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Let's talk about~ ✨🧚🏻‍♀️The Fae 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

The Fae are ancient beings from Celtic, Norse & Western European Folklore & Mythology.
The Fae—also known as fairies, faeries, or the Fair Folk—are an ancient and very diverse group of supernatural, magical beings rooted in folklore across Europe & Scandinavia.
They are not a single species, but a broad category for non-human entities linked to mythology.
What Are the Fae Like? Let's delve in!
Appearance*
Traditional folklore describes the Fae as human-sized or varying greatly in shape, rather than simply tiny, winged creatures.
The modern concept of the tiny fairy comes from the children's stories primarily from the Victorian Era.
Where do they dwell & what are they like?
They are thought to be neither purely good nor evil, but are bound by strict, often strange rules, bargains, & taboos.
Where do they live?
They live in the "Otherworld," a parallel realm only accessible through natural and liminal spaces like hills, fairy mounds, ancient barrows, caves, rocks, waterways and deep forests.
What are their traditions & types?
Aos Sí~
In Irish , Norse & Western European mythology, these are the "people of the fairy mounds," considered immortal ancestors or nature spirits.
How are they structured?
Seelie and Unseelie Courts~
Scottish folklore divides the Fae into the Seelie Court consider kind, helpful & natural. Helpful & protective. An example would be protecting your home from negative energies or healing your crops & sick animals.
The Unseelie Court ~ are the dark, mischievous & even dangerous kind. Examples would be stealing children. Attacking your animals, breaking your belongings or making you sickly. What are the elementals?
Mythology states they are considered to be household spirits like brownies, nature guardians like dryads, and elemental beings tied to earth, air, fire, and water.
In Norse Mythology they are called the 'Landvettir' and are thought to live in caves, rocks, mounds, waterways, trees, barns & even in homes. These beings are honored and feared!
If you wanted a good & bountiful crop or healthy animals you would gift offerings to these beings to appease them.
Beings considered to be of The Fae*
Faeries, gnomes, elves, sprites, mermaids, unicorns, dragons & dwarves.
Have you ever seen a Fae?
Have you ever found a Faery Circle?

Let's talk about Tarot ~ ✨The Star✨

The number 17 card in the Major Arcana, The Star. This card depicts a n**e woman kneeling by water. She is pouring onto both the land & water symbolizing nourishing both with healing & positive energy. A large star & many smaller stars visible on the card are symbols of guidance & a cosmic connection.

Let's take a look at the meanings for this cards appearance in a reading based on its position~
Upright✨
Hope*
It brings renewed faith, optimism, and peace after a difficult time.
Inspiration*
You feel clear-headed, creative, and guided by the universe.
Healing*
It represents emotional recovery and a sense of calm restoration.

Now let's look at the meaning & how that changes if in reverse~
Reverse✨
Despair*
You might feel hopeless, doubting yourself or your future.
Disappointment*
Expectations are not met, leading to pessimism.
Disconnection*
You feel creatively blocked or spiritually lost.

Let's talk about Tarot ~ ✨The Tower✨

The #16 card & part of the Major Arcana in tarot is The Tower. This card depicts a large dark tower, with several symbols within the depiction. The flames represent a purifying fire, the falling crown would be a fall of pride, power & ego. The people falling from the tower represent a loss of control & a sudden upheaval, the lightning bolts represent a sudden appearance of divine forces, sudden insight & cosmic intervention.
Let's look at what this card means in a reading according to it's position~

Upright*
Sudden Upheaval~
A shock or event that turns your life upside down without warning.
The Truth Comes Out~
Secrets or lies are exposed, breaking down illusions.
Awakening~
A painful moment that forces you to see reality and start over.
In Love~
A hard truth or sudden end to a relationship that was not healthy.

Now let's look at how those messages change if in reverse~

Reversed*
Avoiding Disaster~
Managing to dodge a crisis at the last second.
Fear of Changes~
Holding tightly to an old situation because you are scared of the unknown.
Delayed Collapse~
Putting off an ending that has to happen eventually.

Happy Thor's Day!!!
In honor of today ~ Let's talk about Thor's Hammer ~ Mjolnir
According to mythology & legend Thor's hammer, known as Mjölnir, is the magical and devastating weapon of the Norse thunder god, created because of a mischievous prank by Loki, which is a common theme for Loki, hence being referred to as 'The Prankster' or 'Trickster' God.
How Mjölnir Was Made~
The Prank*
Loki cut off the golden hair of Sif, Thor's wife. Her hair was said to be the most beautiful hair in all of Asgard. It was so long it dragged the floor behind her & shone like the sun.
Thor's Reaction*
An enraged Thor threatened to kill Loki, who promised to replace it with magical golden hair made by the dwarves.
The Tricksters Wager*
Loki visited rival dwarven smiths, the sons of Ivaldi and the brothers Brokkr and Sindri (Eitri), boasting they could not make better treasures.
The Trick that Sabotaged them*
While Sindri forged the final piece, Loki transformed into a horse fly and bit the bellows-operator Brokkr to ruin the work.
The Flaw in Mjolnir*
Because of a bite on the eyelid, Brokkr stopped briefly, leaving Mjölnir with a famously short handle.
Despite this, the gods named it their greatest weapon against the giants.
Mjölnir's Powers*
Never Misses it's mark*
The hammer always hits its mark when thrown and returns straight to Thor's hand like a boomerang.
It changes size*
It can shrink down small enough to hide inside a tunic. Which is why many followers wear jewelry or adornments depicting the legendary hammer.
Destruction AND Blessings*
It can shatter mountains, summon thunder and lightning, and sanctify weddings, births, and funerals.
Legends or stories in the Sagas containing Mjölnir~
The Theft*
In the famous poem Þrymskviða, the giant Thrym steals Mjölnir and buries it deep underground, demanding the goddess Freyja as his bride for its return.
Thors Disguise*
Refusing to go, Freyja flies into a rage, so the clever god Heimdall suggests Thor dress up as the bride wearing heavy bridal veils.
The Trick:
Thor travels to the giant's hall, with Loki, he nearly gives himself away by eating an entire ox and drinking massive casks of mead, but recovers when Loki claims "Freyja" hasn't slept in days so she's haggard, hungry & thirsty
The Final Showdown*
When Thrym brings out Mjölnir to bless the wedding ceremony, Thor grabs the hammer, throws off his disguise, and kills Thrym and all of the attending giants.

Let's talk about Tarot ~ ✨The Devil✨

The #15 card in the Major Arcana is The Devil ~ it depicts a horned creature (some consider as Baphomet) seated above 2 humans, loosely chained. The visual symbolism is clear.
That is that entrapment is only an illusion. The chains are loose & can easily be removed at any time. The two figures have 'tails'; one of grapes & the other fire symbolizing base desires & temptations. The key messages or words are bo***ge, addictions & temptations, but that these things are controlled by you. You can drop those chains of bo***ge easily & free yourself from them if you choose to.
Let's look at the meaning for the appearance of this card in a reading ~
Upright*
Addiction & Bad Habits~
Giving in to instant gratification, vices, or unhelpful coping mechanisms.
Feeling Powerless~
Handing your personal power over to external things, people, or toxic dynamics.
The Illusions~
Believing you are stuck when you actually have the power to walk away.
Your Shadow Self~
Uncovering hidden fears, self-sabotage, or unhealthy attachments.

Now let's look at how that changes if in reverse~
Reversed*
Breaking Free~
Breaking free from restrictive cycles and toxic habits.
Reclaiming Your Own Power~
Taking personal responsibility and stepping out of denial.
Awareness~
Recognizing what has been draining your energy and letting it go.

Let's talk about Tarot ~
✨ Temperance ✨

The #14 card in the Major Arcana is Temperance. This card, visually depicts an Alchemist Angel...in the Rider Waite deck it pictures an angel with one foot in water & one foot on the land, pouring the water between two cups representing the alchemy of combining the elements with emotional flow. In the Major Arcana it sits right before the chaotic shifts of The Devil card & The Tower card acting as the stabilizing force before the chaotic energy of those 2 cards.
Let's look at the positions & the meanings in a reading ~
Upright*
Represents balance, moderation, patience, and purpose. It signifies blending opposites, self-discipline, and finding the middle path.
Let's see how that changes if reversed ~
Reversed*
Indicates imbalance, excess, acting on extremes, or a lack of patience and self-control.