AIR OF FIRE

RWS Description: A figure holds a wand in one hand and reins in the other. The horse rears, and there are flame-like decorations on his helm and armbraces. There are also salamander emblems on his clothing. The sky is clear and bright, and pyramids are seen in the distance.

RWS Symbols

Clear and bright sky: The solar sephira Tiphareth.

Pyramids: Human ambition and achievement

Keywords

UPRIGHT: Zeal, Optimism, Magnanimity, Exploration, Enthusiasm

REVERSE: Dogmatism, Prejudiced, Intolerant, Aimlessness, Scornful

Interpretation: Air of Fire disperses enthusiasm and a visionary perspective, inspiring others through a broad, expansive outlook and sharing new philosophies. Air of Fire spread boundless enthusiasm, inspiring others with fresh perspectives.

Correspondence

Key: Temperance

Sephira (Tiphareth) – Specific Air: Air of Water, Air of Air, Air of Earth

Elemental Powers of Fire: Fire of Fire, Water of Fire, Earth of Fire

Decanic Sequence: 8 of Fire, 9 of Fire, 10 of Fire

Card Details

Tree of Life (Tiphareth in Atziluth): Air of Fire corresponds to Tiphareth in Atziluth. In the World of Pure Spirit, Tiphareth is Specific Air in the World of Fire.

Sephira (Tiphareth): All Specific Air deals with universal harmony from elemental mastery, and correspond to the sixth sephira, Tiphareth or “beauty.” Tiphareth is associated with the Sun. The Sun, which sustains and illuminates Earth, represents the Light of the Soul and mastery over the four elemental aspects of Personality. The Sun archetype radiates life and vitality, sparking one’s unique journey to reach their highest creative potential through self-expression. 

World (Atziluth): All Wands correspond to the first of four worlds, the World of Atziluth (“The World of Emanation”), which is also called the archetypal world. The element associated with the World of Atziluth is Fire.

The Story of Fire: The element of fire, traditionally symbolized by the suit of wands in the Tarot system, epitomizes the least structured and most dynamic state of physical manifestation. An intrinsic characteristic of this element is its propensity to illuminate. Attributes of fire include brightness, impatience, and ambition. Fire is the sole element possessing the capacity to generate light, thereby assertively announcing its presence. Fire exhibits the most aggressive and assertive nature among the four elements, yet paradoxically, it is also the most impermanent. This element catalyzes possibilities and actively instigates transformative change in situations, rather than passively receiving and conforming to existing circumstances. Fire shapes reality according to its indomitable will, refusing to be confined by prevailing conditions. The narratives and stories aligned with the fire element thematically revolve around creation, transmutation, and transformation.

Time of the Year: November 21/22 – December 20/21

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–29°59’ Sagittarius

Color (Hex Code): #FAE94F