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Flower Fairies,
Leprechauns and Pixies
The
Nature Spirits that are called Flower Fairies, Leprechauns, and
Pixies all
belong to the same tribe of Fairies, even if they are members of different
clans. All of the Fairies are notorious for their intense love of lively, toe
tapping music, and dancing amongst the flowers of the field. Gregarious and
sometimes jovially rambunctious, they are fond of animals and trees. They also
have a keen sense of humor, but, do not suffer fools gladly preferring to pester
them with pranks or to play tricks on them instead.
Fairies
can vary in height from tiny to about three feet in height. Pixies are fond of
wearing toadstool or flower caps over their often red hair and although they are
partial to green, they often change the color of their garments as the seasonal
cycles change. Leprechauns are usually cheerful, male shoemaker's who are
Keepers of various kinds of treasure including the proverbial pot of gold.
Leprechauns can be suspicious of humans who are overly inquisitive about
whatever they are safeguarding. Flower Fairies swiftly move about flashing their
pearly wings, wearing resplendently hued robes. Large groups of them float about
together, resembling dewy strings of mist, as they tend the flowers.
How to Contact the Fae
There is a definite distinction between the
fae and Nature spirits, although both are intimately tied to the
well-being of the land and the environment. The spirits of rivers and
stones, the souls of trees, and the energy that is inherent in many parts
of the land. These differ greatly from the fae.
Traditionally shy and mischievous, if you approach the
fae with a sense of humor, a deep respectfulness, and an open and honest
heart, you vastly increase your chances of entering into a beneficial
relationship with them.
How to proceed:
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Speak your intent
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Demonstrate that you possess the qualities necessary
for working with the fae
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Always leave a gift. Scatter birdseed for the
songbirds. Leave a handful of nesting material if its that time of
season. A tiny bit of blue thread or ribbon is a treasured gift as it's
the color of the sky. And whatever you do, don't expect anything in
return. The attitude with which the gift is left is as important as the
gift itself.
Their initial response may be subtle. It could be
something as simple as a beautiful feather or stone left where you can
find it. (This happens to me a lot)
But keep in mind that the fae are terribly mischievous.
Part of this is simply their love of laughter and you'll find them playing
small pranks on you, expecting you to laugh with them. (Even if you don't
always think it is funny - you may as well laugh because we all know
laughter is medicine and good for the soul).
Once you begin to connect with the natural world you
will begin to feel the places where the veil between the worlds is thin,
where natural energy pools and grows. It's then simply a matter of making
sure your heart is in the right place and that the fae know your intent.
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