
OCTOBER 2003

Faerie Believers Newsletter

Autumn is here in the north..

Spring is sprung in the south.

#524 Annika aka Kookie from Germany, anni_loves_cookies@hotmail.com
(staying with Marafae's family as an exchange student)
#525 Donna aka Daisy Moonflower from Florida, USA, ksepkat1@aol.com

Happy Birthday October Faeries!!!

Hello all, in the USA we celebrate Halloween with costumes and lots of candy. This year our kids are using the theme of the Renaissance Period for there costumes. I've been busy making costumes for the kids. I love the renaissance period and we live near a site where they put on a great Renaissance Party through October and the first part of November

Here's some of the costumes that we've made:

HELP WANTED More Writers for:....Margi aka Psyche is unable to continue writing for the legends and folklore and herbs columns, so if you think you'd like to take one of them, let me know.. ....Nana's Helpful Hints (things to make life easier, like used bounce sheets are good mosquito repellant and slipped through a belt loop will keep them from biting and you don't have to rub poison all over you or your kids) needs a writer. Also, I'd like to find someone to run the "craft corner" column (three easy crafts monthly). And anyone who would like highlighting faerie artists of any medium, the column called "Faerie Artists" needs someone to run it as well. So, if you think you'd like to have one or more of these monthly columns please contact Marafae and let her know Thank you!

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Announcing

New Web Site for QueenGnome's Realm

http://www3.telus.net/public/lylew/

Greetings Loyal Believers,

It is with great enthusiasm that I can now direct you to this web site.

Those who believe in gnomes, fairies, fagles or any type of wee folk need to take time to browse this site!

http://www.elfenproject.com/default.asp

Respectfully yours,

QueenGnome's Scribe, Sir Butler

Monhegan Island

Come away! O’ human child! To the waters and the wild,
With a faery, hand in hand…

IN AN ISLAND’S WOODS, FAERY HOUSES TAKE SHAPE FROM BARK, PINECONES, AND WONDER

By Lois R. Shea (Globe correspondent)

Click here to read about this enchanting get away!

[thanks to Sarah aka Cerridwen who sent me this article]

OCTOBER GNOME CLUB NEWSLETTER

Greetings, Our October newsletter is now complete and ready for your enjoyment.
You can locate it on the new site at:

http://www3.telus.net/public/lylew
click on Newsletters and select October!

Looking for a gnome costume?
As for McCall's pattern No. 8787 at your local sewing shop!

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Visit my Halloween Site at:

http://www.foundus.com/Halloween/index.html

What You(th) Should Know about Tobacco Tip Sheet
Why get trapped and waste your money on tobacco? Save your money and your life!

Tobacco Quiz - Test Your Tobacco IQ
Take the Tobacco Quiz and see how much you know about Tobacco...

SGR 4 Kids Magazine
The Surgeon General of the United States wrote this report to teach kids everywhere about the dangers of tobacco. You'll find all kinds of interesting facts and information here.

Teens and Tobacco: What's Really In?
You're educated, you're smart, and you're aware. Now find out what's really in that cigarette. You'll be surprised.

Facts You Should Know
If you're getting pressured by some people to start using tobacco, remember these facts and go ahead and say "No, thanks!" If you've already tried tobacco, take a look at these facts and you'll change your mind about what it's really like.

Email me at : OneWhoFlies@foundus.com

Fun Sites:

Some Other Cool Web Sites

OneWhoFlies@foundus.com

Book Reviews

FAIRY HOUSES
BY TRACY KANE

Here is a delightful children's book based on a real place on Monhegan Island, called the cathedral wood, which is in Maine, USA. I read an article in my newspaper about this place where people can go to build fairy houses in the forest, using of course, only natural materials, nothing man made. The story centers around a young girl who visits this place, builds a fairy house and hopes the fairies come to visit! Due to her respect for nature, the fairies, and the rules of the wood, she is rewarded!! The story and pictures are wonderful, and the author has several other faerie stories in this series, as well as a video which I am eager to get called KRISTEN'S FAIRY HOUSE, also based on Monhegan. The author has a website as well www.fairyhouses.com
(See newz article on Monhegan) The book ends with instructions on how to build your own nature friendly fairy house. Until next month, Fairie blessings, Cerridwen

To buy the book: Click Here
If you have any comments or idea's contact
Cerridwen directly at: enchanted29@msn.com

Mystic Rowen Fae, talks to you about the Faerie

Oracle Cards:

THE FAERIES ORACLE by Brian Froud. It is called a divination deck; a way of communicating with and learning from the faeries. The deck consists of 65 cards and each one provides a message from the fae in response to a question you have asked or if you are trying to discover more about yourself, your life, and your relationships. A card may turn up reversed in a reading, which may indicate a blockage or delay in the message to be received. A reading can be a simple one card spread or a series of cards. the book that comes with the deck explains all this.
: Click on image to enlarge.

This month we will review card number 7, THE SINGER OF INTUITION. This card signifies the inner knowledge we are all blessed with but often do not listen to or hear. This is because at our stage of evolution to hear all the knowledge would be too overwhelming for us so we only get it in bits and peices. We can gain this knowledge by learning to be still, meditate, look deep inside ourselves. In a reading, this card indicates that the knowledge is there for us to listen to, we must be still and listen to our inner knowing-our hearts. This is the time to listen to our inner senses, even if we have heard them before and doubted, now is the time to listen and act. It is a good time to soul search.
REVERSED this card signifies that we need to ask ourselves what we need to do to become more in tune with our inner voice, more peaceful, more still, and the knowledge will come.
until next month be blessed
mystic rowan fae

Click here for "Let's Dance!" funny.

We need a writer for this column

"Journey Through the Mist"
(legends and folklore)

Classic Fairy Tales on the Net

The Brothers Grimm. Grimm's Fairy Tales includes 209 tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, probably based on the translation by Margaret Hunt called Grimm's Household Tales. This site is part of the Universal Library at Carnegie Mellon University.

We need a writer for this column

"Healing Herbs"

Medicinal Benefits of Garlic

Garlic was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, chewed by Greek Olympian athletes and thought to be essential for keeping vampires at bay!

But it is also good for zapping bacteria, keeping your heart healthy, warding off coughs and colds - and don't worry it needn't give you bad breath!

There are many benefits associated with taking garlic regularly.

click here to read more

Merlin's Did You Know?

Elephants in Delhi, India are fitted with rear end reflectors if they are in the streets at night.

Christopher Swain of Oregon swam the entire length of the Columbia River to raise awareness about pollution. It took him 13 months to swim all 1,243 miles of the river.

Andi Bell of London, England memorized the random order of playing cards in 89 decks....more than 4,600 cards.

If you have a suggestion email Merlin's scribe Ron aka Lego at: rmcatee1@satx.rr.com

*I need a writer for this column contact marafae@faeriebelievers.com if interested.

Helpful Hints!

Sewing Tips

*Drop a lot of pins and needles when you are sewing? Can't find them? Keep a magnet in your sewing basket. The magnet will help you find the elusive needles!

*Have problems with loose buttons? On buttons that have 4 holes, sew only 2 holes at a time. Break the thread and knot. Then, sew the other 2 holes and knot. This way, when the button comes loose on one side, the button has a chance of staying with the garment! Also, using dental floss or elastic thread when sewing on buttons will help keep buttons on longer.

*Need a pin cushion in a hurray? Use a bar of soap!
*Need help threading an needle?
Spray a small amount of hair spray on your finger when threading the needle and
dab on the end of the thread. This helps stiffen the thread just a tad and makes it
easier to insert into the eye!


Hey Guys! It’s time to learn about your zodiac sign!

The zodiac sign for this month is Libra!

Libra is a cardinal sign and the seventh sign of the zodiac. Unlike any other sign that represents humans or animals, Librans are inanimate. Having a good critical faculty comes naturally to Librans, as they are able to stand back and look impartially at matters, which call for an impartial judgment to be made on them.
Virgo begins on the 23^rd or 24th of September till the 21^st or 22^nd of October
Symbol: The Scales
Motto: I Balance
Element: Air
Mutable: Feminine
Ruling planet: Venus, the Greek Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love
Color: Pale Green and all Pastel Colors
Metal: Copper
Gemstones: Diamond, Quartz, Marble
Body Part: Ears and Kidneys
Career: Diplomats, Judges, Public Relations Consultants, Counselors, and Psychologists
Compatibility: Gemini, Aquarius, Leo and Sagittarius
Of their positive traits, Librans best-fit connotations such as balance, harmony, justice, fairness, equity, sociability, refinement and beauty.
On the other hand, Librans can also be known to be a fussy, critical and too indecisive.

For the Libran predictions for the month of October 2003, try this website!

http://www.redhotcurry.com

If you have any comments or questions Email:

Sarah aka Chocolate Gumnut Fae – mountainoakfae@hotmail.com

Faerie Artists:

The World of James Browne

Greetings Everyone,

Well, the summer has come to an end and fall is upon us. I hope you all had an enjoyable and eventful summer. I have been very busy with some new and exciting projects and will certainly keep you informed in the near future.

However, I do have something to share with right now. As you all know, I have had a very lucky streak spotting the fae and wee folk in the past couple of years. But I had only dreamed of the day when I would see or come in contact with my first dragon. Well, that day has come! While I was vacationing in Germany this summer, my wife & I were walking along the beach on the Baltic Sea when we came across an egg. This was no ordinary egg and certainly was too big for any bird or tortoise to have laid. Too curious to keep strolling along the shore, we sat down beside it and waited. As dusk arrived we heard a sudden CRACK!!! We will never forget what we saw that day.

As I usually do with all our sittings, I have painted this creature for you all to see. By clicking the link below you will see what was in that odd looking egg.