The Wicca Book of Days for April 12th – The Fiery Principle

The Wicca Book of Days for April 12th

The Fiery Principle

The element that is associated with April 12, an Arien day, is Fire, whose influence was once believed to extend to alchemy and human behavior, as well as to astrology. In alchemical symbolism, the volatile and masculine principle of Fire was represented by an upward-pointing triangle (for flames leap upward) and was equated with hot and dry qualities. Similarly, according to the doctrine of the four “humors” that were thought to circulate the human body in ancient times, Fire was linked with the choleric humor, or yellow bile, which was said to produce a hot temper.

Fanning the Flames

If you are consumed by burning desire, summon up the vital energy of Mars and the no-holds-barred passion of Fire, by lighting a red candle and swiftly passing your finger back and forth through the flames as you focus your will on visualizing the fulfillment of our craving.