In this second episode of Journeys with the Goddess, we step into the deep, quiet dark of late autumn and meet Cerridwen: Welsh goddess, witch, mother, cauldron-bearer, and keeper of transformational wisdom.

Together, we explore her story - the cauldron brewing for a year and a day, the chase across land, water, and sky, and the birth of Taliesin. We touch on what her myth can teach us about patience, initiation, creativity, and the deep work that happens in the dark. In guided meditation we journey to meet her on the shores of Llyn Tegid. We talk about how we can honour her this season, and the episode ends with an original song inspired by the Awen and living the creative life.

Exploring Further:

Books:

Cerridwen: Celtic Goddess of Inspiration by Kristoffer Hughes

Pagan Portals: Cerridwen by Kristoffer Hughes

The Mabinogion

The Tale of Taliesin

Websites:

https://druidry.org/resources/cerridwen

https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T109000.html

https://www.learnreligions.com/cerridwen-welsh-goddess-2561677

Journal Prompts:

What creative seed is quietly ripening in you (one that needs darkness, slowness, or rest rather than action)?

What old identity, belief, or habit is dissolving right now? How can you honour the ending rather than rush through it? (Reflect on November as a season of sacred composting.)

Where in your life can you allow yourself to shapeshift, gently and instinctively, into a new form?

What creative projects are drawing you to work on them and how can you make more room for creativity in your own life this season?

Cerridwen Incantation (by Kristoffer Hughes)

"Cerridwen divine, your Awen by mine!

Awaken, arise, your wisdom to shine!

Cerridwen wise one, keeper of seeds,

Arise, I beseech thee, witness my deeds!

Cerridwen Sublime, by Awen Divine,

Awaken, arise, your magic be mine!"

About the Show: Journeys with the Goddess is a monthly podcast by Bronwyn Claire Asha (singer, storyteller, and sound healer). Each episode follows the turning of the seasons and explores a mythic goddess through story, meditation, and music as an invitation to meet the Divine Feminine as a living force within yourself.

New episodes released on the last Friday of every month.

Connect with Bronwyn: Website: www.bronwynclaireasha.com

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