Celtic Cauldron Guidebook
The Celtic Cauldron will teach you to how to use your cauldron for ritual, creation and manifestation.
The cauldron has always been a symbol of magick and creation and played an integral role in Celtic myth and history. Aptly known as the vessel of manifestation or creation, what we put into it creates something new.
Delve into the history of the cauldron and learn the many ways it can be used to help focus your intent to manifest change in your life. This easy-to-follow book contains practical, modern-day recipes and rituals that can become a part of your everyday life, no matter where you live and what culture you come from. Whether you want to create more flow and joy in your space or manifest love and abundance, the book will guide you through every step of the process, using readily available ingredients or substituting herbs and plants that you wish to incorporate to make your ritual more personal.
Delve into the history of the cauldron and learn the many ways it can be used to help focus your intent to manifest change in your life.
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The History of the cauldronThe cauldron was not an invention of the Celts: it had been around for possibly thousands of years before them. However, it seems that the Celtic civilisation gave great importance to their cauldrons. Many have been unearthed in Ireland, Wales and Scotland, unused and in many cases in burial sites. Not only did the Celts make them extremely large for cooking huge feasts, they seem to have used them for spiritual practices and other practices that are no longer known. The cauldrons were made from bronze, copper or iron depending on what era they were from.The cauldron was an invaluable item in every home, as it was a device in which to cook, clean, dye fabrics and store items. In fact, not having one was foreign. As modern-day conveniences such as ovens made their way into homes the cauldron began to lose its fundamental use. We now use plastic buckets and laundry sinks for many things, and the cauldron is viewed by many as a witch’s tool and has been over-commercialised as such. |
Creating a ritualA ritual can be anything you do on a regular basis that brings you closer to spirit or nature, and it can be simple or elaborate and encompass the beliefs and items you feel drawn to. It is important to understand that you do not have to conform to any other way, because it is all about intent and it needs to feel right for you. Another way to look at ritual is calling it a ceremony. The word ‘ritual’ in itself can have so many connotations attached to it that ‘ceremony’ may sit with you better.As with any recipe we first need an intention. What do we want to create or manifest? It might be a simple request or something much larger, but we need to be very clear on what we want to achieve. |
Anointing oils, salves and melts.Infused oils and salves are very easy to make when you get the hang of it: you’ll start to acquire a nice little apothecary of various herbs that have myriad uses. I suggest you start with just one herb and build from there, because it can get a bit overwhelming. Working with plants and your cauldron brings a lot of satisfaction, because you truly are creating a magickal finished product. You can use infused oils and salves for many things and anointing objects and yourself is just one. ‘Anointing’ means to rub or smear an oil onto something as part of a ceremony. You might like to anoint the outside of a candle, a bowl or item you’re working with, or you can anoint yourself by rubbing the oil or salve onto skin areas such as your temples or the insides of your wrists. The point of anointing is to be present and call in the specific energy you wish to work with. |
About the Author Nicola McIntosh
Nicola McIntosh is a Western and Chinese herbalist and the author of Plant Spirit Medicine (Rockpool, 2022). She is also an artist and practises Celtic shamanism, which gives her a passion for everything nature related and the ability to see how ancient practices through modern applications can play an important role in our spiritual growth.
Nicola sees herself as a messenger for the spiritual realm, and through her work she aims to bring people from all walks of life together for a common goal. Her work allows you to look within to become your own teacher. She values the importance of self-care and her work is dedicated to raising consciousness through working on yourself and connecting more fully to nature, for the greater good.
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Includes: 288-Pages Guidebook
Format: Hardback
Author: Nicola McIntosh
Dimensions: 16 x 23 x 3 cm
Weight: 862g
