The Book of Faerie Spells

By Cheralyn Darcey

Here is your invitation to enter the between world of the Faerie. Come and learn magick with the Fae Folk while deepening your personal bonds with earth, nature and spirit.
Endless possibilities will open as you create your own divine Faerie spells to enrich your life with happiness, balance and inspiration under their gracious and loving support.
It includes:
• 60 sacred Faerie spells
• spellcrafting and spellcrafting basics
• magickal gardening
• dedicated lessons on how to write your own spells
• a personal grimoire journal section

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
• Release date: May 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9781925924145

Cheralyn Darcey

Cheralyn Darcey is a botanical historian, gardener, artist and broadcaster. She has developed a lifelong study of ethnobotany which includes the many spiritual, cultural, therapeutic and physical connections between humans and plants. Cheralyn is a talkback host on the 2SM Super Radio Network and is also a bestselling author of many books and publications including The Australian Wildflower Reading Cards, Flower Reading Cards, Florasphere Calm and Florasphere Inspired, Flowerpaedia: 1000 Flowers and Their Meanings, Flower Petals and Flowers of the Night Oracle. Instagram: cheralyn Facebook: cheralyn.darcey Website: cheralyndarcey.com

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For dearest and loveliest Ella Risebrow, a true Faerie.

I am blessed with your generous inspiration and friendship.

J

Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.

Roald Dahl

K

A Rockpool book

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ISBN 9781925682878

A catalogue record for this book is available from the National Library of Australia.

First published in 2019

Copyright Text © Cheralyn Darcey 2019

Copyright Design © Rockpool Publishing 2019

Cover design by Richard Crookes

Internal design by Jessica Le, Rockpool Publishing

Typesetting by Typeskill

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

The information presented in this book is intended for general inquiry, research and informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute or replacement for any trained medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All preparations and information about the usage of botanicals presented in this book are examples for educational purposes only. Always consult a registered herbalist before taking or using any preparations suggested in this book. No responsibility will be accepted for the application of the information in this book.

Contents

Welcome, Blossom

How to Use This Book

SECTION ONE: What Is a Spell and How Does It Work?

SECTION TWO: A Collection of Faerie Spells

Faerie Garden and Nature Spells

Faerie Love and Friendship Spells

Faerie Healing and Protection Spells

Faerie Home and Family Spells

Faerie Beauty and Spa Spells

Faerie Happiness and Wish Spells

SECTION THREE: How to Create Your Own Faerie Spells

Your Faerie Spell Journal

Glossary of Magickal and Botanical Terms

Bibliography

Image Credits

Welcome, Blossom

Iam delighted to share with you this treasury of spells that I have crafted with the energy and magick of the worlds of the Faerie. I have travelled the paths of particular Faeries and their stories from all over the world, across many cultures and throughout time to bring their wisdom to you. Among them are also spells I have woven for you that embody aspects of those Faeries known as Nymphs, Brownies, Elves and Pixies, and of Sidhe and Leprechauns.

Although this book is mainly about Faeries of myth and legend, you will recognise others I have included from more modern literature. Their inclusion is important: I believe that those who describe the Faeries of their imagination and hearts in books, plays and music are moved by the energy that the Fae impart to this world.

Before we start, you must promise me that you will take my advice and follow closely all I share with you about the Fae in this book of spells, for the Faerie folk do not like to be upset, meddled with or taken advantage of. Many, indeed, are not all that pleasant to humans as their lives and business have nothing to do with us so, out of respect and for your safety, I have not included them in this book.

All Faeries are guardians of the natural world and have a special place in their hearts for flowers. In this book you will find a scattering of spells that focus on a flower and the Faerie of that flower. These are my special Faerie spells and I hope they help you discover for yourself the Faeries that I know are tending silently the blossoms in your own garden, as well as woodlands, fields and parks.

Read well the section ‘Working with Faerie’ and please ensure that you follow the opening and closing of each spell carefully because even the most benevolent and helpful of the Faerie folk will not tolerate rudeness or excuse ignorance in those who wish to work magically with them.

Please take the time to explore more about each of the Faeries I have shared with you. I have included some important resources that will help you understand their world and work more respectfully with them.

Enjoy this book of Faerie spells! I wish that it brings you much happiness and wonderment and fills your heart with Faerie goodness.

May Nature bless you always, but I hope that you too will be the blessing that Nature needs!

Bunches of blessings,

Cheralyn

How to Use This Book

It’s never an easy task to create a book of magick instruction to suit everyone. We are all on different paths, with different beliefs and varying levels of experience and I do not believe that these things should bar anyone from experiencing or practising Nature Magick. In order to be safe and work safely for others and your environment, you must first educate yourself in these ways of working. Make sure you read through all the sections of this introduction as they will give you this knowledge. It is simple but vital when creating and casting spells.

Those more experienced in spellcrafting and casting, or who have dedicated and defined paths in their own beliefs, may be able to skim the following instruction pages and dive straight into the spells, experimenting and exploring new paths which may open up, enhance or complement their work. However I suggest that everyone read through the first section in order to familiarise themselves with the foundations on which I have presented this book of Nature Magick.

Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience, Section One will provide a good grounding in safe and best practice when creating and casting spells. This section also explains, in detail, what a spell is and how it works.

I have shared sixty spells that I have written over my life. They focus on Faeries and their energies with an emphasis on plants and their flowers, and are arranged in smaller chapters by their use so that you can quickly find a spell that suits your needs. Make sure you observe the instructions I have given and any instructions you already use each time you are creating and casting spells.

All steps to using each spell are clearly explained along with simple, everyday ingredients and tools to create them. I also share additional interesting and helpful tips with each spell to enrich your experience working with Nature, so you can get to know the Faeries a little better.

At the end of this collection, I provide a special journal – a place to keep your own spells. In preparation for creating your own spells, I have included a simple guide to writing your own magick and then a collection of beautiful pages that you may use to keep your Faerie spells together with mine.

What if you don’t have access to your own plants?

As wonderful as it would be to access every plant on earth, no matter where you found yourself, the reality is that you cannot. I have given you alternate plants that you may be able to source and that hold similar energies, but I would also encourage you to dry your own plants when they are available and create or source essences, candles, incenses and other botanical treasures from trusted suppliers, so you always have a magickal apothecary to rely on.

What if you don’t have access to a private outdoor space?

Some of the spells in this book suggest that you cast them outdoors, however you may not have access to your own garden or have a private nature reserve nearby. It is understandable that you may not feel comfortable creating a magickal spell in public or be able to hold the focus required with an audience. In this case, I suggest you create an indoor sacred space. Plants, flowers, an open window and images of Nature can all help create an area that will help you connect with Nature for your spell casting.

What if you don’t have plants at all?

To further focus energy or to connect with plants when you do not have access to them, imagery in the form of artwork, photos, your sketches or oracle cards can be used. I feel it is very important to see the plant to connect with its unique energy.

What Is a Spell and How Does It Work?

Aspell is a combination of ingredients, tools, actions and focus, which come together energetically to create change. Timings (when you cast your spell) can also be observed to ensure added power.

K TIMINGS

Timings can be moon or astrological phases, seasonal times and also correspondences that connect with days of the week or hours of the day or night.