In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, I’m joined by the incredible Morgan Daimler—author, folklorist, and one of the most fascinating modern voices in the world of fairy lore— magical conversation about the fae, the Otherworld, and why so many of us feel drawn to this realm long before we fully understand it.

We talk about childhood experiences, the ways fairy encounters can show up in ordinary life, and why fairies are so much more complex than the sparkly, winged version most of us were taught to imagine. Morgan shares how their own lifelong relationship with the good folk began, how folklore and lived experience can work together, and why keeping a sense of wonder may be one of the most important things we can do.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt an unexplainable pull toward the fairy realm, sensed that there was something just beyond the veil, or wondered if fairies are still with us now—just in forms we may not always recognize.

In this episode, we explore:

• Morgan’s personal history with the fae and how they came to this work
• Why children may be especially open to fairy experiences
• The difference between folklore-based fairies and the modern pop culture version
• Fairies as an umbrella term for many different kinds of beings
• The concept of the Otherworld and how it exists alongside our own
• Glamour, perception, and whether fairies appear to us the way we expect them to
• Why fairy encounters can happen in both wild places and everyday spaces
• How fairy imagery evolved over time into the tiny winged archetype
• The nuance of “good” fairies, dangerous fairies, and everything in between
• How to approach working with fairies respectfully and with discernment
• Brian Froud, Labyrinth, and the art that helps us feel the fairy realm more deeply
• The importance of childlike wonder, openness, and whimsy

Books and references mentioned:

• Fairycraft by Morgan Daimler Fairycraft: Following The Path Of Fairy Witchcraft: Daimler author of Irish Paganism, Morgan: 9781785350511: Amazon.com: Books
• Morgan’s upcoming book on the Fairy Courts Fairy Courts, The: From Folklore to Fiction: Daimler, Morgan: 9781803418384: Amazon.com: Books
• Fairy Folk
• Good Faeries / Bad Faeries by Brian Froud

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