So I figured this would be something I could write that may be rather useful to people, as I've never seen enough written on the subject. I personally learned this on accident as a child, I guess as one of the big moments where natural talent ended up yielding something unexpectedly. Scared the crap outta me at first, but I eventually learned to do this at will.
Anyway, tree spirits (or Dryads, if you wanna get fancy about it) are, as you may have guessed, the spirits of trees. Just like how your body houses your soul, trees house a soul of their own. Every tree has one, and plants do as well. But since this is a beginner's article I'll just be focusing on trees, as I've personally found them easier to reach out to, as well as less prone to mischief/more likely to be cooperative with humans. I may write more later, if anybody wants me to.
So without further ado, here's how you reach out to them:
Step 1: Find a tree. If you have the luxury, the bigger and older the tree the better. But any will do, though you may want to be somewhere secluded for this if you're worried about people watching you.
Step 2: Connect with the tree. Look at it and if you can, put your hand flat against the trunk. Feel the pulse, the current of life underneath its bark. At this point, you may "hear" a faint voice in the form of mental dialogue. Usually it will be very clear, very distinctly a voice that is not your own, and you may feel it coming from the direction of the tree.
Step 3: Listen to what it has to say! A greeting? Is it asking anything? Keep your own mind totally open and blank, just take a minute to close your eyes and listen.
Step 4: Either following what the tree may have said to you or being what you want to say first, think about what you want to tell the tree spirit. Imagine this thought going in the direction of the tree, possibly trying to mimic how it talked to you. It's not so much a linear link, as radio signal.
Step 5: Once you think you got it right, listen for a response. If you were successful, great job! Rinse and repeat. Whenever you're done with the "conversation", say goodbye as you part ways.
And that's really all to it. Tree spirits are one of the easiest "beginner" types to try to deal with, as far as fae go. You always know where to find them. As long as you're courteous and respectful towards them and the environment you find them in, they tend to be rather friendly, and have lots of things they can teach you. Often they can be like the grandparents you never had, and great listeners! Of course, this is a broad generalization, and varies by the individual as well as species/age of the tree. If you find you're not getting good results immediately, try again later. Giving some sort of offering in the form of water, fertilizer or picking up any trash around the tree may also help to get their attention/improve your relationship with them.
Anyway, tree spirits (or Dryads, if you wanna get fancy about it) are, as you may have guessed, the spirits of trees. Just like how your body houses your soul, trees house a soul of their own. Every tree has one, and plants do as well. But since this is a beginner's article I'll just be focusing on trees, as I've personally found them easier to reach out to, as well as less prone to mischief/more likely to be cooperative with humans. I may write more later, if anybody wants me to.
So without further ado, here's how you reach out to them:
Step 1: Find a tree. If you have the luxury, the bigger and older the tree the better. But any will do, though you may want to be somewhere secluded for this if you're worried about people watching you.
Step 2: Connect with the tree. Look at it and if you can, put your hand flat against the trunk. Feel the pulse, the current of life underneath its bark. At this point, you may "hear" a faint voice in the form of mental dialogue. Usually it will be very clear, very distinctly a voice that is not your own, and you may feel it coming from the direction of the tree.
Step 3: Listen to what it has to say! A greeting? Is it asking anything? Keep your own mind totally open and blank, just take a minute to close your eyes and listen.
Step 4: Either following what the tree may have said to you or being what you want to say first, think about what you want to tell the tree spirit. Imagine this thought going in the direction of the tree, possibly trying to mimic how it talked to you. It's not so much a linear link, as radio signal.
Step 5: Once you think you got it right, listen for a response. If you were successful, great job! Rinse and repeat. Whenever you're done with the "conversation", say goodbye as you part ways.
And that's really all to it. Tree spirits are one of the easiest "beginner" types to try to deal with, as far as fae go. You always know where to find them. As long as you're courteous and respectful towards them and the environment you find them in, they tend to be rather friendly, and have lots of things they can teach you. Often they can be like the grandparents you never had, and great listeners! Of course, this is a broad generalization, and varies by the individual as well as species/age of the tree. If you find you're not getting good results immediately, try again later. Giving some sort of offering in the form of water, fertilizer or picking up any trash around the tree may also help to get their attention/improve your relationship with them.