faeish hearth

suggestions for all fae folk that walk among mortals

[faeishsuggestions]

Happy summer solstice to our brethren of the Summer Court. Enjoy your day in the sun.

[evilsupplyco]

‪I pour a cup of tea for the fairy, he slices off a bit of cake for me. The sun is shining and yet is not to hot, a bit of cloud, a bit of tree branch, a bit of shade.‬

[wolfysuggestion]

Tread softly, stay wild. There’s a forest inside you

[nudityandnerdery]

On the spectrum of fae traps meant to lure in the unwary and fool them into being stuck in the Courts, the “open box of raspberry Zingers in the bathroom at the 24 hour Starbucks” seems to have a very goblin energy to it.

[faeishsuggestions]

We have been rather quiet of late, but whether you are Winter, Summer, or somewhere in between, we wish a special Solstice to you, your kith, and your kin.

[dateamonster]

im going on the record to state that stories which position seelie-unseelie/summer-winter/etc court dynamics as inherently oppositional forces of good and evil are all written by COWARDS

face it!! you want to confine the fae to your narrow human narratives of heroes and villains to make yourself feel more secure in the face of the unknowable! its an understandable impulse but its a tired portrayal and one that doesnt do neither the writer or reader any favors!!!!

[dateamonster]

coming back to this because im in that kinda mood

summer courts being always bright and lively and symbolized by happy sunny shiny flowery things only and winter courts being dark and attached to symbols of evil/death is so so Weak

winter is a season of cold and dark but it can also be associated with the clean beauty of fresh snow, the brightness of a full winter moon on a cloudless night, preservation, sleep/restfulness, peaceful quiet, winter festivities and the coziness of coming in from the cold

summer is a light and warmth but there’s also summer storms, heatwaves/wildfires/drought as symbols of ferocity and mercilessness, the eeriness of heat mirages, abundance of insects, the sun as not only a symbol of warmth and nourishment but one of harsh unrelenting conditions

a well-made court dichotomy should allow both sides to have “good” and “bad” traits by human standards (and tbh im more in favor of both courts being equally sinister to human perception because thats how i see fae in general) and opposition between the two should never stem from the idea that one side is just “Evil”

also like can’t we just be done with light = good and dark = bad imagery in fantasy. like come on.

[modularnra40]

And don’t just flip them! Summer is ‘pretty but eeeevil’ with winter as ‘ugly but goood’ is Also Bad! 

All Fae Are Unknowably Sinister And Occasionally Surprisingly Benevolent 2018

[phantoms-lair]

@providentially-demonic

[faeishsuggestions]

I first read this as fetish suggestions 😂

No court-shaming in this blog, thank you.

[phoboslunas]

Sandro Botticelli - La Primavera // June - Florence + The Machine

[wearewintercourt]

@wearespringcourt

[faeishsuggestions]

Hope all of summer folk had a pleasant solstice. Personally, I slept through most of it, as it was far too hot outside for my own preferences...

[spirituarium]

[faeishsuggestions]

Remember the cycle. Even as you dwindle, know that you will return.

[wolfsheart-blog]

Alone by Maxime Riendeau

[dungeoninspiration]

[faeishsuggestions]

Remember what things will fade and what things will stand.

[faeishsuggestions]

Let them guess anything, but confirm nothing.

[faeishsuggestions]

Only one month away from the Vernal Equinox. What are your plans?

Oh, the vernal equinox. Never one of my favorite times of year, honestly. The balance of the seasons tips from winter to summer, and reminds me of the months and months of ridiculous heat awaiting us ahead. Plus, I’ve got quite a bit of love for stories of Hades and Persephone, so the advance of spring leaves them separated again- which is something I’ve some sympathy for lately.

All things considered, I’ll likely bake something to bid parting farewell to winter- maybe something with strong with mint or pomegranate. I’ll do a Tarot reading for the season to come. And I’ll fall asleep to the fading strains of a winter storm, waiting until it comes back to me again on the other side of the cycle.

-D

MEANWHILE IM VERY EXCITED. it’s 3 days before my birthday so I’ll be celebrating the season overall with people I love l. I’ll definitely do a tarot reading and cook something as well……….

I’m actually more excited for summer as I’ve got big plans to do a camping trip with some other women in family, including my witch grandmother.

S

[faeishsuggestions]

cradle the soft parts of your heart, they are worth more than this mortal world