FAIRY, n. A creature, variously fashioned and endowed, that formerly inhabited the meadows and forests. It was nocturnal in its habits, and somewhat addicted to dancing and the theft of children. The fairies are now believed by naturalist to be extinct, though a clergyman of the Church of England saw three near Colchester as lately as 1855, while passing through a park after dining with the lord of the manor. The sight greatly staggered him, and he was so affected that his account of it was incoherent. In the year 1807 a troop of fairies visited a wood near Aix and carried off the daughter of a peasant, who had been seen to enter it with a bundle of clothing. The son of a wealthy bourgeois disappeared about the same time, but afterward returned. He had seen the abduction been in pursuit of the fairies. Justinian Gaux, a writer of the fourteenth century, avers that so great is the fairies’ power of transformation that he saw one change itself into two opposing armies and fight a battle with
great slaughter, and that the next day, after it had resumed its original shape and gone away, there were seven hundred bodies of the slain which the villagers had to bury. He does not say if any of the wounded recovered. In the time of Henry III, of England, a law was made which prescribed the death penalty for “Kyllynge, wowndynge, or mamynge” a fairy, and it was universally respected.
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DEFINITION OF A FAIRY
Your Personality Element
Your Personality Element
Your personality element may or may not be the same as your power element. To discern your personality element, ask yourself the following questions: What are your likes and dislikes? How do people describe you? What hobbies (or art forms) interest you most? What’s your temperament? Do any themes appear in your answers? Next, look over the following descriptions of elemental personalities for more insight:
Earth Witches
You like stability and creature comforts. Usually, you carefully plan out everything and take your time making decisions. People consider you to be dependable, steady, and practical. Your favorite color may be black, brown, or forest green. You enjoy plants and nature. Your hobbies might include gardening, ceramics, woodworking, or other handicrafts.
Air Witches
The world of ideas appeals most to you and you love learning new things. You engage in long conversations with friends and probably have a large circle of acquaintances. People often describe you as outgoing, independent, and maybe a bit ditsy. Your favorite color may be yellow, pale blue, or white. Reading and/or writing are among your hobbies, and perhaps hang-gliding or flying kites.
Fire Witches
Passionate and energetic, you enjoy adventure and taking risks. You have no patience with wishy-washy sorts or couch potatoes. Always on the go, you have trouble sitting still. People might describe you as hot-headed or impulsive. Your favorite colors are red and orange. You probably enjoy sports and your hobbies might include dancing, horseback riding, or traveling.
Water Witches
Your gentle temperament leads you to go with the proverbial flow. Easily influenced by others, your emotions are sensitive and deep. You possess keen intuition and perhaps artistic or musical talent. A natural caretaker, you nurture others and may be a healer. People describe you as shy, reclusive, or moody, and you need quiet time alone. Your favorite color is purple or blue, and your hobbies might include painting, music, fishing, or swimming.
From The Goddess Poem
FROM THE GODDESS
By Lady Selene
As the moonlight shines from up above
The Goddess sends down all Her love
To all creatures great and small
She shows no favorites, just loves us all
In our hearts she doth instill
An harm ye none, do as thou will
So any time you’re feeling down
Take the time to look around
You’ll be surprised at what you see
And she created it all for you and me.
Blessed Be
Just My Personal Note for the Month (has there been one already?)
You know I consider you all, my brothers & sisters in the Craft and outside the Craft. I love each and everyone of you and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you. I think you know that by now too. When tragedies strike such as the shootings we have experienced recently. I come to the home page of the site and look there are at times up to 200 people or more on this site.
When I see that many people, you know it honestly scares me. Hey now, don’t get me wrong, don’t you go anywhere, lol! I am not afraid of people (you can surely tell that by now). But what scares me is, I think about the tragedy that has happened. Then there is a huge number of people on the site. I feel like you have come here for comfort and peace. You know you will always find peace here. For I will keep it peaceful and loving as long as I am here. But I am honestly afraid I won’t find the words to comfort you. Goddess, only knows I have shed many a tear at this computer. Writing consoling words, poems, prayers, whatever I think is needed to help you and yours. There are time I am dumb struck by what has happened, it blows my mind. Then I turn to the Goddess to give me the words that are needed. To let you know that you are never alone in any crisis. The Goddess is there for you and with all my heart, I try to convey Her message to you.
I want you to know that I do love you. When you are in pain, I am in pain. When you hurt, I hurt. I want to comfort you. And if I could I would love just to hold you tight and tell you everything is going to work out. But I can’t. All I have is a simple little website to convey my words on. Each time I sit down to write, I hope and pray to the Goddess that someone will find comfort in Her words and mine. I wish I could take away the pain but I can’t. But I can offer you sisterly love and caring. Because at times love and caring means more than any words that could ever be spoken.
I Love You,
May the Goddess Shine Her Love & Comfort Down Upon Us All,
Lady A
The Witches’ Spell for May 13th – Spell for Recovery
Spell for Recovery
Goal: To recover after an accident, illness, or trauma
Optional extras: Blue candle; poppet and bandage (if appropriate to your circumstances)
Notes: If you have a particular area that needs help, you can make up a little poppet and put a bandage over the spot. Light the candle and spend some time visualizing yourself being as healthy and whole as possible.
“God and Goddess, hear my plea
And aid me in recovery
Help me heal and help me mend
Strength and courage to me send
Bless my body, heart and soul
Complete recovery is my goal.”
So Mote It Be.
Reference:
Everyday Witch A to Z Spellbook Author: Deborah Blake
‘THINK on THESE THINGS’ for May 12th
‘THINK on THESE THINGS’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler
Most successful ventures have behind them some hardships. We as human beings, demand such experiences before we can truly appreciate the meaning of victory. No one promised that life would be son long gala event, but if we’re made of durable stuff, we neither let it hinder us nor make us run roughshod to get ahead.
We must always recognize past hardships for what they are. We cannot ignore them, for they are a part of our makeup. But neither can we let them become crutches to lean upon when there’s a need for an excuse.
Bitterness over past experiences wastes valuable time. Perhaps it was those hardships that gave us the strength to rise above the mediocre things. However crude, ugly or unhappy, even when combined with all our other knowledge they form the perfect circle and play no more important part than all the rest.
In the words of American poet John Neal, “No man ever worked his passage anywhere in a dead calm.”
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Available online! ‘Cherokee Feast of Days’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler.
Visit her web site to purchase the wonderful books by Joyce as gifts for yourself or for loved ones……and also for those who don’t have access to the Internet: http://www.hifler.com
to Buy her books at Amazon.com
Elder’s Meditation of the Day
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‘THINK on THESE THINGS’ for May 10th
‘THINK on THESE THINGS’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler
There are so many things we must come to know. If there are obstacles we have made them. And if there is unrest it is because of a lack of holiness, of recognizing the truly important. If our appetites are too great, it is not that we crave food or drink, but something higher than that which we are experiencing.
Sometimes we fail to know the needs of others, but more often we can see their needs more clearly than we can our own. And we can help ourselves quickly by recognizing the truth of our own being.
We are spiritual beings and to operate in the strict physical and mental sense is likened to running a car with only gasoline. It cannot be done efficiently. It takes water, gasoline, and oil.
When we learn that it takes our physical, mental, and spiritual beings to make one person, then we are whole and have eliminated the inability to help ourselves. The outcome depends on you and me. And it is our duty to disqualify the thousand and one excuses that keep us from that duty.
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Available online! ‘Cherokee Feast of Days’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler.
Visit her web site to purchase the wonderful books by Joyce as gifts for yourself or for loved ones……and also for those who don’t have access to the Internet: http://www.hifler.com
to Buy her books at Amazon.com
Elder’s Meditation of the Day
By White Bison, Inc., an American Indian-owned nonprofit organization. Order their many products from their web site: http://www.whitebison.org
‘THINK on THESE THINGS’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler
I don’t know of anyone I’d rather see happy than you. Perhaps somewhere along the way you’ll also find what causes it and maybe it will be something you can find within your heart to share with others….for only in sharing are we ever really happy.
Just remember that it may well be where you least expect it. You may recognize it as something you’re about to give away….But don’t worry, it will come back so many times; like love, it seeketh not its own but flies over us like angels. And when it finds a heart big enough to hold all the love it can supply it settles itself, wings and all, within the soul of that love.
And then the world will be new. There will be sights you’ve never seen, yet they have been there all the time….there will be laughter from the heart….and gratitude for all of life’s privileges. There will be peace and contentment….and strength abounding to withstand all adversity….and quiet acknowledgment of God. For without God, there could be none of these.
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Available online! ‘Cherokee Feast of Days’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler.
Visit her web site to purchase the wonderful books by Joyce as gifts for yourself or for loved ones……and also for those who don’t have access to the Internet: http://www.hifler.com
to Buy her books at Amazon.com
Elder’s Meditation of the Day
By White Bison, Inc., an American Indian-owned nonprofit organization. Order their many products from their web site: http://www.whitebison.org
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