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 debut episode of season 2, Oak and Dani interview the accomplished High Priest Si of Mandragora Magika.

Topics Include:

• Multiple traditions, including Gardnerian Wicca, Haitian Voodoo, and the Minoan Brotherhood
• How Si balances all his endeavors
• His approach towards cultivating the Stag and Rose Coven
• Thoughts on what it means to be of service to the Gods
• Advice for new initiates

Links

• https://minoan-brotherhood.org
• Si's interview with Ashley from Seeking Witchcraft https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Gh0BKh91gtQZ7g4ZJkpxN
• https://www.mandragoramagika.com

In this episode, Dani and Oak reflect on the first season and tell of things to come in season 2.

Next season

• Interviews with other witches and occultists! Hit us up if you want to talk on the cast.

• Facebook launch soon!!!

• Separate "Witcha Up To" will be their own episodes with Astrological transit info.

• Wheel of the Year Sabbats, but hopefully in a novel way.

• Season 2 will run Samhain ‘23 through Autumn Equinox ‘24 (Mabon). First Episode 10/28/23.
  
  

In this episode, Dani and Oak share their life updates during “Witcha up to?" and Oak covers one of her favorite topics, basic astrology.

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"Witcha up to?"

App for planets- SkyView

Water- Histories and Feelings

The Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnes

Earth- Integrations and Challenges

What Should Christians Know about the Study of Astrology?

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/cults-and-other-religions/what-should-christians-know-about-the-study-of-astrology.html

Is Astrology A Sin? (with Video) Can Christians Believe in Zodiac Signs?

https://www.christianpure.com/learn/christian-zodiac-signs

Chris Brenan https://www.chrisbrennanastrologer.com/astrological-consultations/birth-time-rectification/#:~:text=My%20approach%20to%20rectification%20is,the%20client's%20date%20of%20birth.

This is Your Destiny Aliza Kelly— @alizakelly

You Were Born For This Chani Nicholas —Chani app

In this episode, Dani and Oak share their life updates during “Witcha up to?" and Oak covers one of her favorite topics, astrology.

"Witcha up to?"

Poison Path Herbal by Coby Michael

Air-Knowledge

Reviewed the concepts of the zodiac, houses, “planets,” placements, and aspects

Fire-Actions

Oak takes us through different uses of astrology as well as how to pick the right astrologer for a reading

In this episode, Dani and Oak share their life updates during “Witcha up to?" and Dani rounds out the topic of Appalachian Folk Magic, reviewing history and challenges.

"Witcha up to?"

Modern Magick by Donald Michael Kraig

Part 2

Water - Histories + Feelings

• Reviewed the groups of people who influenced Appalachian Folk Magic and Christian influence to folk magic
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Earth - Daily Integration + Challenges

• Discussed problems within Appalachian Folk Magic and greater Appalachia past, present and future, as well as hope for the future of Appalachian Folk Magic
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Thought Leaders of Appalachian Folk Magic, Voodoo, and/or Hoodoo:

Afro Spiritual

-Coffee and Cauldron’s episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirituality-and-christianity-in-rootwork-and/id1501752408?i=1000575149432

-Instagram: @afro_spiritual

Jake Richards

-Author of Doctoring the Devil and Backwoods Witchcraft

-Instagram: @jake_richards13

Lilith Dorsey

-Invoking Witchcraft episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invoking-witchcraft/id1543485536?i=1000555743484

-Author of Water Magic

-Voodoo priestess

-Instagram: @lilithdorsey

Marshall WSL

-Invoking Witchcraft episode:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invoking-witchcraft/id1543485536?i=1000534695698

-Author of Cunning Words and podcast host of Southern Bramble-a Podcast of Crooked Ways

-Instagram: @witchofsouthernlight

H Byron Ballard

-Author of Roots, Branches & Spirits:The Folkways & Witchery of Appalachia and Staubs and Ditchwater: A Friendly and Useful Introduction to Hillfolks’ Hoodoo

-Instagram: @byronballard5789