By Peggy River Singer
For this article I’m using the term “fae” to refer to fairies, elves, gnomes, and other nonhuman mystical beings. Creator invited them to Earth billions of years ago to care for all living things, and they’ve been here ever since.
When I moved into this apartment on Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan, I was welcomed by an elegantly perfect goose turd formed from twisted and woven grasses which had been deposited on my front step. (I’ve always loved Canada Geese, so I recognized this natural weaving project as a housewarming gift.) Then I found a “daddy long-legs” spider on the wall behind my front door. I knew then that it had been a good decision to move to this place.
Once I was settled, I “announced” that my new home was open to all. Now that I live next to the Huron River, fae who travel this natural highway have a safe place to rest for the night. I’ve been told that a sort of “welcome sign” which is visible only to non-humans is in front of my place.
POPULAR QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ME
How many fae folk are in your home at any given time?
I don’t really know. Since they stay in non-physical energetic form, there’s no practical limit to how many can be here at the same time.
Can you see all these beings?
No. I actually prefer not to see them because it would be extremely distracting.
How do you know the fae are there if you can’t see them?
I can feel their presence. In times of severe weather, my home does feel more crowded; however, visitors are very considerate and careful to control their energies so I don’t feel overwhelmed.
Do any “bad guys” like trolls ever try to come in?
Sometimes. My house rule is that any being who needs shelter is welcome as long as they’re willing to behave themselves. Often, they go up in the attic or under the building. They are told that they will be evicted if they cause problems. So far that has happened only three times that I know of.
Who takes care of all these visitors?
There are greeters, organizers, ambassadors, translators, and other such folk to help take care of everyone’s needs.
Do you feed all these beings every day?
No, but I do share things like fresh fruit, chocolate, popcorn, and my Saturday-night beer; and I put out a pretty little flowered bowl of fresh water in the evening. Some fae enjoy human food and drink—many do not; so, they must make their own arrangements, and they probably trade and barter with other visitors. No one goes hungry or thirsty.
How do I invite the fae into my own home?
I can pretty much guarantee that you already have fae housemates of some kind. You might simply say out loud that now you understand all this, and your unseen visitors are welcome. Freshley baked bread or chocolate chip cookies will always be appreciated!
So, what do I DO with my fae guests?
On Christmas Eve, I read The Night Before Christmas out loud to the fae children; I can feel them sitting on my arms and shoulders. On May 1 – a major fairy holiday – I read out loud from a short book of poems about fairies. On July 4, we all watch the fireworks on television. Warn them when you’re about to start cleaning, or when company is coming. You might also get into building fairy houses and fairy doors, or planting fairy gardens. There are lots of possibilities!
Here’s The Bottom Line: The unseen communities of the fae have always been our neighbors. You can enrich your life and help the Earth by providing shelter to these magical beings who care for all of Nature!
Peggy River Singer is an all-beings communicator, channeler, and Faery Ally. She dwells in a funky little apartment on the enchanted shores of Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, where she teaches fae folk how to use and share Reiki to help bring more joy and healing into the world. More of her articles are posted on angelsfairiesandlife.wordpress.com. To request a communication session, please call (734) 548-0194.
