We Silver Elves recently encountered the idea that the Tuatha de Danann, after their defeat by the Milesians or sometimes called the Sons of Mil (who were a Celtic tribe of peoples), went underground as legend has it and in this case that the Tuatha de, in fact, retreated to a sort of parallel dimension that was a mirror world to this one. That would seem to suggest, if we were to accept this idea, that the way into Faerie, is through a mirror and surely this idea of the mirror as a passage way to and from alternate worlds is one that has been explored many times in fiction. Step through the mirror of your mind.

     This also suggests, to our minds, the idea that the way to see into Faerie would also be by gazing into a mirror, or a mirror-like surface, such as a bowl of water, as was the case with Galadriel's Mirror in the Lord of the Rings. But one could also use a black mirrored surface that is sometimes recommended for scrying. Some pagan elf friends who lead a Celtic witchcraft coven in California gave us Silver Elves one of these as a Yule present decades ago, but honestly, scrying, channeling and so on have never really been our thing, although we have known others who were quite adept at it.

     However, if we accept this idea that the Tuatha, who were said to come from the north, perhaps even the sky, surely out of the mists, then went underground after their defeat into a parallel mirror dimension, it may also account for the fact of why dyslexia and left-handedness (at least an occult and mystical explanation, rather than a genetic one) exist in the world.

     If the Tuatha de live in a mirror realm, then those elfae who are descended or incarnated into this world from the Tuatha de, might very well display signs of that elfae heritage. One of us Silver Elves has a tendency toward dyslexia (by this theory she would be linked to the Tuatha de). Another one of our kin is left-handed, another sign of Tuatha de lineage according to this theory we are exploring here, if, indeed, the main proposition that the Tuatha de went to a parallel realm has any truth to it.

     Understand that we are not saying that this is the truth. We don't know if it is the case or not really. And honestly, we don't entirely care. The nature of reality can be somewhat amorphous when it comes to Faerie anyway. For Faerie is vast and contains nearly all things and is filled with myriad varieties and ways of being. Faerie is like the Yin of the Tao. It accepts and nurtures everything and everyone without judgment.

     And we are not saying that everyone who is elfae will be lefthanded or dyslexic. Not all of us are descended from the Tuatha de. There are other elfae folk in the world and always have been. Nor are we saying that if you are of the Tuatha de you have to be dyslexic or left-handed, for over the course of many incarnations one can adapt to this new counter-world. And surely the world we currently live in is a counter-world. After all the normal folk seem to do almost nothing but complain, argue and fight about everything and exploit the Earth and its resources even to the point of their own inevitable destruction. What's up with that?

     It is quite possible that the mere fact of our other nature, our sense of being aliens in this world is a sign of a link to the Tuatha de, although probably that is just a sign of our elfae nature overall. For we are, in a way, alien to this world, although not to the Earth itself, which was once, clearly, our very own before Men came and divided it up among themselves and declared that they owned everything.

     Of course, in the long run, in keeping with the Elven Way, it is really up to each individual to figure out and declare who they are as individuals, as elfae, as the type of elfae or other they may be, and whether they feel any link and connection to the Tuatha de, the Celtic tribal peoples or any other faerie lineage and heritage. 

     After all, our lineage is essentially one of spirit and while some might claim some genetic link to the Tuatha De, the Scythians, the Fomorians or any number of other elfae peoples, it is our spirit connection that is most important. For, if Faerie is a parallel and mirror dimension to this Earthly realm then it is surely also a realm where spirit, which is to say energy, is more important than material, form or biological associations. For the men and normal folk of this world view nearly everything as being based upon and based in and arising from matter. It is we, of fae spirit, who remind them that this is, as esoteric philosophy tells us, the Kali Yuga, the most materially minded of ages. We elfae are fore-castes of an energetic race of spirit beings, who will in time return to manifest more fully on an Earth that is both mundane and magical, both material and spiritual in a Faerie yet to come, as visionaries have often prophesized, which is a paradise, or Elfin, that we will give birth to upon the Earth and among the Stars. 

Ver nesidas mellun vari te (In shimmering starlight ever be),
The Silver Elves
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What Sort of Elf, Faerie or Other Are You? 
Would You Like to Learn More about Your Tribe?

If you have enjoyed reading our article on the Tuatha de Danann, we think you may surely enjoy reading one of our most popular The Silver Elves books: Through The Mists of Faerie: A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient Elven:

Through The Mists of Faerie:
A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teachings of the Ancient Elven

“Elfin, Faerie, Elfland or the Sacred Realm or Dimension of Magic that lives at the heart of the Universe, is an incredibly attractive power. It draws all true souls to it. It calls to the Elfin nature in each and every soul. This is the power that arouses the imagination of those who see or read the Lord of the Rings and say, I’m an Elf or I’m a Dwarf, or even I’m an Orc. The power calls to us through Urban Fantasy stories and the fantasy novels of old, as well as, faery tales and movies of magic and enchantment. But it also calls to us from the trees, the wild places of Nature, and sometimes most of all from magic memories of our childhood, which is really our ancient past, our past incarnations, calling to us. It can also be aroused, and quite strongly, perhaps most strongly, by others of our kind manifesting in the world. There is something magical about these beings and they arouse our own hunger for magic in our own lives and souls. These Elfae radiate starlight. They glimmer with love, kindness and compassion; and they reach out and touch our souls. Some might suppose this to be a glamor, a magic they have wrapped thems’elves within to enchant us; but while they are truly enchanting, the magic arises from the fact that they are genuine and real. They don’t need to glamor us. They just need to be their very own s’elves, for that is the most impressive magic of all. They are not trying, they are simply being: being thems’elves, being elves.”
—Excerpt from page 26 of Through The Mists of Faerie by The Silver Elves.

We also invite you to join our elven and otherkin groups on Facebook, dear Kindred! Here is our vision for the groups as a virtual community:

For those wishing to join our many Silver Elves groups for Elfae and also friends of Elfae on Facebook, here is fairly complete list below of ones that we administer: You are all invited to any and all of them! We envision our 16+ Elfae Facebook groups as all connected (so in a way all one big elfae community group) and so going from one to the other is like meandering or flying around and being in a large elven community. It is like beautiful and enchanting large multi-story house that is inhabited by a number of elfae groups: (bottom floor has three private groups inside: The Elven Wayand also Feasting with the Elves with a big kitchen and dining area for chatting, along with the Elven Homegroup); (second floor has the Faerie Craft group with a large display studio for elfae art); and (in the attic is the Elven Oracles Group where group oracle readings are always being shared). There are also lots of large enclosed or screened in porches off the main house (where you will find: Magical Books of the Silver Elves, Elfin Faerie Lore, Elven Life and Magicand We Adore Elves); there are also two gazebos, one is outside in the front lawn for Elvish Magical Chat and the other is in the back yard for I heart Elven Magic; an open circle outside around the bonfire to the side of the house for the Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon group; a quaint tree house out front for Elfae Tree Folk to meet; a faerie circle that is a bit beyond the back of the house in the forest for The Faerie Circle group to meet; and at the front gate is a cozy elfae cottage for those first entering to be greeting in the group Silver Elves Embassy. There is also a path from the house that wanders down to the creek and goes through where the group Nature and the Unseen Realms with the Elves and Otherkin meet and also that leads to meeting placesfor United Otherkin Alliance and its private sister group. So please do come join us in any and all of our groups:

The Magical Books of the Silver Elves — https://www.facebook.com/groups/539205916250397 This is our largest elfae group on Facebook and where you will find us Silver Elves often hanging out! And if you would like to find out more about our 60 The Silver Elves books on The Elven Way, please do join us! We have discussions here about our Silver Elves books as well as about Elven and Otherkin philosophy, elven lifestyle and the Elven Way. If you have read our books and would like to discuss them with us, this is the place to come join in the discussions and ask also questions. And please do come share here in this group your own creative elven works of art, music, writing, crafts, or whatever you do to manifest Elfin in your life in your own way, as well as your thoughts and feelings about living the life Elfin. 

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Elven Home — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712981718807166 This is an enchanting and private place for all elfae folk to share in cozy comfort. Feel free to share anything elfae related, and please do share (with images when you can) all about your own Eald (Elven Home) and the special aspects of it that make it your own enchanting elfin space. 

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Elfae Tree Folk— https://www.facebook.com/groups/499002196782965 A place to share anything about the beloved trees that we elfae love so very dear and about life as a tree folk. This group is for you to spread your elven light through the day & the night and the forest. 

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Elven Life and Magic — A group for fae folk of all kinds posting their magic and how they manifest living as an elfae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629491797123886

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Elvish Magical Chat — Posting and chatting all about elves, faeries, pixies, and magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/307775362744491

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The Faerie Circle — A group for the magical elfae folk. Be ever blest!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025483294180077

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Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon — A place to share your magic and enchantment with other elf witches! https://www.facebook.com/groups/806583242768352

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Faerie Craft —This is a group to share your elven and fae creations, and yes you are welcome to advertise your elfish/faerie crafts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/395403367195312

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I Heart Elven Magic — For those who love Elfin Magic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215672296

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Feasting With the Elves (having fun sharing elven recipes and healthy eating) — https://www.facebook.com/groups/597948240617006

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United Otherkin Alliance —https://www.facebook.com/groups/328253710566869 This is an alliance for Otherkin/ Therians, where elves, faeries, dragons, kitsune, gnomes, hobbits, merkin, pixies, brownies, nymphs, driads, niaids, valkyrie, vampires, devas, fauns, unicorns, animal kin and all manner of Faerie Folk gather and come together! This group is open to anyone who wishes to be part of a congenial group of Otherkin. 

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The Elven Way — This group creates a place for people to learn about the Elven Way and for Elves, Otherkin, and their friends to have a fun gathering place to enjoy each other's company and share things on the path. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the Elven Way and friends of such. This is one of our few private groups on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165938637423212

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Nature & the Unseen Realms with the Elves & otherkin. A spiritual journey — This is a very active elven and otherkin group posting those generally unnoticed realms and wonders of Nature. https://www.facebook.com/groups/196916350335537

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Elfin Faerie Lore — For Faeries and Elfin Folk. This group is for sharing elfin faerie lore, magic and life as Fae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975038062512421

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Silver Elves Embassy — This is a place of rest and gathering together to relax and share our stories, dreams for the future, and magic of our elfin adventures. We Silver Elves share some of our magical tales and adventures in this group that have lead us to further embrace the Shining Ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206231890276255

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We Adore Elves — This group is just a little hideaway for us to all come share our love for elves and elven and our elfin-faerie creativity as we manifest Elven in our lives. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elfae

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New Group! 

The Elvish Shine of Danu — The Elvish Shrine of Danu group is a place to explore ancient elven and fae people and our culture of the past, as well as a place to join together for those elven living in the present who feel connected to the spirit of the elfin ancestors, and to share the dream of the elves of the ancient future. From our Silver Elves point of view we are essentially spiritual, energetic and thus magical races. If you have an elfin soulful spirit, then you are related to all those who came from Faerie in the past. We hope all of you will enjoy sharing about our eldars like the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Daoine Sidhe as well as others of our elven ancestors around the world of all cultures that stir our hearts and souls, and awaken our spirits to the realms of Faerie. https://www.facebook.com/groups/740612329835931

Also do look for our other elfae groups on Facebook: Elfae Spirituality Group, Elfae Tree Folk, Elven Oracles Group, Elfin Faerie Lore, and Danu Folk Elves.

A Complete List of Our Silver Elves Blog Articles (with links) on the Elven Way, Elven Magic and Enchantment, Elven Lifestyle and On Being An Elf (over 150 articles) 

Section 1: “First Questions” Often Asked About Elves

Does Being Elven or Otherkin Make it Harder to Live in Human Bodies?  https://silverelves.wordpress.com/2021/06/03/does-being-elven-or-otherkin-make-it-harder-to-live-in-human-bodies