A Complete Guide to Fairies and Magical Beings

A Complete Guide to Fairies and Magical Beings
Author: Cassandra Eason
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Fairies
ISBN: 9780749954994

In A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FAIRIES AND MAGICAL BEINGS, Cassandra Eason explores the enduring popularity of fairies and nature spirits across all ages and cultures and the history of fairies across a range of countries, cultures and faiths. She examines the main types of fairies from nature spirits, devas, earth spirits and elementals, to trolls, goblins and djinns; looks at the evidence for the existence of fairies and famous case histories of fairy sightings, explores how fairies have been a potent source of inspiration in myth and literature from Shakespeare to Peter Pan and what this tells us about their symbolic power; explores fairies, nature spirits and healing, including the discovery and creation of flower and tree essences; examines ways to access the fairy world including drawing on the energies present in ley lines, standing stones and sacred wells; and provides exercises and rituals to help you unlock the power of fairies to transform your own life and develop your spirituality.

A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings

A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings
Author: Cassandra Eason
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2002-10-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781578632671

If you have ever believed in a world beyond the everyday, this is the book to help you find it. A Complete Guide to Faeries and Magical Beings is a wonderful companion for those who wish to tour an enchanted world. Cassandra Eason begins with the myths, legends, and real evidence surrounding the origins and existence of fairies and then takes us on a journey throughout the world to introduce us to the many different varieties of these mysterious beings. From fairies to viking giants, selkies to gnomes, fey beings abound. In this spritely volume, Eason shares fascinating anecdotes of people who have actually seen them. And if you'd like to meet them yourself, Eason also provides simple techniques, exercises, and rituals to attract, find, and communicate with the little people. Hang silver bells by a window. Keep potted plants in your home. Or sit quietly between two oaks at dusk or dawn. Fairyland mirrors universal human issues: fortune versus misfortune, fate versus free will, perfection and imperfection, illusion and objective reality, different time scales, the existence of parallel dimensions, and the duality of human nature. Some people even believe that fairies are becoming more visible again, as they were in pre-industrial days, to remind us of the consequences of consumer society -- the danger of being seduced by our own versions of fairy gold. "If you want to be happy, be." -- Henry David Thoreau

Finding Faeries

Finding Faeries
Author: Alexandra Rowland
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1982150270

Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings. Like every other being in our world, fantastical creatures have been forced to adapt to the climate, industrial, and cultural changes of the modern era. Countless formerly common creatures including akeki and cave trolls have been driven out by urban sprawl and climate change while others, like ether sprites and brownies, have been able to thrive in abundance, creating homes in city environments. Featuring descriptions of magical creatures from around the globe, this encyclopedic collection details the history and adaptability of more than fifty different species of fae. Within these pages, you’ll learn about: -The History of the Land of Faerie and who you might find there -Immigration’s Effect on legendary creatures, who often travel with us when we move -The Native Species of the Americas, including the Thunderbird and wendigo -The Impacts of Climate Change and Conservation, and how you can help preserve these mythical creatures -And Beginner Tips for Fae-Spotting, including safety tips for interacting with fae​ Combining scholarship with modern lore and environmentalism, and featuring stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Finding Faeries is a captivating look at the fantastical beings that inhabit our world today.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves And Fairies

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves And Fairies
Author: Sirona Knight
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2005-06-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1440696381

The most complete book on these powerful magical beings. Elves and fairies provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Elves and Fairies, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures, and discover how they can positively influence their lives. Key topics include fairy magic in the 21st century, how to recognize an elf and what to do when you meet one, how to attract good elves and fairies, and how to protect yourself from bad ones. • The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on film and DVD, have increased people’s interest in elves and their ways. • Brian Froud’s bestselling titles, including The Faeries' Oracle, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, and Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album, have kept fairy lore and fairy images in the public eye for more than 25 years. • This book explores fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, including modern fairy tales like the Harry Potter series.

A Natural History of Fairies

A Natural History of Fairies
Author: Emily Hawkins
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Fairies
ISBN: 0711247668

Fairies are all around us--you just need to look carefully and you'll see signs of them everywhere. Written and compiled by the esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, prepare to be amazed as we discover everything there is to know about the natural history of fairies.

A Dictionary of Fairies

A Dictionary of Fairies
Author: Katharine Mary Briggs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2003
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9780415291576

This volume is a comprehensive collection of critical essays on The Taming of the Shrew, and includes extensive discussions of the play's various printed versions and its theatrical productions. Aspinall has included only those essays that offer the most influential and controversial arguments surrounding the play. The issues discussed include gender, authority, female autonomy and unruliness, courtship and marriage, language and speech, and performance and theatricality.

A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk

A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk
Author: Edain McCoy
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1994
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780875427331

Now, for the first time, a book reclaims the lost, rich heritage of working with faery folk that our pagan ancestors took as a matter of course. Learn to work with and worship with faeries in a mutually beneficial way. Practice rituals and spells in which faeries can participate, and discover tips to help facilitate faery contact. Photos and illustrations.

The Book of Faery Magic

The Book of Faery Magic
Author: Serene Conneeley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9780987050526

Journey to the enchanted realms of the fae, and discover the healing powers of myth, magic and mischief! Faeries have long captured the imagination, inspiring people to weave mystical stories, create beautiful art and protect and hold nature as sacred. The very idea of them lifts the spirits, opens the heart and the mind, reminds us of the secret longings of our soul, and fills us with happiness, spontaneity and childlike wonder. The Book of Faery Magic is a must for anyone wanting to grow closer to nature and to their own wild self. Rich in tradition, history, research and faery lore, it is filled with whimsical accounts of interaction with the fae, grounded guidance on working with them, and beautiful ideas for reconnection with the magical realms. From the faeries we can rediscover who we really are, and awaken our natural abilities to create wonderful, enchanted lives that are full of meaning and purpose, fun and delight. Whether you believe that faeries are truth or fantasy, The Book of Faery Magic is your portal to a state of being where fun, light-hearted and healing energy will help you fulfil all your dreams, transform your life and improve your relationship with the earth, your self and others. Within these magical pages you will: * Work with the faeries for health and happiness. * Be granted the Seven Magical Gifts of Faery. * Meet different faeries from around the world. * Learn the legends, lore and history of the Little People. * Visit the planet's most sacred faery sites. * Discover the magical properties of faery flowers, herbs and trees. * Plant your own enchanted garden and brew intoxicating potions. * Host a magical tea party and bake faery treats. * Become an eco faery and help make the world a better place. * Find out what kind of faery you are, and much much more... With interviews with inspiring faery artists, authors and performers - including Jessica Galbreth, Juliet Marillier, Doreen Virtue, Cassandra Eason, Selina Fenech, Wendy Rule and Lady Amaranth - this book is a magical journey into the enchanted realms of your own heart and soul.