Element of Fire

Fire

     The Element of Fire is associated with the Signs Aries, Leo and
Sagittarius, and it also rules the First, Fifth and Ninth Houses. As one
would expect, those graced by Fire are fiery, indeed. They are
enthusiastic and sometimes larger than life. Just like a fire that is
left untended, however, Fire Signs can burn out of control. Ouch! It's
best to tend those embers.
     A Fire Sign is also an indicator of creativity. This Element
manifests itself in creative and unique ways, and those in its glow are
also wonderfully courageous, lively spirits.  Those influenced by a Fire
Sign are self-sufficient, spontaneous and possess a tremendous zest for
life.  It also stands to reason that a combustible Fire Signer would be
ardent in the game of love. Yes, these are the sexiest Signs of the
Zodiac, knowing they are the cat's meow and climbing ever higher in the
name of love. To their credit, those touched by Fire are often an
inspiration to others, certainly for their adherence to solid moral and
religious ideals.
     If there's a flip side to the Element of Fire, it can be that those
who bear its will can be overly strident in getting their way. Call it
bossy, even. These folks can come across rather forcefully. Selfishness
and an overdeveloped ego can also be seen as part of a fiery
individual's
shadowy side.  Fire Signs are strong, self-assured, creative and fun.
When
they get too hot to touch, though, it may be a good idea to stand back!

Magick of the Elements: FIRE
©1999 Sarolta DeFaltay-Bell
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Fire flame and fire burn
Make the Mill of magic turn
Work the will for which we [I] pray
Io Dio, Ha He Yay
- W. G. Gray,  Magical Ritual Methods

The Spiritual Plane
Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Cardinal Direction:  South
Seasonal Affinity:  Summer
Time: Noon
Colors:  Red, Gold, Crimson, Orange, White
Elemental Spirits: Salamanders
Archangel: Michael
Psychological Function: Intuition
Sense: Sight
Jewel:  Fire Opal
Ritual Tool:  Wand
Magickal Tools:  Candles and Oils

RULES:  Light, Illumination, Energy, Spirit, Heat, Life, Will,
Healing, Sexuality, Purification, Banishing Illness, Contests, Creativity,
Protection, Success, Strength, Flame, Blood,
Bonfires, Candle Flames, Sun, Desert, Volcanoes, Explosions,
Courts, Law

Incense: Olibanum (Frankincense), Copal, Cedar, Dragon’s Blood
Tree:  Alder, Almond, Ash, Cedar
Goddesses: Brigit, Hestia, Pele, Vesta
Gods: Agni, Hephaestus, Horus, Prometheus

Stones:
All red and orange stones
Amber
Bloodstone
Carnelian
Diamond
Fire Opal
Garnet
Iron
Ruby
Sulpher
Tourmaline (pink)

Animals: Fire Breathing Dragon, Horse, Badger, Bear, Cat, Centaur,Coyote,
Fox, Hawk, Lion, Mouse, Ram, Snake, Serpent,
Wolf

Plants: Cactus, Carrot, Cattail, Chili Pepper, Garlic, Leek,
Lime, Mustard, Olive, Onion, Orange, Red Pepper

Flowers: Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Heliotrope, Hibiscus,
Marigold, Red Poppies, Snapdragon, Sunflowers, Venus Flytrap

HERBS
Allspice
Amber
Angelica
Asafoetida
Basil
Bay
Blood Root
Cedar
Centaury
Chestnut
Cinnamon
Cinquefoil (Five Finger Grass)
Clove
Copal
Coriander
Cubeb
Cumin
Curry
Damiana
Dill
Dragon’s Blood
Fennel
Flax
Frankincense
Galangal (Low John the Conqueror)
Ginger
Ginseng
Goldenseal
High John the Conqueror (Jalap)
Holly
Hyssop
Juniper
Lovage
Mandrake
Marigold
Nutmeg
Pennyroyal
Peppermint
Pepper
Rosemary
Rue
Saffron
St. John’s Wort
Sarsaparilla
Sassafras
Sesame
Tea
Thistle
Tobacco
Walnut
Witchhazel
Woodruff
Wormwood

FIRE INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon’s Blood
1 part Red Sandalwood
1 pinch Saffron
a few drops Musk Oil


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Elemental Magic: Fire Energy

Direction: South
Colors: Red and orange
Elemental: Salamander
Time of Day: Noon
Season: Summer
Tools: Wand, candle, and staf
Zodiac: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Animals: Dragons, snakes, lizards, and phoenixes
Places: Deserts, volcanoes, earth's core
Fire energy is the hot, devouring power of the most intense emotions. Anger,
lust, love. Just like the element itself, fire energy is difficult to control
and it destroys everything in its path. Yet when contained, the energy can
provide "light," revealing the truth to its holder.

While fire energy is most powerful when out of control, like in burning
buildings or forest fires, it is useless to a person when it is this furious. One
cannot harness the energy of a raging fire and will instead find that the fire
consumes their energy and leaves them drained. A contained flame, like in a
candle or in hot coals, is much more valuable. It is more than enough for magic,
but not enough to overpower the undertaker.

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