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Hi Falcon. Hmm, I think they like either clever, shiny things, things that mean a lot to us, so that they're a bit of a sacrifice for us to give to them, which shows an open heart on our part. Or they like sweet things you cooked with your hands, rather than bought (these are just my opinions, nothing I've read, nor hard and fast rules of any sort). They encourage creativity (making things) and sensuality (eating tasty things, smelling beautiful smells, being a part of beautiful landscapes such as a well-manicured lawn or a lovely forest meadow, etc.). There are a couple of lawns in my neighborhood that are rife with fae of all sizes (unfortunately, my lawn's not one of them, lol). They enjoy the love put into those lawns, that vibe. Wherever they are, they adore the land, and they are fond of humans who love the land too, as they do.
I get the impression they think we overthink our lives, rather than just live. In my opinion, it's not so much the rune itself you choose, but how it's presented, the personal touch you add. They don't seem to be interested in "the meaning behind things" like symbols, but are more interested in the personal connection you make with them.
Vesca wrote:the runes signify forces of the universe which are entirely natural and come together to create a whole functioning world in both its creative, destructive, growth and decay processes and everything in between that coalesces everything else. I would think that the Folk would be associated with all of them, and none of them, because they too are a part of the functioning universe and have their own place within it.
I really like that, Vesca, "associated with all of them, and none of them, because they too are part of the functioning universe." I get this strong "sense of place" with the fae. They are part of the landscape, not just living in it. To me, in their interactions with us they seem to be driving that point home about us realizing the same applies to us. They seem appalled at how "cut off" we tend to be regarding the environment, our place in the scheme of things, our innate powers and abilities (if you want to call them that), etc. It's like their pranks seem to be designed to keep us on our toes, wake us up to being here now.
Vesca wrote:things like crystals or other pretty or interesting stones, water drops (drawings), fruit and/or drawings of fruit, drawings of plants or animals.
Yes, things like these. If you really feel compelled to make a rune or runes, perhaps making it/them out of something sparkly or shiny would be nice, or painting it/them, or gluing together various things. Incorporating something in it that is meaningful to you might be nice too, such as a part of a little gift someone gave you, or part of a natural object you found on a beach, or even some keepsake you've owned since 3rd grade. Or, you could cook a desert, like rune cupcakes or something (like these:
http://everythingunderthemoon.net/forum ... 27163.html), or like Vesca says, give them fruit --but in some creative, clever presentation, something that has your originality to it.
Then, when you leave the gift for them, make a little announcement to them, like you're issuing some kind of official decree as you're giving the item to them, and what your intention is with them having it, etc. They get a kick out of this kind of officialness. They don't really take it seriously, and they'll probably laugh at you, but at the same time they seem to appreciate gestures like this, too.
This is just my two cents, based on the vibe I perceive from them, at least.
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