Cauldron lore and spells
"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 alot 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.
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