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- At 8:06pm on November 13, 2009,
putnamwitches said…
FEATURED FAIRY ARTIST FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ON BRAMBLE ICEWITCH!
- At 9:14pm on August 29, 2009,
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- I am really happy that you joined Pick The Featured Fairy Artist Group, Fallenfairy666. But could you please answer the site questions? This is so I know who really want to be here and I can give proper attention to those who do. Thanks for your cooperation!
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- At 5:11pm on June 30, 2009,
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- Have a Happy 4th of July!
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- At 12:28pm on June 24, 2009,
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Create Your Fairy Altar
by 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.
- At 11:35am on April 10, 2009,
putnamwitches said…
- Hope you have a blessed Easter with lots of friends, family, and good food.
- At 8:27am on March 27, 2009,
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- At 7:20am on February 5, 2009,
putnamwitches said…
- HAVE A FAIRY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
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Posted by Marianne Mathiasen on November 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — 1 Comment
JOSEPHINE WALL'S ARTWORK FEATURED ON TELEVISION
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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
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MEET SUE MILLER'S BROTHER PAUL
Posted by putnamwitches on October 9, 2009 at 10:30am
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
THE JOHNSON GALLERIES - HOWARD DAVID JOHNSON
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Posted by putnamwitches on September 16, 2009 at 3:27pm
"WARRIOR QUEEN BOUDICA" BY HOWARD DAVID JOHNSON
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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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