Each night at SpiritFire, we offer a different focus – a map, of sorts – as an offering to those who would like to engage as a community at the fire circle. The intentions for each fire is developed over the weeks leading to the gathering, usually finalized in the couple weeks before the first night. As they are solidified, we’ll post information here. (Generally fire descriptions are finalized right before the festival starts.) You may see descriptions encouraging things like wearing certain colors, or bringing a mask, or an object that will be used as part of the fire lighting (or in another way during the night.) It’s not a requirement at all, so don’t be shy or worried if you don’t have something we recommend, or if you’d just prefer to not engage in that way. The most important part of these fires is you being there!
As always, the fires are oriented as an invitation to draw you in deeper; to inspire you, encourage you – and sometimes to challenge you – to be fully, wholly present. But there is no requirement regarding how you engage. The program will have more information on timing, where to gather, etc.
Below are the basic descriptions/intentional themes for each fire. Each may offer you an opportunity to wear something or participate in a certain way, but we remind all that these are invitations – not requirements! If you have clothing you prefer for the fire outside of the invited ideas, go for it!
2025 has an overall “arc” for the four nights, meant to nourish, inspire, support, and offer us a place of strength and love in a time that so many find challenging. More information will be posted, but the four fires this year will be:
Wednesday: The Call
Thursday: Deep Listening
Friday: Allies
Saturday: Resilience