Fire Magic by Josephine Winter

336 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, Llewellyn Publications
Release Date:

Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Magic, Metaphysical

The book is divided into the following parts.

Part 1: History, Folklore & Myth
Chapter 1: Through History and Time
Chapter 2: Mythological Fire Beasts and Places
Chapter 3: Fire and the Divine
Chapter 4: Sacred Sites

Part 2: Working with the Element of Fire
Chapter 5: The Element of Fire in Magic
Chapter 6: Herbs and Botanical
Chapter 7: Stones and Crystals
Chapter 8: Animals

Part 3: Recipes, Rituals & Spellcraft
Chapter 9: Candles and Candle Magic
Chapter 10: Your Ritual Fire
Chapter 11: Fire Spells and Recipes
Chapter 12: Fire Holidays and Rituals

The author breaks down what fire is and how to interact with the element. Each chapter has an essay related to the topic. There are poems and little bits of folklore throughout. If you are a new practitioner or someone looking for new ways to connect with the element of Fire, you cannot go wrong with this book.

Another excellent edition of this elements of magic series. As a water baby myself...I've always felt drawn to my opposite of fire as well. This had some great tips for working with this element.

This was a very informative book that really breaks down the element and gives great insight into how to use it in your craft.

It has been a while since I read a witchy book, so I started on my very serious stockpile of books and my fav element, Fire! I was pleasantly surprised at the level of detail in Fire Magic.

The book starts with a fairly generalized history related to different ways fire has been used, information on mythical creatures, deities, and animals, as well as a brief summarization of world histories related to fires and burnings. The author is Australian and much of her outlook is based on the Southern hemisphere (but she also mentions things in the Northern hemisphere).

There is a lot of beginner information like with candle magic and small fire workings, which is what I expected to find in a general book on fire magic. As with all workings, mileage may vary depending on a multitude of factors. There are a few spells, working, incense blends, etc to start on your journey working with fire, if that is something that speaks to you.

All in all, I thought this was a good resource for those wanting to start refining their craft or learning more individualized aspects of workings with fire.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

This was a great book, really knowledgeable about the craft. I'm learning and would recommend this book to anyone searching for more knowledge about this elemental energy. I have looked into reading more of the series and then bringing it all together. I will be purchasing the rest of the series soon, I believe Josephine Winter has a real talent for conveying the knowledge and power of the craft.

I had heard the author speak about this book and was excited to get a copy. I love this series because it goes deeply into each element. I have recommended this book to several people.

I really enjoyed the focus that this title had on tracing the history of rituals and holidays. I find the continuity between ancient and current rituals very interesting.

An interesting, informative and well researched book it made me learn a lot about the fire elements in all its aspects (historical, the gods, plants, etc).
I appreciated the rituals and the references to Australia.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Fire Magic is another installment into the Elements of Witchcraft series by Josephine Winter and did not disappoint.
This is a really thorough book which goes through every aspect of fire magic from the history of using fire in witchcraft, herbs, types of fire magic, recipes and of course fire safety.
This book was interesting with the fact it comes from Australian perspective on this craft which was refreshing and different to UK and US views.
If you want to read and research more on fire magic and its history and give some recipes a try, this is definitely the book for you.
The only thing missing for me was pictures/photographs which would have been a great bonus.

Another great addition to the series. While I didn’t find this particular volume terribly interesting during my first read through (on kindle),during the second read through (I bought a physical copy to make it easier on my eyes)I found plenty of interesting bits to love. It’s most definitely a welcome addition to my personal library, and I can see it being well loved by others with an interest in the magical side of the element of fire. Would recommend to those looking for a more in depth look into the elements and more so for elemental magic.

Very in depth book on fire magic. Would make a great addition to your magical library.

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the advanced e-reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Fire Magic by Josephine Winter is a wonderfully written book that goes very in-depth in its study of fire magic. This book starts out with powerful imagery of fires relationship with Australia and the environment. This book is filled to the brim with lore and history of magical correspondence of the element fire. This tome talks about plants, crystals, animals, and the magical celebrations associated with fire. I think this book would be a great addition to anyone’s magical book collection. Elemental magic is powerful magic and this book does not hold back.

Fire is my second strongest element in my chart, the first being Earth. I was really excited to see this book when browsing for something to read. This series of books is one that i will have to buy once they are all published.

Not your average beginner book, this one is packed full of information and corresponding spells to work with and try. I love that we learn how the seasons can impact someon'e fire practice. The author ensures that every reader knows just how powerful the force of fire can be. I enjoy that it is not something just pushed off and forgotten about.

There are so many topics in this reference novel, it is not just about basic fire elemental practies. This is a must-have on any witchy book list!

I am absolutely amazed by this book. I am a fire sign and l love working with this element. This book is comprehensive and full of spells to work with Fire. The author has done an amazing job with breaking it down and supplying the tools needed to work with Fire. I'm in love with this book as it is truly magical!

Fire Magic by Josephine Winter was such a nice surprise. Fire Magic does a fantastic job of giving history, deities, sacred sites, animal and elemental associations with fire, and spells and recipes. I wasn’t expecting such a thorough history and introspective look at fire magic. This book is part of a four part series by Llewellyn on elements of magic. I have to have them all now!

Fire Magic goes way beyond bonfire and candles and this book explains why it is such an significant part of magical living. Fire magic can be found in almost every religion going back in time and is still present in current religions. It really opened my eyes to all the ways that we religiously use fire and that even in mundane use fire is magical.

Josephine Winter is based in Australia so this book focuses a lot on Australian folklore and historical sites. Josephine also discusses how fire season effects pagan fire practices. She offers a lot of advice on safety. Fire can be very destructive and Josephine does not let the reader forget how powerful a force fire can be.

I enjoyed reading about the deities, herbs, crystals, animals and places associated with fire magic. There is an entire section of this book dedicated to candle magic and the author explains how to make your own candles. I loved that the author included alchemy since I find it so fascinating. She also briefly touched on pyromancy and other fire omens.

This book is well written and should appeal to a wide audience. This book has a beginner in mind, but even seasoned practitioners and the elementally curious will learn something new. I highly recommend this for anyone who uses fire magic or wants to learn more about it.

It’s been a wee bit since I’ve done a witchy book review and what better way to change that than with an elemental review! 

I love the elements and work with them in my practice daily. My favorite is earth and water but fire is not any less important. Fire is the only element that can be created. 

I loved the history part of this book more than anything. Learning about the different traditions and how they used fire or even the animals tied to this element was very cool. I even learned a few new ones I didn’t know. 

There’s also spells you can try with this element. Some are very simple and easy to do, perfect for beginners! 

I own the first two in this series and can’t wait to buy this one and place it on my shelf with the rest. This is such a magnificent series that I fully recommend to anyone who is curious about the elements in witchcraft. 

*Thanks to NetGalley for this title in exchange for an honest review*

Will go live on blog: 6/15/21

Wow Wow Wow. When Llewellyn announced this series I knew it was going to be great but the third instalment is definitely the best yet. In this new book author Josephine Winter explores the element of fire in magick. This is a pretty thorough expose and includes some serious discussion about cultural appropriation such as “smudging”. Winters also does not hold back from discussing the idiotic Instagram bubble bath phenomenon and the fraudulent use of crystals as “witchcraft” as well. The ethics surrounding how metals from the Earth is sourced is laid bare for readers to have a good think about what they are actually contributing to. All correspondences are provided along with some solid fire awareness advice - so don’t be a dickhead and read this book before you light one. The Southern Hemisphere equivalent of the Neo Pagan wheel of the year is included and Winters also writes about interesting historical Australian folklore surrounding fire such as burning marks.

There is much to be gained from this book for the beginner and intermediate practitioners. It’s the type of book that will have you crushing on the author.

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*eArc provided by the publisher and NetGalley

This is a fairly broad look at a how fire is used in people's practice. It touches on the history, herbs and botanicals, stones and crystals, animals, candles and candle magic, ritual fires, spells and recipes, and practices such as Tephramancy. Personally, my favorite section was the Fire and Divination section, which talks about the behavior and appearance of fire/flames and the omens or meanings behind them. It also has a variety of recipes for incense and censing bundles, which could either be used as inspiration or as is. I can see this appealing to beginners since it has a lot of good general information and I can see it giving some inspiration to more experienced practitioners with different ways to freshen up their craft.

Thank you to Netgalley and Llewellyn Publications for providing me with an eARC of this book, however, all thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

This was an excellent book. It is full of history, and lots of lists of things associated with Fire for magical, ritual, spiritual uses. This isn't the type of book you sit down and read cover to cover. Read the beginning to gain a historical perspective. Then take in the rest of the book as it pertains to what you need. I am inspired to look for the other 3 books in this series.

This is a really in-depth look at the element of fire and its history and uses in magic. I enjoyed the history and a look a different ways fire has been used. I had never considered the reason behind candles on birthday cakes.

There was also fascinating information on creatures and deities related to fire and fire magic. There were even a few I had never heard of.

I loved the section on candle magic, which was very thorough. There are some spells and guidance for safety as well.

The information ranges from beginner to ore well versed making this is a wonderful and versatile reference resource.