Fairycraft: Following The Path Of Fairy Witchcraft

Morgan Daimler is one of my favorite authors and is an authority on faery witchcraft. It is through her writings and teachings that I discovered my own path. This book changed my life! The connection between faeries and witches is ages old and Daimler brings the old Fairy Faith forward into a more modern neopagan context. Daimler says: “…When a neopagan witch chooses to follow the Fairy Faith and blends the two together, the result is a new system, which I am calling Fairy Witchcraft, that uses elements of the beliefs and practices of both to create a whole. It is a way not just to honor the fairies, but also to connect to them and to the Otherworld on a deeper level…” Daimler, Morgan. Fairycraft: Following The Path Of Fairy Witchcraft (p. 1). John Hunt Publishing. Kindle Edition. Several years ago, I experienced a miraculous event that opened my eyes to the world of faery. While on a walk one morning in early November, I met a fairy elemental. I never fully understood the experience until I read this book. That one event has since become the catalyst that moved me forward on my own pagan path. I had no idea how to begin my education as a solitary faery witch, and as usual, I searched for a book to show me the way. Surprisingly, Morgan Daimler had me covered! What you’ll find inside this tome is a wealth of history and knowledge about the path. She covers the early beliefs, the gods, faery etiquette and protection, the ancestors, the sorts of tools and your ritual spaces, and much more. The author delves deep into Irish traditions explaining the myths behind the magic. Of particular interest to me was the term, “fairy doctor.” This was a person who was called upon when fairy involvement was known or suspected, which usually meant there were some sorts of spell or affliction placed upon a human. The fairy doctor would then figure out the best cure to free the person from the affliction. This fairy doctor or fairy witch was open to teaching her skills and passed on her knowledge to her children. My youngest daughter is now the recipient of this knowledge. She’s inherited my gift of plant magic and now is interested in the faery faith. Forget everything you thought you knew about the fey. Ditch the glitzy Hollywood version of fairies you grew up with and learn the history and mythology that will set you on your own path. MY RATING: Character Believability: 5 Flow and Pace: 5 Reader Engagement: 5 Reader Enrichment: 5 Reader Enjoyment: 5 Overall Rate: 5 out of 5 Stars

For the genuine seekers, those who want to approach the Fair Folk in a safe manner, for those who would like to make Fairy Faith part of their spiritual journey, this book is an absolute treasure. I read all of Morgan Daimler's books on Fairies and this one is among my favorites. It makes up a solid guide with do's and don's, recommendation for ritual, celebrations, how to establish. relationship with Them, etc. I found the book equally useful and delightful. I am also greatly appreciative of the author's willingness to share her personal experiences along her amazing scholarly knowledge of authentic Fairy lore.

Morgan Daimler is easily becoming my favorite author on the craft. She packs these books FULL of her knowledge from her own experiences and well known and respected resources. Between her 2 books on fairycraft, her overflowing knowledge of especially Irish folklore and the Goddesses, The Morrigan and Brigid and the Gods and Goddesses honored within fairycraft I am learning more than I ever have about the craft. I'm not disregarding my own experiences thus far.. although I am understanding and processing many experiences more clearly through Morgan's writings and shared knowledge. She has a way with words and sharing her wisdom in a very straight to the point manner, meaning and matter. She is a fabulous teacher.

I've read it 3 times already. Great read.

I really enjoyed this book as an overview. It has some thoughtful insights and guidance for those just beginning on this path.

This is a well-cited and academically presented source of information for those interested in developing a personal practice that involves the Fae. Morgan Daimler does an incredible job of compiling material to construct a modern-day practice with historical heritage.

Like all of her books, this one from Morgan Daimler is brilliant! She understands the Fae and has done her research and gives us a beautiful book about how to work with the Fae

Personally I find it almost difficult to express the range of emotions this book has brought about for me. As a reclusive member of the broad Pagan tribe, it has been a heartening experience to find another on this solitary path. I admire how she's woven her life strands together with this practice, and also the obvious depth of her devotion to it. She seems a most pragmatic mystic, and a scholarly one as well. I am glad she wrote this book, and so shall many who come upon it in the times to come I'm sure.

This was an extremely insightful read, very engaging, and if you've read the pagan portals Morgan wrote on Fairy witchcraft, and are wondering whether to read this one too - I highly recommend you do! I feel like I gained alot of knowledge from this book, and have decided more conclusively where I want my practise to lead me.

Me gustó lo bien cuidado que llegó y el material es muy bonito 😘

A pragmatic guide to fairy witchcraft, a path that is both old and new, magical and mundane. Easy to read, practical and informative. A wonderful source for those interested in the wild, the ecstatic and the liminal.

Well researched, excellent information.

I have read a LOT of Fae/Sidhe lore, and experienced much. Morgan is definitely one of the best.