Faeries & Elementals for Beginners: Learn About & Communicate With Nature Spirits by Alexandra Chauran Page A
Authors: Alexandra Chauran
Tags: supernatural, Body; Mind & Spirit
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herbs are mostly assigned to the earth ele-
mental realm, herbs contain the magic of all of the ele-
ments of nature. Air is represented by the fragrance of the herbs. Fire is within each plant’s ability to affect the body and the source of the fire energy comes from the sun which fueled its growth. Water is in the plant’s juices, but even in dried herbs remains present in the residual energy from
the plant’s growth and ability to nourish. Earth, of course, is represented by the herb’s physical manifestation, in the roots, berries, nuts, stems, fruits and all other parts you can see and touch.
Add Your Energy to the Work
It would be kind of neat to have amazing creatures on hand to do your bidding while you sit back and enjoy the labor
of your minions. I will admit that as a teenager I had hopes that I would be able to send a swarm of salamanders to
burn down the home of my enemy while I cackled and rev-
eled at my accomplishment. Instead, I ended up with my
own coffee table set on fire and was forced to face my own fears (as well as my parents’ ire) at my irresponsibility with candles.
If you want a creature to do all the work for you, con-
sider getting yourself a horse. Elementals are the very definition of wild, and they will not simply obey the command
of anyone who asks. Not only will you need to gain their
alliance, but you will have to add your own energy to the
exercise by both raising elemental energy from within
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through actions like dance or chanting, and by working
toward your goals in the everyday mundane sense of mak-
ing things more likely to happen.
Cast a Circle
It is a good idea to always cast a circle before summoning elementals. A circle is a magical boundary created in order to keep positive energies in, and often, negative energies out. You will notice that in the elemental honoring example on page 88, the elementals were greeted where they were
but not called to approach the practitioner or do anything.
For making requests, a circle is warranted to let the positive aspects of elementals reach you harmlessly, while creating a barrier against elemental intentions you may not
want. Note that you are still allowing the elementals their freedom, as the goal of the circle is not to trap elementals inside, but to be a healthy boundary for yourself.
Dismiss Elementals
If you do summon elementals into your presence, be sure
to politely thank them and tell them that it is okay to return to their realms and business as usual after your ritual. Stories abound in magical communities of instances where
dismissals were forgotten. For example, a forgotten water
elemental may cause flooding in your home, and a fire ele-
mental left without a dismissal may be the cause of several kitchen or electrical fires. If you forget a dismissal, or you feel you messed up and did it wrong somehow, go back
and do the dismissal all over again, even if you are halfway Communicating with Elementals to Understand and Help Your Life • 95
through it or if you have moved on to something else. More about dismissals will be included later in ritual instructions.
Start with Earth
If you are feeling nervous about working directly with elementals, start with earth elementals. In many ceremonial
magical traditions, the first path of study is of earth. The reason is that the earth is constant, and earth elementals are known for their stability and relatively temperate personality when compared to other elementals. Begin by building
an earth altar and hailing the earth elementals daily, as earlier. You can also meditate on the earth element as will be described later. Only when you feel ready to reach out to all four elements should you start invoking them in a circle.
Seek balance
People tend to gravitate towards their favorite elemental. I’ll admit that I love fire. Fire is warm, shiny, exciting, and just dangerous enough to hold my interest. As for the other elements, air is
mental realm, herbs contain the magic of all of the ele-
ments of nature. Air is represented by the fragrance of the herbs. Fire is within each plant’s ability to affect the body and the source of the fire energy comes from the sun which fueled its growth. Water is in the plant’s juices, but even in dried herbs remains present in the residual energy from
the plant’s growth and ability to nourish. Earth, of course, is represented by the herb’s physical manifestation, in the roots, berries, nuts, stems, fruits and all other parts you can see and touch.
Add Your Energy to the Work
It would be kind of neat to have amazing creatures on hand to do your bidding while you sit back and enjoy the labor
of your minions. I will admit that as a teenager I had hopes that I would be able to send a swarm of salamanders to
burn down the home of my enemy while I cackled and rev-
eled at my accomplishment. Instead, I ended up with my
own coffee table set on fire and was forced to face my own fears (as well as my parents’ ire) at my irresponsibility with candles.
If you want a creature to do all the work for you, con-
sider getting yourself a horse. Elementals are the very definition of wild, and they will not simply obey the command
of anyone who asks. Not only will you need to gain their
alliance, but you will have to add your own energy to the
exercise by both raising elemental energy from within
94 • Chapter Two
through actions like dance or chanting, and by working
toward your goals in the everyday mundane sense of mak-
ing things more likely to happen.
Cast a Circle
It is a good idea to always cast a circle before summoning elementals. A circle is a magical boundary created in order to keep positive energies in, and often, negative energies out. You will notice that in the elemental honoring example on page 88, the elementals were greeted where they were
but not called to approach the practitioner or do anything.
For making requests, a circle is warranted to let the positive aspects of elementals reach you harmlessly, while creating a barrier against elemental intentions you may not
want. Note that you are still allowing the elementals their freedom, as the goal of the circle is not to trap elementals inside, but to be a healthy boundary for yourself.
Dismiss Elementals
If you do summon elementals into your presence, be sure
to politely thank them and tell them that it is okay to return to their realms and business as usual after your ritual. Stories abound in magical communities of instances where
dismissals were forgotten. For example, a forgotten water
elemental may cause flooding in your home, and a fire ele-
mental left without a dismissal may be the cause of several kitchen or electrical fires. If you forget a dismissal, or you feel you messed up and did it wrong somehow, go back
and do the dismissal all over again, even if you are halfway Communicating with Elementals to Understand and Help Your Life • 95
through it or if you have moved on to something else. More about dismissals will be included later in ritual instructions.
Start with Earth
If you are feeling nervous about working directly with elementals, start with earth elementals. In many ceremonial
magical traditions, the first path of study is of earth. The reason is that the earth is constant, and earth elementals are known for their stability and relatively temperate personality when compared to other elementals. Begin by building
an earth altar and hailing the earth elementals daily, as earlier. You can also meditate on the earth element as will be described later. Only when you feel ready to reach out to all four elements should you start invoking them in a circle.
Seek balance
People tend to gravitate towards their favorite elemental. I’ll admit that I love fire. Fire is warm, shiny, exciting, and just dangerous enough to hold my interest. As for the other elements, air is
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