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Winter Solstice Celebration in Nidlongdir
The Winter solstice celebrating takes place every year at the Gnomes Inn, and in the garden behind Apple Hold Castle. This celebration is a very old gnomish celebration that goes back to the time when the gnomes still lived in Valhalla. At that time there were no gifts, Santa Claus wasn’t born, and pancakes were a recipe jet to be invented. The gnomes hav… Continue
Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on December 1, 2009 at 3:28am
Thankful for so many things!
Posted by reikialgel1946 on November 23, 2009 at 8:31pm — 1 Comment
Magic Fairy Flowers and Trees
Nature is sacred!
MAGIC FAIRY TREES
ELDER trees offer protection to fairies from negative spirits. They may become offended by the misuse of the wood from the elder. Folklore advises to never lay a baby in an elder wood cradle or fairies spirit the baby away or pinch them so that they bruise.
Elderberry wine is considered fairy wine. Drinking it is said to enable you to see fairies. Add dried elderberries to an incense mixture that you burn to attract fairies to… Continue
Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven) on November 21, 2009 at 10:52am — 1 Comment
All about Isaac
Posted by Tegwedd ShadowDancer on November 20, 2009 at 9:19pm — 2 Comments
LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY JOSEPHINE WALL - 'BRIDGE OF HOPE'
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Posted by putnamwitches on November 16, 2009 at 10:54am
Nidlongdir News Nov. 2009
Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on November 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — 1 Comment
JOSEPHINE WALL'S ARTWORK FEATURED ON TELEVISION
Check it out..!!
Josephine’s work was featured during the making of a television programme called Homes Under the Hammer.
The programme followed the refurbishment of a property called the Windcliffe Hotel on the Isle of Wight, from the auction purchase to it’s conversion into what has become t… Continue
Posted by putnamwitches on November 6, 2009 at 5:36pm
New Nidlongdir Fairy House Project
Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on October 15, 2009 at 5:17am — 2 Comments
MEET SUE MILLER'S BROTHER PAUL
Posted by putnamwitches on October 9, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Nidlongdir got the October 2009 Froudian Artist Award
I am so proud my website www.nidlongdir.com has received the October 2009 Froudian Artist Award of the Month.
Have a magic day!
Marianne
Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on September 30, 2009 at 1:58pm
FEATURED FAIRY ARTIST JOSEPHINE WALL
Fairies are invisible and inaudible like angels. But their magic sparkles in nature. ~Lynn Holland
Of moonbeam, silver white;
His ink is dew from daisies sweet,
His pen a point of light.
~Joyce Kilmer
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They’re only weeds if you don’t want them
Our garden has, for too long, been somewhat neglected. Not intentionally, it's a time thing, I'm sure many of you have the same problem!Beyond the Veil
I have witnessed many such Tattoos in my years as a Tattoo Artist and it is always an honour and a privilege to be a part of something so deeply personal in a person's life. I have said before, much like the old saying "wearing your heart on your sleeve", Tattoos depict this visually, like lifting the veil to your soul.The Ghosts of Kilmartin and The Kings of Dunadd
The journey took us through the Trossachs, which is wild with an array of colour from burnt oranges, reds aglow with the morning sun, and golden yellows. The mountains, which surround us on the road, cocoon us on our journey separating us off from the noisy chaotic world. Here you can breathe clean fresh air that fills your soul and makes your heart sing. The journey is enough to heal you from your heavy burdens of lifeSummer Stood Naked
Summer stood naked but for glimpse of my eyeCollaborating with Faeries
I realize there are many members of Enchanted Folk who have had personal experiences with the Fae. I also know there are quite a few of you who channel faeries through your art, music or writing. Now, I would not tell this story to just anybody, but I know you Believe.The Origins of the Fae, Part 1: Danu and the Tuatha de’Danaan
The farther back in time that we seek knowledge, at present, the less we actually have that says what was 'real' and what was the imaginative fancies of a storyteller. History becomes Legend, Legend becomes Myth, and all that we claim to 'know' is based on murky and incomplete reconstructions derived from scraps of parchment, papyrus, and chiseled stone markings that may or may not have been correctly translated.Part Two - “The Almond Story”
Once upon a time, a small nation was plunged into civil war, leaving its people poor, dying, desperate. To escape, hundreds and thousands of people fled the country, risking death for the promise of safety in the golden country, any country but Vietnam.Michaelmas Daisy: Aster Novi-belgii
Genus: Aster: Novi-belgii Meaning: Farewell. So named because it bloomed around St Michaels day, a festival celebrated on 29th September. Although now a Christian festival it has it roots firmly in ancient Pagan practices.Hansel and Gretel, A Fairy Tale Opera for Autumn
Autumn is one of my favorite Seasons. I am in touch with SPIRIT OF THE FOREST, who is the Guardian of her Realm. She protects the Creatures dwelling in her Sacred Tree Cathedrals, as they prepare for winter's cold. And she oversees the progressive color change of leaf foliage, culminating in brilliant hues.The Sisters of Fate
There is a painting by John William Waterhouse that shows the Fate who measures the thread of life tangled in the strand, looking tentative and uncertain, unwillingly bound by the thread. The Fates in trilogy keep close watch over Titania's journey, watching her make decisions that lead her toward them, and others that lead her away.The Time of The Long Pipes Has Come!
Once again the year is turning! The wind is blowing form the north, and soon the nights will become bitterly cold here in Denmark. Aska the spirit of autumn will make sure the leaves will be decorated in red, yellow or brown colours, and in the mornings the frost will create lovely lace patterns on my windows, and I will light a candle to keep out the dark.Autumn days with midnight skies
Autumn days with midnight skies scurrying squirrels with nuts to hide Sun going down burns an amber glow as bonfire embers spark in shardsThe Sleeping Giant Awakes
The giant has just awakened from a century's long sleep and is moving from his resting place where he has become part of the landscape and geography. On his back are the trees and the shrubs that have grown there over the years along with the ruins of human habitations that have been built thereon long ago- castle-like structures and ruined edifices, all from a bygone era like the giant himself.LADYBIRD and LORDBIRD BEETLES RULE!
Did you hear about, or see the recent fantastic photo of a tree inundated with lady beetles? It seems this is not unusual. Ladybeetles hibernate.Atlantia
The harvest sun is swelling the pumpkins in my veg patch and mysterious mushrooms dot the lawn in the damp mornings. A new season heralds a new project in my studio...Excerpts from The Nidlongdir Post.
Is King Apple Strong having a love affair? Elodie, who is the owner of one of the fashion shops in Upper Branch Road Leafenheim, claims that she has seen King Apple Strong walking hand in hand with a dark lady in the Queen's Garden, outside Apple Hold Castle. A representative of the royal court obstinately denies the rumors!The Hidden Tree
I have some very exciting news! Marianne and I have discovered some hidden whispering leaves and books inside the Whispering Library, we spent two weeks during the summer reading under the trees there. The oak spirit, and caretaker of the library, even gave us two large moss pillows for the moss chairs so that we could spend the night reading by the moonlight.I Left My Ghost in New Orleans
I miss the old haunted streets and buildings I know so well; I miss the true cajun people who are among the friendliest and most charming in the world; the voodoo; the Quarter's oldest ghost and vampire tour, the dark & rich New Orleans coffee smell wafting from Cafe du Monde, the jazz music on every street in the Vieux Carré.Raven Call
When I have the opportunity to travel, I often go with my dear friend, Carla, whom I have known for over thirty years. It is always fun to travel with someone who has like interests and Carla is like a second sister to me. We both enjoy exploring off the beaten path finding places less people venture.
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Create Your Fairy Altarby Margaret Dean
In the old tradition of the fairy faith, it was always the custom to leave a plate of food for the “Little People” as a token of respect and as a safeguard against the mischievous ill deeds of the fairies. We can revive this tradition today by creating a fairy altar in our homes to honour the fairies, and to ask for their protection.
Creating Your Altar
An altar can be any place you nominate – a shelf, a side-table, a favourite corner in your bedroom, even a box – wherever you feel you are best able to communicate with the fairies. Some might prefer an altar outdoors in a peaceful corner of the garden; others might prefer a natural tree hollow in a park or by a creek.
My fairy altar is outdoors, in a shady patch under the trees where I feel closest to the fairies. The altar itself is a raised stone slab, covered with a bed of moss transplanted from elsewhere in the garden and decorated with “found” objects such as twigs and curious stones, leaves, feathers and seashells. They demonstrate the beauty of Natural forms and represent the four elements, since just as the fairies can be divided into classes based upon the elements of earth, air, fire and water, so I want to welcome all fairies to my altar. At the rear of the altar is a weatherproof ceramic fairy art tile, and in the middle is an abalone shell in which I place my offering of milk, honey, cream, bread or cake. At night the scene is lit with tea-light candles, which imparts a truly magical glow.
I like to change these objects frequently. Since most of my altar objects are found on walks along the creek or the beach, my altar is a reflection of the seasons and of my environment. It helps to keep me connected to Nature. You might be surprised at the intricate beauty that can be found in ocean debris, or even in the grass seeds waving in the breeze. These delicate little wonders are the very essence of faerie.
How to Decorate your Fairy Altar
Your altar might be very different and will reflect your personality. It might be a table in your bedroom covered with a delicate silk or shimmering organza. You might decorate it with your favourite fairy ornaments, wands, ribbons, crystals, glass beads, candles, ornate candelabras and lashings of glitter everywhere. It might be bright, colourful and glittery, or dark, mysterious and decorated with only natural objects– whatever reminds you of fairyland.
Some Things to Avoid
Your fairy altar can be anything your imagination can dream up, but there are a few rules that you should follow when dealing with the fairies. The first is that fairies traditionally do not like iron and it will deter them from visiting your altar so it is best avoided. Secondly, you must never insult the fairies with gifts of money or worldly goods. Folk tales abound with fairies that vanished after being presented with such gifts. Finally, it is polite not to mention the fairies by name but to use terms such as “little folk” or “fair folk”.
Foods for the Fairies
Some foods are more suited to the fairies than others. Try to keep to natural foods without too many chemicals. Milk, cream, honey, home-cooked cakes and breads are the traditional favourites. Do not be dismayed if your food offering is still on the plate in the morning. It is well known to traditional cultures that fairies, being creatures of spirit, feast on the “essence” of the food and not on its physical form. But be sure to discard the food the next day – its goodness is gone and should not be eaten. The fairies would consider that an insult!
You might like to use ornately carved wooden trinket boxes, an upturned shell, a thimble or a simple china plate to place the fairy food on. Small trinket boxes can be picked up very cheaply – the beautiful miniature one that is pictured here was only a couple of dollars.
The Best Times for the Fairies
Now that you have created your altar, it is up to you how often you leave food for the fairies. You might like to do it everyday, or maybe you will only offer food on special occasions.
There are certain times of the year that the fairies increase their activity, and these are traditionally the best times for honouring the fairies. In the northern hemisphere these are Samhain (October 31), when the veil between the two worlds is at is thinnest, and Beltaine (May 1), when the fairies’ power is growing. These are times of great magic. On the Summer Solstice (June 21) fairy power is at its height. Elves and fairies abound on this night, so be sure to remember them. Certain hours of the day also belong to the fairies: the in-between times of twilight & dawn are particularly magical. On the full moon they are more active than at other times.
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