Trees
Trees have been homes to many creatures, including the fae, provideing both shelter and protection.
Other trees have personalities that are truly all their own, including those who have been said to roam the woods in
the restless hours of night.
Alder
Alder is used as a charm against malevolent fae. Alder trees are said to be protected by water sprites
so be careful of cutting one down.
Apple Tree
The fruit or bark of an apple tree can be very useful in fairy magic, especially in love spells. Apples
bark is quite fragrant and is often added to incense as an offering to the fairies. Apples are considered a suitable
offering to the fae.
Ash
Ash trees provide protection from the fae. It is said that they are unable to harm anyone who stands
in the shadow of the ash tree. Ash berries placed in a cradle protect babies from being taken by fairies and traded for a
changeling.
Birch
Birch trees are the tree of death. They may have a spirit associated with them which chase travellers in the dark, and
if they catch this traveller, by touching him on the head, he will die, and his body will be left with a white hand-print
on it.
Elder
It is said that witches can transform themselves into elder trees.
A tree which is a transformed witch will bleed when cut. Elder is said
to protect fairies from all that would do them harm. Elderberry wine is considered fairy wine and drinking it enables
you to see them. Add dried elderberries to incense and burn to attract fairies to a gathering.
Elm
Elm trees are extremly sensitive; in fact, so sensitive,
it has been said that if you cut one down, the one next to it will die of grief.
Hazel
The hazel is a highly mystical tree. They are considered
to be the tree of magical wisdom in Ireland, and in England, are associated with fertility. Because of these beliefs, a bag
of hazelnuts would be a proper gift given to a bride at her wedding.
Oak
Any oak tree may provide a home to fairies, elves, and many
other beings or creatures. Dryads are known as the oak tree nymphs.
Willow
The willow is another tree with animate qualities. At night, a willow will
uproot and wander after travellers. Willows are not dangerous, however, they are often heard muttering:
"Ellum do grieve,
Oak
he do hate,
Willow do walk,
If yew travels late."
Flowers and Herbs
Blackthorn
Blackthorn trees and shrubs are sacred to fairies. The Blackthorn fae, known as the Luantishees, have their
own festival on November 11th.
Bluebells
Considered to be one of the most potent plant for fairy magic, people have been said to become enchanted
by fields of Bluebells and held captive by the fae.Planting bluebells in your garden is sure to attract fairies. They
are said to be called by the sounds of bluebells chiming. Beware the presence of a malicious fairy if you hear the ringing
of a bluebell.
Clover
Fields of clover are said to attract fairies. Four-leaf clovers are especially useful. They
are said to provide protection and break fairy spells and glamour. Wearing one in your hat or anointing yourself with
ointment made from a four-leaf clover gives you the ability to see invisable fae.
Cowslip
Cowslip blossoms are adored by fairies, who use them for umbrellas. They are very useful in fairy magic
and are considered to be helpful in finding fairy treasures.
Edmund Canterbell wrote "That they do dwell within the cowslip hollow is truth for I have seen them fly
out in intoxicated abandon."
Daffodil
Daffodils are used for evoking fairies and elves.
Daisy
Daisies are useful in fairy magic. Putting a daisy chain on a child is said to prevent fairies from carrying
him or her away.
Fairy Wand
Fairy Wands (Dierama pulcherrima) are used to call upon the fae for help.
Fennel
Fennel is known to repel the Faeries. It is hung over doors to prevent them from entering a house.
Also, farmers smeared a fennel ointment on cow's udders to prevent the Faeries from stealing the milk.
Fern
Ferns are said to be favored by pixies and are often seen near them.
Forget-me-not
Forget-me-nots are another flower that provides protection from the fae. They unlockthe secrets of
fairies and pave the way to their treasures.
Foxglove
Foxglove a.k.a. Fairy Thimbles, Fairy Glove, Fairy Fingers, Fairy's Cap, Fairy Weed, and Little Folks' Glove
is strongly associated with the fae, who leave their fingerprints on the flowers by wearing them as hats ands gloves.
The plant is is used for evoking earth elements including elves. The leaves and juice break enchament spells.
Also, wearing the flower attracts fairy energy. This plant is poisonous!
Heather
Heather stalks are food for the fae. A field of heather may contain the portal to the Fairy Realm.
Holly
Holly berries are a known favorite fairy food.
Lavendar
Lavendar, a.k.a. elf leaf, is used in elf magic.
Lilac
Lilac attracts faires to a garden by it's fragrant scent.
Morning Glories
By planting morning glories in your garden you will keep away any hostile faeries.
Mugwort
Mugwort is planted loved by mermaids. Also, if you put some of it in your shoes, you can run all
day free from the pain of sore feet.
Mushrooms and Toadstools
Mushrooms and Toadstools are said to be used by small fairies as stools and umbrellas. A circle
of mushrooms is said to be a fairy ring or circle where fae have danced, and are dangerous.
Pansy
Another well-known flower that, when planted in a garden, is said to attract fairies.
Pearlwort
To prevent a member from being taken by fairies, a sprig of pearlwort should be hung above the front door.
Peony
Peonies are a charm used to bring dreams of the fae.
Primrose
Primroses, considered to be another important fairy flower, were thought to give fairies the
power of invisibility. Eating primrose will give grant the ability to see those fairies. Hang a spray of these flowers
from your door to invite fairies to enter your home and recieve a fairy blessing. To repel fairies from entering, scatter
primrose outside your door.Planting primroses is a sure way of attracting fairies to your garden. Keep in mind
that you must take care of these plants well because if you don't, you will become their enemy.
Rose
Rose bushes are a wonderful way to attract fairies to your garden. The petals can be used fairy
magic and are especially useful for love spells.
Rosemary
Rosemary is useful for keeping malicious fairies away, but when burned as incense, it will attract the fae.
St. John's Wort
This plant is said to offer protection from fairies and their magic.
Thyme
Wearing either a sprig of wild thyme, or essential oil can help to see fairies. If you sprinkle dried thyme
on doorsteps and windowsills, it is an invitation to the fae to enter your home. If you are lucky enought to find wild
thyme on a fairy mound, you will have a very potent herb for fairy magic.
Tulips
The Faeries are said to adore tulips in the garden. They become upset if they are cut and, even more so,
if they are sold for money. It is considered most unlucky to do so.
Violets
Violets are used in many fairy spells and are considered especially sacred to the Fairy Queen.
