Nature Spirits of The World
From Irish mythology to the big screen, fairies are more than just folklore. Today, they inspire children’s movies, oracle cards, and DIY fairy gardens. Explore how these mystical beings bring a touch of magic to modern life and culture.
In Irish Mythology, we talk about angels and fairies. But in nature, many spirits look at us. They are inhabiting us on earth, sometimes take care of us, sometimes warn us, and their main duties are protecting Mother Nature and wild animals. These spirits have the controlling power of four elements called earth, water, air, and fire. Basic spirits stay with four elements, and they are called Elementals. The main difference between sprites and fairies is that fairies are lower-power gods and goddesses, while spirits are classified as elementals. Their lifetime can be millions of years.
What Is an Evil Fairy Called?
Fairies are one kind of elemental spirit of the world. They are plant-based souls who are born in the heavenly realm cause of their good deeds in their last human life. In our ancient society, they are being blamed for kidnapping babies, misleading travelers, teasing, and even spoiling our food. The main reason for these social disgraces against fairies is that people misunderstand elemental spirits of the world with lower spirits, such as hungry ghosts or elemental elves. In an unseen world of Mother Nature, there are two kinds of spirits. One type is dark energy, and the other type is white energy.
Both types have the same power; the only difference is what they did in their last human life. People used to consume a higher amount of alcohol and felt greedy for properties born as hungry ghosts and elemental elves. People who were born into an aggressive mood are born into devils, demons, and monsters.
However, there are the opposite kind of people who always help others and observe good precepts. They are attached to planet Earth and its natural environment. So they are born as fairies and elemental angels.
Types of Fairies
When we consider the elemental spirits of the world, those who are on the light side can be categorized into four types. Fairies are largely linked with trees and parts of trees. Some fairies look the same as humans in physical appearance, but others are extra-large or microscopically small. As an example, some fairies are as small as the pollen of the flowers. Some flowers have as many fairies as the number of petals of the flower. So, water lotus may have a large number of nymphs in one flower.
Their main duty is protecting Mother Nature and wild animals. You can see that wild animals do not have a way to cure their disease, and some animals don't have a protector. So fairies had taken an order to protect them. Tree-based spirits are common in every country. They look like they vary across countries and their cultures. A lot of them have an aura-like wing, but the wings look like a dragonfly or butterfly. But this is not an essential thing. Some fairies don't have wings and look like higher-level deities. Tree-based fairies try to protect their tree and the relevant area. Then, near wild animals consider the second level. If any wild animal tries to destroy their tree, they are angry with such animals.
The classification of elementals is different in many cultures and countries. For example, Ireland and India have the same classification. However, in the modern spiritual world, the following classification is going on:
Nymphs are the same as fairies but are largely associated with ponds, lakes, and rivers. They like water flowers. Some ponds have devils, monsters, and nymphs. Each of them is independent and doesn't influence the other. Water angels and aqua angels are other names for them.
In Greek Mythology, the Wood Nymphs (also called forest angels) play an important role. Wood nymphs have the same power as fairies but little bit higher hierarchy. Wood nymphs are normally associated with large, old trees such as oaks. Ficus Religios or Sacred Fig, is a tree worshiped by Buddhist people in Buddhist countries, so such trees have ancient wood nymphs who have higher powers. They help people.
Sylphs are the same as nymphs, but living in the sky, the upper sky on planet earth. Sometimes they can control the wind, air, rain, and clouds. They are very slim and tiny. They can create a magical world in the sky. Their hobby is dancing and music. They like clouds. In astrology, higher hierarchy sylphs who stay beyond the earth can control our karmic energies, and Vedic astrologers use them to control planetary radiations.
Gnomes are another type of nature spirit. They are of two types. One is the same as devils and monsters. They are dark energies. However, there is a light force of gnomes who protect mountains, stones, crystals, gemstones, and soils. When we build a new house or building, these gnomes come and stay there. So becoming friends with them is vital for a happy household life. If you protect the environment and wild animals, then gnomes are helping you. However, they don't like uncanny travelers.
How to connect with Fairies
All kinds of fairies and tree spirits help to pollinate. Elemental spirits of the world have the power to grow plants, protect our gardens, and protect forests. They help with organic agriculture. All types of elemental spirits love babies and students. Anyone who learns agriculture, biology, zoology, and botany can get their support. However, you should have a clear intention to organically do service to mankind and Mother Nature.
Normally, elemental fairies have green eyes and slim bodies. They like to tell jokes, tease, and make others laugh. They do not like to interfere with humans, but if we ask for their support, then they may help us. We can organize a little altar for all types of elemental spirits in our garden, or anywhere there is a flowering tree. It must be clean and cute. Height must be your heart level. Light candles that have flower scents. Keep offering items such as homemade bread, honey, cream or butter, a few fruits, and flowers. Finally, keep a little statue of a fairy. Then, keep looking at the altar for a few minutes, then mentally ask for your wish. After a few months, you can see your dreams come true in a magical way. Magic is the task of the fairies.
Another way is to write a simple note by hand and hang it on that note in flower tree. You can attach a small crystal to it. After finishing your work, keep organic fruit juice under that tree. It is a simple gift to our fairies. Showing gratitude is an important rule when linking with nature spirits.