Saturday, April 16, 2022

Did the Tuatha de Danann live in a mirror world?



     We Silver Elves recently encountered the idea that the Tuatha de Danann, after their defeat by the Milesians or sometimes called the Sons of Mil (who were a Celtic tribe of peoples), went underground as legend has it and in this case that the Tuatha de, in fact, retreated to a sort of parallel dimension that was a mirror world to this one. That would seem to suggest, if we were to accept this idea, that the way into Faerie, is through a mirror and surely this idea of the mirror as a passage way to and from alternate worlds is one that has been explored many times in fiction. Step through the mirror of your mind.

     This also suggests, to our minds, the idea that the way to see into Faerie would also be by gazing into a mirror, or a mirror-like surface, such as a bowl of water, as was the case with Galadriel's Mirror in the Lord of the Rings. But one could also use a black mirrored surface that is sometimes recommended for scrying. Some pagan elf friends who lead a Celtic witchcraft coven in California gave us Silver Elves one of these as a Yule present decades ago, but honestly, scrying, channeling and so on have never really been our thing, although we have known others who were quite adept at it.

     However, if we accept this idea that the Tuatha, who were said to come from the north, perhaps even the sky, surely out of the mists, then went underground after their defeat into a parallel mirror dimension, it may also account for the fact of why dyslexia and left-handedness (at least an occult and mystical explanation, rather than a genetic one) exist in the world.

     If the Tuatha de live in a mirror realm, then those elfae who are descended or incarnated into this world from the Tuatha de, might very well display signs of that elfae heritage. One of us Silver Elves has a tendency toward dyslexia (by this theory she would be linked to the Tuatha de). Another one of our kin is left-handed, another sign of Tuatha de lineage according to this theory we are exploring here, if, indeed, the main proposition that the Tuatha de went to a parallel realm has any truth to it.

     Understand that we are not saying that this is the truth. We don't know if it is the case or not really. And honestly, we don't entirely care. The nature of reality can be somewhat amorphous when it comes to Faerie anyway. For Faerie is vast and contains nearly all things and is filled with myriad varieties and ways of being. Faerie is like the Yin of the Tao. It accepts and nurtures everything and everyone without judgment.

     And we are not saying that everyone who is elfae will be lefthanded or dyslexic. Not all of us are descended from the Tuatha de. There are other elfae folk in the world and always have been. Nor are we saying that if you are of the Tuatha de you have to be dyslexic or left-handed, for over the course of many incarnations one can adapt to this new counter-world. And surely the world we currently live in is a counter-world. After all the normal folk seem to do almost nothing but complain, argue and fight about everything and exploit the Earth and its resources even to the point of their own inevitable destruction. What's up with that?

     It is quite possible that the mere fact of our other nature, our sense of being aliens in this world is a sign of a link to the Tuatha de, although probably that is just a sign of our elfae nature overall. For we are, in a way, alien to this world, although not to the Earth itself, which was once, clearly, our very own before Men came and divided it up among themselves and declared that they owned everything.

     Of course, in the long run, in keeping with the Elven Way, it is really up to each individual to figure out and declare who they are as individuals, as elfae, as the type of elfae or other they may be, and whether they feel any link and connection to the Tuatha de, the Celtic tribal peoples or any other faerie lineage and heritage. 

     After all, our lineage is essentially one of spirit and while some might claim some genetic link to the Tuatha De, the Scythians, the Fomorians or any number of other elfae peoples, it is our spirit connection that is most important. For, if Faerie is a parallel and mirror dimension to this Earthly realm then it is surely also a realm where spirit, which is to say energy, is more important than material, form or biological associations. For the men and normal folk of this world view nearly everything as being based upon and based in and arising from matter. It is we, of fae spirit, who remind them that this is, as esoteric philosophy tells us, the Kali Yuga, the most materially minded of ages. We elfae are fore-castes of an energetic race of spirit beings, who will in time return to manifest more fully on an Earth that is both mundane and magical, both material and spiritual in a Faerie yet to come, as visionaries have often prophesized, which is a paradise, or Elfin, that we will give birth to upon the Earth and among the Stars. 


Ver nesidas mellun vari te (In shimmering starlight ever be),
The Silver Elves


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Are We Elves in these Modern Times Related to the Tuatha de Danaan and the Sidhe? And What Are Elven Spiritual Genetics?

 


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If you have enjoyed reading our article on the Tuatha de Danann, we think you may surely enjoy reading one of our most popular The Silver Elves books: Through The Mists of Faerie: A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient Elven:

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Through The Mists of Faerie:
A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient Elven

“Elfin, Faerie, Elfland or the Sacred Realm or Dimension of Magic that lives at the heart of the Universe, is an incredibly attractive power. It draws all true souls to it. It calls to the Elfin nature in each and every soul. This is the power that arouses the imagination of those who see or read the Lord of the Rings and say, I’m an Elf or I’m a Dwarf, or even I’m an Orc. The power calls to us through Urban Fantasy stories and the fantasy novels of old, as well as, faery tales and movies of magic and enchantment. But it also calls to us from the trees, the wild places of Nature, and sometimes most of all from magic memories of our childhood, which is really our ancient past, our past incarnations, calling to us. It can also be aroused, and quite strongly, perhaps most strongly, by others of our kind manifesting in the world. There is something magical about these beings and they arouse our own hunger for magic in our own lives and souls. These Elfae radiate starlight. They glimmer with love, kindness and compassion; and they reach out and touch our souls. Some might suppose this to be a glamor, a magic they have wrapped thems’elves within to enchant us; but while they are truly enchanting, the magic arises from the fact that they are genuine and real. They don’t need to glamor us. They just need to be their very own s’elves, for that is the most impressive magic of all. They are not trying, they are simply being: being thems’elves, being elves.”
—Excerpt from page 26 of Through The Mists of Faerie by The Silver Elves.



We also invite you to join our elven and otherkin groups on Facebook, dear Kindred! Here is our vision for the groups as a virtual community:

For those wishing to join our many Silver Elves groups for Elfae and also friends of Elfae on Facebook, here is fairly complete list below of ones that we administer: You are all invited to any and all of them! We envision our 16+ Elfae Facebook groups as all connected (so in a way all one big elfae community group) and so going from one to the other is like meandering or flying around and being in a large elven community. It is like beautiful and enchanting large multi-story house that is inhabited by a number of elfae groups: (bottom floor has three private groups inside: The Elven Wayand also Feasting with the Elves with a big kitchen and dining area for chatting, along with the Elven Homegroup); (second floor has the Faerie Craft group with a large display studio for elfae art); and (in the attic is the Elven Oracles Group where group oracle readings are always being shared). There are also lots of large enclosed or screened in porches off the main house (where you will find: Magical Books of the Silver ElvesElfin Faerie LoreElven Life and Magic and We Adore Elves); there are also two gazebos, one is outside in the front lawn for Elvish Magical Chat and the other is in the back yard for I heart Elven Magic; an open circle outside around the bonfire to the side of the house for the Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon group; a faerie circle that is a bit beyond the back of the house in the forest for The Faerie Circle group to meet; and at the front gate is a cozy elfae cottage for those first entering to be greeting in the group Silver Elves Embassy. There is also a path from the house that wanders down to the creek and goes through where the group Nature and the Unseen Realms with the Elves and Otherkin meet and also that leads to a meeting place for United Otherkin AllianceSo please do come join us in any and all of our groups:

The Magical Books of the Silver Elves — https://www.facebook.com/groups/539205916250397 This is our largest elfae group on Facebook and where you will find us Silver Elves often hanging out! And if you would like to find out more about our 60 The Silver Elves books on The Elven Way, please do join us! We have discussions here about our Silver Elves books as well as about Elven and Otherkin philosophy, elven lifestyle and the Elven Way. If you have read our books and would like to discuss them with us, this is the place to come join in the discussions and ask also questions. And please do come share here in this group your own creative elven works of art, music, writing, crafts, or whatever you do to manifest Elfin in your life in your own way, as well as your thoughts and feelings about living the life Elfin. 

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Elven Home — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712981718807166 This is an enchanting and private place for all elfae folk to share in cozy comfort. Feel free to share anything elfae related, and please do share (with images when you can) all about your own Eald (Elven Home) and the special aspects of it that make it your own enchanting elfin space. 

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Elfae Tree Folk— https://www.facebook.com/groups/499002196782965 A place to share anything about the beloved trees that we elfae love so very dear and about life as a tree folk. This group is for you to spread your elven light through the day & the night and the forest. 

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Elven Life and Magic — A group for fae folk of all kinds posting their magic and how they manifest living as an elfae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629491797123886

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Elvish Magical Chat — Posting and chatting all about elves, faeries, pixies, and magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/307775362744491

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The Faerie Circle — A group for the magical elfae folk. Be ever blest!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025483294180077

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Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon — A place to share your magic and enchantment with other elf witches! https://www.facebook.com/groups/806583242768352

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Faerie Craft —This is a group to share your elven and fae creations, and yes you are welcome to advertise your elfish/faerie crafts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/395403367195312

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I Heart Elven Magic — For those who love Elfin Magic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215672296

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Feasting With the Elves (having fun sharing elven recipes and healthy eating) — https://www.facebook.com/groups/597948240617006

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United Otherkin Alliance —https://www.facebook.com/groups/328253710566869 This is an alliance for Otherkin/ Therians, where elves, faeries, dragons, kitsune, gnomes, hobbits, merkin, pixies, brownies, nymphs, driads, niaids, valkyrie, vampires, devas, fauns, unicorns, animal kin and all manner of Faerie Folk gather and come together! This group is open to anyone who wishes to be part of a congenial group of Otherkin. 

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The Elven Way — This group creates a place for people to learn about the Elven Way and for Elves, Otherkin, and their friends to have a fun gathering place to enjoy each other's company and share things on the path. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the Elven Way and friends of such. This is one of our few private groups on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165938637423212

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Nature & the Unseen Realms with the Elves & otherkin. A spiritual journey — This is a very active elven and otherkin group posting those generally unnoticed realms and wonders of Nature. https://www.facebook.com/groups/196916350335537

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Elfin Faerie Lore — For Faeries and Elfin Folk. This group is for sharing elfin faerie lore, magic and life as Fae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975038062512421

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Silver Elves Embassy — This is a place of rest and gathering together to relax and share our stories, dreams for the future, and magic of our elfin adventures. We Silver Elves share some of our magical tales and adventures in this group that have lead us to further embrace the Shining Ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206231890276255

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We Adore Elves — This group is just a little hideaway for us to all come share our love for elves and elven and our elfin-faerie creativity as we manifest Elven in our lives. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elfae

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New Group! 

The Elvish Shine of Danu — The Elvish Shrine of Danu group is a place to explore ancient elven and fae people and our culture of the past, as well as a place to join together for those elven living in the present who feel connected to the spirit of the elfin ancestors, and to share the dream of the elves of the ancient future. From our Silver Elves point of view we are essentially spiritual, energetic and thus magical races. If you have an elfin soulful spirit, then you are related to all those who came from Faerie in the past. We hope all of you will enjoy sharing about our eldars like the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Daoine Sidhe as well as others of our elven ancestors around the world of all cultures that stir our hearts and souls, and awaken our spirits to the realms of Faerie. https://www.facebook.com/groups/740612329835931


Also do look for our other elfae groups on Facebook: Elfae Spirituality Group, Elfae Tree Folk, Elven Oracles Group, Elfin Faerie Lore, and Danu Folk Elves.









Touch this star above, dear Kindred, for an Elven Blessing!


Sunday, October 17, 2021

What is the Magical Significance of 'Affect' in Elfin Enchantment Magic?


". . . enchantment, by its very nature, is a magic that is dependent upon the arousal of affect (feeling). This magic, naturally, is beneficial to both the magic wielder and the one effected by our enchantments for the enchanter experiences the ecstatic feeling and the other senses it and is moved by it, in that way sharing in the ecstasy that we feel. For otherwise, our magic is marked by anhedonia, or an inability to experience pleasure in our workings. . . . So, beloved elfae kindred ours, embrace your joy and channel it toward your magic. Let your magic excite your feelings while keeping your mind calm and steady, if not mostly silent and serene, which is to say focused, and let your affect touch the world and infect it with love, laughter and the enchantments of Elfin."


     Affect is a word that means to move, change or cause effects. But it also means to touch someone emotionally or move them in a feeling way. In psychology, to say a person is lacking in affect means they have no feeling or emotional reaction. In other words, they act and feel "flat" or dead inside. To have low affect is to have very little feeling response, which means that almost nothing excites or stirs one, and one is essentially robotic as a responsive being.

     Magic is a practice of causing change, which is to say creating specific effects by virtue of our will and intent focused through spells, chants, rituals and so forth. Magic by its very nature is an 'affective' process. Magic is the 'affect' that causes the effect or the result and fulfillment of one's will.

     Focus is often said to be important to actualizing one's magic, which is to say making it effective. This is one of the themes of Madeline Miller's novel Circe. But affect or feeling is also frequently associated with making one's magic work, as well as with activating intuitive, psychic 'super', otherworldly and eldritch powers. We can see this frequently in shows where the individual can't seem to arouse their particular gift or power until they get angry by being endangered or provoked in some way and then their power suddenly manifests. Affect is the fuel of magic. Magic, while it can be viewed as a mere intellectual exercise, as science is generally seen as being, is not just a performance of technique or a rote carrying out of actions based upon a formula of some sort. That may be alright for chemistry. In fact, it may be advisedly so, or for automechanics, but magic is not just a science it is also and primarily an art. And for art, affect or feeling is greatly advised both in its expression and as it resonates with its viewer. The goal of art is affect, as is the goal and purpose of magic.

     The Wilhelm/Baynes translation of the I Ching states that we cannot affect others if we are not open to being affected ours'elves. Magic is a relationship between us, Nature, the Universe and all who are around us. Without that relationship we cannot affect anything. And while the relationship can be merely physical, feeling brings a new, more subtle and deeper aspect to relationship. We go beyond the material plane into the astral planes of manifestation.

     So, it is that shamans, ancient and modern, use chants, drumming and dance to arouse an ecstatic feeling within them. For anger is not the only means of arousing affect and, in the opinion of these elves, not the most effective means either. Anger drains one while ecstasy heals and empowers one. Anger can be controlled and channeled but to continually arouse anger within ones'elf is not, as far as we Silver Elves are concerned, the best of ideas. Whereas, arousing the ecstatic feeling is nearly always a good idea.

     Of course, there are those who will attempt to 'fake' affect, just as there are those who attempt to pretend to be angry or otherwise be affected by someone with which they are in a personal relationship in order to manipulate others. However, while this may work and some folks may be fooled, true affect is much more powerful and its effects are far reaching. Actors, of course, are in the business of mimicking affect and if they are good actors they do this very well. But, even then, true affect is far more powerful.

     The magic of the elves, of course, and elfae folk overall, as legend and lore tell us, is enchantment (see our book The Keys to Elfin Enchantment: Mastery of the Faerie Light Through the Portals of Manifestation). And enchantment, by its very nature, is a magic that is dependent upon the arousal of affect. This magic, naturally, is beneficial to both the magic wielder and the one effected by our enchantments for the enchanter experiences the ecstatic feeling and the other senses it and is moved by it, in that way sharing in the ecstasy that we feel. For otherwise, our magic is marked by anhedonia, or an inability to experience pleasure in our workings.


     

     And even science, which can seem an exclusively mental affair, is best when the scientist is excited by their research and inquiries into Nature and its workings. The best scientists are ever those who are thrilled by the prospect and reality of discovery. And it is this thrill of learning and the possibility of the discovery of the Great and Secret Knowledge (see the novel Piranesi by Susanna Clark) that attracts most scientists to their profession.

     Affect, in a sense, is life. Without it one feels dead and in the minds of most people one might as well be so without affect. This is why so many individuals who are experiencing schizophrenia go off their meds. For their meds usually make them feel dull and lifeless. And while schizophrenia can launch them into uncontrolled journeys into the netherworlds, ripping away the veil that protects most individuals from seeing that greater reality, they, at least, feel alive in their madness.

     So, beloved elfae kindred ours, embrace your joy and channel it toward your magic. Let your magic excite your feelings while keeping your mind calm and steady, if not mostly silent and serene, which is to say focused, and let your affect touch the world and infect it with love, laughter and the enchantments of Elfin.

Kyela,
The Silver Elves


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What is Elven Magic?

What is Rainbow Magic that The Silver Elves Often Speak About?

How Often Do Elves Do Magic?


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“The Elven Circle is a spiral that keeps on spinning round. 
And as we sing and dance and skip, we’re lifted from the ground. 
For our hearts do soar in unison, and our minds together sail, 
To the realms where wishes magical will come true without fail.”
—The Silver Elves


“The Way of the Elves winds through the trees, in time you relax and your tensions do ease, you sigh as the sun filters through leaves, and are helped on your way by a welcoming breeze.” 
—The Silver Elves


A note about which of The Silver Elves books to begin reading first. . . . . 

Many people ask us which Silver Elves books to begin reading first and so we say, which ever sounds right to you, follow your elven intuition, as there is really no right order in which to read them (you may view all 60 of these on our author Amazon page here for the USA and here for UK)! But if you would like a suggestion, you may wish to begin with one or more of these books listed below:1. Through The Mists Of Faerie: A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient Elven This is our most popular book and one we highly recommend reading by anyone interested in elves and the elven way.
2. The Elven Way: The Magical Path of the Shining Ones This is a companion book to Through the Mists of Faerie, but may be read in any order. It is also a very popular book and a good one to start with.
3. The Book of Elven Runes: A Passage Into Faerie We invite you to join our Silver Elves Youtube Channel where we occasionally make an elfin video! Here is one we made today in which we talk about Norse Runes and our own original Elven Rune set and The Book of Elven Runes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kAtuMRiMgo&t=7s
4. The Book of Elven Magick, The Philosophy and Enchantments of the Seelie Elves, volume 1, explores the Elven viewpoint concerning magick and the world, and traditional spiritual and religious myths. It covers all the color magicks, the tools of magic, and gives magical ceremonies that may be adapted for use by modern elves, magicians, and faerie folk. The Book of Elven Magick, The Philosophy and Enchantments ofthe Seelie Elves, Volume 2, continues the progression of the color magicks and proceeds on into the nature and establishment of the Elven Vortex/Coven, using mudras and tattoos in magic, using mantras in magic, our theories on calling the directions/dimensions, magical words of power, and much more. It is the completion of and companion to volume 1.

If you would like to read some excerpts from our Silver Elves books on Elven Magic, tables of contents, and book reviews from elfae kindred, then please do click here! More on The Book of Elven Runes and others of our Silver Elves oracles books may be found here! And more on Through the Mists of Faerie and The Elven Way, may be found here

“We elves see ours’elves as actors in a play conceived by the Divine Magic in which extemporaneous improvisation is greatly encouraged.”
—The Silver Elves

We also suggest that if you have questions about the Elven Way and being an elf, then you may also wish to read The Magical Realms of Elfin: Answers to Questions About Being an Elf and Following the Elven Path. If you are curious about elves and want to learn more about modern elves, then you will surely find The Magical Realms of Elfin to contain many of your questions answered and it will be a great comfort and help in finding your way home to the magical realms of Elfin.

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“Elves are both ancient and modern at the same time. Our culture is ancient but still thriving in modern times, which makes us seem both very old and very young at the same time.”
—The Silver Elves


We also invite you to join our elven and otherkin groups on Facebook, dear Kindred! Here is our vision for the groups as a virtual community:

For those wishing to join our many Silver Elves groups for Elfae and also friends of Elfae on Facebook, here is fairly complete list below of ones that we administer: You are all invited to any and all of them! We envision our 16+ Elfae Facebook groups as all connected (so in a way all one big elfae community group) and so going from one to the other is like meandering or flying around and being in a large elven community. It is like beautiful and enchanting large multi-story house that is inhabited by a number of elfae groups: (bottom floor has three private groups inside: The Elven Wayand also Feasting with the Elves with a big kitchen and dining area for chatting, along with the Elven Homegroup); (second floor has the Faerie Craft group with a large display studio for elfae art); and (in the attic is the Elven Oracles Group where group oracle readings are always being shared). There are also lots of large enclosed or screened in porches off the main house (where you will find: Magical Books of the Silver ElvesElfin Faerie LoreElven Life and Magicand We Adore Elves); there are also two gazebos, one is outside in the front lawn for Elvish Magical Chat and the other is in the back yard for I heart Elven Magic; an open circle outside around the bonfire to the side of the house for the Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon group; a quaint tree house out front for Elfae Tree Folk to meet; a faerie circle that is a bit beyond the back of the house in the forest for The Faerie Circle group to meet; and at the front gate is a cozy elfae cottage for those first entering to be greeting in the group Silver Elves Embassy. There is also a path from the house that wanders down to the creek and goes through where the group Nature and the Unseen Realms with the Elves and Otherkin meet and also that leads to meeting placesfor United Otherkin Alliance and its private sister group. So please do come join us in any and all of our groups:

The Magical Books of the Silver Elves — https://www.facebook.com/groups/539205916250397 This is our largest elfae group on Facebook and where you will find us Silver Elves often hanging out! And if you would like to find out more about our 60 The Silver Elves books on The Elven Way, please do join us! We have discussions here about our Silver Elves books as well as about Elven and Otherkin philosophy, elven lifestyle and the Elven Way. If you have read our books and would like to discuss them with us, this is the place to come join in the discussions and ask also questions. And please do come share here in this group your own creative elven works of art, music, writing, crafts, or whatever you do to manifest Elfin in your life in your own way, as well as your thoughts and feelings about living the life Elfin. 

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Elven Home — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712981718807166 This is an enchanting and private place for all elfae folk to share in cozy comfort. Feel free to share anything elfae related, and please do share (with images when you can) all about your own Eald (Elven Home) and the special aspects of it that make it your own enchanting elfin space. 

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Elfae Tree Folk— https://www.facebook.com/groups/499002196782965 A place to share anything about the beloved trees that we elfae love so very dear and about life as a tree folk. This group is for you to spread your elven light through the day & the night and the forest. 

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Elven Life and Magic — A group for fae folk of all kinds posting their magic and how they manifest living as an elfae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629491797123886

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Elvish Magical Chat — Posting and chatting all about elves, faeries, pixies, and magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/307775362744491

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The Faerie Circle — A group for the magical elfae folk. Be ever blest!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025483294180077

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Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon — A place to share your magic and enchantment with other elf witches! https://www.facebook.com/groups/806583242768352

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Faerie Craft —This is a group to share your elven and fae creations, and yes you are welcome to advertise your elfish/faerie crafts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/395403367195312

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I Heart Elven Magic — For those who love Elfin Magic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215672296

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Feasting With the Elves (having fun sharing elven recipes and healthy eating) — https://www.facebook.com/groups/597948240617006

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United Otherkin Alliance —https://www.facebook.com/groups/328253710566869 This is an alliance for Otherkin/ Therians, where elves, faeries, dragons, kitsune, gnomes, hobbits, merkin, pixies, brownies, nymphs, driads, niaids, valkyrie, vampires, devas, fauns, unicorns, animal kin and all manner of Faerie Folk gather and come together! This group is open to anyone who wishes to be part of a congenial group of Otherkin. And its sister private group: *United Otherworld Friendshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UnitedOtherworldFriends

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The Elven Way — This group creates a place for people to learn about the Elven Way and for Elves, Otherkin, and their friends to have a fun gathering place to enjoy each other's company and share things on the path. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the Elven Way and friends of such. This is one of our few private groups on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165938637423212

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Nature & the Unseen Realms with the Elves & otherkin. A spiritual journey — This is a very active elven and otherkin group posting those generally unnoticed realms and wonders of Nature. https://www.facebook.com/groups/196916350335537

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Elfin Faerie Lore — For Faeries and Elfin Folk. This group is for sharing elfin faerie lore, magic and life as Fae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975038062512421

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Silver Elves Embassy — This is a place of rest and gathering together to relax and share our stories, dreams for the future, and magic of our elfin adventures. We Silver Elves share some of our magical tales and adventures in this group that have lead us to further embrace the Shining Ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206231890276255

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We Adore Elves — This group is just a little hideaway for us to all come share our love for elves and elven and our elfin-faerie creativity as we manifest Elven in our lives. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elfae

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Also do look for our other elfae groups on Facebook: Elfae Spirituality Group, Elfae Tree Folk, Elven Oracles Group, and Elfin Faerie Lore.









Touch the magical star above, dear Kindred, 
for an Elven Blessing from the Silver Elves!


Saturday, July 17, 2021

What Do the Elves Say about whether the Faeries Are Nature Spirits?

 

     "To our minds, the difficulty here doesn't lie in associating faeries with flowers or plants or with one of the various elementals, but thinking that such associations and activities are all that they do and are the basis of their existence. And that's the point. Not all elves nor all faeries can be categorized under one umbrella of interest and activity in the world."

     There are some people who say that faeries are nature spirits and certainly in as much as we are all born of and a part of Nature, we are all nature spirits. But in saying that, it would be like saying we wood elves are tree spirits or forest spirits, which is also true but not entirely accurate. We are forest spirits, in a sense, but we are more than that and unlike dryads or tree nymphs we are not tied to a particular tree or forest. Still, the association is not without some truth to it, even if it is only partial truth.

     There are also those who say that faeries are elemental spirits in the form of sylphs associated with the air, due to their wings, of course, and gnomes related to the earth elemental and undines to the water. How salamanders got in that line up as fire spirits, we are uncertain. We'd have picked will o' wisps but, oh well. And there are those folks who associate faeries with flowers and see them as the astral caretakers of the growth of plants and flowers. In this line of thought they are the invisible spirits who give the flowers energy during their growth cycle. While we Silver Elves have never heard of it, we suppose there might even be ban sidhe faeries who sing and howl just before a plant begins to fade way and die.

     To our minds, the difficulty here doesn't lie in associating faeries with flowers or plants or with one of the various elementals, but thinking that such associations and activities are all that they do and are the basis of their existence. And that's the point. Not all elves nor all faeries can be categorized under one umbrella of interest and activity in the world. We do different things and have various associations, educations and types of magic that we wield. We elves are simply not all the same and we expect the same is true for the faeries. Many of us are here and we are elfae born in human bodies, although frequently some folk are determined that elves and faeries can only manifest in ephemeral form. And those of us from the realm of Faerie that do manifest in ephemeral form are as varied as those of us incarnated in human or other living forms. 

     Do some faeries care for flowers? Certainly. Do some work with and associate with various elementals? We expect that they do, especially in their activity as incarnated faerie witches. Some may also be caregivers, librarians, nurses, doctors, martial artists and many other things. We wouldn't expect that you would find many faerie folk among the policing services, but you never know. And surely some of them are military veterans. One time an elf serving in the military in Germany sent us a wonderful acute angled, seven-pointed elf star made with puka (phooka?) shells.

     Obviously, we have some things in common as elves or as faeries, including our love of the elven star, which they call the faerie star, but mostly that is an interest in our ancient culture that we share. Otherwise, we are very different as individuals. Different in our styles somewhat. Certainly, different in our personalities, our opinions and much else. In fact, we elf and faerie folk are, for the most part, more diverse than normal humanity overall.

     The reason for this is that while normal folk love to have everything categorized and placed in nice, tiny little boxes, whether the things actually fit in them or not, we elfae folk embrace diversity as a cultural practice. We are a society of eccentrics and so naturally our individual manifestations in the world are going to be hard to pin down and categorize. The mere fact that we are elves, faeries, pixies, gnomes, brownies, mermaids, undines, kelpies, selkies, hobgoblins and many, many other kinds of fae folk, in itself, speaks to our natural tendency to individuate as a people. To normal folk, doing something different than the rest of society is suspicious and a cause for concern. To we elfae folk, persistently imitating others without any personal expression or variation would arouse our concern.

     So, are faeries nature spirits? Yes, of course, as we all are. But they are much else as well, each in their own way.

Fardas Lovur Tae Lan (Dancing toward the dawn),

The Silver Elves

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And if you enjoyed the article above, we suggest that you also read our articles below on the Elven Way and the Realm of Faerie: 


What is the Difference Between the Elven Way and the Fairy Faith?


What’s the Difference Between Elves and Faeries?


Can One Be Both an Elf and a Faerie?

How Do We Elves Relate to the Seasonal Courts of Faerie?




 

And if you enjoyed the article/s above, we think you may very much enjoy reading our most popularly read book on the wisdom teachings of the ancient Elven titled Through the Mists of Faerie:

Through The Mists of Faerie:
A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient Elven

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And now for some fun hanging out with the Silver Elves on YouTube! 

We invite you to come enjoy viewing an hour long YouTube video of The Silver Elves in a conversational presentation on The Modern Elven Movement and The Elven Way at Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore in Atlanta, GA, on March 2018, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0sv3OHkjRw 

 



For some further reading on the Elven Way, we suggest: 




"The Elven Way passes beyond the fields of the known 
into the forest of the unknown illuminated by the glow of the elves."
(quote on the top of the book cover) 

THE ELVEN WAY: The Magical Path of the Shining Ones describes the Mystical, Magical, Spiritual Path of the Elf folk and their connection to the Shining Ones, those supra-dimensional beings who are our guides, guardians, ancient kindred and the source of Elven enlightenment. The Elven Way takes the reader beyond the field of the known and lays the road into the forest of unknown, revealing new, wonderful and exciting secrets about the world of Magic, the Path of the Elves and the rich Elven heritage. This book is about High Elven Spirituality and Magick, the philosophy of the Elven Way, and the teachings of the Elves. It is written for all elves and all those interested in learning more about and following the Elven Path, for advanced Elven adepts and magical folk of all kinds. The Elven Way reveals much about the Shining Ones, who are the ancient elves and our guardians, our Eldars, who are highly advanced and divine beings that help and protect the modern Elven folk today. It explores both the psychological and the spiritual component of the Elven folk and the development of this component! The Elven Way provides a vast reservoir of knowledge about how this world is arranged and how it works, who the elves are, and what is the Elven Spiritual Path!





 We Silver Elves will soon be publishing a volume two of What An Elf Would Do

so if you have not yet enjoyed reading volume now, we think you will truly enjoy it. 

What An Elf Would Do:
A Magical Guide to the Manners and Etiquette of the Faerie Folk

WHAT AN ELF WOULD DO: A Magical Guide to the Manners and Etiquette of the Faerie Folk by The Silver Elves is a wry, sly, often tongue in cheek view of how elves see and interact with the world of the Normal folk as well as with Otherkind of all sorts. It is designed to help the elfin everywhere to move through the often mysterious cultures of mankind with confidence and ease.

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Gaea de las Aguas writes in her 5 star review on Amazon: 
“Think of 
this as “Ms. Manners” for the Otherkin set. Ever wondered how to handle yourself with grace and style whilst traversing the mundane realms? Let this tome be your guide! Lessons on how to present oneself as a skilled and artful Noble are here in abundance. Insight into human behavior patterns and tips on how to deal with difficult personality quirks are found on just about every page. Delivered with a lovely sense of humour (I’ve laughed out loud many times), the Silver Elves bring us a reference guide to assist with polishing our manners and bringing etiquette back to our daily lives.”


Another Bit of Fun for Elfae! This is a game to play using random numbers that you choose to find your type of magic making. To play, choose 3 random numbers, the first between 1 and 13, the second between 1 and 19, and the third between 1 and 17. Then use the 3 numbers to find in the lists below: your kin type, elemental association, and style of magic. Read these together and this is your magic wielder title. For instance, if you had picked number 1 for all three random numbers, you would be an Elfin Moon Enchanter! Whatever you choose, “Congratulations!” 





We also invite you to join our elven and otherkin groups on Facebook, dear Kindred! Here is our vision for the groups as a virtual community:

For those wishing to join our many Silver Elves groups for Elfae and also friends of Elfae on Facebook, here is fairly complete list below of ones that we administer: You are all invited to any and all of them! We envision our 16+ Elfae Facebook groups as all connected (so in a way all one big elfae community group) and so going from one to the other is like meandering or flying around and being in a large elven community. It is like beautiful and enchanting large multi-story house that is inhabited by a number of elfae groups: (bottom floor has three private groups inside: The Elven Wayand also Feasting with the Elves with a big kitchen and dining area for chatting, along with the Elven Homegroup); (second floor has the Faerie Craft group with a large display studio for elfae art); and (in the attic is the Elven Oracles Group where group oracle readings are always being shared). There are also lots of large enclosed or screened in porches off the main house (where you will find: Magical Books of the Silver ElvesElfin Faerie LoreElven Life and Magicand We Adore Elves); there are also two gazebos, one is outside in the front lawn for Elvish Magical Chat and the other is in the back yard for I heart Elven Magic; an open circle outside around the bonfire to the side of the house for the Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon group; a quaint tree house out front for Elfae Tree Folk to meet; a faerie circle that is a bit beyond the back of the house in the forest for The Faerie Circle group to meet; and at the front gate is a cozy elfae cottage for those first entering to be greeting in the group Silver Elves Embassy. There is also a path from the house that wanders down to the creek and goes through where the group Nature and the Unseen Realms with the Elves and Otherkin meet and also that leads to meeting placesfor United Otherkin Alliance and its private sister group. So please do come join us in any and all of our groups:

Elven Home — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712981718807166 This is an enchanting and private place for all elfae folk to share in cozy comfort. Feel free to share anything elfae related, and please do share (with images when you can) all about your own Eald (Elven Home) and the special aspects of it that make it your own enchanting elfin space. *

Elfae Tree Folk— https://www.facebook.com/groups/499002196782965 A place to share anything about the beloved trees that we elfae love so very dear and about life as a tree folk. This group is for you to spread your elven light through the day & the night and the forest. *

The Magical Books of the Silver Elves — https://www.facebook.com/groups/539205916250397 And if you would like to find out more about our 50+ The Silver Elves books on The Elven Way, please do join us! We have discussions about our Silver Elves books as well as about Elven and Otherkin philosophy, elven lifestyle and the Elven Way. If you have read our books and would like to discuss them with us, this is the place to come join in the discussions and ask also questions. And please do come share here in this group your own creative elven works of art, music, writing, crafts, or whatever you do to manifest Elfin in your life in your own way, as well as your thoughts and feelings about living the life Elfin. *

Elven Life and Magic — A group for fae folk of all kinds posting their magic and how they manifest living as an elfae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629491797123886

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Elvish Magical Chat — Posting and chatting all about elves, faeries, pixies, and magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/307775362744491

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The Faerie Circle — A group for the magical elfae folk. Be ever blest!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025483294180077

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Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon — A place to share your magic and enchantment with other elf witches! https://www.facebook.com/groups/806583242768352

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Faerie Craft —This is a group to share your elven and fae creations, and yes you are welcome to advertise your elfish/faerie crafts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/395403367195312

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I Heart Elven Magic — For those who love Elfin Magic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215672296

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Feasting With the Elves (having fun sharing elven recipes and healthy eating) — https://www.facebook.com/groups/597948240617006

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United Otherkin Alliance —https://www.facebook.com/groups/328253710566869 This is an alliance for Otherkin/ Therians, where elves, faeries, dragons, kitsune, gnomes, hobbits, merkin, pixies, brownies, nymphs, driads, niaids, valkyrie, vampires, devas, fauns, unicorns, animal kin and all manner of Faerie Folk gather and come together! This group is open to anyone who wishes to be part of a congenial group of Otherkin. And its sister private group: *United Otherworld Friendshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UnitedOtherworldFriends

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The Elven Way — This group creates a place for people to learn about the Elven Way and for Elves, Otherkin, and their friends to have a fun gathering place to enjoy each other's company and share things on the path. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the Elven Way and friends of such. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165938637423212

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Nature & the Unseen Realms with the Elves & otherkin. A spiritual journey — This is a very active elven and otherkin group posting those generally unnoticed realms and wonders of Nature. https://www.facebook.com/groups/196916350335537

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Elfin Faerie Lore — For Faeries and Elfin Folk. This group is for sharing elfin faerie lore, magic and life as Fae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975038062512421

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Silver Elves Embassy — This is a place of rest and gathering together to relax and share our stories, dreams for the future, and magic of our elfin adventures. We Silver Elves share some of our magical tales and adventures in this group that have lead us to further embrace the Shining Ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206231890276255

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We Adore Elves — This group is just a little hideaway for us to all come share our love for elves and elven and our elfin-faerie creativity as we manifest Elven in our lives. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elfae

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Also do look for our other elfae groups on Facebook: Elfae Spirituality Group, Elfae Tree Folk, Elven Oracles Group, and Elfin Faerie Lore.



"There is no physical feature or features that make someone elven, 
what makes someone elven is the magic of their spirit 
and the wonder of their soul."
—The Silver Elves








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