Overview: For the first time ever, Where Fairies Meet brings together Irish and Romanian fairy traditions and lore. The book highlights similarities yet also accentuates the uniqueness of each culture, seeking to substantiate the reality of fairy phenomena.

Verdict: Traditions surrounding fairies are, essentially, a cross-generational compass that helps young and old to orient themselves into the ever-changing cultural landscape.

As such, fairy traditions allow people to position themselves on the time-space continuum, not only through perpetuation of values but also through connecting deeper with the subtler realms that surround and interpenetrate consensus reality.

Connecting to subtler realms gives access to a body of knowledge built upon the record of interaction between our world and the Other.

In Ireland and Romania, fairy traditions are alive and evolving. The study of the parallelism that exists between bodies of lore, past and present, from areas diametrically opposed on the map of Europe, gives scholars, lay people, and spiritual seekers access to an everlasting repository of wisdom.

Here in Pagan Portals - Where Fairies Meet: Parallels between Irish and Romanian Fairy Traditions, author Daniela Simina does more than make you aware that, in both Ireland and Romania, fairies are not just part of their collective history and mythology, but that belief in them is still very much alive and well.

I mean, we all know that the world over has its legends of goblins, ghosts and giant snowmen, tales abounding of beasts and brides of the sea, and sure, Ireland has its noted magical creatures - banshees and leprechauns being high on the list - but fairies still inspire the upmost respect there.

Romania’s literature also features a rich history of Romanian folk tales and fairy tales, these days more stories for children, and enhanced to be colorful, lively and imaginative.

Yet still their story is older than anyone can remember, and their origins cannot be pinpointed in time. They are otherworldly beings wielding powers that can help or harm, creatures of extreme beauty or of terrifying looks.

A while ago, Romanian fairies, once a strong presence, nearly vanished from the landscape of a nation’s consciousness. But today, their names are whispered with reverence, both feared and revered.

Thus, Yoga instructor Daniela Simina’s captivating, and highly informative, and thoroughly engaging book offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at viewing a whole host of these Irish and Romanian fairy beliefs, whilst drawing from folk tales, mythology, and even pulls knowledge from her very own grandmother, a notable a medicine woman and fairy seer, nonetheless.

In what is a must read for anyone interested in the subject of fairies, especially those based in Europe, Pagan Portals: Where Fairies Meet is a provocative book that will gently take your hand from the very first page and quietly, yet wisely, walk you through to the very end; in a way that you didn’t even realize that the book was done, your prose journey ended, but your quest for more information now most definitely flamed alive.

About the Author - Daniela Simina is a medicine woman, fairy witch, and author focusing mainly on Romanian and Irish fairy lore and traditions. She researches, writes, and teaches various classes on esoteric subjects related to energetic healing, yoga, and of course, fairies. She lives in Alpharetta, GA.

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