The Witch's Cauldron by Laura Tempest Zakroff

Author:Laura Tempest Zakroff
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Laura Tempest Zakroff, Laura Tempest, Laura Zakroff, witches tools, witch's tools, witches tools series, witch's tools series, witches cauldron, witch's cauldron, the witchs cauldron, witchs cauldron, the witches cauldron, the witch's cauldron, mickie mueller, llewellyn's witches tools, llewellyn's witch's tools, llewellyn's witches tools series
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Published: 2017-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

Marking the directions

I think it’s best to start with why you would choose to acknowledge the directions or elements. The quarters effectively mark the boundaries of the space you are working in, defining and protecting the space you work in from the outside world. Elementals, spirits, and deities are called in to watch over the proceedings, lend their energy, and protect the circle and those within it. It’s essentially inviting over some good neighbors, treating them with hospitality, and getting a good party out of it for everyone.

My job here is give you some ideas of how to incorporate cauldrons as markers in your ritual practice, so use them as guidelines to inspire you, and consider your RSVP list thoughtfully. We’ll look at creating markers by direction, elements, land (genius loci), and divine energy.

Wait, How Many Cauldrons Am I Going

to Need for This?

You will need as many markers as you wish to call upon—however, I’m not expecting everyone to run out and purchase five matching cauldrons. I am rather partial to the number five, as it’s considered a sacred number, representing the hand, blessing, protection, action, and cycles. I was lucky that my first (and still favorite) cauldron happened to come along with a large bowl that sits inside of it, plus four smaller matching bowls, so that was mighty convenient! I expect most practitioners will want something small and practical. For this exercise, the term cauldron can mean a bowl or a deep dish, a votive holder, or any sort of container. From a “dipping” bowl (for condiments) to teacups and soup bowls, you have a variety of options you can find or purchase inexpensively. If you have the budget and you’d really like to have a set of identical cauldrons, then go for it, but it’s not necessary.

Marking the Directions: The Space Around Us

The cardinal points give us a sense of not only where we are at but also where we are going and where we have come from. And when we follow them continuously from north to south until we head north again, and from west to east until we are in the west again, we create a sphere. The center of the sphere pinpoints where you are physically. If you can visualize the cardinal directions heading out horizontally away from you, you may also be inclined to consider the metaphysical idea of “As above, so below,” which references our connection with the divine, the spirits, ancestors, etc. So by having physical markers to designate the directions in your space, they can help you keep this in mind as you work within the space.

How-To: This kind of marker is very simple, though you can definitely get more elaborate with it if you wish. You can write or paint the name or initial of the direction directly on the vessel, or you can use a fireproof material (many ribbons sold commercially today have been treated to resist fire) to make a banner or sash for it. Color coordination

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