M'Chagim & The Cauldron Spiral Triskelion

ח' בחשון תשס"ח

In follow-up to my previous entry regarding my magic wand, where I note that the length of my instrument contains within it the power of sod ha-ibbur through the word m'chagim (מחגים), I'm reposting an old entry from Craftwork Of A Jewitch which explains the symbolism of the cauldron spiral triskelion within that blog's masthead. Interestingly, the word m'chagim is the letter gimel (ג whose number is 3) "surrounded" by 2 additional letters of "two" sides (מח-ים meaning "bring together into a messianic sea the dark and light faces of life") - this fact perfectly reflects the structure and feminine power of the cauldron spiral triskelion in my Craftwork blog masthead. אתהפכא חשוכא לנהורא

The cauldron-triple spiral triskelion in my masthead is a Celtic [1] symbol of the 3-fold aspect of the Sacred Feminine - as maiden, mother and crone. It represents the power of the earth (malchut), shapeshifting (transformation) and the "place" where Divine Inspiration (hashra'ah) and Knowledge (da'at Torah) are brewed. Psychospiritually, it represents wholeness through integration of mind (neshamah), spirit (ruach) and body (nefesh elokit) with one's Divine Image (the 2 encompassing circles - each circle with dark and light "faces", representing chayah and yechidah). פ

Correspondences:

Maiden Aspect - New Moon

birth & regrowth
new beginnings
inception, expansion
excitement, carefree erotic aura

Mother Aspect - Full Moon

love & battle
ripeness, fertility, fulfillment
stability & power

Crone Aspect - Old Moon

mystical power
rebirth & renewal
wisdom, repose, compassion

Footnote:

[1] My natural ancestry includes Celtic (maternal & paternal), Jewish (maternal) and Native American (paternal) bloodlines.