Sylphs are wonderful magical allies to turn to in these times, when the world is upside down and you need immediate information to make quick decisions. Sylphs are the magical elementals associated with the element of Air.
Sylphs are living beings made of pure air, and they specialize in communication and knowledge. That makes them very useful to have around in this day and age.
More on magical sylphs
A sylph is a living, air-breathing creature, 3 to 18 inches tall, twisted in shape, and can be seen in dust devils or swirls of cigarette smoke. They are clumsy and curious as young kittens, spending a lot of time with people. Watch for sylphs around light objects like tinsel on a Christmas tree. You can also experience them as a light brush on your face. They are very fast, they like to spin and spiral.
Sylphs love to communicate. They are very fast and have a short attention span, so you have to be in their state to converse with them. It is better to communicate with the mind because the spoken word is too slow. When traveling, you can talk to sylphs to get weather and road reports.
A magical ritual to help you communicate with sylphs
So how do you communicate with a sylph? It’s pretty easy. You follow a magical ritual similar to calling angels. That is how:
1. Sit quietly and close your eyes, if possible.
2. Think of the words, “I ask the help of a sylph to [state your reason].”
3. Wait a second and the sylph will be there, though you may not be able to see her.
4. Quickly communicate your request with a thought, such as “I need a weather report on the next 50 miles of this road. Thanks in advance for your help.” Advance appreciation of the sylph’s help is key.
5. Wait a few more seconds. The sylph will return quickly with your answer. The answer will be a thought in your mind, possibly in your own voice. Don’t dismiss it, trust it.
6. Thank the sylph again for her help.
The key to communicating with sylphs is to use your mind rather than spoken words to communicate. Sylphs are fleeting creatures with short attention spans. Your mind communicates much faster than your mouth, so “think” your requests when communicating with sylphs.
As always, appreciation is key when working with powers and beings in magical rituals. Always thank the sylph after placing your request and after receiving your response. The more appreciation you express, the better the results of your magical ritual.
You can also communicate with other elementals associated with Fire, Water and Earth. These are salamanders, undines and gnomes. Communication methods are different, and each has a different purpose. They are all useful to have as magical allies.
