Faery lore for everyday life

Begin your faery journey.

Welcome to TheEverydayFae.com, a unique corner of the web that explores the universe of the Fae and faeries: who they are, how they celebrate, and how to welcome them into your everyday life.

Midsummer Eve by Edward Robert Hughes: a young woman kneels in a twilight wood as tiny glowing fairies circle her
Midsummer Eve, Edward Robert Hughes, c. 1908. Public domain.

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Fairy Hordes Attacking a Bat by John Anster Fitzgerald

The 6 Rules of the Fae

Should you invite faeries into your spiritual world? Six rules for meeting the fae safely.

The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania by Joseph Noel Paton

Are Faeries Good or Bad?

Light or dark, Seelie or Unseelie? The answer might surprise you.

Spirit of the Night by John Atkinson Grimshaw

Elemental Faeries

Earth, air, fire and water: the four families of fae, and how to recognize them.

The Fairies’ Favourite by John Anster Fitzgerald

All Faery Holidays

The Wheel of the Year from the faeries’ side: when to honor them, season by season.

Richard Doyle illustration from In Fairyland, 1870: elves and fairies riding butterflies
From In Fairyland, Richard Doyle, 1870. Public domain.

About the Everyday Fae

Magic is Real

Once, you were a small child who believed all things were possible. You used to look at the world with wide, wonder-filled eyes. Life can be so much more if you open yourself up to it. Read More

Faery Holidays

If you’re going to work with fae, you have to be aware nature’s yearly rhythms. Pagans call this the Wheel of the Year because it’s a cycle that continues from one year to the next. Read More

Why “Faery”?

These are some questions that I have been asked. Learn More

Are they calling you?

Faeries enter our lives when we’re called to reconnect with our intuition and the natural world. If you’re feeling awe and amazement when looking at nature, faeries may be calling to you. But, before you answer, there are fae rules.

The Ultimate Fae Resource

Our goal here at the Everyday Fae is to be a resource and guide for those who want to develop a deeper relationship with faeries. Whether you are brand new or a longtime practitioner, we strive to show you different ways that you can honor and invite faeries into your everyday life.

Don’t take it too seriously . . . this is a blog about faeries after all.

Do you believe in faeries? Me too! Let’s celebrate together and have lots of fun, just like our fae friends would. If you already have a connection to faeries, you know perfectly well that you shouldn’t take life too seriously.

The Fae

Often depicted as captivating winged spirits like sylphs or pixies, Faeries exist beyond these mainstream depictions. Our usage of “Fae” stretches to mean pretty much anything that doesn’t belong strictly to our human realm but is “not claimed by angels, devils, or ghosts.” This can include Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boggarts, and many others.


The realm of faeries operates on a distinct plane of existence, often elusive to the human eye. This realm unveils itself sparingly. Some people are able to get glimpses here and there, but most of us have forgotten how to tune in to this special place. The good news is that we can learn how to communicate through the realms; all it takes is an open mind and much practice.


Engaging with this realm won’t materialize a pet dragon on your doorstep, as delightful as that might be. Instead, it could connect you to an awe-inspiring dragon spirit guide or cultivate your bond with the element of fire.


Our aim here is to help you explore and establish these profound relationships with the fae. We believe that these mystical entities serve as teachers of mindfulness and conduits to rediscover our lost ties with nature. So step into our world, open your mind, and let’s begin our journey through the realms of The Fae.

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Creatures of the Fae playing cards: the Ace of Spades and a faery Jack

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Creatures of the Fae playing cards

Our own deck of Bicycle playing cards, illustrated with faeries, pixies and forest spirits. A little bit of the fae realm for game night, readings, or the altar.