Attract Faeries to your Garden!

As most who know me have seen, I am an avid grower of herbs and flowers known for attracting faeries. I've included this list so you may also enjoy the company of the fae. You may live in a city or like me, the bottom story of a very shady apartment complex, but there are flowers, trees and herbs for any area that will bring the little ones! One of my personal favorites is Columbine. One only has to look at this flower to realize its faery potential. These grow extremely well in shady areas and will return year after year...read on for more ideas...



TREES:

Elder - Elder is said to offer protection to the faeries from negative spirits.

Hawthorn - Hawthorn, also known as Witches' Tree, is one part of the sacred triad of trees that are said to be sacred to the Faery. Oak, Ash, and Thorn, when growing naturally together, create a place where it is easy to see the Fey. Hawthorns were once believed to be the transformed bodies of Witches, who had shapeshifted into tree form. It is more likely that the spirit seen in the Hawthorn was that of a dryad or tree faery.

Oak – Legend tells us that "Faery folks are in the oaks". Oak trees are believed to provide safe havens and homes for many varieties of faery. Personally, I have had very successful encounters with the Fae in Oak forested areas.

HERBS:

Apple - The bark of apple trees or the fruits themselves have the power to transport a true-hearted seeker to the Otherworld. Burn the bark as an offering to the Good Folk on Midsummer's night. Also used in faery love spells.

Bluebells – Said to attract faeries to dance in your garden.

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. I believe that any variety of Oxalis falls under this category. Many Oxalis have beautiful blooms and deep purple foliage. A beautiful addition and very easy to grow.

Elderberry - Used to make Faery wine, these berries can be burned on a fire to invite the Good Folk to a gathering. If a homemade brew of Elderberry Wineis made, you are sure to have some thirsty visitors. It is said that if a human drinks the wine, he/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. Be careful when planting where kitties and doggies are about and 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.

Lilac - The sweet scent is said to draw Sprites to your garden.

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.

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.

Poppies – Said to invoke the faery into 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.

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.

Thyme – Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the Sidhe. To let the Fae know they are always welcome, I have Thyme growing in a cauldron outside my front door. You may also sprinkle it at the base of your door, and on window sills to invite the Faery to enter your home.

The most obvious portals into the world of Faery are all around us in the world of nature. There are herbs and plants that we can call sacred to the Faery because they share a particular affinity with Faery Realms, but it is important to remember that all of nature is sacred to them. Their lives are inseparably, powerfully and poetically connected with Mother Earth. The understanding of this deep connection is their most valuable gift for humanity.


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