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Festival
of Cerridwin (Wales)
Cerridwin
Themes:
Fertility; Creativity; Harvest; Inspiration;
Knowledge; Luck
Symbols: Cauldron; Pig; Grain
About
Cerridwin: The Welsh mother Goddess, Cerridwin
also embodies all lunar attributes and the energy of
the harvest, specifically grains. In Celtic mythology,
Cerridwin owned a cauldron of inexhaustible elixir
that endowed creativity and knowledge along as
motivation to 'keep on keeping on'. Her symbol is a
pig, an animal that often represents good fortune and
riches, including spiritual enrichment.
To
Do Today: Since most folks don't have a cauldron
sitting around, get creative! Use a special cup, bowl,
or vast set in a special spot to represent Cerridwin's
creativity being welcome in your home. Fill the
receptacle with any grain-based product (like
breakfast cereal) as an offering. Whisper your desire
to the grain each time you see it or walk by. At the
end of the day, pour the entire bowl outside for the
animals. They will bear your wish back to the Goddess.
For
meat eaters, today is definitely a time to consider
having bacon for breakfast, a ham sandwich for lunch,
or pork roast for dinner to internalize Cerridwin's
positive aspects. Vegetarians? Fill up your piggy bank
with the odd change you find around your house
and apply the funds to something productive to inspire
Cerridwin's blessing.
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