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 ancient story - the cauldron brewing for a year and a day, the chase across land, water, and sky, and the birth of Taliesin, the first Merlin of Britain and mystical Welsh bard. We touch into what her myth teaches us about patience, initiation, creativity, and the deep work that happens in the dark.

This episode includes:

• A brief introduction to Cerridwen’s origins and her place in Welsh myth
• A full retelling of her mythic tale
• A guided journey to meet her on the shores of Llyn Tegid
• Reflections on how to work with her energy during the darkening season
• An original song inspired by the Awen and living the creative life: “Cauldron of Your Flame”

Cerridwen’s magic is subtle, earthy, and ancient - the kind that grows quietly under frost, waits beneath the stillness of winter water, and emerges when we listen deeply.

I hope this episode supports your own creative unfolding and offers a companion through these shorter days: a reminder that inspiration is not lost in the dark; it is brewing.

Resources to explore Cerridwen 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!"

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The next episode on the Cailleach will be released on the last Friday of December.