The Witch’s Cauldron: The Craft Lore and Magick of Ritual Vessels (The Witch’s Tools Series book 6) by Laura Tempest Zakroff

9780738750392

288 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date: May 8, 2017

Nonfiction (Adult), Religion, Spirituality, Magic, Ritual

The book is divided into the following sections.

1: Meet the Cauldron
2: Gather ‘Round – The Cauldron
3: The Practical Cauldron
4: Getting Started
5: In the Circle – Ritual Arts
6: Making Magick
7: The Seer’s Cauldron
8: Thanking Outside the Cauldron
9: The Spiritual Cauldron

I love the three tenants the author shared about her practice. She discusses the types and uses of cauldrons and how smaller cauldrons are more practical for the modern practitioner. There are many examples of cauldrons used throughout history along with folklore. There are examples of how and when you should make your own cauldron along with how to prepare and cleanse it. I must admit, I never considered using my cauldron for scrying (water or fire). Now I am intrigued to try it. I am pleased that she included the Cauldron of Posey of Celtic lore. This is a great book for anyone interested in working with their cauldrons.

A great book about a subject not many people know about. A lot of people never think about the real stuff that goes along with witchcraft. They have always been taught witches are bad. Which is simply not true. There are so many aspects of witchcraft people do not understand. This book takes one the Cauldron. It is a very indepth book. It tells you about the cauldron, how it came to be and what it's uses are. It is a great book to have as part of a reference book. You cannot just read this book and be done with it. It is not a storybook. It actually teaches you how to decide on a cauldron of your own, how to use it, and what the rituals using a cauldron are used for. The book was a great read and will be a great reference for years to come to anyone interested.

There is a wonderful amount of information on the use of cauldrons, and their place in witchcraft history and modern day. This is a useful and lovely resource for those who like me love learning about witchcraft history and it is a very interesting read. This is a book I can not wait to have a print copy of.
A book I will purchase for sure!

Have you ever wanted to know more about the witch's cauldron, that symbol so deeply associated with witchery? I highly recommend Laura Tempest Zakroff's book "The Witch's Cauldron". She did a masterful job covering so many aspects of the magical vessel, this is a great reference book as well as enjoyable to read.

The book is broken down into sections, each covering a specific aspect of the cauldron. Zakroff explores the history and myths of the vessel. This portion of the book is an anthropological study of the cauldron, and probably my favorite part. I thoroughly enjoyed the cultural history and inspection of the cooking pot to how it is seen today.

Then Zakroff goes through the basics of cauldrons, the materials they are made from and how to pick (or make) your own. Once you've picked your favorite vessel, she discusses how to use it. This is very useful for beginners and time-tested witches alike (I think its great to get a different perspective on magical tool use). Next, Zakroff has a section of spellcrafting and work with the cauldron, with a dew lovely spells included. She also goes into using the cauldron as a divinitory tool.

This is a fantastic book, an in depth exploration of the simple black pot. Zakroff writes for the novice, so it is easy to follow but this doesn't mean it is "light" reading. Anyone with an interest about this magical took will find this book useful and entertaining. I learned a lot about the cauldron, I look forward to reading more of Zakroff's work.

Great, entertaining, and surprisingly light to read. I was amazed because of the short time it took me to finish it and how it helped me to discover more about auldrons. This is the perfect introduction for a witchy subject that makes you want to investigate an discover more about it!

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