The legend of the mythological, immortal bird called the Phoenix can be traced to Ancient Egyptian times as a symbol of resurrection and re-birth. The legend is this bird dies in a show of flames, rises from the ashes to be re-born and to live again. Phoenix Ash is representative of the ashes which may be used in ritual or sprinkled as any other spiritual powder to regenerate hope and revitalization over life's difficulties. It is useful when one has sustained a loss of any kind....divorce, opportunity, friendship, property, hope, health, etc. It is a reminder to NEVER GIVE UP!!!