Feary and the Little Folk

The Magickal world is full of unusual and fantastical
phenomena. Its allure hypnotic. Yet the barrier that is inherent in all of us;
the fear of the unknown, makes us hesitate to explore
new worlds. The veils of the consciousness have been
"learned" to be closed and therefore the universe
rearranges itself to conform to our "logical" reality.
Sad to say that as we grow older, we as children are
taught that many things we hear see and feel are cut
off and regulated to "mere fantasy”. Ignorance and fear takes the place of what is
naturally a part of us as children. The ability
to ascend into the astral world must be relearned.
Our Meditation and Chakras pages delves a little
into this walk thru' the other consciousness.
It is here where we can find the fantastical
world of Faeries and Little Folk. All time exists simultaneously and with this the
"logical" view would be then that Faeryland coexists
with our own world. Separated only by a thin veil of
consciousness. Never make the mistake that "astral"
is something less than whole, not "real" in any sense.
Not only is this one of the hardest perceptions for we
as humans to understand, that form of thinking could be
offensive to which you wish to seek and in some cases
quite dangerous. Working with faeries can be frustrating
but the end rewards far out way the caution that must
be practiced in order to gain Faery trust. Faeryland is a world that exists parallel to our own.
To see Faeries and Little Folk, one must be open to this
plane of existence, a realm not visible in our waking
consciousness. Faeries and Little Folk have their own
personalities and individual talents, ideas, feelings
(they are very sensitive compared to us humans), levels
of intellect, mannerisms, likes and dislikes and ethics.
They can and do want to help you, if asked in the correct way.
Once you have gained their trust, they will be a loyal
and true friend for life. Helping, protecting and aid
in healing in whatever areas they can. If you want to work with faeries the best thing to do
is build yourself an astral residence, near but not in
Faeryland, a place where you can meet safely; a common
middle ground. Fill this with all of your tools and
energies and psychic protection. This is a place to
work and relax. After all, any magick done in the
astral plane is much more powerful and it is where
the Faeries and Little Folk live. However, please be sure to "invite" them, do not demand.
Also, most faeries hate a display of profuse "thanks,
preferring instead gifts such as butter, milk, bread
or cake. (They don't actually eat this in our sense
of the word, but draw the essences of such gifts). In our pages we explore the world of the "Fey" folk.
We will look under the toadstools and mushrooms for
them, or with the Ragwort, their favorite herb, and in
and around the Faery rings, except for Wednesdays, of
course, this being the Wee Ones day of rest.
Hopefully, you will establish a tantalizing and
fantastical encounter on your journey!

Feary magick

In order to work with the Fey Folk, you must
be in touch with the Astral, or the Inner Plane.
It is here where they reside and where you can
meet up with any number of them. The best way is
to use and/or modify the meditation techniques
listed in our site. The best way that works for
you to get in touch with Faeryland is the one you
want to use. You may also wish to use incense and
herbs favored by the Faeries to help you meet them.
(Wearing a sprig of Thyme or a dab of Thyme oil
is said to enable you to see the Fey!)
As a suggestion on our main Faery page, it is
perhaps best to set up a residence right on the edge
of the plane, a place special and safe to you and
one in which you can frolic and communicate. You can
establish this in your visualization and meditations.
You will find an enchanting world, a seductive and
truly beautiful world in which to help you attain
your fondest desires! In returning to your waking consciousness, you must return
in the same way as in our Meditation. Slowly taking your time.
Stamp your feet on the ground to tell yourself you are home.
It will get easier and easier to do with time and practice.
Once you can do this, you will forever keep the Little Folk
in your heart and in your mind. Also too, the best place to meet them in your travels
is, of course, outside in a natural setting! Faeries
dwell in trees, most notably the Oak, Elder, Birch,
Willow, Ash, Rowan, Hazel and Thorn. The Hawthorn
bush is another, as well as Cypress, Olive, Date
Palms, Bonsai, and Palmetto Trees. Also said to cradle their babes in the petals of the
Tulip. Primrose and Cowslip too are some of the Good
Folks' favorite herbs. There is also Foxglove (poison!)
Heather, Mistletoe, Elecampe, Roses, Elderberry, Peony,
Lilac, Clover and Apple to help entice the little ones.
Faery Rings, dark circles of grass with a lighter color
grass around it, are said to be where Faeries can be
found. If however, you are in your meditative state,
please do not step in or on that spot, you would be
intruding upon them. Natural state however, is fine
but I would not try to disturb it otherwise. When you do seek them out, be sure to leave behind you
a bowl of fresh milk, sweet breads and cakes, straw-
berries or the current seasonal fruit, pats of real
butter and even wine and ale. This ensures the good
will of the Wee Ones and they are more likely to help
you out next time. The types of Magick that Faeries can help you with is
first (and what I consider most important) the aid they
can give in raising your energies for whatever intention
you have. In your meditative state, call to them, explain
what you are doing and why and ask them for their help.
Drumming, dancing or perhaps some folk music of their
native culture will help entice their help in the
raising of positive energies for your specific goal.

Candle magick is a good tool to use with the Wee Ones. Another type of magick that they can and often do help
with is healing desires. To help you decide which herb
r other tool to use, go outside or where you obtain
your herbs and such and ask them to guide you to the
correct one. Or open a book and ask that they help direct
you to the correct page. Call to the Faeries that you know
are thinking Faeries, that is , they have some intelligence
as not all of them do, or the ones you know are good for
the nurturing and caring of men, women or children.
Do not call the ones who are a little more prankish or
have been known to harm children. After you have been
given the lead, read up on the herb or plant or other
resource you have been led to and find out all you can
about it, not only medicinally but magically also.
You may well be pleasantly surprised, and more than
once, that you have indeed been led to the correct way. Household protection is another important desire in
the Fey are willing and capable of doing. This could
include your children, pets, and lend some protective
energy during a short-term crisis. If something is
lost, a favored trinket or even the family pet, call
upon the Faeries you have asked to protect and they
will help you find them or have them returned. Now
mind you, some have their own "conditions" set to
their specific help and this you must respect. If
you are not exactly a neat person, or you do not
have a fireplace, certain Faeries won't come near
you. It is important to know which ones to call.
Burning Patchouli, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Cedar
and Vervain too will help to increase the
protection they can give. You will feel strong
energies of protection around you and your home
and the inhabitants, pets included if asked, as well
as warned of danger. Help them to help you by
giving them the means to let you know of impending
accidents, weather or even thieves. For your prosperity wishes, the ones for the home
are usually best. Be sure not that your intent is
of any type of greedy nature as the Good Folk are
extremely angered by this. Anything at all in the
slightest way to be deemed greedy, and no help at
all from the Fey. Be explicit in your asking and
and tell them why you need this and about how much.
When they know it will benefit the home in only a
positive manner, it will in turn benefit them too.
Be sure to thank them in kind with their favorites! In any type of inner awareness and knowledge, the
water spirits are best. Find a clear pool of water
or in your meditative state in your astral residence
place a clear calm pool of water and kneel beside it.
Ask the Water Spirit of your choice for permission
to see. The images you may receive, if they comply,
will probably be in symbolic form. It is up to you
to completely "know" what each one will mean to you.
Much like dreams, the images are symbolic of what is
going on and correct interpretation can only come
from within you. They may come immediately or even
in your dreams, or suddenly while driving you will
come upon something that snaps all the pieces into the puzzle. Be patient, you will receive your answer. Choosing the correct Faery for your intention is of
utmost importance and spending time learning about
and from them will be the only way in which you can
call upon the right Little Folk to help out. Calling
on the wrong one can wreak absolute havoc in your
life as well as make it harder for you the next
time you ask. Oh, they are a precocious bunch and
will keep you on your toes if you are not taking
the Faery Realm seriously when working with them!