Within the Wicca and Pagan faith, fairies are often revered and worshiped. Fairies represent the elements of Air and Earth. Earth fairies are often depicted as being kind and warm that aid individuals with their gardens to not only protect them from pests such as mice, rats, and various destructive insects, but also it is said these Earth fairies can make it rain when individuals pray and ask for the fairies help to help their gardens grow and prosper. Air fairies on the other hand are ofter depicted as being mischievous and trouble makers that like to play practical jokes on people. No matter how they are depicted, many Wiccans and Pagans will call out the fairies for aid during ritual and spell practices.