In this (long overdue, sorry...)episode Dani and Oak have a quick catch up in their "Witcha Up to" segment. They approach the topic by establishing their feelings + personal experiences with weddings, sharing some general history, and give advice to consider when organizing a Handfasting.

Resources and citations:

• https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/29642
• Modern Handfasting : A Complete Guide to the Magic of Pagan Weddings by Liz Williams
• Claims of Handfasting coming from 9000 years ago
• https://www.wedding-spot.com/blog/what-is-a-handfasting-ceremony#:~:text=The%20first%20historical%20signs%20of,wedding%20tradition%20of%20ancient%20Celts.&text=A%20community%20event%2C%20typically%20including,public%20declaration%20of%20marriage%20intent.
• https://www.waterlilyweddings.com/2016/04/hand-fasting-a-celtic-tradition-for-your-irish-wedding-ceremony/
• https://www.brides.com/story/handfasting-wedding-ceremony-101#:~:text=The%20handfasting%20ceremony%20has%20its,the%20presence%20of%20a%20priest.
• Marriage Legal Regulations https://www.findlaw.com/family/marriage/marriage-license-requirements.html
• Handfasting cord work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGzQwxpM50I

In this episode Dani and Oak do a quick catch up in their “Witcha Up To” segment. Oak describes most recent transits in “Star Track”. They dive into the topics of the Bell and Imbolc.

https://mythopedia.com/topics/brigid

https://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/the-dark-origins-of-valentines-day

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In this episode Dani and Oak share their thoughts and take-aways after reading Heron Michelle book Elemental Witchcraft: A Guide to Living a Magickal Life Through the Elements.

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