When the element of Fire is in balance in your body, mind, and spirit, it manifests as the Fire of healthy sexuality, creativity, energy, and a sense of the sacred–a life-giving force that charges us up and makes life feel worth living. But when we lack Fire, we can feel tired and inert, depressed and sluggish. And too much Fire can be damaging.

Take this true/false quiz to see if your Fire element is in balance or not. If you are out of balance, we offer many creative ways to bring yourself back into right relationship with Fire.

Section One

Score one point for each True answer.

1. There is violence in my home.

2. I smoke cigarettes.

3. I am often impatient.

4. Relationships and problems tend to erupt in my home.

5. I am hot-tempered.

6. I am often engaged in a crazy whirl of activity until I collapse from sheer exhaustion.

7. I have heart disease, or diseases of the circulatory system.

If you have any points at all, you may have too much unhealthy Fire. Cooling, calming colors, scents, and activities would be beneficial: you may want to try yoga, meditation, or anger-management therapies to help you get your Fire under control. And take a look at the following statements: each True answer will help you deduct one of your unhealthy Fire points.

Antidotes for Section One

These can serve as a useful guide for balancing your Fire: the more Trues here, the better! Try to implement them in your life.

1. I recognize or celebrate the solstice celebrations, or am aware of the movements of the sun in the sky.

2. I hold space in my life for my sense of the sacred.

3. I make time for being creative.

4. I have taken a course, workshop, or done a meditation to run kundalini, often called the energy of fire that runs up the spine.

5. I laugh frequently.

6. I have meditated or prayed to feel my inner radiance and spiritual light.

7. I regularly spend time looking at the flames of a wood fire or beeswax candle.

8. I am in a loving sexual relationship.

9. I balance my passionate opinions about issues with concrete, helpful actions.

10. I enjoy dancing or moving my body in exhilarating ways.

Section Two

Score a negative one point for each True answer.

1. I frequently feel sluggish or lethargic.

2. My metabolism is slow. I gain weight easily.

3. It is usually hard for me to get motivated.

4. I often feel like I’m moving in slow-motion.

5. I am often depressed.

6. I find I usually want to sleep more than 9 or 10 hours a night.

7. I find it difficult to take action: everything feels just too overwhelming.

If you have any negative points at all, you may be lacking in healthy Fire. Try wearing warm, fiery colors to wake your fire element up! Vigorous exercise–such as dancing or brisk walking–will also help. And take a look at the following statements: each True answer will help you add a healthy Fire point to balance out your deficit.

Antidotes for Section Two

These can serve as a useful guide for balancing your Fire: the more Trues here, the better! Try to implement them in your life.

1. I recognize or celebrate the solstice celebrations, or am aware of the movements of the sun in the sky.

2. I hold space in my life for my sense of the sacred.

3. I make time for being creative.

4. I have taken a course, workshop, or done a meditation to run kundalini, often called the energy of fire that runs up the spine.

5. I laugh frequently.

6. I have meditated or prayed to feel my inner radiance and spiritual light.

7. I regularly spend time looking at the flames of a wood fire or beeswax candle.

8. I am in a loving sexual relationship.

9. I balance my passionate opinions about issues with concrete, helpful actions.

10. I enjoy dancing or moving my body in exhilarating ways.