Dancing in the Flames This is the third in my Elementals Perspectives series for PaganPages.  As you might guess, this one is all about the Fire Element. When I was about ten years old, I nearly burned down a forest; I played with matches.  If it weren’t for the vigilance of my parents, I probably would have been the cause of enormous damages and maybe even loss of life.  It has been the cause of many nightmares for me over the years and it’s been difficult to forgive myself for my childish stupidity.  The only good thing that has come out of it is now I respect the Fire Element…

The recipes I am sharing today are good for any time of the years.. But spring and fall are particularly potent as we are either planting the herbs to make these.. or final harvest and drying of these herbs.. so I hope that you enjoy these as much as I have and will.. But remember not only the flavorful properties but the magickal as well Basic blends For Beef: Mix 3 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, 3 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 7 ½ tablespoons garlic powder, 3 tablespoon dried minced onion. Store in airtight container For Fish: Mix 6 tablespoons dried dill weed, 6 tablespoons crumbled bay leaves, 6 tablespoons…