Element/item magic vs Manipulation traits

[~Sapphire~]

Magic is now linked to some kind of ‘source’ and although I don’t object nor support this recent change, it does confuse me a little. I think there might be a simple explanation for this and that I’m thinking too hard, but it would be great if someone can help me figuring out the differences. I am using fire based traits/magic as an example, but I guess it’s the same for other types of magic vs traits.

First you have Pyrokinesis, a trait two of my ponies have. I’ve always seen this as some kind of fire magic, as my characters are able to control and use and make it. It even goes as far as being used for defence (as in armor or firewall to shut others out or keep them in) and we all know how to use fire in an attack.

Pyrokinesis:

Ability to create, shape, and manipulate fire. This includes the ability to set flammable objects on fire, manipulate and solidify fire to move objects, and create fire for use in defense/attacks.

Fire magic has me a bit confused. According to the update thread in connect magic is now based on a specific element/item. I know magic does more than simply wielding an element, but the description sort of makes me think of only that. So how does Fire Magic differ from Pyrokinesis? Other than that the magic has weaknesses. Like, I know magicians have been used to bring characters back from the death or make two same-sex ponies breed, but how is that accomplished through fire?

Fire Magic:

Ability to perform any magic relating to fire (subject to the trait description for Magic).

Magic:

Generally all-encapsulating power, with mild limits to the amount of magic performed at one time.

Thanks!