The Inhabitants
*Pixies*
Cheerful and mischievous. They often take the form of a hedgehog. They are also well known for their pranks. They adore music and dancing.*Los Aluxes (Ah Loo Shus)*
These faeries live in the temples of the ancient peoples in Mexico. They resemble gnomes. Ah loo shus means "little people".*Goblins*
Vicious little creatures that can appear as animals.*Leprechauns*
Irish fairies that are very cunning. Usually found among the clover.*Elves*
The Scandinavian form of fairies.*Sidhe*
Irish fairies who are attracted to beauty.*Sprites*
Spirit fairies. Their job is to change the color of the leaves in the fall.*Dwarves*
Usually found in the mountains. They often steal not only property, but it is said women and children as well. *Dryads*
Spirit fairies of the trees.*Gnomes*
They prefer the forests. They are the guardians of sacred grounds, locations and monuments. They have a weakness for gem stones and things that glitter. They are the knowers and are extremely clever.*Sylphs*
Spirit fairies of the air. They are transparent and elusive. They seem to be surrounded by a glow.*Selkies*
Usually found in seas and oceans. They first appear as seals but become beautiful women when they shed their skin.*Undines*
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.*Tree Fairies*
These fairies live in every tree. They look after the tree and control its energies.*Garden Fairies*
You will find these fairies among the flowers dancing and playing wearing flowing gowns with transparent wings. At dawn they pour out blessings upon the world.*Rock Fairies*
These fairies are very wise.*Fire Fairies*
There are two types of fire fairies: Flame Spirits and Elementals. They have the ability to create and destroy.*Phooka*
These are Irish goblins. They are usually friendly but they like to play pranks.*Fir Darrig*
These fairies delight in rather gruesome forms of pranks. It might be best for one to leave these alone.*Asrai*
These fairies are very delicate fairies that melt away into a pool of water when captured or exposed to sunlight.
Trees Of The Fae
Some trees are very important to the fae and they are very protective of these trees. If harm comes to one of these special trees, the perpetrator will feel swift retribution, usually by becoming iIl. The location of these trees is very important to the fae. These fairy trees are normally found on a sharp hill or slope. It must be growing inside the banks a fort inside a fairy ring especially if near a boulder or stream.
Elder
Planted outside the house for protection.Ash
Druid wands were made from ash twigs.Hawthorne
Favored by the Fae.Hazel
Used in water divinations.Rowan
Protects against bad spirits.Apples
The fruit of life for the Sidhe.Blackthorn
Willow
Opens vision and communication.
Fairy Plants And Herbs
As far back as the Celts, some people had blamed sickness and disease on the power of the fairies. They believed only a "Fairy" Doctor that knew fairy magic could bring about the cures for the assorted maladies that plagued them. Fairy Doctors had to adhere to very complex rituals; herbs had to be gathered at the correct phase of the moon while reciting incantations. It was customary to pay in silver for a potion and a gift was given for a charm.
Below is a list of some of these herbs and their uses.
Clover
A sacred faery plant. All kinds of clover will attract faeries.Heather
It is said heather will open portals between our world and theirs.Chamomile
Used for centuries. One of the finest healing herbs.Vervain
A sacred herb associated with visions and prophecy.Yarrow
A sacred herb and very potent healer.Wood Anemone
As a poultice for headache.Water Buttercup
Good for bones and joints.Loosestrife
Keeps all bad things away.Fennel
Fennel seeds were stuffed in keyholes to keep away ghosts.Thyme
Will increase your ability to see the fae.Angelica
It was believed to be a protection against witchcraft, evil spirits and spells.Dill
Dill was used during the Middle Ages as a charm against witchcraft. It was considered an herb of power and used in spells by magicians.
Flowers Of The Fae
Flowers are very important to the Fae. Below you will find a list of flowers that attract fairies and what their names mean.
Dandelion
Used for many ills.Buttercup
Healing energies.Pansy
(Meaning: For thoughts) Awakens creativity.Foxglove
(Meaning: Youth)Carnations
Primrose
(Meaning: Early Youth; Modest Worth; Silent Love)Shamrock
Holly Hocks
Lobella
Forget-Me-Not
(Meaning: True Love)Snowdrop
(Meaning: Consolation; Hope)Bluebells
(Meaning: Constancy) The Scottish name for this flower is 'Dead Men's Bell'. It is said if your hear the ring of a bluebell you are hearing your death toll.Wood Sorrel
(Meaning: Joy)Periwinkle
(Meaning: Sweet Remembrances)Anemone
(Meaning: Sickness; Forsaken)Flax
(Meaning: Fate)Mallow
(Meaning: Beneficence)Cowslip
(Meaning: Pensiveness) These are known as 'Culver's Keys'. They are said to be able to find hidden fairy gold.There are also flowers that fairies DO NOT like. Below you will find a list of flowers that repel fairies.
Dill
Morning Glory
Prickly Gorse
Rosemary
Ways To Attract The Fae
Although fairies can be troublesome at times, they're still nice to have around. Below are ways that may attract their attention. Plant ragwort. The stems come to life and the fairies use them as horses. Collect leaves, feathers and pretty stones. The fae use these as jewels. Leave a bowl of milk and some bread by the door. Fill your home with sweetly scented flowers. Plant thyme in your garden.
Ways To Protect Against Pranks Of The Fae
As said before, fairies are very clever and mischievous. Below are ways that may protect against to much of their attention. Place shoes with their toes pointing away from the bed. Place something made of iron near the front door. Tie a red ribbon above the front door. Hang daisy chains around your home. Hang bells in your home. Turn clothes inside out.
Did You Know?
That everytime a fairy changes shapes he/she looses size? That the tangles we get in our hair at night are caused by fairies? That if you dance with fairies until dawn you will never stop? That if you step on a fairies toes while dancing you will turn to stone?
