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Three Uses for Cauldrons

Originally posted by gameraboy

A cauldron is a metal pot, coming in various sizes, used for cooking over an open fire. To most, the use of a cauldron is simply outdated when there are things such as stoves to use for cooking. But there is a place where the cauldron is still kept alive, and that place is in witchcraft.

The cauldron can be used for potions and spell work. You know that movie where a witch is making a brew of cat brains and toad eyes? And she’s cooking it all up in a cauldron while saying incantations? You can totally do that, if you’re into that kind of magick , I guess. But like most modern witches, we are not as gruesome as the movies make us seem. Is there a spell that requires tons of different herbs? Mix it all up in the cauldron, with some water, of course. Say incantations or a blessing over it. Recite your spell and truly believe that it will manifest itself. Not only will your intentions and energy charge the spell, but the fire will also.

Use it as a safe place for burning candles and incense. Many spells require a certain burning time for candles, and if its late at night, and you’re ready to sleep, but you have to stay up and wait 6 hours for your candle to finish burning. But not if you have a cauldron. Just place the candles in the fire safe cauldron and sleep away without having to wait to blow it out. This will prevent you from burning down your house. (like I almost did one time, but that’s a story for later.) And for incense of course, you can also burn incense over charcoal in the cauldron if stick or cone incense is unavailable at the moment, or if you like the raw, more natural kind.

It is a symbol of the womb of the goddess, or rebirth. For any pagan practitioners or anyone that honors the goddess, the cauldron is said to be sacred to the goddess, and therefore, is a great addition to the altar.

There are many great uses for cauldrons, but these are just a few of the main ways I use a cauldron. Good luck :) If you have any more questions about cauldrons my ask box is always open

~Jen

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