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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Chalice




The chalice or cup is a symbol of the element of water, a feminine element representing intuition, gestation, psychic ability, the subconscious, and the emotions. In ritual use, it can hold wine or other libations, or salt water. It is often used for scrying.
Many beautiful chalices were created for Eucharistic use in Celtic churches, and remain some of the finest examples of such work in the world. Eventually, the cauldron and chalice of Christ merged into one symbol, and became synonymous with the mythical Holy Grail.

Cauldron





The cauldron is symbolic of the Womb of the Goddess, source of all life and re-birth, creativity, inspiration, and knowledge.

Cauldrons are associated with the Element of Water and are commonly used for scrying and psychic divination. The cauldron is seen as a traditional tool of witchcraft.

The cauldron is a Female Symbol - The symbol of the Goddess and corresponds to the element of Water they are are commonly used for scrying and psychic divination.

The 3 Legs reflect the Maiden, Mother, and Crone aspects of the Goddess. It is used in ritual as a container in which magickal transformations can occur and is often a focal point of a ritual.

During spring rites, it can be filled with water and fresh flower petals and in winter, fires can be lighted within the cauldron to symbolize the rebirth of the Sun.