About this episode
On episode 64 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss handfasting and Pagan wedding rituals. They explore the symbolism behind binding lovers’ hands, June marriages, and the expression, ‘tying the knot.’ They also talk about handfasting in pop culture, blacksmith priests, and why ‘jumping the broom’ isn’t just for newlyweds.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:Robin Rose Bennet, "Healing Magic"GretnaGreen.comLlewellyn Sabbat Series Books, "Beltane" Shoutouts: Kat Maeir, “Engeretic Herbalism”Max Porter, “Grief is a Thing With Feathers”Alice Hoffman, “The Red Garden”Christopher Pike, “Witch” Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com . For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio