The alchemical fires within and without…
For ages, fire has been symbolic of inner purification, transformation, creative and sexual energies, passion and spiritual light. It’s our life-force energy, as flames of one fire. It maintains our bodies, minds and spirits on all levels.
In Nature it is a catalyst for rebirth, burning away what needs to be replaced with new, vibrant life. Some of the largest trees in the world have evolved with fire so that their bark can withstand the heat of fire and pine cones won’t open to release their seeds unless there’s a forest fire. Grassland ecosystems like prairies and savannahs require fire to maintain them, burning away any dried grasses and keeping the space free of encroaching tree saplings. The ashes of these fires are high in nutrients, further enriching the soils.
The fire-bird Phoenix has been showing up a lot these past couple of months in so many ways, including dreams. There’s a lot of burning away of the old and emerging through the new going on, on many levels, on a global scale.
I love the energy of fire, especially in its physical form of lightning. Just seeing photos of it energizes me.
If you feel depleted of energy, or you need a shift of some sort, do something that will rekindle your inner fire. Listen to your heart and body and you’ll know what you need to do – it’s different for everyone. We all need fire… ♥
With love and wonder-filled spirit,
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