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Fairies are very real and loving beings who want to help us live joyful, prosperous, and healthy lives. In this enlightening book,
Doreen Virtue clearly explains who the fairies are, how they’re helping us, and ways to connect with their magical energy.
True stories from people who’ve encountered fairies and benefited from their assistance illustrate Doreen’s teachings. You’ll learn how fairies aid people in finding lost objects, heal themselves and their pets, make gardens grow miraculously fast, and help clean the environment. You’ll also see photos of a real fairy handprint, and other visual evidence that demonstrates that fairies are very real indeed.
Customer Reviews:
Cutesy, superficial glitz.......2007-09-04
Doreen Virtue's books on Divine Guidance and Earth Angels impressed me as being clear and "on the money," so I was hoping this book would cut through the cutesy stereotype and give a sound understanding of the fairies and nature spirits.
Unfortunately this is one of the most superficial treatments of fairies that I have encountered. Aside from several illumining fairy stories sent to the author by fans, the book offers nothing but rosy stereotypes and half-baked platitudes.
According to Ms. Virtue the main message of the fairy race is that "life is fun" and "you can magically manifest everything you need."
The way to attract fairies is to put "candy," "shiny objects" and "doll house furniture" in your yard. And if you want to empower fairies to save the earth repeat: "I do believe in fairies!"
If you use non-toxic cleaning products, the fairies will love you and grant you favors; if not they will play tricks on you. Despite their acute awareness of our habits, the author suggests you warn the fairies every time you walk on the grass.
Almost every chapter of the book exhorts us to "practice recycling," "donate to environmental groups," and "be kind to the environment" yet the book is printed on glossy, non-recycled paper.
Almost half of the book consists of full-page photos (produced by a marketing professional) of scantily-clad women in medieval costume languishing in forest scenes. None of the images depict deeply wise beings actively serving humanity and the earth. There is one alleged photo of the "little people" which is obviously a silhouette created by the eraser tool of a paint program.
This book appears to be little more than a hastily conceived marketing venture, so I decided to do some research.
On googling Doreen Virtue, I found that a number of her former students assert that her training programs in healing and counseling are so superficial as to be dangerous, and her emphasis is far too heavy on marketing (see for example the Cult Education Forum or Skeptico blogsites). Ms. Virtue is a New Age icon, but that does not mean readers should just buy into the rosy image and suspend critical thinking.
If you want a serious, thoughtful book on fairies that portrays their deep wisdom and dignity, I would recommend The Sidhe by John Matthews.
I Believe.......2007-07-13
Very insightful and full of information about the fairies. At times I was taken back to childhood and that innocent happiness that was lost for so long. I feel it coming back now. Thank You Doreen and Thanks to my Fairy friends
Inspirations on connecting with the fairy folk.......2007-07-07
I have always been a fan of Doreen Virtue, and find her books to be uplifting and inspiring. This book, however, brought with it mixed feelings.
It's a very attractive book, filled with simply stunning illustrations from artist Howard David Johnson (www.howarddavidjohnson.com). It's very short (only 130 pages) and is a very quick and enjoyable read. It has ten chapters and includes information on who the fairies are, houses, careers, and other gifts from the fairies, healing with the fairies, the fairies and animals, gardening and the fairies, children and the fairies, the fairies and school, the spirit of nature, flower fairies and other elementals and connecting with the fairies.
Each chapter includes personal stories from the author, or experiences that others have had with the fairies. Doreen gives very simple explanations and examples of what everyone can do to inspire a closer relationship with the fairies.
This book is perfect for those wishing to learn how to connect with the fairy folk, and it's even suitable for children (as my eight year old and ten year old will attest). It's sweet, beautiful and charming, and should inspire just about anyone to want to bring the fairies into their home and garden.
The only thing that bothered me about the book were a couple of inaccuracies in her folklore that a little research could have prevented. First off she states that the selkie is a mermaid that is a seal while in the ocean and a woman while on the land. I can't find any reference for this? A selkie is a seal (not a mermaid disguised as a seal) who can shed it's skin and assume human form while on land.
She then states that the goddess Dana turned the Tuatha de Danann into leprechauns so they could remain in Ireland (they were being invaded by the Milesans). I also find no reference for this. The Tuatha de Danann are supernatural beings who have remained so, retaining both their identity and appearance despite the fact that the Milesans did indeed win Ireland.
At another point in the book she refers to the rune stones as being gifts from the tree spirits to the druids. I have to wonder if she has the runes mixed up with the ogham (they do both happen to be alphabets along with divination systems). The Celtic Tree Ogham is indeed connected to the spirits of the trees (hence the name "tree ogham"), whereas the runes were said to have been brought to humanity by the Norse god Odin. And where the runes do have some reference to trees, they don't have the strong connection that the ogham does.
Of course those are just minor points if you are looking at this book as strictly an inspirational piece, and most people would probably never notice (or care) about the minor inaccuracies. Nowhere does the author state that this is a scholarly work, and indeed, it's not meant to be so.
As a book designed to promote an interest in connecting to the fairies (and thus the environment) I definitely give it two thumbs up.
Amazing book!.......2007-07-02
I read this book in one day. It completely opened my mind to the fairy world (which i must admit I was a skeptic). It explained a lot about the fairies and how they can help you. After putting some of Doreen's advice to work, I must say, I am a believer now! It's an informative book that is easy to read and has fabulous pictures. I highly recommend this book.
If You Want To Learn About Real Fairies This Is Where To Start.......2007-06-09
As an avid reader of Ms. Virtue's other books, I was very happy to have another book about the Nature Angels/Fairies. If you have her book Healing With The Fairies and/or are interested about learning about the Fairies, this is a must-have!
Book Description
Doreen Virtue frequently hears this question at her workshops, and usually points them to her book Healing with the Angels
. Yet, even that book is a bit advanced for newcomers. One morning she clearly saw and heard the title Angels 101, and Doreen knew that the angels wanted her to write a very basic and elementary book.
Angels 101
is a nondenominational overview of who the angels are; their role in various spiritual texts and religions; the ways that angels help us and how to call upon them; information on guardian angels, archangels, and departed loved ones; and frequently asked questions about the angels. No matter where you are on a spiritual or religious path, this book is sure to deepen your understanding and love of the angels—and it makes the perfect gift for someone new to these concepts!
Customer Reviews:
Gift Offering.......2007-10-06
My sister is a great lover of angels - this book delighted her when I shipped it to her as a birthday gift!
Inspiring and Informative.......2007-09-05
Exceptional work! Angels 101 is a very easy to read book, contains all you need to know about angels, at a basic level, which is where Im at. Has crystal clear guidelines on how to comunicate with your angels. Definetively a book to have in your collection. I look forward to reading her next books.
As Always Inspiring.......2007-08-12
Doreen Virtue has a gift and thankfully she shares it with us. This is a simple book with a lot of big ideas. I think it is wonderful for a new comer to this world of thought. A gesture that allows the reader to become what they are meant to beas well as be in communication not just with angels but source and self.
Great Starting Point!.......2007-07-08
This book is an excellent introduction to the angelic realm! Doreen Virtue covers all of the basics in this beautifully illustrated hardback book. Topics include how to connect with the angels, interpreting signs from the angels, and various different ways that the angels can protect us. Also included is a list of the Archangels with an explanation of how each one can assist you with your life purpose or career. In addition, Doreen provides valuable information on seeking help with relationships issues, as well as health issues, and even includes specific wording that you can use to ask the angels to assist you in these areas.
A wonderful aspect of this book are the many inspiring stories, of people that have been helped by the angels, that are generously sprinkled through out the book. If you have never done any work with the angels before, you will find that your life will be truly enriched after reading this book. On a personal note, I've had numerous experiences with the angels helping me in every area of my life. I am so grateful to Doreen Virtue for providing me with information on how to connect to the angels, through this book and others that she has written. This book is a wonderful addition to any spiritual library. The beautiful artwork and uplifting content also make this the perfect book for gift giving!
Great book!.......2007-07-02
I found this book to be very informative. I already believed in angels and talked to my angels regularly, but I still found this book to be very helpful in my continued growth spiritually. This is great for anyone wanting to gain more support from their angels or any intuitive person! What a great read!
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97 mystifying tricks done with ordinary objects that can be borrowed from the audience. Make coins appear or disappear; matchsticks jump into the air; classic cups and balls; pierce balloons without bursting them; plus tricks with dice, rubber bands, eggs, safety pins, pens and pencils, more. 185 illustrations.
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Too simple.......2007-06-26
This book is amusing but not spectacular, I would go for the street magic, Mindfreak and blaine books for something more espectacular. Decent for beginers.
More Than Expected.......2007-03-26
I purchased this book thinking that it would be a good beginning magic book for a group of middle schoolers interested in learning magic tricks. It seems that even though the objects are everyday, the tricks are not. This is a great book if you are willing to do the practice to master the tricks, but if you are looking for a quick trick, then keep looking.
A decent beginners book.......2005-10-28
Karl Fulves has been putting out these kinds of books for what seems like an eternity. They are good books for kids and even a skilled performer can pull some good material from these books.
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hahaha ....................................magic.......2005-09-15
i think that this is a great book and it rocks my socks
Any of the Self Working titles are gold mines.......2002-05-22
Many beginners to magic (and others who should know better) are of the opinion that a magic effect has to be difficult in order to be worthwhile. While there are many killer effects that take months or years of practice, there are equally wonderful tricks that rely on psychology, subtlety, and/or advance preparation. The Self Working series of books are a treasure trove of great magic. This book is no exception. Many of the included tricks are used by successful professional magicians. Admittedly, these are best used in a program with other, more elaborate tricks, but for those moments in your act where you need a short, sweet effect, something in this book might just fill the bill. And as you get more proficient in magic you will find ways to further embellish these tricks and make them your own private miracles.
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11 Truth Principles of Successful Living
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Brilliant...God = (LAW).......2007-09-28
Holliwell's book is phenomenal. It's concise, yet extremely dense. As a student of the Law of Attraction, I have a deep appreciation for authors like Wallace Wattles, Charles Haanel, and Napoleon Hill (who's works are the foundation of the film "The Secret" and the current Law of Attraction craze.)
That said, I hold, "Working With the Law," above them all, simply for the reason that this book was published in the 60's (rather than the turn of the century) making the text more contemporary, therefore easier to understand.
The best part of the book though, I feel, is how it explains the correlation between the law of attraction and religion. As a practicing Catholic, I sometimes run into those in my faith who condemn me for following the Universal Laws.
Christian, Muslim, Jew, et al. who are reluctant to embrace the Law of Attraction should read this book before they write off the Universal Laws that govern this world. Holliwell's book explains that God and (LAW) are really one in the same.
DIRECT TEACHING.......2007-07-29
A STRAIGHT TO THE POINT FOCUSED FORMAT! EXCELLENT REFERENCE TOOL FOR THOSE WITH CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE 'LAWS' AND A GOOD TEACHING TOOL FOR THOSE NEW TO THE STUDY OF THE 'LAWS'
Wisdom and Truth.......2007-07-25
I can not put into words how great this book is. For all those who want to dig deeper spiritually but without all the complexities. Raymond Holliwell uses simplicity that you can understand and apply to your daily life. VERY well written!! Must read! This is not just another "law of attraction, self help" book. It is MUCH deeper than that.
WORKING WITH THE LAW.......2007-06-12
This is a great book for those wanting to understand how to change their lives. It's an easy to understand "walk-thru" of the universal principals - including the Law of Attraction - which THE SECRET expounds on. There are other universal laws that work in conjunction with the Law of Atrraction. I would suggest to the readers that they read WORKING WITH THE LAW, not once but twice, before they can begin to really undersand what THE SECRET is talking about.
great information........2007-04-09
I've owned this book for several years, lost it, missed it and found it again on Amazon. This book lays out essential steps on how to attain what you need in life and eliminate what you don't. It doesn't just work, it is. It's an essential piece of work to anyone needing to change their life.
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Author and illustrator Brian Froud offers believers a chance to consult with the magical wee folks. Using a deck of 66 "oracle cards," believers conduct readings as if interpreting Tarot cards. Each of the cards features Froud's signature faery pictures. Some of the cards have specific faeries, like the naked leaping "Spirit Lancer"--a feminine card that represents "self-expression, freedom, and exploration," according to the accompanying text written by Jessica Macbeth. Others are more abstract, like the "Guardian of the Gate," a blue- tinted card with splaying silver-white streaks that look like tendrils of faery hair.
This fascinating deck will keep Froud fans delighted for hours. Once seekers are ready to actually start communicating with faeries, they will also be delighted with Macbeth's whimsical, yet highly informative, guidebook. She is quick to sympathize with the self-consciousness that comes with talking to faeries, yet she also has the ability to jolly people out of their embarrassment. Macbeth is at her wisest when discussing how to ask for guidance and interpret specific layouts of oracle cards. But if you find yourself succumbing to giggles in the midst of all this faery woo-woo, take heart. Writes Macbeth, "Giggles are the grace notes of faery music." --Gail Hudson
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BRING THE INSIGHT, WISDOM, AND JOY OF THE FAERIES INTO YOUR LIFE
Using the enchanted art of Brian Froud as your guide, enter into the wise and wonderful world of the faeries. The Faeries' Oracle calls on sylphs, pans, gnomes -- and, of course, faeries -- to lead you on a delightful journey of adventure, discovery, and enlightenment that will illuminate the future and heal the heart and soul. This beautifully designed divination set contains everything you will need to explore this mysterious realm, including:
A complete deck of 66 radiant cards by Brian Froud featuring goblins, moon dancers, pixies, boggarts, and other faery folk we first met in Good Faeries/Bad Faeries
208-page illustrated book with text by Jessica Macbeth, which will show you how to read the cards of The Faeries' Oracle, with particular instruction on personally connecting to and communicating with the faeries
Customer Reviews:
You'll become adicted!.......2007-08-12
I bought this FaeryOracle card set simply because of my love of Faeries. Little did I know that it would become my inseparable companion.
The cards themselves are stunning, featuring Brian Froud's outstanding Faery artworks. But they are not your everyday pretty Faeries, they are serious and sometimes a bit scary, following in his 'Good Faery/Bad Faery' book's footsteps.
However, what really makes this set of cards incredible and addicting is Jessica MacBeth's book that comes with it. She is absolutely inspiring, bringing these cards to life with an insight into their meaning that will astonish you.
Unless you already have some psychic or clairvoyant type experience, read the book before you start using the cards. And even then, when you analyze them as suggested, follow this by reading Jesa's interpretation of each card. You will find that even the cards that seem dark and scary have a brighter and hopeful side to them.
But be warned, if you are a believer and get into them, you will get completely hooked!
I never even had a card reading before, or seen an Oracle Card set of any kind, and I had many doubts that I could follow or interpret them. I joined Jesa's online FaeryOracle Group, and I have found it a great help in getting over my doubts.
Today, only several months since buying this set, my life has completely changed, and my ability to work with the cards is incredible. I use it together with Doreen Virtue's "Healing with the Fairies" oracle cards in `multiple deck readings', and they complement each other brilliantly.
Wouldn't be without it.
My favorite deck .......2007-08-06
I'm a huge fan of Brian Froud. This deck is amazing. The artwork on both the front and back is just incredible. I read with this deck more than any other. It's always very accurate. The book is extremely helpful in many ways. There's so much magic in this deck.
An exquisite deck that is both beautiful and insightful.......2007-07-07
I am a collector of oracle decks, and I enjoy doing readings from the different decks. This is one of my favorites, and one of the most lovely. The illustrations by Brian Froud are simply amazing, there are those that are depicted as beatiful, some are 'darker', and others plain whimsical. The companion book provides lots of useful and handy information for those keen on doing readings, both for themselves, and for others. There is extensive explanation on the different faerie folk cards, each explained in meticulous detail. Simply put, this is a wonderful oracle deck that will delight, enthrall & enlighten.
a personal oracle deck.......2007-05-11
This oracle deck is consistantly accurate for readings involving one's personal psyche, and personal situations. It will also give you accurate information about the physical ramifications of your life decisions and will hint at what corrections need to be made to improve your situation. the more you use it the more accurate it will be.
It is a deck for personal use and does not mix well with readings for other people, in my opinion.
Mixed feelings, but optimistic.......2007-04-17
I just got this deck, and went through the exercises in the beginning of the book. The book is fun, interesting, well-written, and point-on about the use of the cards, and communicating with the fae in general. However, I am still having mixed feelings about a couple of the cards. Let me say, I'm a huge Froud fan, everything from Good/Bad Fairies to Labrynth, etc. But a couple of these cards really bother me, since (as I noted in an earlier comment to a review), I feel that the females are over-sexualized, and none of the males are sexualized at all. Nudity or their own interesting ecletic choice of clothes make sense for the fae, but when it isn't shared equally, it feels voyeuristic and odd. In particular, the Lady of the Harvest and the Earth Mother cards, I feel like the male sprites, fairies, etc are leering and strange. The Lady of the Harvest seems strangely passive and blank-faced, even slow. Anyway, it seems like at least a couple of others felt something akin to that. I never really noticed that in any of Brian's work before.
Other than that, I really like the cards, and love the book. I am going to stay open to the message that the fae will bring as they will.
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Popular Wiccan author and priestess Deborah Lipp is back with The Way of Four Spellbook, the companion edition to her successful elemental witchcraft book, The Way of Four.
This knowledgeable guide presents never before explored magical material, such as combining elemental work with elemental purpose in a structured spell. Many different magical methods and styles are covered, including spell structures that are closely aligned with each element-handwritten spells for Air magic, soaking and bathing spells for Water magic, sex magic for the element of Fire, and burial and planting magic for Earth spells.
In her friendly and forthright way, Deborah Lipp gives detailed information on the essence of a spell, including the meaning of intention, the difference between target and goal, the use of interconnection, sources of power, magical focus, and much more.
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Well Done!.......2006-12-07
Deborah had asked for reviewers to look at her book back in the beginning of 2006. Because I knew nothing of her work, I asked Llewellyn to send me all the stuff she had wrote. Now I'm glad I have it on my shelf.
This book is a logical extension of the book "The Way of Four" that she wrote previously. While there is understandably some overlap in the material, it is not nearly as bad as it could be. There is necessary explanations of the elemental structure she uses in her practice, to give the reader context for their own study, then Deborah dives into the meat of the matter, the spells.
Understand something, I am NOT a fan of spellbooks. I think they are overdone and in most cases leave the implication that all life's ills can be solved with the right spell. They gloss over or skip entirely the actual things that make a spell effective; the process of casting the spell and the actual manipulation of the magickal energies. But this is a spellbook I would give to a rank beginner without hesitation.
She does not skip over the energetic manipulation, there is a long chapter before the spells that talks about the theory behind the spell. She also talks at length about topics that I don't normally see in spellbooks, the tools, the ethics, the preparation of the mind and the preparation of the magickian's body, which I have seen in no other work.
The spells are ones that generally you can't follow without having read the text preceding it. I know that it is a tricky thing to do, but Deborah does a stellar job of waking that very thin line. Throughout this book, she gives the information that is needed, makes sure that there is some information that is required but provided in other sections while still keeping the spells useful to the reader.
And this does NOT focus on things that can be considered High Magick or Ceremonial Magick. She stays with witchcraft or elemental magick in this book, never really drifting far from that. Even though she doesn't stray too far from the topic at hand, the spells are as useful and direct as she can make them and will appeal to a wide range of new magickians. They also never stray into "get revenge on others" kind of spells that kill so many similar books. These spells are things like "Dream Awareness", "To Restore a Libido", "A Kitchen Blessing", "To Bring Fertility", CLASSIC witchcraft, which most books on spells and "witchcraft" are sadly missing these days.
Even with all this, I feel there are some few slight problems. First off, the inclusion of deities in the spells. While I DO believe that there is absolutely a need and a use for deities in any magick or ritual application, she lists deities in these spells, making it another "pick a God from Column A, two devi from Column B...." And while she does talk briefly about the use of a deity in a spell, it is not to discuss the aspects that you are drawing upon or what you should be asking for from that deity, it is simply to say "I'm suggesting these deities and you don't have to use them if you don't want to." But for the new Llewiccan, it may look like they are supposed to use those deities and with only three paragraphs of guidance, I don't feel that is enough.
The other thing that I found somewhat irritating is the amount of ceremony these spells used. For example, the "To Restore Libido" candle spell uses four pages of chants, instructions and illustrations to do this spell. While I think that this instruction is ABSOLUTELY necessary and it is a wonderful example of this, I found the amount of instruction to be personally irritating. Please note, that I am not knocking the review down because of this factor, it is a personal bias and one that I am aware of.
All things considered, I am going to give this book 4 1/2 stars out of 5. I think that this book is everything that a spellbook should be, and very rarely are. It is a book that needs to be given to all those who are looking into doing magick on their own who don't have a teacher. This book and "Before You Cast a Spell" should be REQUIRED reading for anyone who is just starting in the magickal paths. I feel this is a superior book.
Congratulations Deborah.
Daven
Can replace a dozen other spellbooks!.......2006-08-01
As someone who has been designing and casting spells for forty years, I've read a lot of spell books. Most of them tend to be short, dogmatic, and shallow, with nothing even vaguely resembling any sort of clear theory or practical experience behind them. This elemental spellbook, in high contrast to those, is thoughtful, passionate, emotionally deep, and thoroughly practical.
By the time you finish this spellbook, you will not only have learned a number of highly useful spells, you will know how and why successful spells are created the way they are. Rooted in her best-selling Way of Four book about the classical four elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, the Way of Four Spellbook is nourished by the author's many years of Wiccan experience and practice, but is not limited to just that spiritual path.
I would have no hesitation about giving this book to a new student as their first spellbook, especially if Wicca was the path they intended to follow. In fact, it would save them an enormous amount of time and money, for they would need few others on the topic.
(Bias alert: the author is my ex-wife and the mother of my son -- who will no doubt outwrite both of us someday -- and I am quoted favorably in it several times. We did magic together for over a decade and have both influenced each other's magical theory and practice. Those who trust and enjoy my own writing on the topic will find Deborah's work of equal value. Those who don't may find it insufficiently pompous or pretentious. Sorry about that.)
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Fairies are mysterious and elusive creatures that inhabit an invisible realm—a realm that exists alongside the merely physical world we live in, a place the old Celts called the "Otherworld." Theirs is a kingdom where it is always summer, where the orchards bear fruit and flowers at the same time, and where death and old age are unknown. For the lucky few, these creatures are occasionally seen in the blink of an eye or on the edge of a dream, and their haunting voices heard on the wind through the lonely valleys and forests - for those who have ears to hear it.
As elusive as they are, there have been tales of humans who have spent extended time with fairies—by walking inadvertently into the mist between two stones or by stepping accidentally into a fairy ring—and who have been taught by them to heal, make potions, and use spells.
Sadly, as we humans have moved away from our close connection to the earth, we have also lost our link with the "wildfolk." The stories of them that persisted lost their awe-inspiring quality: in our feeble imaginations we have turned them into the cute Tinkerbells of popular nursery tales.
But this is not a book about the imaginary creatures of storybooks: It is about real fairies, potent and awe-inspiring beings of earth, air, fire and water, of plant, stream, rock and place. Working With Fairies describes in detail the diverse world of the fairy, from house spirits, nature spirits, elementals, and devas, to personal fairy guardians and sweethearts. And it contains techniques to enable you to contact the fairy realm or "Otherworld," including:
When, where and how to see fairies; Attraction techniques;
Workings and Rituals to involve fairies;
Dealing with the unwanted attentions of fairies;
Guided meditations;
Spells and potions to enable `the sight';
Anna Franklin is the author of The Illustrated Fairy Encyclopaedia, The Fairy Ring, Fairy Lore, and Watercolor Fairies. She is well-known to fairy fans and readers of MBS books on both sides of the Atlantic. Her works have been translated into eight languages. Anna lives in a village in the English Midlands.
Customer Reviews:
Fairy Lore.......2007-06-15
I enjoyed this book very much, however it is more about fairy lore and traditional fairy stories than about actually working with the fair folk. There are a few recipes and suggestions but they only make up maybe 5% of the book.
The author did do her research though on cross cultural fairy beliefs and compares how the fairies in some regions are similar to fairies in other regions. She also did some good historical research on the origins of the classification of elementals in the form we know it today ie, sylphs, gnomes, salamandars, undines. That was something I had not considered previously. Who would have known Paracelsus was involved? That's not something they usually teach in Wicca 101.
I only give the book four stars because the book was missing some basic information about actually communicating with the fairy creatures and recognizing when they are communicating with you. I don't see how anyone could establish a real working relationship with a being that you can't even communicate with. Leaving offerings is fine, but then what? Secondly, the author doesn't discuss the historical context of the stories/accounts in the book and the influence that the Christian church and its theology had on the stories that were told or collected. I have a hard time believing the fairies were blood-sucking vampires that would take a persons blood if they didn't leave the appropriate offerings as described in some of the stories. That sounds more like a distortion that would be made up by the church to influence people to stay away from the nature spirits rather than a story that would come from people who had frequent dealings with them.
Overall, I would say the book is worthwhile, however as another reviewer mentioned, the title is a little misleading. A better book for learning to actually communicate with nature spirits is called "Working With Earth Energies" by David Furlong.
The hidden unveiled.......2006-04-20
I enjoyed this book, though I found the sub title a bit misleading about the book's contents. I was expecting to see page upon page of spells and charms but was pleasantly surprised by very thorough history lessons on many of The Wild Folk.
The eight chapters in the book contained a wealth of information of historical accounts of fairies from around the world. Where they live, what they do and how to obtain their help as well as avoid their ire comprised major portions of each chapter.
Chapters were divided into sections like The Other World, Devas and Dryads and Elementals. The last one was the most extensive filling about a third of the book with informational tidbits, poems, meditations, correspondences, and suggested rituals for each of the four Elemental Fae.
I have never been a big "fairy" person per se, but I found the historical accounts fascinating and well worth the read. The glossary in the back was a helpful addition to the book. Keeping track of who's who and what is often difficult in books like these. Having a well-formatted index with easy to read bold headings in the back made it easier to keep track of that.
In the chapter called Fairy Families, I especially liked the listing of the Muses and what their `specialty' was. This is something that I often wanted to know in the past but was unable to find the information as accessible as it is presented in this book. Information such as this is presented in a factual, straightforward manner. The author includes dates, places and names when possible as much of her source material came from historical accounts of `witch' trails.
The recipes included in the book are made with common ingredients for the most part, making it possible for those interested in deepening their relationships with fairies to try their hand at making them.
If you are interested in fairy lore, or want to include fairies as part of your practice, this is a good book with plenty to hold your interest.
W. Lyon Martin Author/Illustrator of "An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child."
Book Description
Let the love and healing energies of the angels into your daily life.
Angels have the power to touch every one of us with their protection, guidance and eternal love. With the Angel Oracle you now have the means to access this divine wisdom. The 36 beautifully illustrated angel cards, one for each of the angels in the heavenly realm, offer clarity of thought, knowledge and insight to help you with everyday problems as well as the major challenges of life.
There is nothing negative or unsettling about the readings from the angel cards: each offers positive aspects of love and healing energy for all situations. The accompanying illustrated book gives a full commentary for each card and shows how easy the system is to use. Open your heart tot he Angel Oracle and open youself to life.
-36 glorious angel cards
-112-page illustrated book
-A practical source of love, power and inspiration
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful.......2004-05-16
This is the first angel oracle deck/book I ever bought and I still use it. I love the artwork. The book is excellent on it's own. I have never had a reading with these cards that was bad or un-true. They always come up right. I would recomend this deck to anyone looking for an accurate oracle. If you've never bought angel oracle cards before, I recomend you start with this deck. The spreads listed are easy to remeber and the cards are beautiful and accurate. The info for each card is easy to understand. But like I said I would recomend this to anyone - beginner or advanced.
The best Angel Oracle Cards I found in the market.......2003-02-28
It's been a long time since I'm looking for a steady reference on Angel Cards, as one more of the personal 'tools' I use to enlarge my study and interest on forms, symbols, ancient and contemporary myths and art images. As I deal with fine arts and artists on my daily work on broadcasting , I felt that all the angel cards and oracles I found only seemed to give me a more or less limited and personal view of each author and some quite futile information. In spite of that, A. Wauters does an honest job when she mentions R.Steiner texts - an historic reference on philosophy and spiritual matters, sometimes not very well known -, or when she collects some simple ancient jews prayers on her book. By choosing a set of beautiful images associated with the past times, she makes us focus not on 'chocolat or fashionable angels' as several other oracles and books do, but on a much more archetypal and neutral visual representation. So, I'll say that A.Wauters book and oracle really matches well on a consequent set that gave me the visual freedom to enjoy the inner 'intuitive realms' of my own and the will to know more about the subject.
Start each day with these cards........2002-05-21
Every morning, my fiance and I light a candle and draw a card. He asks specific questions, I usually just ask for guidance for the day ahead. They are so inspirational and it reminds us to acknowlege and thank God and the Angels for each new and wonderful day
poor images and weak description.......2002-02-09
When I bougth this oracle kit, I expect much more than it can offers, frist the angelic descriptions are poor and weak, they are flat and don't give you any thing new.
The majority angel's faces in the cards are coarse, they have no innocence or tenderness or peaceful or the attributes suppose they have.
But when you use it, It can give you a good advice, this is the only thing good about, maybe is the most important thing, but if you are talking about angels or with them, trought the cards or any other way, You'd expect they be heavenly.
I've this kit in spanish, but I don't think this differ much from the english version.
Excellent Guidance!.......2001-07-01
The Angel Oracle has given me guidance on countless occasions. It has helped me with everything from relationships to self-doubting to school. I would never give it up for anything!
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- Not a shelf-sitter
- Daisy The Amazing
- a very "real" story
- Brett's warm drawings are a beautiful embellishment
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Picked on, pecked, and jostled, Daisy the hen is not quite as happy as her Happy Hens market basket might suggest. One evening, fed up with the other pushy hens, Daisy crawls into one of the baskets by the river, and falls asleep. Unaware of the rising river, this put-upon bird winds up floating downstream, past marauding monkeys, snorting water buffalo, and a greedy fisherman. Will Daisy ever make her way back to the home of the little girl Mei Mei and the six happiest hens in all of China? Breaking away from her usual Scandinavian illustrations and stories, Jan Brett embraces the beauty of China in this Story About Ping-inspired picture book. Bamboo poles frame the lavish illustrations of picturesque villages, strangely shaped mountains (Brett incorporates images of the animals into the ranges), and river-life characters. As in The Hat and her many other tales, Brett advances the plot with miniature border details. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
Book Description
Mei-Mei had the six happiest hens in China. She gave them treats and fresh hay baths, and when she called to them-gu gu gu gu gu!-they all ran to her as fast as they could. But one of the hens, Daisy, was not always so happy. The other hens picked on Daisy and pushed her off the perch every night. Then one day, Daisy is accidentally washed out onto the river in a basket and she soon learns to stand up for herself. When she finds her way home, this plucky little hen is no longer afraid as she bravely takes her place on the roost.
Jan Brett traveled to China to do research for the glorious illustrations in this heart-warming tale of self-esteem and self-confidence.
Customer Reviews:
Review of Daisy Comes Home.......2003-03-25
Jan Brettýs latest book, Daisy Comes Home is a charming book for young children. The story takes place in a rural village in China along the Li River. A young girl named Mei Mei is known for having the healthiest and happiest hens in the village. She carries the eggs from the hens in a basket that says ýHappy Hensý into the village to sell. The story begins by looking back to the time when not all of Mei Meiýs chickens were happy. Even though Mei Mei fed them treats, gave them fresh hay for their beds, and bathed them, the one called Daisy was not happy. The reason being that all the other hens always picked on her and were very mean to her. They always pushed her off of the perch so she had to sleep on the cold, hard ground.
One night, she had had enough of this and found a market basket near the river bank to sleep in. She fell right to sleep and did not notice the river creeping up the bank. The basket floated away, with Daisy in it. She woke up when the basket started tipping and realized that she was had floated away from home. As she traveled down the river, Daisy had to defend herself against a dog, a water buffalo, and red-tailed monkeys. Her ýHappy Hensý basket ran into a fisherman claimed her and took her into the village to sell.
By this time, Mei Mei had looked all day for her lost hen and decided that she must go into town to sell the eggs from the other hens. She carried the ýHappy Hensý baskets into town and arranged her place to sell the eggs. A friend told Mei Mei that a fisherman had carried one of her baskets into town with one of the hens. She rushed off to find her missing hen and told the fisherman that Daisy belonged to her. The fisherman said that he found the hen so he got to keep her. Mei Mei called to her hen and Daisy ran to her upon hearing the familiar call. The girl ran home with the hen as fast as she could.
One would assume that the other hens would be glad to have the missing Daisy back home, but they tried to treat her as they always had. Daisy had learned a lot on her adventure and could now defend herself. She flapped her wings, pecked, and pushed the other hens back; they could no longer push her around. So, she was given a place to perch alongside the rest of them. Now, all six of the hens are healthy and happy.
The beautiful pictures in this book also tell the story. The full spread beautifully depicts the main idea on each page. Not only is the main idea told, but the audience is allowed to peek into something else that is occurring or is about to occur through small windows in two corners of the page. For example, on the page where the Daisy bumps into the fisherman, a small picture of Mei Mei getting ready to go to the market is in the left corner of the page and a picture of the fisherman holding up the hen to sell is in the opposite corner. This cleverly gives the reader something more to think about and he or she follows the main storyline.
This wonderful story would make an excellent addition to a classroom of young students. The gorgeous pictures and charming tale would captivate the minds of young children as they learn about the importance of standing up for oneýs self, the need to be kind to one another, and the importance of looking after those one cares about.
Not a shelf-sitter.......2003-03-11
Jan Brett has woven together intricate illustrations with an exciting story as we float with Daisy the hen down the Li River on an unexpected trip. Daisy's encounters with a dog, a water buffalo, a pack of monkeys and a fisherman are interesting and life-like - no talking animals here! As Daisy and Daisy's owner Mei Mei make their way to the marketplace, the mountainous scenery changes often. Look carefully and you will see the mountains become dragons and snakes, chickens and monkeys. The marketplace illustrations feel authentic and up-to-date and the wonderful colors and hustle-and-bustle feel adds to the story's tension for an exciting reunion! Brett's illustrations are wonderfully layered with Chinese textures and materials from china pattern designs to bamboo screens. Beautifully illustrated and skillfully told, Daisy Comes Home is sure to be one of those favorites that asks to be read over and over again.
Daisy The Amazing.......2002-10-23
Daisy Comes Home was a really good book. I would give this book five stars. There is alot of chinese calligraphy in this book. If you can read the calligraphy, this would be a good book for you. The story was about a runaway hen who is found by the nine year old girl owner. To find out more read this book.
a very "real" story.......2002-08-08
My 5-year-old daughter and I read this with a great deal of delight. The story is exciting, and what makes it very special is its authenticity. Daisy isn't a human-like character, she does only real hen things; Mei Mei isn't a super-clever, cutesy ethnic character, she's a young Chinese girl who loves her hens. Together, they overcome the scary, vulnerable situations they find themselves in just by doing hen and little girl things. All of this with fascinating, rich illustrations of the Li River region of southern China that are also very true to life. A tale for the heart and a treat for the eyes.
Brett's warm drawings are a beautiful embellishment.......2002-04-13
Mei Mei has the happiest hens in China: she pampers them. But hen Daisy is not happy: she faces bullying from the others and when she finds herself lost and away from home, she must remember the attitudes of her fellow hens in order to survive. Brett's warm drawings are a beautiful embellishment.
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