Ways to bring the positive energy of Fire into your magickal work and daily life. Includes a list of herbs, plants, goddesses and more associated with the element of Fire
Since ancient times people have been drawn to fire, not only for practical purposes but as a source of reverence, energy and comfort. The element of Fire is purifying, uplifting and has a strong protective power. A masculine element, fire is both a creator and a destroyer. By calling forth and drawing on the positive aspects of fire we can bring its energy into our magickal work and daily lives. The positive aspects of fire include creativity, passion, confidence, courage, transformation and purification while the negative aspects include jealousy, anger, fanaticism and control. However, these negative or “shadow” selves are not so much things to fear but rather they are possible aspects of our selves that we should be aware of and also be learn from.
Candle magick and fire rituals such as fire scrying and banishment spells are common ways in which to work with the positive, cleansing and empowering nature of fire. But because it can be a dangerous element, precautions should always be made when working with fire such as keeping lit candles away from flammable objects and carefully supervising an open flame or fire pit.
For ritual work, aside from the use of fire whether with candles, fire pit or cauldron, there are other ways to call forth its energy. The following is a list of herbs, plants, gemstones, colors, etc., which are associated with the element of Fire.
Direction -South
Season- Summer
Time of day- Noon
Colors- Red, orange, gold, bright yellow
Stones/Gems- Fire opal, Topaz, Jasper, volcanic rock, clear quartz
Incense- Frankincense, cinnamon, juniper
Oils- Neroli, basil, peppermint
Magickal Tool- Knife/Athame
Astrological Rulers- Sun, Mars, Jupiter
Chakra- Solar Plexus
Plants- Cacti and desert plants, Bay, Bougainvillea,Red Poppies,Sunflowers,Flax
Animals/Insects- Bees, snakes, lizards, coyote, fox
Goddesses- Vesta, Brighid, Sekhmet, Bast, Hestia
Gods- Vulcan, Prometheus, Agni, Anhur, Bel
Rituals- Energy, authority, protection, banishment of negativity, courage
This is just a brief list because there are so many aspects of Fire in our natural world. If you think about it there are a myriad of ways in which you can connect with the uplifting and comforting energy of Fire. Being outside on a sunny day and taking in the warm, rejuvenating rays of the sun is one of the simplest, purest ways to connect with this element. Sitting around a crackling bonfire or in front of a hearth fire, especially when doing so with family or friends is another way in which to connect with Fire’s vibrant and comforting energy.
Other ways in which to connect with Fire’s energy is by dressing in fiery colors, keeping stones that are representative of Fire in your home or office, using aromatic oils or incense that are associated with Fire and keeping plants such as Cacti or any others that represent Fire in your garden or inside your home. By using your intuition and imagination there are many ways in which you can bring the energy of Fire into your life.
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