Post by robincragin on Oct 27, 2015 17:06:34 GMT -5
Table of Correspondences: Cerridwen
Symbols: The cauldron, the old woman, hearth fire, the moon
Tools: The cauldron, the broom
Magical Essences/Herbs: Sandalwood, sage, henbane, hemp
Direction: Cerridwen is aligned with the north
She Rules: Wisdom, longevity, knowledge, the occult, shape-shifting
Animal Symbols: Sow, greyhound, otter, hawk, hen
Sacred Foods: “Greal”, corn
Magical Stones: Moonstone
Cerridwen is a Welsh triple goddess; she represents all three stages of the goddess’ powers (maiden, mother, and crone). She is the lady of the cauldron of change and of wisdom. She is the patroness of shape-shifting, Witchery, and all magical knowledge. In Celtic myth, Cerridwen had a cauldron called Amen, filled with a brew of six magical herbs, which she called real. As the story goes, she asked her apprentice, Gwion, to stir her cauldron of real. Cerridwen then stepped away, and Gwion tasted the cauldron’s contents. When he did, he was filled with knowledge. When she discovered what Gwion had done, she pursued him in various animal guises. One source suggests this mythic chase sequence links to the ancient initiation rites of Druids.
Wiccans associate the goddess Cerridwen with inspiration itself. Cerridwen is the goddess who rules wisdom and hidden knowledge revealed only through initiation. When you tap into the archetypal energies of Cerridwen, you evoke the ability to change consciousness. Once you assume Cerridwen’s consciousness, lore says that you are able to adopt the carious powers of the animal world.
Rely on Cerridwen when you’ve run out of ideas and you need inspiration. Cerridwen serves to remind us that nothing is static; life evolves from one moment to the next. She embodies the insight of Charles Dickens, who said “Change begets change.”
Cerridwen Practice
Build an altar in Cerridwen’s honor today. When the altar is complete, face it and intone her name one syllable at a time (pronounced: KER-i-dwen) until you sense her energies surrounding you. Once she has arrived, spend some time contemplating what it might mean to serve her. Internally ask Cerridwen what it would mean to live life through her energy. Listen for her answer and follow her advice.
Symbols: The cauldron, the old woman, hearth fire, the moon
Tools: The cauldron, the broom
Magical Essences/Herbs: Sandalwood, sage, henbane, hemp
Direction: Cerridwen is aligned with the north
She Rules: Wisdom, longevity, knowledge, the occult, shape-shifting
Animal Symbols: Sow, greyhound, otter, hawk, hen
Sacred Foods: “Greal”, corn
Magical Stones: Moonstone
Cerridwen is a Welsh triple goddess; she represents all three stages of the goddess’ powers (maiden, mother, and crone). She is the lady of the cauldron of change and of wisdom. She is the patroness of shape-shifting, Witchery, and all magical knowledge. In Celtic myth, Cerridwen had a cauldron called Amen, filled with a brew of six magical herbs, which she called real. As the story goes, she asked her apprentice, Gwion, to stir her cauldron of real. Cerridwen then stepped away, and Gwion tasted the cauldron’s contents. When he did, he was filled with knowledge. When she discovered what Gwion had done, she pursued him in various animal guises. One source suggests this mythic chase sequence links to the ancient initiation rites of Druids.
Wiccans associate the goddess Cerridwen with inspiration itself. Cerridwen is the goddess who rules wisdom and hidden knowledge revealed only through initiation. When you tap into the archetypal energies of Cerridwen, you evoke the ability to change consciousness. Once you assume Cerridwen’s consciousness, lore says that you are able to adopt the carious powers of the animal world.
Rely on Cerridwen when you’ve run out of ideas and you need inspiration. Cerridwen serves to remind us that nothing is static; life evolves from one moment to the next. She embodies the insight of Charles Dickens, who said “Change begets change.”
Cerridwen Practice
Build an altar in Cerridwen’s honor today. When the altar is complete, face it and intone her name one syllable at a time (pronounced: KER-i-dwen) until you sense her energies surrounding you. Once she has arrived, spend some time contemplating what it might mean to serve her. Internally ask Cerridwen what it would mean to live life through her energy. Listen for her answer and follow her advice.