Yeats, Fairies, and the Irish Occult Tradition

September 26th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

William Butler Yeats photographed by George Charles Beresford

WB Yeats (1911)

Take a look at this video of R.F. Foster talking about William Butler Yeats, fairies, and the Irish Occult tradition.

Foster has written a new book about the mystic poet called, Words Alone: Yeats and His Inheritances.

Words Alone: Yeats and his Inheritances by R.F. Foster

Words Alone

In it he argues that Yeats’ interest in the occult grew naturally from an Irish culture rich in fairy-lore, folktales and the supernatural.

And from Foster’s telling, the fairies in this tradition have little in common with Disney’s Tinkerbell. They’re pretty hardcore, downright scary even.

Did you know fairies can operate fire-arms?

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Tarot Card of the Day – 9/26/11

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#21 The World from Georgie's Tarot

#21 The Universe

Monday, September 26, 2011
#21 – The Universe

Dance and rejoice!  You deserve to celebrate after a long journey.  A phase in your life is coming to a close – it’s big but not scary.

This is a good day to reflect on what’s been happening in your life over the last long while.  Where were your successes and what would you rather leave behind?  How did all the little stories turn into a whole big narrative?

Review, laugh and maybe even cry, but don’t carry old burdens with you going forward.  Be free and open and willing to be vulnerable.  You’ve done what you can.  It’s time now to simply enjoy your own little slice of the universe.  You’ll have plenty of time to plan your next step tomorrow.

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