The Cauldron and the Drum

A Journey into Celtic Shamanism

By: Rhonda McCrimmon

Narrated by: Carolynne Henry

Celtic shamanism (aka European shamanism) is an ancient spiritual tradition whose origin predates the arrival of Christianity in northern Europe. One of the central beliefs of Celtic shamanism is that the spirituality you seek is inside you. In this groundbreaking book, Rhonda McCrimmon explains the origin and practices of Celtic shamanism, and teaches listeners about the three energetic cauldrons and how to work with them.

According to over a thousand years of Celtic tradition, the root of a person's physical, spiritual and emotional health comes from the three Cauldron Power Centers found in the energetic body. The Celts believed a person must activate, nurture, and maintain all three cauldrons to live a whole, connected, meaningful life.

The Cauldron of Warming contains the innate knowledge which is our birthright. Childhood trauma can cause this cauldron to drain, leaving us feeling anxious and fearful.

The Cauldron of Motion is on its side at birth and fills when we experience deep grief or joy. A filled Cauldron of Motion helps us to love and nurture, while an empty one can foster boundary issues and allow us to be easily drained by the emotions of others.

The Cauldron of Wisdom is upside down at birth and is righted when we develop our spiritual gifts and connect with nature. As we right this cauldron, we receive the divine knowledge of the ancient Celts.

In this book you will learn how to bring your energetic cauldrons into balance, in addition to exploring the tradition of Celtic fire festivals and the sacred practice of saining. Regardless of your ancestral roots, Celtic Shaman Rhonda McCrimmon invites you to partake of this ancient wisdom and begin your journey down the shaman’s path.

©2024 Rhonda McCrimmon (P)2025 Rhonda McCrimmon

Lovely Read

I love the way this book reads and flows! Rhonda’s did an amazing job laying out all the information, in a digestible manner!

Eye-opening in its simplicity

This book gives simple example, examples and scenarios that I can understand. Yet it is surprising how deep this goes into the psyche.

Practical and informative

I appreciated the insights shared in this book. It gave a nice overview of Celtic Shamanism and did a great job of explaining specifics to some practices.

This book is life changing

This book is easy to understand and flows smoothly from through each chapter. Simple excersises after each chapter. It honors the past while incorporating modern times and looking to the future. Excellent book, I will be recommending it to everyone.

Accessable Shamanism

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a valuable addition to spirituality texts and is by far…. The MOST accessible, interesting, and informative book on the subject I’ve seen.
Down to Earth and non-judgemental