Purpose, calling, and inner ignition.
Reflection: What passion seeks expression?

The Sacred Fire appears when something within you is ready to ignite — a calling, a passion, a purpose, or a truth you can no longer hold back. Upright, this card speaks to inner ignition, spiritual purpose, and the spark that turns intention into action. This fire is not destructive; it is clarifying. It burns away what is false, warms what is true, and lights the path ahead. You may feel a rise in motivation, creativity, or conviction. A part of you is waking up, refusing to stay dormant any longer. The Sacred Fire invites you to honour what excites your spirit. This is the flame that fuels your purpose, strengthens your courage, and guides you toward meaningful expression. Trust the passion that is building — it is pointing you toward something important.

Reversed

When reversed, the Sacred Fire suggests dampened energy, suppressed passion, or fear of expressing your true purpose. You may be holding yourself back, dimming your flame to stay comfortable, or avoiding the very thing your spirit longs to do. This card reversed asks gently: What passion have you silenced? What truth is waiting to be ignited? It can also indicate burnout — a fire that has been overfed or misdirected. Your energy may feel scattered, exhausted, or unfocused. The reversed Sacred Fire encourages you to slow down, reconnect with your core purpose, and tend the flame with care rather than force. Another meaning is uncertainty about your calling. You may sense that something wants to awaken but don’t yet know what it is. Trust the spark — clarity will follow.