Delve into magical herbalism within the specific context of relationships with the Nordic elves, Hidden People (Huldufólk) and land spirits (landvaettir)! First, we will overview traditions of practitioners whose knowledge of magic and healing comes from collaboration with fairy-beings and clarify what qualifies some herbs as ˜fairy herbs'. A selection of three plants will be analyzed from a cross-cultural perspective to learn how they can act as either propitiatory or apotropaics, depending on context. Participants will be invited to journey to a liminal space to meet their herbalist teacher from among the álfar. The ensuing conclusions will then mould into guidelines for personal practice. This class aims to bring practical information to those interested in cultivating relationships with the Norse-Germanic elves and related beings. The presentation is based on the eponymous book, Fairy Herbs for Fairy Magic, by author and presenter Daniela Simina
