Definition of Faeries.
Faerie : from the Latin term for "fate" (fata), faeries (or fairies) are a "host of supernatural beings and spirits who occupy a limbo between earth and heaven" (Guiley). This is in recognition of the skill faeries had in predicting and even controlling human destiny. Faeries could be either good or evil creatures, and at various points in history have been confused with witches and demons.

Fay or fey is the archaic term for faerie meaning bewitched or enchanted. This word derives from 'Fays' meaning Fates, and thought to be a broken form of Fatae. 'Fay-erie' was first a state of enchantment or glamour, and was only later used for the fays who wielded those powers of illusion. The state of enchantment is fayerie, which became fairy and faerie.

How to attract faeries.
How do you attract faeries? Like other beings, faeries have their own likes and dislikes. It is difficult to say, (Oh, this will definitely work,) because they are just like you and me in that respect. We have our own reasons for going places. For example, I love libraries but if the librarians are snooty, I will not go back a second time. So, if you do not let the faeries know that you are aware of them and appreciate them, they may not return.

Here are common likes (and dislikes) of faeries:

Likes:

* Tidiness, order, and cleanliness, especially in the kitchen

* Bread and cake , little bits set out in the evening

* Something that clearly invites them. The faerie door is a good example.

* Milk or water, set out in the evening, perhaps in a nice thimble (but not one made of iron or steel)

* Glittery and shiny things , small bells, marbles, jewelry (no iron or steel)

* Music , light, happy music, even singing in the shower can help

* Low lighting , they are most often seen at dusk and dawn, but a small candle (electric is okay) can guide them to your home.

Dislikes:

* Iron things. Especially scissors left out in plain view. Pins, knives, anything made of iron will frighten them, sometimes.

* Clutter, disorder, stacks of things that have not been sorted, and so on

* Bells. I know that some faeries like bells, but they are their own bells. If your cat wears a bell, or you have a very rude alarm clock, or something like that, the noise may drive away the faeries.

* Water. Many psychic experiences are attributed to a deep, hidden stream under a building. Some faeries are the opposite: They do not like to cross a stream, hidden or visible. (Then again, we have plenty of faeries who live in or near the water, so this is not a firm rule.)

* Looking them in the eye. It is said that you can gain control over a faerie, especially a Leprechaun, if you look him/her straight in the eye and hold that gaze.