"The cauldron or pot symbolizes cyclical time and the
lunar calendar.
This is because the cauldron represents the womb of
rebirth, the bowl
Of blood held by the Hindu Kali and other goddesses.
This blood is
The Wise Blood from the Cosmic Womb. It has been
called soma by the
Hindus, red claret by the Celts, and greal by the
Welsh Bards. In
Vedic myth, Indra stole the soma so that he could rule
over all the
Gods, a reference to the stealing of importance and
power from the
Goddess for a patriarchal god.
The Goddess and Her cauldron is the center of all
feminine power and
Every female group. Spiritual transformation can only
come through
Her cauldron,or belly-womb. Ancient tradition says
that only women
Can tap into the great power of the cauldron, for only
women are made
In the image of the Goddess with Her all-renewing womb
of rebirth and
Transformation. This tradition remains in the figure
of the witch and
Her cauldron.
The cauldron is also the repository of inspiration and
magick, as
Seen in Cerridwen's cauldron which was sought by the
Bards. The
Goddess has long been considered to be the source of
inspiration and
The Mistress of Magick. When a true initiation takes
place, the
Initiate willingly descends into the cauldron, she is
often filled
With ecstatic emotions when she returns to her present
state. She may
Sing, play music, dance, prophesy, see visions, or
become creative in
Poetry and prose. In short, she is filled with Goddess
spirit and
Inspiration, the type of power that only comes from
the sacred
Cauldron. Such Bards as Taliesin stated that they
regularly "drank"
From the cauldron to promote their creativity and
divine inspiration.
Magickal Meaning: development of psychic gifts;
creative talents
Being used. Coming to terms with physical death,
either through the
Death of someone close to you, or a very personal
experience in
Dreams and/or meditation."
~from Falcon Feathers & Valkyrie Sword by D.J. Conway
Cauldron Banishing for Samhain
"Into your cauldron, place a large black votive
candle. On small
Pieces ofpaper write what you wish banished from your
life, one
Banishment per paper;fold each paper once away from
you. When you are
Ready, light the candleinside the cauldron. Now light
one piece of
Paper in the flame of the candle and drop into the
cauldron. Keep
Going until all papers are gone. There will be a lot
of flame, so
Please use caution and make sure no flammables are
nearby (I.e.
Curtains etc.). In fact, it would be wise to keep a
box of
Baking soda or salt near your work area (just in
case). Let the
Cauldron burn itself out; then clean when cool.
To Gain Prophecies
Fill a cauldron half-full of water and place it
On a table where you can see comfortably into it while
seated.
Light two purple candles and a good divinatory
incense; a
Combination of mugwort and wormwood works well for
divination.
Arrange the candles so their light does not shine into
the water
Or your eyes. Focus your attention on the bottom of
the cauldron,
Your hands placed lightly on either side. Breathe
gentle onto the
Water.
Say:
Cauldron, reveal to me that which I seek. Great
Mother, open my
Inner eye that I may truly see. Empty your mind as
much as
Possible; remain relaxed while looking deep into the
cauldron
Waters. The answers may come in images in the water,
pictures in
Your mind, and/or strong bursts of "knowing."
Cauldron Prophecy
Purpose: For prophecies to be revealed through dreams,
strong
Impressions or immediate visions.
Fill a cauldron or large, black iron pot half-full of
fresh water.
Add a handful of buttercup or marigold petals. Light
incense of
Wormwood or burn the herb thyme. Stir the cauldron/pot
gently three
Times while chanting:
Into the threads of time I cast my thoughts
To catch a glimpse of what will be
O Gods of Asgard,
Bring into my mind
The lovely gift of prophecy
Look deep into the cauldron and you will receive
messages as per the
Above.
