12/22/2022
It is the most magical time of year!!
This ancient practice, know as a Simmer Pot is a natural way of cleansing your cauldron filling your home with delicious smells and magical aromas.
The mixture isn't intended for consumption, as this is used for cleansing purposes only.
A common practice that can be incorporated into the tradition, that I find quite intriguing, is to find leaves that contain antibacterial and antimicrobial properties for your simmer pot ingredients. The cleansing properties help disinfect your cast iron and the leaves can be used to write intentions or release words, and watched as the water boils them away, casting them into the superconscious mind.
This activity is for cleansing the pot, as well as your home so you will be using ingredients with pleasant aromas such as raw cranberry, cinnamon sticks, orange peeling, pinecone or rosemary. Another ancient tradition derived from the cauldron that can be incorporated into your holiday goal setting ritual, is to give your simmer pot ingredients a job to do.
Assign an intention each one, clover for attracting abundance and wealth, rosemary is for wisdom, cranberry for health, orange peel for happiness, pinecone for growth, and cinnamon for thick skin and letting go.
Each ingredient that your family chooses will then have a symbolic purpose, reminding the whole family what they are attracting and letting go of in the following year.
When choosing intentions and matching them with ingredients, don't over think it. There are no specific requirements. The ingredients themselves aren't doing much, the magic happens in the minds of each person as they participate.
So, choose whatever feels right and give it the job that comes to you. It's that simple. You are now an official Christmas witch. Congratulations ♡