The phoenix is far more than a symbol of rebirth. It also represents self-transcendence and self-transformation.
The fire that at once consumes and rejuvenates the phoenix is the same fire that purifies us for a better resurrection, so to speak.
The German philosopher Hegel captured the true nature of the phoenix when he wrote, “Spirit—consuming the envelope of its existence—does not merely pass into another envelope, nor rise rejuvenescent from the ashes of its previous form; it comes forth exalted, glorified, a purer spirit…. It exalts itself to a new grade.”
The phoenix is you, every day, meeting the trial by fire of your returning karma with the fire of your heart and the sacred fire of the violet flame.
It is you going through the process of growth and refinement, continually surpassing your former self.
The apostle Paul described it another way when he said, “I die daily.”
When we are dedicated to spiritual growth, some part of our lesser self can “die daily,” clearing the way for more of our Higher Self to come to the fore and express itself.
An easy affirmation to start with is “I AM a being of violet fire, I AM the purity God desires!” It is meant to be repeated over and over as a mantra that sings in your heart. The more you give it, the stronger the action of transmutation you are building. You can recite any of the affirmations on the following bellow once, three times or as many times as you want until you feel your heart responding to the healing power of love that comes through the violet flame.
I AM a being of violet fire
I AM the purity God desires.
My heart is alive with violet fire,
My heart is the purity God desires!
My family is enfolded in violet fire,
My family is the purity God desires!
*You can create your own variations of the mantra wherever you perceive the need for a higher resolution in any situation, as shown in the two examples for families below this mantra.
Before giving the following affirmations, you can offer this prayer or your own personal prayer aloud. This is an example of invocation, a powerful summoning of God’s energy always used according to the holy will of God to bless yourself and all humanity.
In the name of the I AM THAT I AM and my Higher Self, my inner Christ and my inner Buddha, I call on the law of forgiveness for all that I have ever done in any of my life times that has hurt any part of life—anything that was not kind, loving, respectful or honorable, especially I call forth the violet transmuting flame on behalf of all those whom I have ever wronged and all those who have ever wronged me. I ask for a flow of light and love from my Higher Self and my heart to bless all life with whom I have karma. O God, liberate them, liberate me, and let us stand free, one in heart and soul.
Let the violet flame heal my inner pain and transmute the cause, effect, record and memory of all burdens I have ever imposed upon life or that have ever been imposed upon me, back to my first incarnation. I surrender them into the light.
Let this sacred fire purify and rejuvenate my heart, mind, body and soul. Let it restore them to the harmony and perfection of my divine blueprint so that I may joyfully fulfill my soul’s true potential. I accept this done in full power, according to God’s will.