We would like to share some information on the Elementals with you, this was part of the homework for our Kitchen Witch Online School from one of our fabulous students Thia:
Fire is a male
energy associated with the South, noon and Summer. Fire rules over the will,
energy, passion, sex, heat, flame, life, purification, destruction and healing.
It’s tools are volcanoes, eruptions, explosions, fires of all kinds, candles,
deserts, blood, spirit and the Sun. The colors are red, orange, crimson, gold
and white (for the sun at noon).
The animals
associated with fire are the lion and the horse. The crystals are fire opal,
rubies, and garnets. The tarot suit is wands, to symbolize creation. Herbs
associated with fire are red peppers (anything hot really, think of habanero,
capsicum, etc.), chili, mustard, nettle, garlic and onion. The tree is the
almond tree in flower.
Fire is my
element. I almost always have candles going in my house. We light them for
breakfast and dinner, I light them when I work in the morning (like right now),
I love to make them and mix them with herbs, and I am a big fan of fireplaces.
I love the soft light that a candle flame puts out, it is soothing to me.
Working with
fire is useful if you want to ignite a change or you need to spark some energy
around something. One of the first things we do when casting a circle is light
a candle. It is the flame of creation. It is the spark of creating. It gives us
energy, confidence and drive. In Witch’s work Fire represents “To will”.
Salamanders
Salamanders are
not the lizards we see running around, they are found in the flames of a fire.
They are darting, dancing and ever changing. Salamanders are associated with
all things that have to do with heat and fire. Salamanders are Elementals to be
respected and possibly even feared. Think of how temperamental fire is: It
erupts and destroys, it rages, it ravages. You do not want to be in the path of
a rampaging Salamander! But, like the phoenix, this destruction brings rebirth.
It allows us to start again. Salamanders purify by banishing the old and
allowing the new to come to light, using the flame of the Sun to nurture
growth.
The
detoxification shows up in our bodies as well. When we are sick and run a
fever, that is the Salamander energy burning off toxins. Salamander elementals
also oversee the heat in our bodies, aka our metabolism. They set the regulator
for how we ‘burn’ calories. Low fire means low energy, a slow metabolism and
sluggishness. Without fire in our bodies we feel fatigue, lethargy, a lack of
creativity, we lose the ability to concentrate and lose interest in sex (again,
a creating energy).
As witches we
will use a flame to signify burning negative energies and then we bury the
ashes in the earth, cast them to the wind or run them under water – but it is
the fire that destroys.
There are some
essential oils and incenses that can help us conjure up the heat energy, my
favorite is dragon’s blood, but you can use frankincense, patchouli, mugwork,
heliochrysum, and of course sage. Herbs that help are cinnamon, peppermint,
ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, and of course, pepper.
When we are
healthy and the Salamander energy is flowing we feel confident, we are
assertive, and vital. Too much Salamander and we get aggressive, rageful,
arrogant and vain. To counteract this use herbs that ground or dampen (see
Earth and Water).
Djinn
According to
elementalmagic.com the King of the Fire Element is called Djinn. King Djinn is of average height
with a very muscular build. He has tanned brown skin and a bald head. His
armour is ornate and has the characteristics of dragons or salamanders.
Armoured plates arranged in two offset rows begin on the crown of his head and
continue along the length of the spine (similar to those seen on a
stegosaurus). He has garnet eyes and a stern expression. Both his face and body
are covered with light scars contrasting his brown skin. Of particular note are
what appear to be thin, winding burn scars on his hands and wrists. These are
not accidental but an artistic form of branding or scarification making an
ornate flame design. He wears worn, but well cared for, plate armour with no
shoes and carries a sword in each hand. King Djin typically appears surrounded
by fire and speaks loudly and very directly and will not hesitate to challenge
you if he feels you lack the proper magical authority or are not showing proper
respect. Ensure you have good self control and are very clear on your will
before summoning this King. King Djinn should be the last of these rulers
called.
Djinn governs
such things as energy, vitality and life, transformation, courage, inner
strength and spiritual conviction.
The female energy is Corona. Corona appears
as a nude woman whose body is completely made of fire. Her hair is at the same
time long and short, as it changes with the flickering of the flames. Her body
is constantly moving but her actual movements are fewer than other spirits. Her
sigil is:
Archangel Michael
Archangel
Michael is the first Archangel. He is a warrior and an angel of death. He is
also an angel of protection and courage. His colors are red and variants of red
(such as orange and violet) or silver and gold.
Michael can
help with motivation, energy, ambition and achievement. He represents truth and
integrity, courage and protection. One could call on him for power, leadership,
ambition, and success or victory. He would also be appropriate for growth,
change and transformation, enlightenment, healing, confidence and vitality.
Michael’s cards
are the Sun and Strength.