Fire Element
 
Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Clove, Ginger, Geranium, Neroli, Frankincense, Lemon, Myrrh, Rose, Cedarwood, Holy Basil, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Blue Lotus, Guduchi 
 
The transformational principle; fire converts things into new things. It is form without substance. Fire has the quality of transformation, digestion and assimilation of food, thoughts and ideas. Fire can burn hot and quick, bringing destruction all around it, or it can smoulder slow and hidden in the earth and internalised in the body.
 
Fire lights up our drive, charisma, passion, sensuality. It is dry, intense and light. Any food, diet, exercise and herbs with similar properties can induce this element. For example chillies, ginger, garlic and peppers.
 
Name in Sanskrit: Tejas
 
Colour: Red 
 
Affirmation: "I am one with consciousness. Without consciousness, even light cannot be seen. When I respect light, it fills me with the light of consciousness"
 
Meridian: Palm / Armpit
 
Semi precious stone: Pyrope Garnet + Amethyst 
 
Season: Summer
 
Internal Organs: Heart, Small Intestine
 
Sense Organ: Tongue 
 
Signs of Balance: Joy and Love
 
Signs of imbalance: Manic, depression, anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, mental restlessness
 
Liberates: Laughing 
 
Taste: Bitter
 
Dosha: Pitta (fire +water)
 
Gunas: hot, sharp, liquid, oily, penetrating, light
 
Energetic pathway in hand: ring finger
 
Bija Mantra: Vam
 
Chakra: 3rd - Manipura