The cauldron has long been a symbol associated with witches.  From the Ancient days in Greece to the writings of Shakespeare cauldrons have been used as powerful tools to harness and create magic.

Before metal was available to make fire proof cooking pots hot stones were added to fragile earthenware.  The problem was this process was laborious and limiting.  Once the cauldron was invented women, who normally oversaw the cooking, could now prepare larger quantities of hot water for bathing, herbal decoctions, and medicines.

With its three legs it gives honor the Triple Moon Goddess.  Cauldrons also embody the four elements of life.  Water to fill it, herbs of the Earth to cook in it, Fire to boil it,  and its fragrant steam rising in the Air.  Cauldrons are vessels of transformation.  They take raw food and materials and transform them into meals, medicines, and potions.  They are seen as…