Forest has done it again! Pagan Portals' Cerridwen provides a wonderful introduction to one of the more revered figures in the pantheon of Welsh deities. At times enigmatic, and at others ferociously demanding, this book invites you into the story and along for the ride. Come and sit at the fire of Cerridwen on the banks of Llyn Tegid, meeting the other figures of that place. Stir her cauldron and dare to take a sip. Feel Cerridwen's wrath as her paws, beak and talons harass you in the chase. Cerridwen is a digestible experience that you will keep coming back to again and again. ~ Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestor Veneration Practices

Pagan Portals Cerridwen is a balanced approach to engaging with the well-known Welsh goddess, including both source material and a range of exercises for the reader to engage with, as well as an exploration of symbols associated with her including the cauldron. Short but packed with information this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Cerridwen or drawn to connect with her in witchcraft or pagan practice. ~ Morgan Daimler, author of Pagan Portals - The Morrigan & Pagan Portals - Brigid

Like the ingredients in the alchemical formula used by Cerridwen to create the Elixir of Wisdom, author, wisewoman, and Celticist Danu Forest deconstructs the story of Cerridwen into its component parts so that we may better understand the transformational nature of the whole. While doing so, Forest deftly weaves branches of folklore, legend, and history to create a coracle of cultural context that empowers the seeker to undertake a journey deep into the mysteries encoded in the deceptively simple tale of Taliesin. In addition her excellent scholarship, Forest draws upon her decades of experience as a priestess, teacher, and practitioner to provide guided journey work that is centered in story, rooted in tradition, and potent in execution. Cerridwen: Keeper of the Cauldron is an excellent resource for anyone drawn to this Welsh Goddess of Inspiration -- whether seeking to be in relationship with her for the first time, or deepening an already-established connection with her. ~ Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies), founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, and author of Pagan Portals - Rhiannon: Divine Queen of the Celtic Britons and Pagan Portals - Blodeuwedd: Welsh Goddess of Seasonal Sovereignty

Danu Forest’s Cerridwen is a skillfully woven book that is a perfect balance of sound scholarship and inspired personal gnosis, born of her years of academic study and lived experience as both priestess and wisewoman. Forest beautifully articulates each step of the tale of Taliesin, including corresponding experiential exercises artfully designed to deepen the reader’s connection to the material on a transpersonal level. Highly recommended as both an in depth introduction as well as for readers looking to expand their knowledge of this perennially fascinating subject in Welsh mythology. ~ Danielle Blackwood, author of The Twelve Faces of the Goddess and A Lantern in the Dark