Symbol of the divine female, of the mysteries of the creative force and the magic of women, the cauldron embodies all the power of the trade in a small cast iron pot.

Let the following ideas inspire you to get the most out of your own.

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The cauldron in history and folklore

The word cauldron comes from Latin Caldaria which means «pot», in turn CaldārumHot bath. «The boiled word comes from the Germanic to designate the same kitchen utensil KesselAverage English ChestAncient Nordic Ketill. The middle Irish word for cauldron was Coiri either fallwhich meant something like «place of liquid or moisture.» The Welsh Word for cauldron was pair either peir.

As a curiosity, a circular depression in the earth caused by volcanic activity is also sometimes called boiler.

Many cauldrons have three legs to place them on the fire and, in the absence of them, they can be suspended from a simple tripod structure of three sticks tied to each other if used on an outer fire. This is reflected in the Greek tripods, a three -legged support to hold a sacrifice container, similar to a cauldron.

China had sacrifice containers of three similar legs called «dings.» Modern witches sometimes point out that the three legs represent the triple goddess, but she did not exist universally in antiquity. The reason for the number of legs is probably more practical: a three -legged structure is the most resistant in irregular land.

10 ways to use the cauldron in witchcraft

Try to guess in him.

If you have never tried divination (the art of seeing visions in black mirrors) and you want to try before investing in a really divination mirror, fill your cast iron cauldron with water and put a few drops of black ink. Instantly, you will have a perfectly smooth surface!

Use it for this exile ritual.

The dark void of the cauldron mimics a black hole. He throws something inside and observes how he disappears in the cosmic abyss.

Perfect for fire festivals.

For lonely rituals, making a great bonfire is not always practical. Please take into account fire safety as it would with any other ritual that implies fire and never let children or minors do it themselves !!! Make a mini fire in the cauldron exactly the same as in a bonfire, with dry leaves and herbs to turn it on and thick and broken twigs above. Add some appropriate herbs for the party and see how it roars.

Make moon water.

From time to time, a tool is as practical as symbolic. The cauldron meets both requirements to make moon water. Take advantage of this perfect bowl and prepare a lot for the next full moon.

Burning oils.

A three -legged squat cauldron can also be used as an oil burner. Place a tea candle underneath and experiment with different mixtures until you find the best adapts to your ritual.

To the kitchen.

Attention: Not all cauldrons that are bought in specialized stores and occultism are suitable for food. Make sure yours is before cooking with him. But if your cauldron is actually a cast iron kitchen utensil, or you Know safely It is fine for food, it is a great way to add something special to your cooking recipes for witches.

Experiment with customary incense mixtures.

Get with a coal disc packet. Next, it selects on your herbal shelf and draw your burns. Play with different combinations (such as lavender and cinnamon (ideal for the full moon). Experience, believe and, if you find a good mix, share it with us in the comments.

Collect rainwater.

Leave the cauldron out to collect rainwater and use it in spells and purifications. For greater magic, add a couple of appropriate precious stones. Refrigerate it until it is ready for use.

Include it in fertility spells.

In modern witchcraft, the cauldron represents the uterus. That is why it is perfect for fertility spells, abundance magic and spells to get the hidden potential.

Send your wishes to heaven.

Write your wishes, the things you want to leave behind or your hopes for the future in a piece of natural parchment. Light it, check it the cauldron with some herbs from the desires and see how smoke rises to the sky. Burn the ashes and let fate do what you want.

Other ways to use a cauldron

• The magical cauldron must undergo a ritual of purification and consecration, dedicating it to magical practice, before being able to use it.
• Before using the cauldron, you have to load it magically drawing a magical pentacle with olive oil.
• When it was not used, witches used to put some magical herbs in the cauldron, such as verbena, camphor and artemisia, as an offering and catalyst for magical power.
• The cauldron should be washed and reprogram again if the purpose of the ritual is different from the previous one.
• During the Sabbat, the Esbaty the equinoxes, the cauldron usually decorated with symbols of the station that is celebrated.
• During spells, the cauldron can contain magical herbs, water and crystals.

Blessed is.