Let’s put the spotlight on Fairy Godmothers. Who are they and what is their mission? First, there don’t seem to be any male counterparts, no “fairy godfathers” flitting about. Some Fairy Godmothers display wings and some do not. But they are able to appear and disappear, sometimes float, and probably all are capable of flying.
Fairy Godmothers are often shown as plump, merry individuals, although some appear to be quite beautiful. Perhaps they take on whatever appearance is most comforting to the human with whom they are interacting.
A Fairy Godmother’s mission is to help deserving humans in their time of greatest need, so these fortunate souls can fulfill their destiny. The people they help are often children and young adults who are figuring out how to make their way in the world. The Fairy Godmother serves as a kind of mentor or godparent who helps not only with her magic, but also with her words of wisdom.
I’m including the Blue Fairy in this article because she seems to have a similar role to that of Fairy Godmothers. She is a guardian spirit that seeks to protect us. We meet her in the story of Pinocchio. It is Pinocchio’s heart-felt desire to become a real boy. The Blue Fairy helps him become one, with the condition that Pinocchio learn and practice personal integrity.
In Disney’s version of Pinocchio, the Blue Fairy is a beautiful young female with gossamer wings. In other stories she appears as a blue firefly or blue bird. No matter her form, she offers comfort and guidance, along with her magic, much like that of a Fairy Godmother.
Here’s to more whimsy in your life!
