Fairy Magic

The Celts had strong ties to fairies and Otherworld beings and recognized them as part of the land and all creation. They were aware of the differences between nature, spirits, Otherworld beings, and fairies.

Fairies originally were viewed as full-sized beings, not tiny winged creatures of the Victorian Era. Since fairies tended to be insulted easily the Celts referred to them by other names, such as the Gentry or Good-folk. Most Celts were farmers, and as such had no wish for the fairies to cause sickness in their cattle, sour the butter, or cause a bad harvest.

Most fairies were viewed as beautiful, magical beings who could be enticed into granting good fortune if they were treated properly.

Secretive and retiring beings, fairies prefer not to be noticed all the time.

Their bodies have a different vibrational rate than those of humans, which allows them to remain unseen if they wish. Most humans never see fairies.

The fairies are attracted by friendliness, honesty, respect and mutual interest, the same qualities that attract one human to another.

It is an amazing fact that those humans who spend much time in nature, such as gardening or walking, or those who use herbs for healing, are more apt to make contact with fairies.

Even though fairies and humans are two different species who live in different dimensional planes, the fairies have a deep need to share their secrets and knowledge with humans.

Several herbs were thought to have connections with fairies and Otherworld beings. The herb yarrow is widely known throughout the Celtic realms as a fairy herb.

To work with fairies, first one must introduce one’s self. This can be accomplished by a simple ritual.

Set up a small altar in a place where it will not be disturbed. You can decorate this altar with flowers or small potted plants, crystals and other stones, seashells, pinecones, little statues of wild animals, and a special glass or metal bowl. Anything that reminds you of fairies and nature can be placed on this altar. Fill the bowl with fresh water; perhaps place a floating candle in the water. The water should be changed daily. If you do not use a floating candle, put a regular candle on the altar. Each day light the candle and perhaps some incense, and meditate. Bid the fairies welcome to your home, and ask them for aid in solving any problems.

This article was in sent in by Charles Lightwalker, 509-389-7290