Reviewed by Heather Dewhurst – www.kitchenwitchhearth.net

This is a concise book, brimming with information in an accessible format, describing for the reader how to safely engage with The Other Crowd. The author beautifully combines folklore with modern ideas, providing research where available, as well as clearly informing the reader when she is drawing from personal experience. 

Divided in to three parts, the first provides succinct outlines of Fairies, the authors understanding of Fairy Faith and Fairy magic, together with information about familiars, how to work in partnership with them, and ending with a guided meditation to meet a fairy partner to be a guide to the practice of fairy-based herbalism.

Part two discusses what plants are linked to fairy, also resins and trees, their lore and how they can be utilised in this practice. Included in this section is a chapter on how water from various places can be incorporated into fairy magic. Then in part three the reader is given practical guidance on harvesting, as well as charms for protection, abundance, love, cleansing people, spaces, and objects; especially useful there is guidance about warding against more mischievous fairy beings, whilst fostering communication with those who wish to work in partnership.

The author provides the reader with endnotes to give more background, as well as appendices covering fairy gardens, honouring fairies which is adapted from an old Romanian ritual taught to the author by her grandmother, a comprehensive recommended reading list, and a bibliography, enabling the reader to delve into their own research on this fascinating subject.

Pagan Portals – Fairy Herbs for Fairy Magic by Daniela Simina

Fairy Herbs for Fairy Magic, the first book to cater exclusively to fairy-related herbalism, gathers in one volume more than 40 fairy-specific herbs, and details their uses in fairy magic. Introducing its reader to fairies, their mercurial nature and relationship to people, this book gives insights into the roles and attributes of fairy witches and seers – from olden times to the present day – and also into the role of fairy familiars. As a practical resource, Fairy Herbs for Fairy Magic is complete with ideas for rituals, charms, and spells. 

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