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FAIRY HERBS AND THEIR CHARMS~
this is supposed to be from a 17th century work
* Bluebells *
to attract faeries to dance in your garden. On Beltane eve, make an ankle braclet of "Bluebells"
and "jingle" bells to attract helpful fae folk to you.
* 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.
* Elderberry *
Used to make Faery wine, these berries can be burned on a fire to invite the Good Folk to a
gathering. Make a homemade brew of Elderberry Wine
and you are sure to have some thirsty visitors. It is said that
if a human drinks the wine, 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. 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. Make
an offering of Heather on "Beltane" eve to attract good fae to your garden
* Lilac *
The sweet scent is said to draw Fae spirits to your garden. Lilac and primroses for midsummers eve,
will please the Fae.
* 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.
* Milkweed *
Both Monarch butterflies and fairies like milkweed. If Milkweed is planted in a Witches garden,
the fey will always be in the area. The silky tassels of the milkweed pods can be added to a dream pillow to not
only make it softer but also to make you dream of fairies. In the Autumn when the pods are bursting and the fluffy seeds
are flying across the fields, a wish is granted for each seed that can be caught and then released again.
* 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
* Poppies *
Said to invoke the faery into your dreams Make a dream pillow of fresh poppies to entice the fae
to 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. Primroses are great in container gardens. Tie a pink ribbon
around your container of Primroses while chanting; "Sacred roses, hear my cry
for your protection, this I tie"
* 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.
Roses are loved by the fey
so you can plant Roses in your garden to attract fairies. Wild Roses are best for this purpose and you need to
say the following spell as you plant your baby Rose bush:
"I ask a fairy from the wild,
To come and tend this
wee rose-child.
A babe of air she thrives today,
Root her soul in the Goddesses' good clay.
Fairies
make this twig your bower,
By your magic shall time see her flower!"
* Thyme *
Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the Sidhe. Sprinkle
it at the base of your door, and on window sills to invite the Faery to enter your home.
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FAERY
DREAM PILLOW
Cut out two squares of soft fabric approximately 6 inches
square....velvet, velveteen or satin are preferred,
sew around three
sides of the squares with white or silver thread.
Mix in an enamel bowl:
Rose Petals (two parts)
Lemon Balm (two parts)
Clover (one part)
Mint (one part)
Lavender (one part )
Milkweed pod silky tassels
(2 parts)
Turn the pillow inside out so that the seams don't
show, stuff the
pillow with your herb mixture. Sew up the end so that the herbs stay
in the pillow.
You can then
decorate the pillow if you want with lace, silk, or
embroider with designs, etc. Take this pillow to bed with you at
night
and put it under your pillow. This not only smells great but
will help you to have dreams of the fey.
NOTE: After six months these pillows may lose their
"fresh" scent.
You can reuse them by emptying out the old contents and
refilling them with new herbs.
~author unknown
Trees
associated with Fairies
Alder- The Fae of the Alder have been known as the
" dark Faeries". They are very protective. When they leave their trees this Faerie will take the form of a Raven
Apple- This also known as the home for Unicorns.
Birch- This is sometimes known as the" Lady of the
Woods" .
Elder- The Elder tree is sacred to the Druid clans.
It is the tree of the beginning and the end.
Oak- Linking with the Oak Faeries awakens visions
of your future.
Willow- It is associated with Brigid in the Celtic
tradition; It opens vision and communicationThere are many well known ways to see Faery Folk. One is simply to
gaze through
the opening of a holey stone or
self-bored stone. These are usually found near running water or by
the sea. They are
often seen within a natural ring of
mushrooms at sunset or full moonlight. When seeking nature spirits
never wear,
or carry iron, whistle, or ring bells in the
woods.
Trees:
There are many trees which are sacred to the Faery.
The elder is
said
to offer protection for the Faeries from evil night
spirits, and it will work for mortals as
well. Try looking in oak
groves for "Faery Folks are in old oaks". Acorns can be made
into Faery talismans when found
by the light of the full moon. The
adler is also connected to the Faery, as Robert Graves
states in "The White
Goddess":
"The Adler was, and is, celebrated for yielding
fine dyes: green
from the flowers and brown from the twigs and red from
the berries: typifying fire, water and
earth. One reason for the
adlers sanctity is that when it is felled the wood, at first white,
seems to bleed crimson
as though it were a man. (or dryad or Faery
tree spirit!) The green dye is associated in British
folklore with the
fairies clothes; so in so far as the fairies may
be
regarded as survivals of early tribes, forced to take to the hills
and woods, the green of the clothes is explained as protective
coloring; foresters and outlaws also adopted it in
mediaval times. Its use seems to be very ancient."
Roses:
The scent of roses is a powerful attracting force
to the Faery.
Wear
rose oil when seeking the Fae Folk. A rose water
preparation can be made to bathe in before
doing any rite of the
Faery Wicca Tradition. It is traditionally made by taking
21 measures of rose petals and steeping
them in a copper kettle with
a lid. They should be left to soak for the space of
full moon to full moon. This rose
water can be used to scent the
body
and hair and as "holy water" in works of Faery
Magik.
metals and fairies
If venturing into the world of Faery Magick,, ensure
that all of your tools are made of copper, silver or woods that are sacred to Faerie. Oak is probably the best to use. If
gem stones are to be used, the most appropriate are Faerie stones (staurorite), Quartz Crystal, Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Celestite
(blue quartz), Selenite, Amethyst, Labradorite, and Amber. To guard against mischievious spirits, it is best to use flint.
(source unknown)
Fairies are said in general to have an aversion
to iron or even to be harmed by it's touch . This is not true of all fae though and among the Fairy traditions of Asia
there are tales of Iron working fae.
Deva crystals are quartz crystals with lots
of "fairy frost" that is, inclusions of white fillaments and frosty effects. Holding one of these while you meditate
will facillitate contact with the fairy and Devic realms. This kind of crystal is very common
