Fire has such an interesting relationship with Ego. I'm still a noob when it comes to certain occult subjects, but I wanted to explore these thoughts through the lenses of astrology and tarot. I find that the zodiac (Aries/Leo/Sagittarius) and the Wands suit exemplify the egotism of Fire so well.
Breakdown
Aries tends to be fiercely competitive and combative (warrior spirit), demanding to be rightfully acknowledged as #1.
Leo is commonly perceived to have a Narcissus complex. Leos are seen to be self-absorbed and selfish divas, obsessed with their own image. After all, everything revolves around the Sun, right?
The shadow side of Sagittarius is their tendency to moralize. They often desire to appear intellectually and/or ethically superior to others. This is the sign affiliated with planet Jupiter and the 9th house whose dominion is higher education, religion & philosophy, travel and expansion.
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Is it because it lights up a room? Was one of the earliest tools of survival? I wonder what else about Fire inspires such confidence--or, arrogance, as some might argue.
Final Word
I've been feeling drawn to Fire lately--fire signs, candle spells, etc. It's been really interesting subject to delve into since my last dip in the pool with elemental studies. Our ancestors had such a unique way of illustrating the patterns of life and human behavior.
I’ve clearly lit a fire under my butt, so expect a post on candle spells soon! My occultist past and present are strangely mixing in with Moonpocks in ways I didn’t expect.
