Author: A Solitary Pagan

In 1566 John Walsh of Dorset was accused of witchcraft.He admitted being able to tell if a person was bewitched.A gift bestowed upon him partly by fairies.The fairies, he claimed, lived in great heaps of earth in Dorsetshire and could be consulted for one hour, at either noon or midnight.Walsh also defined three kinds of fairies.Green, white and black.He went on to say the black was the worst. Bes...

As you walk through the woods, keep a close eye out for Fairy circles, small circular areas surrounded by inedible red fungi with white spots. It is believed that fairies meet within these rings to celebrate their magickal rites. When you find a fairy circle, carefully place your coin in the centre of it. Set the candle on top of the coin, light it, and make your wish. When the candle has complete...

Many animals rely on the grass fairy to nurture better grass and grains for their feed. He works with a squad of other Fairies bringing sweet briar and elderflowers for the ground to nourish the grass. In the winter he helps wood elves and tree Fairies to dust trees so that new growth will be fresh and clean in the spring. Meaning of card The grass fairy says ” You are aware of a need to move on i...

These small creatures are said to have red hair, small, turned-up noses, pointed ears, and pale, youthful faces. They are especially attracted to gardens in bloom and take up residence under toadstools. Pixies have mixed emotions when it comes to humans. However, if they take a liking to someone they will help him or her out with household chores and gardening. They also like to work with gold, si...

 In New Age philosophy, devas are the guardians of nature and are responsible for building up forms on the inner planes as well as on the physical plane. The devas hold the keys of fate for all forms around us. They appear in every shape and size, from the earthly gnome to the highest archangel.

Items needed: A blender or coffee grinder, silver glitter, dark blue jar, three silver coins, silver paint or a silver marker, and the following dried herbs ground into a fine powder: 1 tbsp. woodruff 1 tbsp. clover 1 tbsp. rose petals 1 tbsp. jasmine 1 Tbsp. meadowsweet Place the powder into the dark blue jar. On the outside of the jar, inscribe the following symbol with the silver paint or marke...

Found in British, Scandinavian, and Teutonic folklore, elves are tiny, human-shaped supernatural beings who resemble little old men. However, elf maidens are considered to be young and very beautiful. They live in communities or kingdoms, hidden in the hollows of trees, long burrows, or in mounds. They are ruled over by an elf king and queen. Elves exert their powers over humans whenever they can,...

Considered to be a nature spirit or elementals, gnomes resemble dwarfs with small stocky bodies and usually appear as little old men dressed in monks’ habits. Gnomes live in the earth, the element they represent and are the guardians of mother nature’s treasures.  

The people of the mounds, those who live in the hollow hills, are held within the earth’s deep embrace.These are often known as the Fair Folk,Faerie or the Sidhe: the inhabitants of the realms of Faerie.We can travel to their world through special entrances at special times of the year, some more easily than others.The veils are said to be particularly thin at the festivals of Samhain and Beltane....

The folklore of Ireland is filled with famous tales of this fairy shoemaker. The Leprechaun is depicted as having a wizened face, gray beard, and twinkling eyes. He wears a red jacket with silver buttons, brown breeches, black, silver-buckled shoes, and a high-crowned green hat. In pictures, he usually appears in an apron, holding a hammer and mending shoes. This wee creature is tricky and likes t...