#elf circle

[leselfov]

Known as St. George’s Mushroom in the UK, Vårmousseron in Scandinavia or by its Latin name, Calocybe gambosa, this delectable foraged delight grows in fields, by the side of roads, the edge of woodland and on patches of grass throughout Europe, North America, Russia and Japan.

BY NANCY ANNE HARBORD

[willowwormwood]

1 October 2019

RING

I will be participating in #Inktober this month, I’ll try to be as consistent with it as possible!

[twilights-bread]

Mortals Beware: A Short Guide to Fae-related Things

I’ve been around the Fae long enough to get a deeper insight of their ways, so I’ll be sharing a few important things in this post.

    ✧     Fae don’t take kindly to the words “thank you”

This is probably the most well-known thing about the Fae, but there’s a deeper meaning of why they hate those words beyond “it’s considered rude.”

To humans, it’s considered a form of respect. But to the Fae, words matter.

To the Fae, hearing the words “thank you” means you have closed appreciation toward them: the deed is done, and so is your gratitude. That is why many of them find it so offensive, whether or not you intended to say that.

On the other hand, in certain situations, saying the words “thank you” is a form of debt, as if to say, “I owe you (blank) for doing / saying (blank).” Some Fae might trick humans to say those words in order to bribe them into debt. (I’ve had Adrien do that to a friend of mine a few times.) Fae may say “thank you” as a form of debt (only in certain situations).

   ✧     Fairy Rings

There are multiple reasons why you SHOULDN’T even think of it in the first place:

Fairy rings are a sacred place. Fairy rings are filled with Fae energy. Fae dance around this portal, and it’s a sacred ground for them. A human to stepping foot in can have unforeseen consequences.

It is it highly disrespectful to the Fae to step foot if you have not been invited.

Even if you are invited, do not trust where it will lead you.

Yes, some fae do allow humans to step foot in a ring… But at what cost?

Fae lure humans in a fairy ring solely to take them away to Faery. However, fairy rings are only a spiritual portal for humans to the other side of Faery. If you’re away for too long, it can put a strain on your physical body, to the point of death.

Maybe there was a time where you stepped in a fairy ring and nothing happened… Not at first, anyway.

Some may send you off unharmed, but you might feel sleepy, or nauseated. Others may punish you for days, even months.Remember, this is their sacred ground, so your punishment will depend on how angry they are.

Thank you @olyollyoxenfree for editing! 🍄

[solarianvulpine]

I found a new fairy ring under construction. I think it's almost finished.

[schraetlein]

Hexenringe

[witchy-mind-of-mine]

I saw a fairy circle yesterday and it was the most amazing thing. But I was with friends and couldn't leave an offering. Also I saw a shooting star Thursday. It was my first shooting star.

[teresaamucha]

Shrooms

After days of rain we finally had a bit of sunshine this afternoon that allowed me to venture out into the garden.  And happy for me, some mushrooms have popped up in our neighbors yard.  With all the moisture, they were bound to pop up somewhere!

I don’t like to eat mushrooms, but I really enjoy photographing them.  The textures and shapes are just fascinating.

Such a cute little pair popping…

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[deborahbozavalledor]

Fairy Ring

A fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle, elf ring or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. The rings may grow to over 133 ft. in diameter, and they become stable over time as the fungus grows and seeks food underground.

Fairy rings are the subject of much folklore and myth worldwide—particularly in Western Europe. While they are often seen as hazardous or…

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