Hello, I've been pretty lost in my spiritual path as of late. I feel that I'm being pulled back to my basics. That means my love of fairies. Do you have any favorite books? Recommendation for books? Or other resources?
Hi Erin! Here’s a list of books and websites that might be useful to you. Do check back here every now and then because I’ll be posting more faery stuff as I go along. Anyway… this will keep you busy for a while :)Books About Faery:Earth Light: The Ancient Path to Transformation, Rediscovering the Wisdom of Celtic and Faery lore by R J Stewart The author provides exercises and meditations that take the reader to the faery world (named the Underworld by R J Stewart). One of these meditations guides the reader to a place where they can meet a potential companion. I’ve had some very powerful experiences using the techniques described and recommend the book if you’re looking to find compatible faery companions. The Well of Light: From Faery Healing to Earth Healing by R J Stewart Contains a huge discussion about the various aptitudes for faery healing plus exercises to help the reader discover their own particular aptitudes. The author includes a work programme at the end of the book (nine months), and there’s a CD to go with the book which you can buy from the author’s website. If you would like to work with the fae for healing purposes this book will help you discover how to do that.The Faery Teachings by Orion Foxwood The author discusses a range of topics such as: the Faery Seership Tradition, Worlds and Powers of Faery, Faery Gateways, Tribes of Faery, and Ancestor Spirits. The book contains lots of exercises that help the reader attune to the Faery world. Another powerful book with vivid guided meditations referred to as ‘visions’ by the author. The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom & Magic Practises of the Faery Tradition by Orion Foxwood Visualisations and exercises that open gateways through which the reader can achieve a deeper connection to the earth and to the faery realms. Does exactly what it says on the tin :)
The Sidhe: Wisdom from the Celtic Otherworld by John Matthews The author records his experiences and communications with a Sidhe who first made contact with him while he was inside an archeological dig somewhere in Ireland. The book also contains a number of exercises to help the reader attune to the natural world and to the Sidhe. Faery Craft: Weaving Connections with the Enchanted Realm by Emily Carding A fabulous guide to faery work in the modern world. Contains tons of exercises including an Underworld journey to find a guide, building a faery shrine, and becoming a faery tree. Druid Power: Celtic Faerie Craft & Elemental Magic by Amber Wolfe Describes the Celtic Otherworld, Druidism, and the gifts of faerie. There are chapters containing exercises describing how to work with each of the five elements from a faerie perspective.
Books About Shamanism If you want to journey to as well as meditate on the faery realms the following books might be useful. Singing the Soul Back Home by Caitlin Matthews This book helps the reader understand what shamanism is and how to incorporate it into everyday life. Not to be under-estimated… this book goes deep. The Psychic Protection Handbook by Caitlin Matthews What I love about this book is that it’s so practical. Caitlin Matthews tells us that psychic disturbance is not always something that happens out there, it can come from within. The reader is encouraged to examine their own attitudes, thoughts, actions, and perceptions when trying to ascertain the root cause for psychic disturbance.
Tarot and Oracle Decks for Faery Work I often use The Faeries Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica Macbeth to explore my relationships with my faery companions, and to explore the energies around these relationships. Tarot of the Sidhe is a great deck for readings about earth energies, faery beings, and the nature of our connection to them. It has a no-nonsense direct energy that is extremely useful for this kind of work. Ghosts and Spirits Tarot by Lisa Hunt is another great deck for otherworldly readings, and for exploring issues around meditation and journeying. The Wildwood Tarot is super for communicating with green energy, natural places, and the forces that exist within the natural world.
Websites R J Stewart’s other website - Dreampower Orion Foxwood’s Homepage Faery Traditions or the Faery Faith The Faery Tradition Youtube Links The Faery Faith, a documentary. The rest of the series can be found in the sidebar on the right if you follow this link to youtube. Orion Foxwood talks about traditional witchcraft, faery seership, and Appalachian folk magic. The rest of the series can be found in the sidebar on the right if you follow this link to youtube.