Episode 64: Handfasting & Witchy Weddings

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”

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Created by Tamed Wild.
Production by Julio Montero.
Music by Follow the Wind,
Taizo Audio