Harnessing Fire Magic: Invoking Logi and Glöð in Wicca

In most mythologies that Pagans and Witches study and follow, elements are personified. Now, this means that there is a god or goddess whose main abilities consist of a single element being controlled by them to be used in a harmful or beneficial way, depending on what direction the deity is forced to take. These deities need to be honored and shown respect whenever their element is used so that they can decide if you are using their element properly or if you need to be punished if you misuse their precious element. You may know several elemental deities, but there is still even more to learn.

In this case, we will learn the fire element pair, Logi and Glöð, from Norse mythology. Do not confuse Logi with Loki, as they are completely different deities with unique abilities. If you have never heard of this fire elemental pair, do not fret; they are not as common a fire deity, as they tend to do their work in the shadows and do not necessarily seek the worship of humankind. Though they do not seek payment for their work, it is still a necessity to honor them. We will be going over who each of them is and what you can do to show your respect for the pair.

Who Is Logi?

Logi is an Old Norse supernatural being of Germanic mythology. He is sometimes confused as being a full god, which is not entirely wrong, but he has a stronger connection to being a non-human being similar to dwarves and elves. Logi is mainly confused as being a god because of his godlike control of the element of fire. Instead, Logi is a human-like representation of fire with a deeper-rooted control of the element as he is made up of it. Logi’s name can even be roughly translated to mean “fire” or “flame,” especially when referring to him in poetry.

As mentioned before, Logi is often confused for the Norse god Loki due to them having similar names and Loki sometimes being associated with fire due to his strong-headed nature. But neither are connected to the other and stand as different entities. There is an old story of Logi appearing with Thor and Loki in a tale called Gylfaginning. In this tale, Loki and Logi are pitted against each other in an eating contest. It would seem that Loki was besting Logi, but it was quickly noted that Logi was eating every part of the meal, including the bones and wooden trough where the food was placed. At the end of the tale, it is revealed that Logi was a literal living wildfire, so no matter what crossed his path, if he deemed it a meal, he would consume it without hesitation.

Who Is Glöð?

Glöð is a legendary queen who stands as a strong figurehead in Norse tales. She is the daughter of Grimr and the sister of King Alf the Old. Her name roughly translates into “glowing embers,” and her name can be spelled as Glod or Glut. She is also a personification of fire, but on a much larger scale. She is a fire giant and a powerful personification of the fire element. She has a more warrior-like connection to fire and can strike fear into those she deems her enemy. Because she is both a giant and the personification of fire, she is regarded as having a more mythological background than a historical one.

How They Work Together

Logi and Glöð are married, and you can consider them halves of what makes fire as strong as it is. Logi is the calm and the brains of the fire, keeping the embers from spreading wildly and being helpful and providing warmth. Glöð, on the other hand, represents the strength and destructive power of fire because she is a giant with unbeatable strength and determination. Together, they boost the overall power of fire while keeping it controlled.

How to Invoke Logi and Glöð

Invoking Logi and Glöð is relatively easy because they are the fire element. The easiest way to invoke the pair is by lighting multiple red and black candles on your altar before performing your spell. Or, you can make a small fire pit and continuously feed it kindling to feed the flames, effectively feeding both fire deities so that their bodies stay strong and supple. You do not want to throw things in their fire you consider trash, as you will be harming them rather than feeding them. You can, however, burn objects that you are trying to get rid of in a spiritual sense, like negative energies or bad habits that you want to destroy. Both deities will accept those items in their flames as they know they are negative items that no one should have to suffer with.

Logi and Glöð are a power couple when it comes to harnessing the power of fire. You can ask one for their help, but you will need them both to get the best results from using the fire element. Logi has a stronger connection to the fire element, but his giantess bride controls it greater, making her seem more menacing with her fire control. You can consider them as two halves of the fire element, the calm and the strong, being personified for you to ask for help for your spells. When you do ask them for help, be sure to leave offerings once you are done and say plenty of thanks. You can also leave offerings with a lit candle, and you will know when they have visited as the size and strength of the candle’s flame would have doubled. Be careful, though, as fire is finicky, and if you should insult either of the pair, they may not help you or may ruin your spell. Be wary and be respectful, fellow Witches!