Fire Meaning and magickal uses

The element of passion, will, courage, transformation and creative spark.

• Intentions: Confidence, Creativity, Banishing, Protection
• Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
• Direction: South
• Tools: Wand, candles
• Season: Summer

Safety: Never leave a flame unattended. Burn paper only in a fireproof dish, away from curtains, pets and anything flammable.

How to use it

• Candle focus. Light a candle and gaze softly at the flame while thinking of what you want to change. Fire is the element of transformation, turning one thing into another.
• Burn and release. Write what you are ready to let go of on paper and burn it safely in a fireproof dish. Watch it turn to ash and feel the release.

Works well with: Red Candle, Orange Candle, Mars, The Sun, Carnelian, Cinnamon

Folklore

Fire is one of the four classical elements, and taming it was one of humanity's oldest turning points, bringing warmth, light, cooking and protection. It has always held a sacred place, from temple flames to festival bonfires. In Wiccan circles Fire is called in the South, linked with noon and summer. It rules passion, courage, willpower and transformation. On the altar it is shown by candles and, in many traditions, by the wand, though some assign the athame here instead.