Fire demands respect. It is hard to control, but when used with caution, it warms our homes, cooks our food, and lights our way. Those who celebrate Fire, glow with a passion within their souls. They possess the courage to allow their creativity to shine. They dance and twirl with ideas and projects, adding motion to life.

However, Fire warns us not to use too much energy all at once, or we will burn out quickly. It also reminds us that we must continually add fuel to our ideas and projects, or they will soon die.

Fire’s Messages about Ideas, Projects, and Relationships

When the Element Fire tries to get your attention, it may be saying that you have ideas, projects, or relationships that need tending. You may need to find more resources or tap the right people to get your project off the ground.

On the other hand, Fire may be telling you that you have too many people involved or too many ideas going at once. You may need to step back and let the fires burn down and go more slowly. You may need to temper your life with some of the calming aspects of Water. (For more on the Element of Water, click here.)

There is a duality to Fire; it can both create and destroy.

Fire, like the Elements Water and Air, has two sides to its capabilities. Fire can bring warmth, cook a meal, transform, and light our way. Nonetheless, we know that Fire can also be destructive. Its damaging forces are well known; only a tiny spark can set off a forest fire, burning through thousands of acres of trees uprooting all in its path.

Fire’s duality of both consumption and creation serves as a lesson that when we create something, we must give of our time and effort. The birth of a new idea, project, or relationship requires that we expend our energy to make the thing possible.

Positive Connotations of Fire

• Creation
• Destruction
• Transformation
• Purification
• Passion
• Love
• Power
• Creativity
• Ingenuity
• Joy
• Enthusiasm
• Courage
• Motivation
• Determination
• Energy
• Activity

Negative Connotations of Fire

• Consuming
• Aggressive
• Force
• Temperamental

The Constant Characteristic of Fire

The one characteristic of Fire is that it only exists in motion. Remember that when you tap into the energy of Fire, you had better be ready to move with the actions it provides. However, you must be careful to tend a fire, or you will use all of your reserves too quickly and not have enough energy to see you through to the end.

Associations, Symbols, and Celebrations of Fire

When you are embracing the Element Fire, you may want to surround yourself with colors, crystals, and symbols of the Element. You may also want to celebrate how Fire provides light and energy into your life through the Wheel of the Year. What follows are some suggestions for incorporating the Element Fire into your life.

Colors of Fire

Red, orange, and yellow are standard colors to represent the Element of Fire. You can also use blue and white. Have you ever heard of something being “white-hot?”

Tarot

In Tarot, Fire corresponds to the Suit of Wands or Rods representing power that requires responsibility.

Altars and Directions

On an altar and when denoting the Cardinal directions, Fire represents South.

Zodiac

The Zodiac signs of  Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are all associated with the Element of Fire. People born with Fire must be careful to temper their passions and pace themselves to keep from using up all their energy at once and draining their batteries.  They need to schedule time in their lives to rest and rejuvenate, or they risk burnout.

Crystals and Stones

• Tiger’s Eye
• Amber
• Carnelian
• Garnet
• Ruby
• Sunstone

Animals

• Phoenix
• Dragon
• Lizard
• Tiger
• Lion

Wheel of the Year

• A good time to focus on Fire is at Beltane. Beltane is the time of the year for passions and sexual activity, and traditionally fires are lit during this time.
• Another time to celebrate Fire is the darkest of winter at Winter Solstice. Lighting fires are said to remind the Sun God to return for spring.
• An old tradition states that if you give away fire or salt on May Day that you give away all your good luck and fortune for the year. So be sure to hang onto both! (If you would like to read more about salt, read Salt: A Witch’s Friend.)

Increase the Energy of Your Space with Fire

• Placing symbols of Fire, such as candles or crystals associated with the Element, in your office or bedroom, can increase the energy or passion of the space. (If you would like to add some Crystals for Happiness, get ideas here! Or learn about Chime Candle Magic, click here!)
• If you want to increase the creativity, joy, and enthusiasm for life in your home, try painting the front door red.

You and Fire

If Fire is calling to you, of what part of your life does it want you to take time to notice? Is it that you have too many projects going at once and that you need to let the fire burn more consistently? Or is it telling you that you need to light a fire under yourself and get moving on all those ideas floating around in your head?

How do you embrace the Element Fire in your life? Do you celebrate the energies it imparts into your life in unique ways? I would love to hear how you interact with the Element! Please share!

Until we meet again,

CJ