Ireland's OWN Myths & Magic

	Alder: The fairies who associate with the alder tree are known as "dark fairies" and are very protective. When they leave the tree they often leave in the form of a Raven.
	Angelica: The faeries of the angelica strengthen the aura and they bring good fortune and strong energy. They stimulate intuition.
	Apple: Apple trees are sacred to many gods, goddesses and most all faeries. They are however also the reputed home of unicorns.
	Basil: The basil faerie takes the form of an elf. It holds the knowledge of integrating sexuality and spirituality.
	Birch: This is the "lady's tree" indicating it is associated with faerie queens.
	Black-Eyed Susan: The faerie of this flower is a catalyst for change. It can help shed light on the dark areas of the soul and it can show one how to make proper changes.
	Buttercup: Faeries from this flower bring healing energies and can be beneficial in helping rediscover self worth
	Carnation: Carnation flower faeries give us healing energy. Contact with them strengthens the aura and restores love of self and life.
	Chrysanthemum: The flower faeries of the mum touch the heart; they stimulate vitality and help strengthen overall life force.
	Clover: Clover faeries assist in finding love and fidelity. They reveal themselves to individuals who show kindness toward nature. Water infused with clover can be used to enchant ones eyes in order to see faeries.
	Daffodil: The faeries of this flower bring clarity of thought; and they teach one to achieve deep levels of meditation and realisation of inner beauty.
	Daisy: The daisy is a favourite flower of wood nymphs and can awaken creativity.
	Faerie Lantern: If you wander upon these flowers, you will be "faerie charmed." They affect imagination, awaken feminine energies, and hold knowledge of re-expression/re-awakening of sexual energies.
	Gardenia: Gardenia faeries stimulate peaceful feelings and help increase telepathic ability. They are extremely protective, especially of children. See also the poem, Gardenia.
	Geranium: The faeries of this flower awaken happiness, and bring opportunities for happiness as well.
	Heather: Heather faeries stimulate self expression, and they are especially helpful to the shy and introverted.
	Honeysuckle: Honeysuckle faeries are very powerful and can teach one how to charm others. They are also helpful in overcoming one's past.
	Iris: Like Iris the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow, these faeries manifest in all colours of the rainbow. They stimulate inspiration and psychic purity.
	Jasmine: Jasmine fae love to give pleasant dreams. They also help one develop mental clarity.
	Lavender: The faeries of this herb may teach you how to use its healing and magical powers. The best time to connect with them is on Midsummer's Eve.
	Lilac: Lilac faeries can reveal to you past lives and how they are harmonised within the present.
	Lily: These faeries link one to the mysteries of new birth; they help in the development of purity and humility. See also: Lily of the Valley
	Marigold: Marigold faeries help one to develop clairaudience, or the ability to hear in other realms. These faeries are very powerful and hold know of the mysteries of love and sacrifice.
	Oak: The faeries of the oak tree awaken prophetic visions.
	Orchid: Orchids harbour nature spirits that have a dynamic effect on sexual energy. These faeries have knowledge of the spiritual aspect of sexuality.
	Phlox: Phlox faeries take the form of an elf; they awaken latent artistic abilities.
	Poppy: This flower will bring visions of the faerie realm.
	Rose: Pink rose faeries can teach one how to harmonise male and female aspects of the psyche; white rose faeries bring spiritual purity; red rose faeries assist with fertility and love matters; and yellow rose faeries teach one how to recognise and express truth.
	Rosemary: These faeries will help combat negative energies from others. They can also teach and help facilitate out-of-body experiences.
	Sage: Sage faeries produce altered states of consciousness; they also hold knowledge on how to slow the aging process.
	Snapdragon: Snapdragon faeries can be very protective of humans. Plant snapdragons around the outside of your house for protection.
	Thyme: Although there are no certain faeries associated with thyme, this herb is known to draw the fae into bedrooms.
	Tulip: Faeries found sitting inside tulip cups hold knowledge of the hidden significance of people, places and events.
	Violet: The violet is sacred to all faeries, especially the faerie queen. They awaken greater psychic sensitivity and often reveal themselves in dreams. Gather the first violets you see in the spring; they will bring you luck and the assistance of the faerie realm.
	Willow: Willows are favored by dryads and water fae. They often open communication and vision. The Willow is also associated with the Celtic goddess Brighid.

Sources include: "Enchantment of the Faerie Realm: Communication with Nature Spirits & Elementals," by Ted Andrews, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 2003; Personal knowledge; and special thanks to Laura aka Oisin666.