Have you ever noticed how some things just feel like they belong together?

Like cinnamon and warmth. Rose petals and love. Black stones and deep protection.

That’s what we call correspondences in magic.

Correspondences are the symbolic connections that link an element, color, herb, crystal, or even a season to a specific energy or intention. They’re not random, they’ve been shaped by centuries of observation, tradition, and the way the natural world speaks to us.

When you use a candle, an herb, or a crystal in a ritual, you’re not just using it because it looks pretty. You’re calling on its energy, its story, its frequency, to strengthen your intention. That’s the beauty of correspondences. They help you build spells and rituals that are both intuitive and deeply rooted in the wisdom of nature.

The Correspondences of Fire

Fire is bold. Transformational. It’s the element of creation and destruction, passion and purification. When you’re working with fire, you’re working with raw life-force energy, the kind that gets sh*t moving.

Here are some of the main correspondences for fire:

Colors

• Red (passion, vitality, power)

• Orange (creativity, attraction, joy)

• Gold or Yellow (confidence, success, solar energy)

Herbs & Spices

• Cinnamon – brings warmth, attraction, and abundance

• Ginger – stirs up passion and energy

• Clove – for protection and breaking through obstacles

• Star anise – for clarity and spiritual power

• Chili peppers or cayenne – fiery energy, speed, and defensive magic

• Frankincense or Copal – purification and spiritual elevation

Crystals & Stones

• Obsidian – born from volcanic fire, powerful for protection and shadow work

• Ruby – passion, courage, and heart-centered fire

• Carnelian – creativity and sexual energy

• Fire agate – grounding fiery energy and sparking inner strength

• Citrine – manifestation and abundance

Season & Direction

• Season: Summer

• Direction: South (in many traditions, though this can vary)`

Zodiac Signs

• Aries – the spark, the pioneer

• Leo – radiant fire, confidence, heart-centered leadership

• Sagittarius – wild fire, expansion, and exploration

Tools

• Candles (especially red, orange, or gold)

• Cauldrons and fire bowls

• Lighters, matches, and charcoal discs

• Smudging tools (copal, resin, or sacred herbs)

Energies & Intentions

• Transformation and transmutation

• Passion and sexuality

• Courage and confidence

• Purification (burning away what’s heavy or stagnant)

• Protection and defensive magic

• Creative drive and motivation

Working with Fire

When you bring fire correspondences into your practice, you’re inviting that energy to work with you. Whether you’re lighting a candle, burning a petition, or calling in confidence and passion for a new project, fire is about movement and change.

But remember: fire asks for respect. It’s not passive energy.

It will burn through what’s false and amplify what’s real.

So be intentional, be clear, and tend it like the living force it is.