The Elementals, A General Introduction Options

Adapted from various sources

Elementals are mystical creatures that dwell within the spirit realm of the elements. Elementals can be related to "nature spirits". These are the spirits that govern all nature, the forces of life that may be summoned to assist in working magick. It's important therefore to understand who they are and what they represent. Earth spirits are known as Gnomes, Air spirits as Sylphs, Fire spirits as Salamanders, and Water spirits are called Undines.

Care needs to be taken when calling the aid of elementals. Elementals are not always the helpful little creatures we'd like them to be, and can be mischievous, bad tempered little devils if allowed to get out of control.

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Salamanders
Salamanders are beings associated with the element of Fire. It is through their activity that fire exists and can be used by humankind. Fire elementals were the first elementals to befriend humans, teaching our ancestors how to make campfires. Salamanders are ruled by king called Djin.

Salamanders move about most freely at night, appearing as balls of light drifting across various bodies of water. Old-time sailors often saw them investigating the sails of their ships - from this came the term "St. Elmo's fire", describing the mysterious forks of flame that often appeared on old sailing vessels.

Salamanders have a profound effect on human nature since they are linked to the activity of our bodies through which we maintain a body temperature. They tend to influence general temperament, such as when someone is "hot-blooded" or a "hothead". Salamanders often appear to humans in the shape of small, lizard-like flames.

Salamanders are explosive, quick in movement, and very bright. They are also unstable, especially with respect to emotions. Fire is traditionally associated with Will, so one can expect Salamanders to be forceful and highly opinionated. They are called upon to help in matters involving the discipline and exercise of the Will and Power, including willpower, conflicts with others, war, and courage. However, due to their unstable natures, calling upon Salamanders carries its own risks as fire-based anomalies may be experienced in the general area in which they're called.

They are often regarded as the most powerful of the elementals because fires would not exist without them. Fire Spirits ignite the flame, giving matches and sparks the impetus they need to burst forth in fiery light. On the spiritual level, they also help to awaken kundalini. Wherever there are blazing bonfires, burning candles, and crackling campfires there are fire spirits. The Salamanders will always help people who are friendly towards them and keep their heart fires burning.

Salamanders are usually about a foot high but they can expand or shrink in size. The appearance of the different families of fire spirits varies in appearance, size, and deportment. Hearth fire Salamanders tend to be buoyantly exuberant as they crackle and sway about as they proudly display their ruddy orange attire and their headdresses of blue flame. Candle flame Salamanders tend to be more zealous and fervent in their expansive onepointedness and devotion to a path of inner searching and spiritual quickening, glowing with a brilliant purity. Other Salamanders appear in the shape of lizards or of small balls of light. They can be courageous in helping humans if they care deeply about their welfare.