This popular missionary saint is best known for introducing Christianity to pagan Ireland during the 5th century AD. I thought it would be interesting ask the Irish Fae (aes sidhe) for their viewpoint on the massive cultural changes resulting from Patrick’s work, which disrupted ancient relationships between humans and the many species of fae folk.
Peggy: Did Patrick follow pagan beliefs as a young man?
Fae Emissary: No, he was born into a Christian family but belief in the fae folk was the cultural norm in his part of the world at that time.
Peggy: Did any fae folk accompany Patrick throughout his life?
Emissary: Yes, starting at his birth; because our seers knew of the future to come – paganism to be replaced by Christianity – so a few fae guided Patrick to incorporate certain elements of paganism into the new religion.
Peggy: Was he aware of those fae companions?
Emissary: No, they kept themselves well cloaked and were very subtle in their suggestions. An example is Patrick’s “inspiration” to use a three-leafed shamrock to represent the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit instead of the traditional pagan “triple goddess” (Maiden, Mother, Crone). Both belief systems emphasize the power of three, which is an element of many religions.
Peggy: The arrival of Christianity must have caused huge energetic changes echoing through the timelines that would have felt painfully discordant to fae senses. In the millions of years of fae/human relationship, is this the first such upheaval?
Emissary: No, of course not. We could all see the changes developing with the new beliefs, and we understood that this particular big change was inevitable according to the workings of fate and the woven strands of history, so we envisioned the weaving of a new fabric of time and events.
Now I am in the center of a vast flat pearly-white plain stretching out into the distance in all directions.
From my vantage point I can see thousands of scenarios in action, like microscopic theater productions.
Emissary: This is the Plain of Possibilities. Our greatest seers can study and select the most likely outcomes for any situation. They do not cause a possibility to become reality; instead, they seek an energetic beacon that carries the power to become reality when all aspects match together.
Peggy: Can the possibilities be affected or altered in any way?
Emissary: No, they are protected from any form of interference from lesser beings.
Peggy: So, the seers’ personal preferences are not involved?
Emissary: No. This has always been, and must remain, a neutral or objective process.
Peggy: Did the fae feel excluded from the flow of all these changes and events?
Emissary: Not at all. It took hundreds of years for the new faith to replace the old ways that have always been strong in Ireland and which are still respected today. So, it was a very gradual process. Our role was to step back into our secret places and maintain our ways of life and lovingly preserve what really matters until the wheel of time once again brings fae and humankind together openly as equal partners in caring for the Earth.
Peggy: What else would you like to share today?
Emissary: Great events are taking place which call attention to the needs of our homeworld. All is happening as it must happen in the grand scheme of things, regardless of the appearance of random chaos. We look forward to renewed friendships. Farewell.
Peggy River Singer is an all-beings communicator, faery ally and lifelong writer. 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.
