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Remember that most flower faeries will reveal themselves in the colors
of the flowers itself. The flowers I have chosen to use in this section are
ones that are most commonly found and are the most accessible. There is a
vast variety of flowers and each has its own faeries and energies.
Many healing energies, properties and symbolic significances of flowers
are the result of faerie activity. Exploring those aspects of any flower will
provide insight to the character of the faeries associated with them. As you
learn to attune to one flower faerie, you will find it easier to attune to
them all.
Angelica-
The flower faeries of angelica are very beautiful. The plant is from the
wild carrot family, and though many see it as not that beautiful, the faeries
and elves belie such impressions. For anyone wishing to connect more fully
with the angelic kingdom, this is a wonderful flower to learn to commune
with. The faeries of angelica strengthen the aura and they bring good fortune
and strong energy. They hold knowledge of how to radiate more joy in all
circumstances. They can reveal the nature and cause of problems in your life.
They will stimulate intuition, and they will even leave the flower and follow
individuals they are attracted to for brief periods, serving as friends and
temporary guardians.
Basil-
The faerie spirit of basil often shows itself in more of an elf form. It
holds knowledge of integrating sexually and spirituality. Wherever basil
grows, there is usually a dragon to be found in that same environment,
serving as protector. It also draws dragons when burned as incense. The
faeries and spirits of basil help us awaken greater discipline and devotion.
Black-Eyed Susan-
The faerie of this flower can become a wonderful catalyst for change. It
often has tremendous insight into emotional aspects of those who come in
touch with it. It can help shed light on dark areas of he soul. These faeries
show how to make the proper changes.
Buttercup-
This faerie is so compassionate and so empathetic towards humans that it
will help you come to know your own special gifts and how to apply them in
this lifetime. This flower and this faerie bring tremendous healing energies
and great understanding of the human condition. Because of this, they are
beneficial in helping us rediscover our self-worth. They can shed light on
opening to new opportunities and new life directions.
Carnation-
The flower faeries of carnations will take the color of the flower
itself. They radiate strong feelings of deep love for humans. Their energy is
healing to the entire body. Their fragrance and color are tools by which they
provide their healings. Contact with them strengthens the aura and restores a
love of self and life.
Chrysanthemum-
The flower faeries of mums easily touch the heart. They stimulate
vitality, and they help strengthen the overall life force of the individual.
They hold knowledge of how to express one's life force more lovingly as a
healing force.
Clover-
The faeries of clover often have an elfin quality about them. It is not
unusual to find the occasional leprechaun somewhere in a field of clover. The
clover faeries assist in finding love and fidelity. They can aid in
developing psychic abilities. The clover faeries reveal themselves readily to
individuals who display kindness toward nature. They often first show
themselves through flickering lights around the clover itself the faeries of
white clover are most powerful and apparent around the time of the full moon.
Ordinary water can become enchanted by infusing it with clover found at
favorite haunts of faeries. Washing the eyes with this water can awaken sight
of the closest faeries.
Coleus-
The flower faeries of the coleus have a strong effect on our feminine
energies they can awaken the innate healing energies of the individual. They
can stimulate vision of a new spiritual path--one that will enable you to
draw upon your own beauty and power. The coleus flower faeries reveal
themselves most readily to those who have ties--real or symbolic, magical or
mythical--to the Arthurian legends and the beings associated with it.
Daffodil-
The faeries of this flower can help us to realize our own inner beauty.
They are beneficial in teaching us how to achieve deeper levels of
meditation, and they bring greater clarity of thought. These faeries always
have a wonderful glow about them that causes us to see ourselves in a new
light.
Daisy-
This flower is drawing to all faeries, elves and nature spirits. Where
it is found, nature spirits will also be found. It is one of the best flowers
to work with to begin communication with the faerie kingdom, as its faeries
have no fear of humans and are very open to contact. They stimulate great
physical awareness of the presence of nature spirits. The daisy is a favorite
flower of dryads (wood nymphs), and simply sitting among the flowers invites
contact. Daisy faeries help awaken creativity and inner strength.
Geranium-
The faeries and elves of this flower awaken a sense of happiness and
stir the heart chakra. In most geranium beds will be found an elf who
oversees the entire area. The faeries of this flower strengthen and vitalize
the aura. They can also show you where you may be missing opportunities for
happiness.
Iris-
Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and the faeries of this
flower manifest in all of the colors of the rainbow itself. These faeries can
open the entire faerie realm to your vision. They stimulate great
inspiration, creative expression and psychic purity. They bring to the auric
field a strong sense of peace and the hope for new birth.
Lavender-
As a herb, lavender has been responsible for many healing and magical
properties. Much of this is due to the strong activity of the faeries
surrounding it. The faeries of lavender can help you to open physical vision
of nature spirits. One of the most powerful times to connect with them is on
Midsummer Eve. The faeries of lavender can bring healing and protection, and
can assist in overcoming emotional blocks.
Lilac-
Although technically a tree, the blossoms of the lilac are filled with
faerie and elf activity. The flower is fragrant and powerful, and as you
learn to attune to the nature spirits associated with it, you will find the
fragrance also has a musical harmony to it. These faeries can help harmonize
our life and activate greater clairvoyance. They also can reveal to you past
lives and how they are harmonized with your present.
Marigold-
The faeries and nature spirits associated with this flower can help you
develop clairaudience. You will find that as you begin to attune to them, you
will actually start hearing them. They hold the mysteries and magic of
thunderstorms. They also hold great knowledge of the power of
words--especially when used in the healing process. They have knowledge of
the mysteries of love and sacrifice.
Rose-
One of the most sacred flowers, the faeries and spirits have strong ties
to their elder brothers and sisters, the angels. Attuning to them can help
you awaken a greater sense of love, as well as attune to the angelic
hierarchy. They can teach the crafts of telepathy and divination. They hold
the secrets to time and its exploration. The faery of the white rose can help
us develop spiritual purity and awaken our own divinity. The faery of the red
rose can assist us in all aspects of love and fertility. The pink rose faery
can teach us how to blend the male and female for new birth. The yellow rose
faery can teach us how to recognize and express truth.
Rosemary-
This herb has a long history associated with elves and faeries. Sprigs
of it are hung on Christmas trees in England as an offering and expression of
gratitude to the elves for their assistance throughout the year. Their energy
is very powerful and positive. They stimulate clarity of mind and creativity.
They can also help teach and facilitate out-of-body experiences.
Sage-
The faeries and elves of sage have great energy, and just being around
the plant can induce light altered states of consciousness. Attuning to them
can help you facilitate mediumistic abilities. They have knowledge of how to
slow the aging process, and they can awaken a newfound sense of immortality
and wisdom within your life. They can also stimulate an increased interest in
spiritual matters.
Snapdragon-
The spirits of this flower have connections to the energies of all
dragons. They can help you open the throat chakra, stimulating your own will
force and creative expression. They can help you develop clairaudience. It is
not unusual for those who learn to attune to the snapdragon beings to begin
hearing spirits with increasing frequency. These beings bring great
protection.
Thyme-
When used as a bedtime fragrance, thyme draws the wee folk into your
sleeping chambers.
Violet-
The violet is the flower of simplicity and modesty, two of the best
qualities to develop in attuning to faeries and elves. The violet is sacred
to all faeries, especially the faery queen. Gathering the first violet in
spring invites the energy of luck and assistance of the faery realm into your
life for the fulfillment of a wish in the year ahead. The individual violet
faeries can help you discern your relationships within groups. They awaken
greater psychic sensitivity, and they often reveal themselves through dreams.

Taken from the book "Enchantment of the Faery Realm" by Ted A

PLANTING A FAERIE GARDEN

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Whatever you do to bring life to your garden will bring faeries as
well. First of all, plant plants that attract bees, butterflies, and
hummingbirds. This will also attract the fae. So put up hummingbird
feeders, bird feeders, bird baths, bird houses, even bat houses.
Small fountains, ponds, faery statues, or waterfalls are all good.
Here's a short list of plants that attract faeries to your garden:
Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium
New York aster, Aster novi-belgii
Shasta daisy, Chrysanthemum maximum
Western giant hyssop or horsemint, Agastache occidentalis
French lavender, Lavendula dentata
Rosemary, Rosemarinus officinalis
Thyme, Thymus
Fountain butterfly bush, Buddleia alternifolia
Orange-eye butterfly bush, summer lilac, Buddleia davidii
Shrubby cinquefoil, Potentilla fruitiosa
Common garden petunia, Petunia hybrida
Verbenas, vervains, Verbena
Pincushion flowers, Scabiosa caucasica
Cosmos, Cosmos bipinnatus
Common zinnia, Zinnia elegans
They also love the following plants and trees:
foxglove, primrose, ragwort, cowslips, pansies, bluebells, clover (3-
leaf, not 4-leaf), St. John's wort, hazel, rowan, blackthorn, oak,
willow, elder, birch, alder, apple, ash, and especially toadstools.

For a short ceremony to dedicate the faery garden, go here.