General: Passion; sexuality; anger; desire; burning feelings such as resentment or frustration; our desire to destroy. Also: Our life process, often described as a flame which burns forever through different generations but leaves only ash behind; our vital energy; occasionally refers to physical illness. The fireplace: Homeliness; the womb. Underground flames: Unconscious emotions or desires which one may need to face for real growth. Fire in the sky: Great changes in viewpoint; meeting the next step in maturity. Artemidorus said fire in the sky meant war or famine. For the Africans a bush fire meant war.
