What is Faërie?
“the perilous realm” A different reality, but it interpenetrates our realm…
The fae and the faerie realm exist as a real reality, but it is a different reality than ours. Some may cal it 4D or the astral realm. That most humans can’t perceive it because we are too focused on material physical reality. But people who are spiritually sensitive and children can sometimes see this reality that exists within and inter penetrating with our normal physical reality. In the past, humans were closer to nature and so had more awareness and interaction with the fae, but especially now most people are unaware.
Tolkien's Definition: In his essay On Fairy-Stories, Tolkien describes Faërie not as a single place, but as a vast, otherworldly realm of enchantment, beauty, peril, and mystery. It is the "Perilous Realm" where magic exists, and anything is possible.
Mythical Geography: The Faerie realm often exists alongside or hidden within our world but is separate from it. It may be accessed through specific portals, dreams, or moments of liminality (dusk, dawn, or specific seasonal transitions like Samhain or Beltane).
Symbolic Meaning: Faërie represents the imaginative, spiritual, and mystical aspects of existence, embodying both wonder and danger. It is not inherently "good" or "evil" but reflects a deeper reality beyond mundane perception.