Just about the middle of every season, some of the “otherworldly” activity picks up. I could easily have missed this, but because we are more or less at the midpoint of seasons, I was on the lookout. And what do you suppose I found? Yes, it’s a hastily-constructed fairy den. This particular kind is a work den. It’s constructed as temporary housing for the work to be done at hand, and when that work is completed, it will be quickly dismantled so no one can find evidence of their presence in the area.
But surely you know that fairies work? Oh, absolutely. Like every creature on this planet--seen and
unseen--they must contribute. The
fairies’ job (those who behave anyway) is to absorb Prana and distribute it to
the physical world. Prana is a Sanskrit
word that literally translates to “constant movement.” Its more general translation is
“life force.” The ancient yogis believed
that Prana was taken in through the air by breathing, and they developed many
different ways of guiding the breath to utilize this Prana.
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| Temporary fairy work den. |
Fairies absorb Prana--life force or vitality--from the sun,
and they distribute it to the physical world.
Fairies work on many levels. Some
work on the actual structure of plants, from colors of flowers to heights of
trees. Some work below ground in the
soil with minerals. Still others work at
the molecular level and are concerned with cellular growth.
If you pay attention, you can tell when they’re around and
active. A low whistling sound often
indicates that they're talking. Listen carefully and
you may discern the words. Music often
bridges the gap between the two worlds, which is why in my article Magic House
I told you to hang chimes on your property.
They love the sound of chimes.
They also love the lute, flute, and lyre. Some enjoy tribal drumming as well. You’ll have to experiment to see what works
best for the fairies in your area. And
then . . . you must simply “look” for them.
Believe you will see them, and you will.
In any event, judging by this picture I would say that the
fairies are preparing for the Fall. The
leaves will change color and then fall to the ground. Insects will retreat. The trees will absorb the minerals from deep
in the ground and hold them until next year.
Vegetation will eventually brown and die off. The winds will shift. The food will ripen. Yes, there is much work to be done and not
much time in which to do it!
(And what of those fairies who do not contribute to the
distribution of Prana? Well, there are
many kinds of fairy jobs, with mischief being only one, although it’s one they
thoroughly enjoy. Some teach us lessons
of spite, anger, and futility--all necessary in the evolution of a human
being.)
