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Working with the Fae

12/8/2013

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Earlier today I received a query from a guy who asked that I write a bit on the subject of the Fair Folk, Wee Folk, or Fae; after seeking approval (for the Fae are a mite touchy) I've sat down to press pen to virtual paper so that I might assist.  Bear in mind that most all of what I will write her is completely gnosis of the personal sort; it is what works for me, so it probably will fly in the face of what others believe.  Take it or leave it, as this is the sort of thing that will be verified only through practice; there's precious little written about them, as they are secretive folk who don't oft take too kindly to wandering, prying eyes.

That said, there's a great deal of conflation and confusion about them. Historically, they are legendary creatures of European folklore, thought to bewilder people, steal children, cause mischief, confuse travelers, and enchant any and all things.  Functionally, that description really isn't far wrong, as they, while varied, are generally rather good at beguiling others when it suits their needs and wants.

By and large, the Fae answer to one head honcho, and that head honcho is euphemistically known as the Green Man, the Puck, the Night Rider, Blue Cloak, the Corn King, the Holly King, Freyr, Ullr, and a host of other names. There are very specific names he's called when you're interested in approaching the Fae, but that's beyong the scope of what I'm talking about here.

They are nature spirits of a sort, and they are as diverse as we are and plenty numinous, appearing as fair, beautiful creatures ranging from the size of Tinkerbell to the size of us and bigger, or as squat and ugly as Goblins and trolls of ancient myth. The Ljosalfar, Svartalfar, Dokkalfar, Duergar, and all other hosts of elves are too of their banner, and they all have their own tribes and practices.  Some are more skilled with word and enchantment while others prefer mining, buried treasure, and smelting. There are very few constants in dealing with them outside of who they ultimately answer to and the fact that they generally don't like humans much.

Even the apparent allergy to metal is something that is entirely dependent upon what sub-race you're speaking of, as the idea of a blacksmith whose afraid of iron is downright stupid. Some of them don't like silver, bronze, or iron, whereas others can't get enough of the stuff and will, if you let them, depart with your nice things in hand - kid you not, in my old apartment 5 pizza pans went missing in the course of two months, never to be found again.

As a general rule, if you want to work with them and you haven't started a relationship, leave offerings of candy, water, and citrus outside and/or build a small house or home for them to visit, then leave.  Keep an eye on the fort, so to speak, and see what happens with it.  If moss begins to grow on, around, and in it, you'll know you have a visitor.  If the offerings were untouched, you either offered the wrong thing and need to ask them to show you what they like or they don't like something about your home, so the same need stands true.

If you see them, there's an old tradition that dictates that you should not be the first to speak, but in reality that depends on what you see and feel, and usually they're trying to tell you something if they show themselves.  Listen carefully and really try to feel what they're showing you; it'll make more sense that way. Do not eat or drink anything they offer you, but instead simply bow your head in thanks and let that be that.  Never try to look beneath the glamours they show, for that is oft considered to be terribly rude.

If they show up in your home, set ground rules as you should with any spirit.  Tell them what they can do and what they can't, and, by and large just try to be a decent host.  As a result of my working with them, they play with my cats and watch out for me - there are, periodically, ones that misbehave and get tossed out the front door...these things do happen, as they are tricksters.

On the negative end, being trickster and sprites, if they don't like you, you will know. You will get sick for no reason, probably develop phantom bruises, and will most likely have horrible nightmares for a while. If that happens, stop all work with them, give offerings outside your house, and then clean out your house physically and spiritually; that's a sign that they want nothing to do with you and they will bugger you up if you proceed.

Fae can be downright malicious, so if those symptoms persist, you will probably want to contact me for assistance.  When slighted, some of them will continue to screw with you until forced to buzz off.

That's all I can think of to write, for the moment.  If you have questions, fire away.

Regards,

SE

Edited to add:: my mistake, the individual who contacted me is a male, not a female.  Sorry about that!

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Kai
12/8/2013 10:47:19 am

Are you aware of any way to test a Fae to see if a fae happens to be a bit untruthful? The standard methods of testing that one sees for most types of spirits tend to mandate things like sigils.. and I don't know about anyone else but to date I have not ran across ye olde book of faerie sigils. My only running concept has mandated using their actual name, and they don't seem eager to give anyone those.

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SorcerousEndeavors link
12/9/2013 06:58:29 am

Kai,

That's an astute question.

I haven't found a book of faerie sigils either (not in this world, anyway xD); that being the case, I'm a big fan of cultivating a relationship with a spirit's (or group of spirits') boss and having that spirit verify an entity's veracity. While this isn't always a perfect system, it tends to work more often than it doesn't. Outside of that, I've found most any spirit can lie, so its up to you to have the ability to suss them out and nail them when they do.

This is, after all, spirit work...best be prepared, as there are as many jerks there as there are here in our world. ;)

Hope that helps.

SE

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Mel
2/6/2016 09:46:36 pm

What will happen if you do eat food offered by fae folk?

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SorcerousEndeavors
2/8/2016 08:07:33 am

Mel,

Accounts vary, and so it seems it depends on the intention of the individuals you are interacting with. In most cases, he who accepts the food or drink is whisked away and kept a prisoner, or is otherwise unable to leave their world.

I've seen a few examples of this, and in each case they've gone mad.

Regards,
SE

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jc link
4/18/2016 09:28:47 pm

Will a Fae act in a parasitical fashion? That is ,will fae attempt to pull energy from a human as in the vitallity in human respiration form (chi). I know parasites in general You mention nightmares; I have been hit by cars & feeling the FULL impact to include landing on a concrete road with my whole body vibrating from the concussion, being dragged to a chair where a 'man' put my foot in his lap & WAS about to cut my foot off, pushed into dream fires, lots of other stuff also. Generally, the 'banishing' rituals you find most places have very little effect on the entity I deal with & I am given to understand for the MOST part fae are not really banishable. Thought??

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SorcerousEndeavors
4/25/2016 04:35:47 pm

JC,

ANY spirit can act in a parasitic fashion. Doesn't matter if they're fae, elemental, demonic, angelic, deific, or anything else. If an entity doesn't quite jive with you or believes that you'd make a tasty meal, they may just choose to use you as such.

If you've become prone to nightmares wherein you're feeling everything vividly, it'll be important for you to write down records of the lot of them and look for patterns. Sometimes, messages can be found therein,

If banishing has not worked and you're simply looking to get rid of whatever's around, try your hand with different metals. Wear iron, silver, gold, copper, etc. as jewelry for a while and see if there's a change. Some groups of spirits strongly dislike certain materials, and thus are repelled by it in a hurry.

Give that a go and let me know if you need more direct assistance.

Good luck,
SE

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Ellie
6/15/2018 08:05:59 pm

This might be a silly question (im very inexperienced, 17 years old starting my fae research!) is there anyway to avoid the Fae not liking you? Or anything you can do to repair a relationship with the Fae? Ive heard they are beings that tend to hold grudges for a long, long time.

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SorcerousEndeavors
6/20/2018 05:22:57 pm

Ellie,

Good question.

With any and all spirits, there's not really a set way through which you can avoid being disliked, but you can make a valiant effort. As with some people, there are Fae aren't the most pleasant individuals to interact with. When these beings grow touchy or troublesome, it really helps to have spiritual allies that can manage them and keep you from harm.

If you do seek to make friends (or invoke their ire), I would recommend making offerings. Who doesn't like it when you bring gifts?

I find that providing offerings of tea and fruit tend to go over well as a general rule. That's had a consistently positive response, particularly if the fruit is grown locally. I live in Oregon now & find that marionberries and blueberries are particularly well-liked. In Arizona, when I had lemon and lime trees, those went over really well, leading me to believe that 1) the Fae in different areas are indeed different, and 2) they care more about that which connects them to the land they're in than they do about things from exotic places.

You can set those offerings out and say, out loud, "spirits of place, I would very much like to make your acquaintance. Please make yourselves known to me and greet me as a friend!"

If you offend those spirits, apologize, provide a slightly more ornate offering than what I've suggested above, and then ask to be forgiven for your ignorance. If you don't make a habit of it, you can generally make amends in a hurry.

If that doesn't work its often time to call on something bigger, but that's largely outside of the scope of our discussion.

Hope this helps! May the Fae be propitious unto you!
-Chris

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Emilia
4/28/2019 01:19:24 am

Hey there! Would it be possible to engage in an energy exchange with the Fae? For example, if I were to use some of their energy for a working, then later down the line give them back some of mine. Either that or exchanging different types of energy.

Not looking to work with them at present (though I do intend to go down that route when I'm less of a beginner), but I am writing a novel and it's something I've always wondered (I worry that if I ask them myself, they might be dishonest).

Thanks in advance!

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SorcerousEndeavors
4/29/2019 11:00:52 am

Emilia,

You can certainly choose to do so, but that's definitely frowned upon by them unless you've established trust and a relationship with them. Doing so without that kind of baseline agreement doesn't end well.

If you'd like to change things up and work with them more directly as a means of inspiring further development where your novel is concerned, I'd suggest offering up your experiences without asking for anything in return. Do this for a time and you'll garner additional interest from them, and that leads to additional closeness.

Be aware, however, that the space you do this in becomes the place that they visit you. If you don't want your bedroom to become the place in which the Fae play, don't approach them there.

Blessings,
Chris

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Olive
6/2/2020 01:32:44 pm

So, what would happen if, you had agreed to work with them and you didn’t want to anymore? How does one go about breaking that tie?

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SorcerousEndeavors
6/2/2020 04:38:07 pm

Good question Olive! Generally, I suggest that one leave out offerings and make clear their intent to discontinue works with the Fae for the time being. I've not known the Fae to insist upon it, but some of their lot are more jealous and possessive than others.

If you do find that there are troubles in stepping away from them, I would suggest procuring forged iron, bathing it in a tincture of alcohol & Foxglove, and using that iron to mark your door with a sigil of warding. They will not take kindly to that, but for the most part they'll leave you be unless seriously angered, but at that point its not going to be because you decided not to work with them.

Instead, a greater grievance has been had, and that will need to be remedied to restore peace.
Blessings to you, and I hope this information helps.
-Chris

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Sasha
7/16/2020 02:42:30 pm

Hi !!
I really need some help on something as I’m afraid I’ve angered the fae in some way. I am a baby witch, (I’m sixteen) and I read about the Fae briefly and foolishly decided to jump right into it. I read some reddit forums and left out some banana bread, malbec wine, honey, bay leaves and dill, rose quartz and a shiny necklace on a platter. I left it on top of my chicken coup next to a pear tree (couldn’t leave it on the ground as the chickens eat literally everything haha!!) and said “I invite and welcome you into my garden and I hope you enjoy this offering”. I then found out shortly after i left the offering, my brother ate some of the banana bread. We went out to where i had left the offering in our garden and apologized. This was yesterday and straight after my phone started glitching and I had a terrible nightmare that night.

I posted about it on reddit and some people said I shouldn’t have ‘invited’ them as it implies that they were not allowed on the land before. I’ve randomly developed a massive spot on my eyebrow, and all of yesterday I was feeling forgetful. Perhaps I’m reading into that a bit and it’s a coincidence, however, I was a bit scared that it wasn’t, so I took some honey milk and left it out, apologized and said I did not want anything in return, simply to open up a relationship.

Now I’ve done some further research and found out that there is a possibility that something else received my offer. What do I do? I’m now scared and regret leaving an offer out. I feel as though I’ve contacted something I’m not experienced enough to do so. I only had good intentions, but nothing good has come from it so far. It’s only beef two days, but I feel anxious about it and also am confused as to when I am allowed to take the offering back (as in the plates and stuff). Please help! I keep worrying about it.

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SorcerousEndeavors
7/16/2020 04:43:47 pm

Hey there Sasha, good question! From reading what you've mentioned here, it sounds like you may have irked one of the land spirits (or, rather, your brother did) by disturbing an offering meant for them. They've shown their displeasure a bit, likely as a mode of poking and prodding at you, as the Fae are fascinated by children and teenagers.

You've already made an apology to them in the form of honey milk, so next I would suggest that you inform them that you wish to exist peacefully, side by side with them, enriching their lives and allowing them to do the same for you in turn. Be clear that while they are welcome to inspire you and to politely ask for goodies that they may delight in, they are not to trouble or perturb you in any way.

Most times, spirits will play nice after that. If they don't, you can procure an iron topped tool like a hammer or horseshoe, bathe it in Holy Water (Kosher salt + water mixed together in a bowl, then say the Lord's Prayer over it in Latin thrice to create some) and tap the four corners of your property with the iron on that tool. Doing this with the intention of revoking what access you had once given these entities should shut them out to a greater extent.

I'd only suggest doing this if your symptoms and experiences worsen. If you have further trouble, feel free to reach out to me again.
Blessings,
-Chris

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Ashley Kelley link
10/20/2020 06:07:17 am

Perhaps that's where my wallet went! and my keychain >.<

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SorcerousEndeavors
10/21/2020 03:42:34 pm

If they go missing again, I'd offer milk + honey and ask that your things be returned to you. There's no blame, just a request and an offering...I do something like this, as things go missing around my house and then randomly reappear later on a regular basis.

Blessings!
-Chris

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Sarah Shepherd
12/13/2020 11:19:29 pm

Hi SE,
I was just wondering, I live in the city and don't have any nature near. I have house plants at least. Can I make an offering in my house? do I have to leave the window open to do so? I left some chocolate on my living room table for them as my first ever offering, and then I forgot I offered it and ate some the next day, so I said sorry to the fae and put it back - I was wondering will that be a problem since I'm not even sure they're aware of the offering.
Thanks!
Sarah x

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SorcerousEndeavors
12/14/2020 05:15:14 pm

Hey there Sarah, good question!
If you live in a city, you're not likely to find a whole lot of fae. That's not where they tend to reside, and you'll likely need to trek out to nature in order to find them. Knowing this, realistically, they likely didn't see or consume your offering.

Other spirits may have, however, as an absence of fae doesn't necessarily mean that there's an absence of other spirits. Every city and space has its own denizens, and you can connect with them through these offerings you leave. Just be aware, eating them after the fact isn't a good idea, and you do not want to forget that you've offered something up.

Doing so makes an object inherently spirit-touched, and whatever essence is left behind is an after-effect of that which consumed the energy therein. If you're going to eat it, you want to be sure that this juju is compatible with you to retain your safety. :)

After a successful offering, whatever's been offered will feel different. Sometimes, the weight changes, and the sense around the object is different for the aforementioned reason.
I hope this helps!
Blessings,
Chris

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Deja Vue
11/14/2021 07:02:42 pm

Hi! I've been told many times that the fae like me by several of my friends, who dont work with the fae in anyway but are respective and intuitive. My question is, how do you know if the fae like you? Like.. even if you don't do anything aside be yourself in your own (or shared?) space? Thanks!🥺

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SorcerousEndeavors
11/17/2021 01:09:52 pm

Hey Deja, short of connecting with these spirits and engaging with them as you are, there's not really a way to know beforehand if they jive with you or not. If they do, they'll often make themselves known, but that typically requires some manner of social/spiritual connection with them.

I'd be leery of random humans telling you that the Fae like you, as they're not really the most friendly bunch overall. Fae are mischievous, attentive and manipulative, so them "liking you" isn't always a good thing. It totally can be, but it all comes down to the nature of the connection you create with them.

Blessings,
Chris

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