There’s
something magical around us and we experience it every time we observe a sunset
or walk through an open field carpeted with dew-kissed grass. This week, writer
Danielle Rose beautifully brings to light the mystery of that magic: Faeries.
As
May 1st approaches, Danielle finds it appropriate to talk about
Beltane, or May Day, one of the
faeries primary holidays. In Faeries for Beltane she explains what the
term Faerie means by re-introducing two previously published articles.
She explains, “[Faeries] 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. ”
Danielle also includes another fresh take on faeries. Artist and tattooist Scarlet Sinclair says, “To me ‘faerie’ is a way to describe and put faces on the spirits inherent in nature, whether they are tangible things in nature such as rocks or trees or flowers or unseen things in nature such as energy, emotions or magick.”
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| photography by Kely Luzio-Cardona |
She explains, “[Faeries] 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. ”
Danielle also includes another fresh take on faeries. Artist and tattooist Scarlet Sinclair says, “To me ‘faerie’ is a way to describe and put faces on the spirits inherent in nature, whether they are tangible things in nature such as rocks or trees or flowers or unseen things in nature such as energy, emotions or magick.”
As
we ask ourselves about the relationship between us and faeries, Danielle takes
us into a deeper understanding with What the Faeries Think of Us. As Earth’s well being is vital for both the
faeries and the human race, they believe in mutual cooperation to keep the
earth spinning. Faeries are troubled by our failure to cherish our earthly
home. Yet, there’s a silver lining.
“Many of us think humanity is dark and trouble, but the faeries know they are dark and trouble, too. They don’t look down on us for being who we are,” Danielle explains.
“Many of us think humanity is dark and trouble, but the faeries know they are dark and trouble, too. They don’t look down on us for being who we are,” Danielle explains.
But
how can we see faeries? Is there a
certain way to connect with them?
In
Advice for Seeing Faeries, Danielle says, “There
are always signs when the faeries talk. Some people get the chills, some hear
the voice in their head change in pitch or timbre. Sometimes the signs
are more subtle—diary entries that mimic subsequent events, or dreams that come
true.”
Our gut feeling leads us to be open to their presence. If followed, the faeries are waiting. Danielle draws inspiration from faerie artist Soso Erlenkamp. Soso says, “For me one essential way to get in contact with faerie, was to learn to be entirely in the here and now with open eyes, an open mind, and an open heart.”
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| artwork by Grace NgDung |
Our gut feeling leads us to be open to their presence. If followed, the faeries are waiting. Danielle draws inspiration from faerie artist Soso Erlenkamp. Soso says, “For me one essential way to get in contact with faerie, was to learn to be entirely in the here and now with open eyes, an open mind, and an open heart.”
In Faeries and Humans Together we ponder if faeries are here to
help us. Drawing on the wisdom and
experience of artist Grace Ng Dung, who sees faeries’ role ‘to protect life
forms already on earth’, Danielle enlightens us by saying, “Faeries also help us to become more
conscious and more connected.”
If we truly seek it,
we can rediscover this connection and let them show us a more fulfilling
spiritual path and the wonderful magic around us.
Want to read more? Click
on the link below to check out Danielle Rose’s blogs on Faeries:
What is a Faerie? (Nov 2014)
Who are the Faeries? (Nov 2014)
Faeries for Beltane—What are faeries and what is their role?
What the Faeries Think of Us—How faeries view humanity and its
role on Earth.
Advice for Seeing Faeries—Can we connect with Faeries? How?
Faeries and Humans Together—What is the relationship between the two and can it benefit
us?
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photography by Kely Luzio-Cardona |
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