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Fire Magic: Igniting Power Into Your Spells

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Written by: Lumina Indigo (Moody Moons)

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Reviewed by: Tina Caro

Fire magic links us to our most common ancestors. 

A force of life and death, creation and destruction, the Element of Fire is a powerful reminder that life is both beautiful and dangerous. 

Of course, you likely already use fire in your spellcraft.  In fact, there’s a good chance you used fire magic in your very first spell or ritual.  Candles, incense, and lanterns are all staple items in your average practitioner’s tool set. 

But there are lots of creative ways to incorporate fire magic that you may not have thought of.  Ever tried using fireworks in your spellcraft?  Or incorporated flash paper into your magic?  Read on for some awesome ways to cultivate a more interesting relationship with this uniquely beautiful spell component.  

The Power & Allure of Fire Magic

One of my earliest memories takes the form of my mother allowing me into the kitchen to watch her make dinner.   Sternly, she instructed me “Not to touch that stove, little one.”

Naturally, the moment she turned, I place my hand unflinchingly on the hot surface, giving myself a ripe little burn and a lifelong lesson about fire:

You really shouldn’t touch it.

Like all the elements, fire bears both creative and destructive forces.   Simultaneously dangerous and beautiful, our respect for fire usually begins the first time it burns us!

And yes, I got a nasty burn that day.  But my mother used it to create a hot meal for us.  Same flame, same day.

Let’s go over different kinds of fire and some creative ways to use it in spellcraft.

Lanterns

Using lanterns in witchcraft and ritual magic.

Lanterns work nicely for spring and midsummer festivals, anything involving faeries or woodland spirits, and garden blessings.

Check out this post for more ideas on how to use lanterns in spells and magic.

Torches

Using torches is a dramatic way to level up your magical ritual.

Torches—as in the sticks with fire on the end of them, not flashlights—look a feel very ceremonial.  These are ideal for rite-of-passage-type ceremonies, particularly involving the transition to adulthood, or the ascension to a clergy position.

Candle flame. 

Easily the most convenient, common fire tool in ritual, candles are an ideal, all-purpose source of fire perfect for altars.

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Bonfires

Bonfires encourage groups to gather around, making them an extremely effective focal point for group rituals and covens.  Ideal for “going big” in rituals to evoke empowerment or for burning spell elements in banishing rituals.

Hearth fires

Warm the home and create a cozy, holiday feel.  Perfect for enjoying a winter Sabbat like Imbolc or Yule.  Or, get creative and charge it with passion herbs for a date night at home. 

This form of fire magic is especially potent during the transitions from fall to winter and winter to spring as a way to honor the energy shift from one season to the next.   

Sparklers. 

sparklers

Remember how magical it was to hold one in your hands as a child, making streaks of light across the summer night?  Use sparklers to bring that same feeling to a moon ritual or night spell.

Flash paper

Flash paper is available at theatrical supply stores.  It’s usually used for stage magic, but it’s also great fun in spellcasting!  Write spells or symbols on them and up it goes–in a flash!

Hope some of these ideas inspire you to use fire in more creative and fun ways during your rituals.  

Are you just getting started on your journey in the magical arts?  Check out Moody Moons School of Metaphysical Arts for classes on everything from Spell Craft 101 to Tarot Reading.

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About Lumina (Moody Moons' Founder)

Lumina Indigo began Moody Moons in 2012 to produce beautiful, elegant, intriguing content of interest to the magical and witchcraft community.

She specializes in in-depth research and reporting on various topics in modern spirituality.

With over 20 years of experience with the modern pagan community, Lumina is a professional tarot reader, and a kitchen witch culinary wizard.

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