Connect with Fire

My inner fire burns bright, and I shine my light throughout the Universe.

Fire is the perfect tool for setting intentions around letting go, as well as sending your prayers and manifestations out into the world via its smoke. Fire is one of the five classical elements—along with earth, air, water, and ether—but, aside from lighting candles, we rarely interact with it in modern times.

The ritual of sitting around a fire or in a wood-burning sauna at night, especially under a full moon, with a circle of loved ones is an unparalleled experience. Cultivate a more intimate relationship with fire by coordinating a fire ritual with your community—maybe storytelling around a campsite or organizing a sauna night or a sharing circle where you light candles.

Candles can transform everyday activities into sacred rituals. Think of an intention and light a candle when you’re taking a bath, working, meditating, or doing yoga to bring this element into your energy field. Watch the flame dance, and let your worries fade away, as the path forward is illuminated.

As you deepen your relationship with this element, you may feel the call to explore the tradition of fire keeping, where you tend to the logs and embers of the fire. This role has been deeply honored by many ancient cultures, who gathered around the fire during rituals and ceremonies long before there were matches.

What old patterns and beliefs would you like to transmute with the alchemical magic of fire?