Dreaming of fire

Fire is a valid Western symbol of the spiritual energy known as kundalini, which rises from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and brings with it a shift in perception. A fire bucket, as with any hollow vessel can represent the feminine principle.

Fire often appears in dreams as a symbol of cleansing and purification. Sometimes, it indicates the need to use our sexual power to good effect. To dream of being burnt alive may express our fears of a new relationship. We may also be conscious that we could suffer for our beliefs. Fire in a dream can suggest passion and desire in its more positive sense and frustration, anger, resentment and destructiveness in its more negative. It will depend on whether fire is controlled or otherwise on the exact interpretation.

Fire is a powerful symbol. It is the only element we cannot pollute. It represents the power of light over darkness and it is generally a favorable symbol to the dreamer. A dream of fire being put out by water may suggest physical energy being restrained by the cooler process of thought.

Fireworks are generally accepted as belonging to a happy occasion or celebration though they may also be frightening. When we dream of fireworks, we are hoping to be able to celebrate good fortune. How do you feel about the fire? Is it warm and nurturing or is it extremely hot and uncomfortable? All depends upon the native of fire.

If you dream of...

• A house on fire, it could mean an impending illness.
• A blazing fire could mean that your passions are not controllable.
• A heavy smoking fire predicts bad luck
• Of lighting a fire, expect a new relationship or a romance.
• Dancing around a fire denotes a party with friends.
• Your wooden article is on fire, it foretells an affectionate partner, dutiful offspring and a peaceful domestic life.
• Of stroking a fire, it means that you will meet friends who are far away from you and also, receive a lot of unexpected gifts which will elate you greatly.
• You are a businessman and dream that your shop is on fire whilst you are an onlooker, you will witness a rapid increase in business and earn a lot of profits.
• If you fight the fire and avoid getting burned it means that you will be anxious about your economic state of affairs.
• To see the charred remnants of your shop after the fire, you will enjoy some unexpected good luck and recover from a slump in trade.
• A sea is on a huge fire, it signifies a successful and safe crossing of the seas.
• Your books are on fire, and if you are author, you will enjoy immense acclaim and awards.
• A huge fire, it is a sign of abundant prosperity and well being.

HOW TO RECTIFY THE ILL-EFFECTS?

Offer dhoop, aggarbatti, matchbox in a place of worship.

VAASTU

The South-East direction is governed by fire element, the best location for a kitchen. Fire or agni is also connected with the digestion system of the body, the internal fire. So, the food cooked in South-East direction assumes tasty food and good health. Keeping a candle or light in this direction, will keep you enlightened.

(The columnist is author of 32 books on Astrology, Numerology, Vastu, Tarot, Dreams and Moles. He features regularly on various TV channels. You can email your queries at pkhurrana@astroindia.com)