Cauldron / Fire Pit Burning
Letting Go Through Ritual Fire
Burning has long been a sacred act of release — a way to symbolically let go of what no longer serves us. When we bring intention into ritual, we give ourselves permission to pause, feel, and transform. - check out Video link
Preparing for Your Ritual
You don’t need anything fancy. A dry metal bucket, an old cooking pot, or a heatproof clay bowl will do. Choose a space outdoors where smoke can rise freely and energy can shift.
What to Burn
This is not about destruction — it’s about closure.
Burn only what represents what you wish to release. This could be:
Old photographs, letters, or objects linked to painful memories
A handwritten note or letter to a person or situation you’re ready to let go of
A summary of what went wrong, what you’ve learned, and what you now release
It is not wise to burn legal documents or anything that would harm the environment.
Avoid burning in the heat of the moment — wait until your heart feels ready.
Enhancing with Sage Smoke
Once your written material is placed in the bowl, sprinkle dried loose sage leaves over the top. As they burn, sage releases a cleansing smoke that supports emotional clearing and energetic release.
You can also burn sage on its own, in a small cauldron or fireproof bowl:
Place a generous amount of kindling and dried herbs (including sage) at the base.
Light gently using a long match or a BBQ lighter
Blow softly to encourage a steady smoulder
Allow the smoke to rise — and your intentions to rise with it
Include a Digital Detox (Optional but Powerful)
Ritual release can also be symbolic:
Delete old texts, emails, or photos
Unfollow or block toxic social media contacts
Let go of digital ties that drain your energy
(No need to throw your phone into the fire — symbolic action is enough.)
How to Hold the Space
You may do this ritual alone, or invite others you trust. What matters most is the intention. Sit in front of your bowl, hold the item or paper in your hands, and speak honestly:
“I forgive you.”
“I release you.”
“I am free.”
Allow whatever emotions arise. Honour them — and then let them go, with the smoke.
When You’re Done
Let the fire burn out safely. Take a moment to reflect. Breathe. Feel what has shifted. You have taken a step. You have closed a door. And you are free to walk forward.
The act of burning with intention is ancient — spanning cultures, continents, and centuries. From the Beltane fires of Ireland, to smoke offerings in Indigenous traditions, to Vedic fire ceremonies in India, fire has always been seen as a bridge between the worlds — between the physical and the spiritual, the seen and unseen.
When we burn something symbolically — a letter, an image, a bundle of herbs — we participate in this lineage of transformation. Fire consumes, but it also purifies. It releases, and it renews.
Whether you honour your own ancestors or simply follow the quiet pull of ritual, this practice is yours to shape — with care, respect, and intention.
Important Safety Notes
Always burn in a fire-safe container
Perform rituals outside, away from flammable materials
Avoid burning on hot or windy days
Never leave burning herbs or paper unattended
