Instructions for Attracting Fairies and Gnomes into your Garden

Provided by Taarr

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One thing to remember about Fairies is that they are more timid that the most timid human.  They are as leery of us as many are of them.  NEVER demand that a Fairy show itself.  Instead, invite them to join you.  If you have a Fairy ring or area that you feel they may play, do not set up your spot there.  Near to there is good, so as you are both on common middle ground.  At this spot, you will want to make it inviting to the Fairies.  They like to hide under toadstools and mushrooms.  Some of their favorite herbs are Ragwort, Mistletoe, Foxglove, Jasmine, Primrose, Poinsettias, Strawberries, Tulips, Straw, Cowslip, and Dates..  So, if you wish, plant these near the outer edge, closer to the Fairy ring, should you have one.  Otherwise, closer to the area you suspect they live/play.  They don't like to be thanked or praised for appearing or leaving signs of having been there.  Instead, they LOVE gifts.  Their favorites are butter, milk, bread or cake.  They like sweets and the fruits of the seasons, when in season.  They don't actually eat these things, but draw the essences of the gifts.  And they like glittery things.  So, to hang things like small crystal-like soft sounding wind chimes would be appealing to them.  Items that can dangle and reflect the light.

And just a note to remember, don't try to attract them on a Wednesday, as this is their day off and they probably will not "work" with you.  NEVER lie to them.  That makes them angry, and you DON'T want to see one angry.  Because they often envy human life, they are quite willing to help if asked.  But also know that they can be jealous of a human's world, and will play tricks, steal, and try to cause distrust in the family they are jealous of.  Many times they do not want to appear as themselves, and will be seen as another form, such as a dog or cat.  They like to ride along with the family pet sometimes.  Next time you see a cat suddenly start chasing its tail, chances are it has a rider. 

And also remember, there are good fairies and bad ones.  Your best time to try and attract the good ones is during a Waxing Moon.....  when it moves from the period of the New Moon to the Full Moon.  The time that you are more likely to attract the bad Fairies is during a Waning Moon....  when it moves from Full Moon to New Moon.