Cauldrons of the Soul

The cauldron is a sacred symbol of wholeness, mystery, magic, rebirth, and transformation. The ancient Celts have many stories where cauldrons figure prominently, including the goddess Cerridwen’s Cauldron of Transformation.

The Cauldron of Poesy is an Irish text from the Middle Ages that describes three cauldrons that reside within each person: The Cauldron of Warming (physical health), The Cauldron of Motion (emotional well-being), and The Cauldron of Knowledge & Wisdom (spiritual knowledge). The text provides insights into what each cauldron regulates, their positions, and how they engage with each other. The cauldrons were meant to help poets hone their craft and grow spiritually. Today, people work with these cauldrons to engage their body, mind, and spirit, checking to see how each cauldron is doing. In this experiential workshop, we will learn about the cauldrons and do a guided imagery visualization to engage with our inner cauldrons.