Fire rituals
When the old stories have burned down, what remains is who you really are.
Fire and I meet
Fire has been my companion far longer than I consciously remember. Sitting by a fire as a child I sensed something I could not put into words, that the fire sees me. That it listens. That in its presence something changes.
On the shamanic path fire became my closest ally. In the Spirit of Wolf tradition fire is the mediator between the human being and the spirit world. Mother Fire carries our prayers up and brings the answers down. She cleanses and renews.
Fire does not choose and does not judge. It simply transforms.
Today fire rituals are the heart of my shamanic practice. Here the personal and the collective meet, the old and the new, the letting go and the creating.
The three faces of fire
In the Siberian tradition fire has several faces and tasks
Cleansing fire
Burns away energetic debris, old patterns, stuck emotions. As a sauna cleanses the body, ritual fire cleanses the energy field.
Transforming fire
Receives your intentions and prayers and carries them into the spirit world. Fire is the bridge between the visible and the invisible.
Renewing fire
Gives back strength and clarity. After the cleansing, fire fills you with new energy.
In a fire ritual we call in all four elements. Fire is at the centre – mediator and transformer – but it does not work alone.
In the ritual we ask these elements for support, guidance and balance. When all four are present, a whole is born.
- Earth – gives the ground and grounds you. You stand on firm ground, in connection with the ancestors.
- Water – brings the emotions into flow. What has been stuck begins to move.
- Fire – receives and transforms. Carries the prayers up, burns the old.
- Air – brings clarity and lightness into the thoughts. You breathe out what you no longer need.
Lunar cycles
Fire rituals take place every two weeks, following the rhythm of the Moon
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New moon ritual
Setting new intentions, planting the seed.
The energy of a new beginning.
What do I want to call into my life?
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Full moon ritual
Celebrating ripeness and letting go.
Full potential. The shadows to shine light on.
What am I ready to let go of?
For whom
A fire ritual is for you if…
– You feel that something old is holding you back – a pattern, an emotion, a story you no longer need
– You want to set a clear intention for a new period of life
-You need support at moments of transition – the end of a relationship, a change of work, a move, a loss
-You want to experience the strength of community – a shared intention amplifies your own
-You are interested in shamanic practice but are not sure where to begin
-You feel a calling towards fire – some souls simply know
A fire ritual asks for no previous knowledge or experience.
An open heart and a readiness to be honest are enough.
How the ritual takes place
COMMUNITY
Fire ritual in a group
We gather around the fire in a small group (up to 12 people). The ritual begins with opening the circle and cleansing the space. Then we work together with the fire and the drum.
Every participant has the chance to give over to the fire what they wish to let go of, and to call in what they need.
PRIVATE
A personal fire ritual
If you have a theme that needs deeper attention, or if you prefer to work alone, then a private ritual is for you. The space is entirely yours.
It suits great transitions particularly well, or the beginning of deeper shamanic work.
Before the ritual
A fire ritual takes place outdoors, whatever the weather. Fire burns in the rain too.
What to bring
Your own rhythm instrument, a drum or a rattle if you have one. Sometimes it helps you keep your own rhythm and focus.
Attitude
Think about what touches you right now. What do you want to let go of? What do you want to call in? Even holding the question is enough. An open mind and heart.
Preparing the body
Please avoid using any mind-altering substances. Taking part in the ritual under the influence of alcohol or anything similar is not permitted.
The next public fire ritual 2026
To register, write to:
tanaaoyunkam@gmail.com
The number of places is limited, to keep the space intimate and safe.
I wrote about what a shaman’s solstice is in Tähenduse teejuhid →
If the fire is calling
Would you like to join the next community ritual?
Or to book a private fire ritual?
“Fire does not ask whether you are ready. It simply transforms what it touches.”
