In this episode, Dani and Oak discuss the witch's broom and the Wiccan sabbat of Lughnasadh (or Lammas if you like).

Mentioned in this episode:

• Dutch Midsummer festival that Oak shares about https://archeon.eu/midzomerfair/
• Band Oak saw https://trobardemorte.com/
• Pagan event Oak will be attending https://castlefest.nl/nl

• The Witch's Broom book
• Jenza broom making https://thebroomwitchacademy.com/
• Ogle the Appalachian broom maker https://www.oglesbrooms.com/

In this episode, Dani and Oak dive into the hottest of all sabbats and get right to the point of ritual blades.

• The Witch's Athame

• Blacksmith Oak worked with on her athame https://crookedpathforge.org/

In this episode Dani and Oak kick off season 3 by sharing an update on where this podcast went in the last 2 years (hint: we are global now:)

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.

Buy directly from the author Elemental Witchcraft: A Guide to Living a Magickal Life by Heron Michelle - The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions.

Witcha Up To

Palestinian death toll passes 25,000; Israel announces death of another hostage : NPR.

In this episode, Dani and Oak catch up in their “Witcha Up To” segment and discuss new year astrology planning in “Star Track”.

Their guest Roselle discussed her path and experience with parenting. Roselle shares her new project to support other parents called Pagan Parent.

Chani Planner https://chani.com/products/the-2024-astro-planner

Honeycomb Collective https://www.honeycomb.co/

Astrologers: Michelle Gould https://heavenlywriting.com/ & Megan Green mercurialmegan.com

Roselle's Book Recommendations

The Magical Family by Monica Crosson

The Pagan Family by Ceisiwr Serith

The Children of the Green by Dr. Hannah E Johnston

In this episode, Dani and Oak catch up in their “Witcha Up To” segment and discuss most recent transits in the newly named “Star Track”. They dive into the topics of the Cup and Yule.

Time Stamps

Star track 7:20- 23:14

Tool Talk- Cup 23:15- 44:44

Sabat- Yule 44:45

Chalice Lore

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Holy_Chalice

Oak and Holly King

https://www.learnreligions.com/holly-king-and-the-oak-king-2562991#:~:text=In%20many%20Celtic%2Dbased%20traditions,the%20Year%20turns%20each%20season.

Witch of the Woods

https://www.threeriversparks.org/blog/winter-solstice-stories-and-traditions-around-world#:~:text=Mythical%20Monsters%20of%20Winter%20Solstice,causing%20the%20darkness%20of%20winter.