Sue-Ryn, my fairy expert, gave me a run down of the major points and she recommends the book called Dancing with Devas by Trish Telesco, which filled in the rest! In this Link you will find not only some do’s and do not’s but also how to attract and honor the Elementals or any Spirit Guide you are looking for! You will find information on creating an altar and sacred space as well as tips on getting into the right "Head Space"!

Big Point #1 - Do ask for help respectfully - don’t command or evoke! Invite their presence.

Big Point #2 - Do be aware of subtle answers or contacts, they should be obvious, but as we said, subtle - don’t have expectations that they will appear before your eyes like a genie out of a bottle!

Big Point #3 - Be aware that even Elementals require privacy and respect - I repeat, commanding can cause trouble - refer back to the coyote analogy - or as Dave put it - grumble, grumble - fairies can be trouble makers!

Big Point #4 - Learn about, and be respectful to, the Element before asking help from it’s Elemental - In other words, don’t smoke while trying to talk to the Elementals of Air! - You get the idea.

Really Big Point #5 - Ask for a favorable visit - Don’t forget the Coyote analogy!

Big Point #6- When you are done, remember to thank the Elemental for their help, let them know that you’re done and it is time to go home. Remember, politeness and respect are important. It is not like you command them to go, yet like a friend who leaves after a visit, you walk them to the door!

Some other points that Telesco makes for working with the Deva realm: (and as I said these are wonderful ideas for connecting to any Spirit Guide).

It is helpful to maintain some sort of diary. Here you keep experiences, feelings etc that occur in your working with the Devas.

2. Practice Meditation and Visualization:

Now don’t stop reading just because I said the no-no word - meditation! I meditate doing dishes, and Dave mediates walking through nature! Meditation is not only sitting in a pretzel position chanting OM!! It is important to gain an understanding of meditation and visualization. This will help not only in working with the Devas, but also with any type of intuitive or Guide work.

3. Do a Ritual (ceremony) to Create a Sacred Space:

Have some sort of ritual. Another word for ritual is Ceremony. This doesn’t mean it needs to be some big fancy scary ritual. Telesco suggests you prepare for creating the sacred space by first personal cleaning (bath, ceremonial hand cleaning, etc.) and cleaning the space (smudging, incense, etc.) as well as personal mental and emotional preparation (meditation, prayer asking that all be for the highest and most loving good).

She also suggests that in creating this sacred space, you honor all the elements. You thereby honor the Elementals or Devas associated. This is best done by having something representational for each element present or something for what ever Guide you are working with.

No matter what Spirit Guide you are interested in, creating an "honoring altar" is a wonderful way to show that you are serious in your intention. Be it fairy, angel or ancestor, an altar will attract the energy that you are honoring!  Here is a link to some altars