| Real fire spells are popular due to people's desires to | | | | from having a smaller scale ritual of your own. After all, |
| get close to nature, to become one with the primal | | | | a real fire spell is one that should be accessible to all |
| forces that are constantly at work around us. They | | | | who want to try it! |
| are powerful and alluring to us as we like the | | | | You can use many of your other spells around the fire |
| combination of beauty and danger and hope to | | | | and it would not make too much adjustment to include |
| channel this into our spell work in order to make them | | | | some time to stare into the flames to build momentum. |
| more efficient. The concept of a real fire spell, to me, | | | | You can then sprinkle witchcraft herbs into the fire and |
| means something a little more advanced. So what sort | | | | rosemary, lavender and bay leaves are excellent for |
| of things should you be trying? | | | | this. |
| Controlling Fire | | | | Real Fire Spells at Your Altar |
| One of my favorite real fire spells is a very advanced | | | | Real fire spells can be easily performed at your altar |
| spell but one that is well worth the extra exertion! It | | | | or work space, as long as you have a safe place to |
| takes concentration and practice but is otherwise not | | | | perform them. A cauldron is perfect. The key to |
| something that takes many tools or ingredients so is | | | | making these spells work is to get the right |
| very cheap to do. You can start your practice with | | | | combination of ingredients to make smoke that you |
| something small such as a candle. You will need to | | | | can observe as it takes your spell energies upwards. |
| make sure you have prepared with meditation or a | | | | You will need to experiment to find the right mix for |
| relaxing bath beforehand in order to prepare your | | | | your purpose. |
| energies. | | | | These are perfect spells for writing a statement of |
| Then you will need to sit focusing on the candle for a | | | | intent for too, so you will need to take the time to do |
| while, taking in the flame and the movements that | | | | this in advance. This is a written declaration of what |
| appear naturally. Then try to focus on the flame but | | | | you wish to happen and achieve from your spell. It |
| keeping in your mind a separate image of how you | | | | should be written in ritual ink on parchment paper, but |
| want to the flame to move. The more specific in your | | | | this is not essential. Take a moment during your spell to |
| visualization you are, the better. Picture the flame going | | | | read out the statement before folding it and then |
| to the right or the left and the movements you wish to | | | | burning it in the flames. Again, watch the smoke lifting |
| see. Remember to ensure that there are no drafts | | | | up and project your energies to assist it on its way. |
| that could give you a false result. | | | | Real fire spells are to be performed with care and |
| Spells With a Bonfire | | | | respect, but if you a dedicated to putting that extra bit |
| These real fire spells are more likely to be part of a | | | | of effort in, you will reap the rewards from working |
| ritual or a group event. If this is the case, I would | | | | with one of the most dynamic and beguiling elements |
| expect the spell work to be taken care of by the | | | | we have access to. Have fun! |
| event organizers. However, this does not preclude you | | | | |