Cultures throughout the world have versions of "wee folk". Magical creatures who both share our world and hide within it. Whether it be the Irish sidhe (pronounced "she" as in banshee)... pixies, brownies, elves, and so on.

Edain McCoy explores this magical world in her "Guide to Faery Folk". She discusses how to find faeries, how to protect yourself from them (some can be quite mischievious). There is a 20 page long guided meditation to guide you "into" the Land of Faery. I would advise taping this as opposed to having someone read it to you, due to its length.

Ms. McCoy also guides you on how to invite the Faeries/Nature Spirits around you to assist you in your daily life through rituals and spellwork. You will learn which categories of spirits will assist you with healing.. which ones will assist with love. Ex. Brownies are thought to help with prosperity spells, Gnomes are thought to help with healing works.

The best part of the book however, in my opinion, is the 170+ page guide to "faeries of the world". "Little folk" legends from around the globe are neatly summarized and organized. For each faery you will learn:

-- its land of origin
-- other lands in which they are known
-- other names they have been called
-- element they are associated with (i.e. earth, air, fire, water)
-- appearance and temperment
-- time most active
-- lore
-- where to find them
-- how to contact them
-- magical and ritual help

It is facinating to read the similarities and differences in this theme around the world. To think that so many different cultures saw the same myth/phenomenon in such unique ways -- well, I found it captivating.

Whether you believe in faeries or simply want to read about them in terms of legend. This book is a worthwhile read.



Recommended: Yes