Burned Out . . .

[covenrochester]

. . . from working most of the afternoon with Salamanders, the Fire Spirits of Nature. There are tips to safely working with them. First of all, you should be well acquainted with one of the Great Kings of Fire (MLKIM h-ASh) -- Djin, say, or Pyrrum, Aftif, or Itumo. Then the small fries (no pun intended), i.e., lesser fire spirits, will recognize your authority or, at the very least, tolerate your presence. Second, approach them in as high a state of consciousness as you can. A cross between calm benevolence and honor works very well with them. Tempestuous emotion will make you their plaything. They are hot enough as it is, so there is no need to feed them your human fire. Third, know their names and use them politely.