Prickle These Pears

I have the fortunate experience of living in an area that has some unique foliage. Cactui are so weird to me! They can grow any which way, live as long as trees and are unbelievably rugged. They’re beauty is unsurpassed in the spring when they are in bloom. Bright, bold blooms on the tops of the arms or the leaves are more than eye-catching – they are riveting! Tiny suns exploded from the Prickly Pear Cactus across the street. It is hard to stop staring at them and finding new angles to appreciate.

The Fae of cactus aren’t too different from the flower Faeries we found yesterday. They act as guardians to the area like the needles of the cactus, keeping away debris or harmful intentions. They keep their homes clean in the same way and hope to enhance the world with their kind of strange beauty. They will either look a lot like the blooms of the flowers or an amalgamation of the flower and the stalk having thorny protrusions from their skin.

A Message from the Cactus Fae:

“Friends we have few of – we aren’t too delicate and we have thorny sides but we are still as loving and as caring as others of our kind. We are in areas that are harsher than most. Our qualities match our exteriors – thick skinned, protected, and full of sweetness in the middle. We would like to offer our blessing to your homes. We are the easiest to care for and don’t mind if you forget to come by and say ‘Hi’ – we’ll still be there without having suffered.”
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Today is Saturday! It is a day for Adventure. Enjoy your day and your weather wherever and whatever it may be. =D

The Faeries Next Door

Today I was guided to go for a little walk – not far actually, just right next door where my neighbors have a beautiful yard and some amazing rose bushes of so many colors. I found it hard to only pick two plants to work with today, but I managed.

We find ourselves in places looking at things we see everyday and don’t always look to see the beauty in them. I was concerned about what to do for today’s post and was told “Don’t worry! We have it all planned for you!”. I walk outside, go next door, and literally did a facepalm because I forgot about the beautiful flowers in my neighbor’s yard.

The flower Faeries I found today were all hard at work taking care of their lovely little homes. This is the time of year they really get to show their best work. It’s the time of year where they spring into full bloom and have the opportunity to be seen at their fullest.

Flower Faeries of all types have a strong tendency to look a lot like the flowers they come from. Many times we see pictures of Fae in nature with butterfly or dragonfly wings. This is not so for all of them, especially the essences of flowers. Their forms are so similar to the flowers that it is hard to tell if you are seeing them or the flower itself. Their wings (if they have them) will be more like the petals than like dragonfly or butterfly wings. They like to dart from blossom to blossom being sure that each one is cared for to the fullest, clearing and providing clean energy so the whole plant can literally glow.

All flowers have the potential of being such beautiful little life forces. Not every one has the privilege of being able to release its Faerie essence if the energy around it is poor or of a low vibration. Love the areas around you so you can see how bright these everyday friends can shine and add even more splendor to their beauty and to your sight.

A Message From the Flower Faeries:

“We like to hide in the leaves. We aren’t really too concerned with eyes spying us. We work hard to keep our blooms blossoming as long as they can. We could use your help! We could use your Love and your bright lights you carry with you in your hearts. They help us give more brightness to our homes which helps your homes! It is how we Fae work – we give to you so you can give back and then we can give even more! We are friends that can give and give so long as a little Love is given first. “

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It helped me today to draw these friends. It helped me with some things I needed to go through and realize. I hope by looking at the drawings it helps you too in some way. Thank you for coming back. ;) We have so much more to share!

Field the Field

I found myself drawn to the backside of my apartment today. It is kind of in the middle of nowhere in a neighborhood that was missed by the track-home developments.

Behind my home is this lot that is really wild with growth. I can see rabbits occasionally and plenty of lizards. What we don’t often see are the little ones that peep from the sides of the tall grasses that can grow wild anywhere.

The tall grasses here are similar to that in most places – gangly, stick-like and often more brown than green. There is also the kind that looks like miniature stalks of wheat – I like those the best. ;)

I had to look very carefully and be quite still because the Faeries that live in those kinds of grasses are choosy about who sees them. If you are careful enough, you just might see one. “How do you know?”, you may ask – well… think of it as a big game of hide-and-seek. You are guaranteed to see one only if you look – that is the name of the game, isn’t it?

Fae of fields and grasses will stand starkly still with the grasses when you look at them, “hoping” that maybe you didn’t see them. When you look away is when they will move or shift into a form that isn’t so noticeable anymore. That is part of the game they play. They like to be out though, so disappearing isn’t their preferred activity. Think of being outdoors as being in their home and how you wouldn’t want to have to be forced to disappear or be invisible in your house.

I found one in the tiny wheat-like grasses who was pleased as pie to be seen. She smiled and looked at me with wide eyes and a gorgeous smile. She was hoping I would notice her and say ‘Hello’.

The other two were a little harder to find. They like to walk through the grasses with the breeze and it is hard to tell who is moving what – did the grass move because of the breeze or because of tiny spirits passing through them?

Sit still some evening near an area that is wild and free. See if you can notice anything that may be an essence of the field. They like to play with our vision and sit at the corner of our eyesight so when you turn quickly to look… it may appear to be nothing at all. That is a guaranteed sign that you did see one – just what kind is the question. ;)

A Message From the Fae of the Field Grasses:

“tee-hee! We like to be seen and not heard, but only seen by those who want to see. We will play with you and make you wonder if what you thought you saw was real or not. It is our game and our fun and we want you to have fun with us. We can always find you. Can you find us? We’ll let you know by swaying softly when there isn’t any wind or dancing at the sides of your sight. Sit and swing in the breeze with us! Listen to the moments of silence near our fields. We will play and whistle if you take the time to notice us.”

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Field Fae are some of my favorite to witness because of how funny they are. They like to pretend they weren’t seen but when it is obvious you did, they will smile and dance and then dash away to somewhere new. It is a Faeries joy to be seen and loved. I think we can all appreciate that sentiment.

East Most Peninsula is the Secret

The East today is what woke me up in grand splendor – not just the sun coming up from the east as it does every morning, but the wind and the rain and all of the clouds traveling in that direction. “What is going on?”, I thought as I woke up. It was all very strange weather indeed.

It was strange in a unique and in a good way, not really bad. It was all gleeful and cheery in its blustery ways. I had to think about it and I was guided to do Grandfather Wind today for the FFG.

East and Grandfather Wind go hand in hand. East is as much an Element as Wind or Earth. It is more so, though, because it exhibits all the qualities of Air and Wind and the qualities of East itself.

Think of all of the glorious things that come from the East – the rising sun every morning, the Orient, even our eastern side of the country has its own distinct flair that can only be characterized by the East.

East is not so much an Element or Faerie as it is an Entirety. It is a movement with the Universe to help keep things going. East is akin to moving clockwise and all of the forward momentum in that movement. We do not want to move backwards but forward. “Time is of the essence!”, East says. East and Grandfather Wind often work together and help with the movement of everything – the change in the weather, temperaments of people and areas, calming and soothing areas with its breeze. When things get too mucky, it can get quite forceful to really scrub away the yuck – hence why we have big storms like hurricanes, tornadoes and tsunamis. Forceful weather is not meant to be destructive – it is meant to be cleansing. Can you imagine experiencing the inside of your washing machine or your dishwasher? It would feel quite violent on the inside but we know as viewers on the outside of those environments that they are cleaning up for us and doing us a grand favor. Work can often times be messy, but it is the end result we are after – the clarity and greatness in the end product.

A Message From the East and Grandfather Wind:

“Children of our World, listen well to what she tells you. We are not harmful or meaning to destroy. We bring harmony in a way that can only be classified as momentous. We are gentle when we need to be gentle. Our intent is solely for the Highest and Best Good of All, whether they know it or not. Weep not for families in the devastation. Love them instead. Love is the power by which our force is propelled by and nothing else. Your world has a Heart and a core of Love – nothing but Love can be born from Love.”

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Everyday I find away to enjoy again all of the things I’ve learned. Each Spirit has its own unique voice and message. I’m so blessed to be able to share what I know. Come again!

Lite & Airy

Our adventures today don’t lead us too far – in fact, both of the Faeries I found today literally live right outside my front door ;).

Air is everywhere. It is the element of clarity and wisdom. It also helps clear our intuition, blowing away the debris clogging it up. Our air elemental friends today visit me often. This one is one who lives more or less in the rock garden below my front steps. She decides to take care of the area around the front and around the bushes to help keep things clear. It is her home because she likes the kids that live in the apartment below me. They often will breeze by her without ever knowing but she loves to hear them laugh and play.

The other friend I found finds me! He breezes into my kitchen window, rattling the blinds to say hello. He likes to hear the noise that it makes and will make it rattle as loud as possible laughing right along with it. He finds joy in coming in and out whenever he wants – I leave my window open for him because he has a friendly breeze.

A Message From the Air Elementals:

“Friends we have few of because our duties take us far and wide – we are the wind that blows people to their destination. Our tiny friends that choose to stay in local areas live to hear the laughter of people and uplift their hearts when they are down. Let the wind bring you lighthearted laughter and clear your mind. We are never far.”
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What will we find tomorrow? I don’t know, but I know I won’t have to look far. Until then ;)

Brownie Business

Welcome to The Faerie Field Guide!  My name is Nicole the Faerie Lady and I will be your guide and your illustrator ;).  Today we will be looking at our at-home and live-in faerie friends, Brownies.  Brownies are so fun and they are very helpful to our homes.  They are meant to help keep the home tidy and the energy flowing.  When you see them, you may only see something dash away out of the corner of your eye.  They are often found near the hearth of the home, or the kitchen.  They laugh and play along with their work and are never bored with their duty.  They like to live with us and help us – it is their pleasure to help us with our housework and to keep our home happy and healthy.

These two Brownies are the two that live with me in my home. My home is a small apartment. They are not the only two here but were the first to jump in line for their picture. They love to see themselves through our eyes.Everyone has a Brownie! And, every home has its own Brownie too. So, really, we all have at least 2 and can have many more. Brownies, like all Fae, love having friends over and will oftentimes invite neighboring Brownies over for fun and to help in the labor – but mostly for the fun. :D

Brownies come in all shapes and sizes. Typically, they look somewhat unkempt and have unruly hair. Their clothing is not a necessity but an imitation out of flattery for us. They love to show us how much they love us by imitating what we do and do that by wearing similar clothing, although it tends to be a bit rumpled from all of the work and play they do.

 

A Message From the Brownies: 

"Be happy with yourselves and love your friends.  Friends and family add Heart and Love to your home!  So does good work.  Keep your hands clean and your work areas clean too.  We will help where we can even if you don’t know we are there.  We like to help!  We like to help even if we know we will not ever be thanked for it.  But, if you do thank us, we will be able and happy to help out even more!"
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Come back again tomorrow!  Everyday will have new portraits and a little bit of information.  We have a whole world to explore and so much to learn.  Until then ;)