Dance with Flame 6

Mankind had been fascinated with Fire ever since, watching it with awe and caution. Fire was about the most important precondition for man to rise... more

by Jenny Rainbow

Title

Dance with Flame 6

Artist

Jenny Rainbow

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Photograph - Photography

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Mankind had been fascinated with Fire ever since, watching it with awe and caution. Fire was about the most important precondition for man to rise from the level of animals, it provided means to cook and to have a light in the night, it enabled man to forge metal and build up a civilisation. One of the four classical elements, the old Greek differentiated between the destructive Fire (Aidelon) connected to the god of the underworld, Hades, and the creative, benevolent Fire (Aides) connected to Hephaistos, the god of the blacksmiths and craftsmen.
In alchemy, Fire is associated with Sulphur, one of Paracelsus -Tria Prima (Three Primes). Metal is formed by Fire in the womb of the earth.

It is generally seen as the strongest and most powerful element but also as the one with the least endurance.
In the Kabbalah, Fire is the element connected to Chiah , the highest level of the soul, and to the world of Atziluth which is closest to the infinite. On this level, Fire emanates i.e. flows out from the pure white light of the infinite. It is thus seen as the divine spirit, the primeval spark of life itself.
The element of Fire is pure spirit, it is vitality and passion, energy and victory, the will and the power to act.
The element of Fire is associated with the signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, and it also rules the First, Fifth and Ninth Houses. As one would expect, those graced by Fire are fiery, indeed. They are enthusiastic and sometimes larger than life. Just like a fire that is left untended, however, Fire signs can burn out of control -- so it's best to tend those embers.

A Fire sign is also an indicator of creativity. This element manifests itself in creative and unique ways, and those in its glow are wonderfully courageous and lively spirits. Those influenced by a Fire sign are self-sufficient, spontaneous and possess a tremendous zest for life.

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September 3rd, 2014