective energy so that no matter where you travel, you will be safe and free from harm.\u00a0 If you feel like raising energy through drumming, chanting, singing or dancing, do so now.\u00a0 When you feel that your goal has been accomplished, say: \u201cFor the good of all and with harm to none, So say I, so shall it be done!\u201d 6- To show your appreciation and gratitude, place your offering on the altar and say: \u201cTo the Winter Faeries and their reigning Queen, I give to you this offering; My gratitude for the magic we wove, Before you return to your snowy grove.\u201d 7- If possible, let the candle burn out, but never leave a lit candle unattended!\u00a0 Place the talisman in your vehicle and know that the Snow Queen is with you throughout this season. 8- It is time to take care of the offering.\u00a0 If it is edible, either place your offering outside (if it is for the outdoor animals) or leave it on the altar overnight so that the Snow Queen and her Winter Faeries can take in the essence.\u00a0 If it is something sparkly, either place it on your Faery shrine\/altar (if you have one) or place it outside for the Faeries to enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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-6122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6122","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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6122"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6122\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}