Types of Fairies Pixies-Cheerful and mischievous often take the form of a hedgehog. They are also well known for their pranks and adore music and dancing., Los Aluxes-These live in the temples of the ancient peoplesin Mexico and resemble gnomes (Ah loo shus means"little people"), Goblins-Vicious little creatures that can appear as animals, Leprechauns-Irish fairies that are very cunning and  sometimes found around  clover, Elves-The Scandinavian form of fairies, Sidhe-Irish fairies who are attracted to beauty, Dwarves-Usually found in the mountains and often steal not only property, but  women and children as well, Dryads-Spirit fairies of the trees, Gnomes-They prefer the forests and are the guardians of sacred grounds, locations and monuments. They have a weakness for gem stones and things that glitter and  are extremely clever, Slyphs-Spirit fairies of the air. They are transparent and elusive and seem to be surrounded by a glow, Selkies-Usually found in seas and oceans and first appear as seals but become beautiful women when they shed their skin, Undines-Spirit fairies of the water usually found in forest pools and waterfalls and  have beautiful voices and can sometimes be heard singing over the sound of the water, Tree Fairies-live in every tree. They look after the tree and control its energies, Garden Fairies-are among the flowers dancing and playing wearing flowing gowns with transparent wings and at dawn they pour out blessings upon the world, Rock Fairies- are very wise, Fire Fairies-There are two types of fire fairies: Flame Spirits and Elementals and have the ability to create and destroy, Phooka- are Irish goblins and are usually friendly but they like to play pranks, Fir Darrig- delight in rather gruesome forms of pranks and might be best for one to leave these alone, Asrai- are very delicate fairies that melt away into a pool of water when captured or exposed to sunlight. Fairy Herbs Clover, Heather, Chamomile, Vervain, Yarrow, Wood Anemone, Water Buttercup, Loosesstrife, Fennel, Thyme, Angelica, Dill Fairy Trees Elder, Ash, Hawthorne, Hazel, Rowan, Apples, Blackthorn, Willow, Oak Fairy Flowers Dandelion, Buttercup, Pansy, Foxglove, Carnations, Primrose, Shamrock, Holly Hocks, Lobella, Forget-Me-Not, Snowdrop, Bluebells, Wood Sorrel, Periwinkle, Anemone, Flax, Mallow, Cowslip Ways to Attrack the Fairies Leave a bowl of milk and bread outside the door, Plant ragwork and/or thyme, Collect leaves, stones and/or glittery objects, make a fairy house out of an old bird house or a box, fill the home with flowers Ways to Protect Against Pranks of the Fairies Place shoes pointed away from the bed, Place something made of iron near the door, Tie a red ribbon above the door, Hang daisy chains around the house, Hang bells in the house, Turn clothes inside out A Fairies Land Fairies exsist in our plane and we may also exsist in theirs.  It sounds wonderful to live in a place hand in hand with the Fairies but lets not forget the dangers... they  appear in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. Though one may invite you one day to join them in their relam you must not go for you may not return what you consider an hour just may be 50 years to the Fairies. They are just the same as humans in that many personality types are among them.They can be your best friend or perhaps your worst enemy....so please be careful, courteous, and cautious. The Fairies are known for their extensive traveling so remember to treat your guests with the kindness they require to continue on their journey or may you be lucky and have the company of the Fairies for a long time if they choose to stay with you.