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| Artwork by Brian Froud |
There are many definitions and belief systems for faeries and their role on earth. A common thread through most stories and beliefs, however, is how Beltane, or May Day, is one of the faeries primary holidays.
Because May Day (May 1st) is fast approaching, I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on who the faeries are, what their role is in our lives, and how we can try to contact them as the days draw closer to one of their favorite festivals… which also happens to fall on a full moon this year.
As I wrote in a November blog, Faerie, or faery, is a broad term for the millions of different kind of elemental spirits that live with and among us. They embody the magic behind the science of things. They are the reason the flowers bloom, the snow glistens, and the waves crash upon the sand. Sure, science has these things figured out, but the spirit behind them is purely faerie. . . [Click to read more]
Classifying faeries is far more difficult than defining them (although, they tell me all the time they don’t like either).
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| Artwork by Brian Froud |
To read more about the term faerie (and why we use it instead of fairy) as well as to better understand some of the faerie classifications, click HERE to read more.
Stay tuned this week for more stories on faeries, what they think of humans, and advice on seeing faeries for yourself, including note (that I believe makes a lovely meditation) from Norwegian faerie artist Soso Erlenkamp on getting into the right frame of mind to meet your own faery friend or guide.
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