Come dance with the faeries in the pale moonlight
Celebrate the mystic power of Night
Kitten's World 2005
Faeries, the mysterious, sparkling figures of myth and legend, capture our imaginations and dare us to dream of a world beyond our daily reality. When I think of faeries, many different images immediately come into my mind. I think of Nature in all Her glory, both wild and gentle, meadows of wildflowers where ancient faerie rings may still be hidden as well as gardens overflowing with roses, lilies, ornamental grasses and such, of Midsummer's Eve dancing beneath a silvery moon, of Earth's deepest secrets and the majesty of the twinkling stars and beyond. If to step into the realm of Faerie is to risk inescapable enchantment, then a part of me shall remain in that mystic country, for I travel my path through life with my eyes wide open, physically and mentally, seeing that though magic has been denied by much of society, it remains a part of the world that cannot be destroyed, only hidden to those of us who still seek it's gifts.
Every culture has it's own perception of Nature spirits. To hear descriptions of these beings, the similarities are obvious, although each one is unique. Each of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water has a spirit that corresponds to it's particular energy. For example, some traits frequently associated with the element of water include emotion, desire, nurturance, and psychic ability. Mermaids are water spirits that are said to embody these traits. Though many associate faeries with the element of air, I don't feel that they are limited to just one element. I see them as working through all the elements to show those who are willing to see that Nature in all Her manifestations is divine, and that magic is everywhere around us.
Yes, it is true that just as in this world, there are parts of that world that are dark and frightening, that a traveler would be wise to avoid, but the secret is to not allow oneself to become consumed by fear and start looking for scary things where they do not exist. Nature is not all sweetness and light, but Her darkness is not evil. Rather, it is the fierce protectiveness of a mother bear protecting her cubs, or the primal forces of volcanos and earthquakes which initially destroy but in time, new life springs up again and again, for example. What rational person would go into the heart of the wilderness completely unprepared, yet expecting to emerge unharmed? I believe in approaching things of a magical nature the same way as we would treat Nature, with reverence and caution.
As in life, perception is the key. When we keep our minds and hearts open to the precious beauty of living and the secrets Nature reveals to those who search for them, we find more beauty and magic than we could ever imagine.
 
 
 
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