Storybox Playlist: Stories About Each Fairy Type
Do you believe in fairies? At Sparkle Stories, our answer is a definite YES! The fairies around us help in subtle and curious ways, nurturing us to become our best selves and keep the magic flowing all around us. Would you like to learn more about fairies? Read through our primer below, and then take a deep dive into fairyland with our curated Storybox Playlist!
🌿 EARTH: (aka gnomes): Solid rock, strong roots, and rich soils — earth fairies nurture the physical world. When you need the strength to pursue a challenging task, or when you find that someone near to you is feeling particularly stubborn, there is likely an earth fairy influencing the situation. (Watch for them when you find an unexpected treasure!)
Ilsa and the Mountain Gnome
When Ilsa loses her way on the mountain, the mountain gnome Crisp gives her a gift that opens a door to her future.
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🔥 FIRE: (aka salamanders): Sparkling river, a flash of lightning, or a brightly-colored poppy — these are sure signs that fire fairies are nearby. When you’re experiencing transformation, when you’re faced with a thrilling change of plans, or when you’re struck with a brilliant idea, you can be sure that fire fairies are at work.
The Magic Birthday Candles
On her sixth birthday, Sarah makes a wish that inspires a certain fire fairy to create some birthday magic for the whole party.
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💧 WATER: (aka nymphs or undines): A clear pond, a steady rhythm, a depth of emotion — water fairies embody these images. When you find yourself remembering to calm yourself in the face of a challenge, or when you experience a sudden sensation of deep love for the checkout clerk, you’re probably noticing a water fairy at work nearby.
Benno and the Water Nymph
Benno and his farming family sail away to seek a new life, but they land in a place with no water. What are…
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💨 AIR: (aka pixies or sylphs)– Wind and butterflies and ideas — these are some of the images that can help you grasp the energy of air fairies. When you need help sorting out a problem, listen for the whispers of the air fairies. They are at work when you observe unexpected changes around you and begin to open yourself to wonder and joy.
The Brownie and the Lost Squirrel
Can a brownie rally the support of an air fairy, a water nymph, and a fire sprite to help get a lost squirrel…
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