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 Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:28 pm
So, I've decided to adress the wonderful topic of Faerie Magick.
I'm just going to jump right into this one, since it's entirely educational.
What Is Faerie Magick?
Faerie Magick is basically using or having faeries assist you in your magick.
This can vary from simply speaking with them or drawing upon their energies to accomplish your goals.
What Types of Faeries Are There?
There are many words that categorize the beings who are able to readily move between the worlds: fae folk, faeries, fairies, the good folk, Daoine Sidhe, and more.
(In parts of Ireland, some of those words also specifically refer to one kind of “faerie.”)
People can call them all “fae” or “faeries,” and it’s sort of like saying “humans.”
Leprechauns and banshees and so on, are all very distinct and different kinds of beings. They may all be members/descendants of the Tuatha de Danann, according to some legends, but they’re all very different beings.
There is one exception: Leprechauns may be the same beings as cluricauns. They’re among the “little people,” and they are the only ones known to actually look industrious.
Elves are also “little people,” but in Ireland this word is usually used to mean any small, non-winged faerie. There is no clear word for “gnome” in Irish, so elf is used to mean them, too.
Classic elves are small, often wear a red cap, and they are rarely seen. They live under the roots of trees, and prefer tangled roots. They think the roots weave pretty designs in the soil.
Classic elves protect wild animals, and these elves are what you’ll “sense” when you’re walking in the woods. Your best chance to see them is to purposely not look straight at where you hear a rustling. You may then see them out of the corner of your eye.
Irish elves, like most Irish faeries, are almost always kindly beings, if mischievous.
This is where the etymology gets confusing: The word, elf, seems to have a Teutonic/Scandinavian background, related to words such as aelf and ylf. In the Scandinavian tradition, elves are “dark” or “light,” referring to whether they’re kind or malicious.In Scotland, where there are gnomes as there are in Scandinavia, their faeries are usually from the Seelie or Unseelie Courts, which also denote temperament, good or bad.
However, the Irish, who use the Teutonic/Scandinavian word “elf,” don’t draw lines between good and bad faeries. In fact, the only “bad” (malicious) faeries in Ireland are usually the ones who came to Northern Ireland from Scotland, with a clear Scots-Irish history.
In short, there are hundreds of specific breeds of Faeries and you may call on an particular favorite.
How Do I Contact A Faeire?
In order to work with the Fae 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 meditation techniques. 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 Fae!)
Ok, so Where Are The Faeries?
Faeries are categorized the way they are, because they are the only mythical creatures that can freely jump between planes. There for, they may exist anywhere. However, they are mostly found in woodland areas or on the border of the astral plane.
What Kind of Magicks do the Fay posses/What Kinds of Magick Can They Help Me With?
It depends on what kind of Faerie you're calling to. Some Faeries are neither good nor evil, however some do choose sides. It also depends which culture the Faeries come from, as discussed above.
Most Faerie are kind and mischievous. There magick is usually centered around happiness and good times. Most of the spells that you will be able to ask for assistance with are healing, happiness, good fortune, luck, or growth.
However, you may call upon the Fay for any kind of magick.
I hope I've answered as many questions as possible. If you have any more, please post them and I will revise this and add to it.
Thank you for reading!
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:41 pm
Where do you learn all these things? I could only wish I was as knowledgeable as you!
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:47 pm
Thank you : )
I consider that to be a very large compliment.
However, I have been on the pagan path since I was 9 XD
I collect books and read A LOT.
I actually consider myself a modern philosopher : )
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:50 pm
wow. I've been trying to collect books too..but with no money, its hard haha
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:56 pm
I started out with GoodWill, you'd be surprised what all you can find on religious theory at goodwill.
It's fantastic lol
There's also a fairly cheap pagan shop in a town nearby here in which they have a lot of good books.
Mostly I just save up my money and get lucky~
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:01 pm
too bad that's like 6 or 7 hours away from memphis :[ haha
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:03 pm
Actually I live an hour away from Memphis XD
The place the store is located is in Jackson : 3
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:13 pm
I was probably thinking of somewhere else then XD
Seriously only an hour??? AWESOME! biggrin
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:18 pm
Yep :3
I live in Henderson~
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:21 pm
That's awesome!!! biggrin
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 2:56 pm
Chattanooga , kiddiwinks. we have an awesome lil ol' bookshop called McKay's. it is the best - their occult section happens to be HUGE.
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:20 am
Yeah too bad I'm back in West Virginia....not Memphis anymore. DX
We could have had a lovely Open Circle party. XD
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:12 pm
Did everyone here live in Tennessee at one point? XD
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:57 pm
Once I start working and finally get myself situated, though...I think and Open Circle Party would be awesome XD
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Space Queen Lilith Captain
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Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:22 pm
I'm down for an Open Circle party. Even if I move back to Chicago, I'm up for it. No problema.
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