Fire element is one of the most significant in all cultures and religions. Its power is inevitable, fire is connected with the Gods energy, Sun, light, and magic. I`ll observe the most important aspects of it, how we connect with this element, what does it mean “fire people”.
The word originally comes from Sanskrit “agni”, through Latin “ignis” (in English “ignite”) and Slavic languages “огонь” (Russian). Agni is a Vedic God of fire, a messenger to other Gods, he is always young, and immortal.
The Fire element is well connected with most powerful Gods (Zeus in Greek mythology, Agni, as well as archangel Michael carried the fire symbol). Whoever can control this element, he possess strong magical power. But it`s not easy his force to be controlled. Only high magician can really use its power. In ceremonial magic the elemental weapon of fire is Wand, it represents fights, and values, higher achievement of mind. The elementals (acc to Paracelsus) are salamanders.
Fire element, if not used properly could cause lose, damage, burning. Be careful with using fire visualizations. The magic and wiccan attribute, connected with fire are candles. Color is red, and the day is Tuesday.
Fire fruits: all red fruits – cherries, strawberries, red apples, watermelon, pomegranate, red grapes, red grapefruit, blood oranges, raspberries.
Fire vegetables: red peppers, radishes, red cabbage, red potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, rhubarb, radicchio.
Fire is a purifying, masculine energy, associated with the South, and connected to strong will and energy. Fire both creates and destroys, and symbolizes the fertility of the God. Fire can heal or harm, and can bring about new life or destroy the old and worn. In Tarot, Fire is connected to the Wand suit. For color correspondences, use red and orange.
The element of Fire means a big force, symbolizes intellect, authority and influence. It brings stress on action more than on thinking (characteristic of air). Fire words association are: action, intuition, imagination, the force is knowledge, and fire elemental is salamander; fire means south, understanding, spirit, light. It can clean the past life and reveal the true about future. It`s strong element for magic and spells.
