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“A Faery ally can be an invaluable asset for the Witch,” writes Storm Faerywolf, “as well as a relationship that is deeply personal, intimate, and even possibly romantic or erotic, just as with any human in with whom we may engage.”
Why then, given the volatile history between humanity and faery kind, would we want to pursue a relationship with them? Why not simply follow the cautionary advice of our ancestors and do our best to avoid them altogether? The short answer is, “because we’re Witches.”
Luke Babb writes about their experiences with those entities some call “the good neighbors,” some “the fair folk,” and some by dozens of other names – not all of which may refer to the same class of being.
Guest columnist John Kruse makes the case for environmentalism as a fundamental element of folklore surrounding fairies.
Guest columnist John Kruse introduces TWH’s readers to the faery lore of the elder tree.