Download or read book Romantic Guide to Handfasting written by Anna Franklin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred and solemn, handfasting is a marriage rite practiced by Pagans, Druids, Witches, and Shamans for centuries. Anna Franklin explores the fascinating origins of this beautiful ritual and provides practical advice and ideas for planning your own handfasting celebration.
Download or read book Handfasting and Wedding Rituals written by Raven Kaldera and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2003 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of wedding rituals for neopagans features ceremonies inspired by a wide range of influences, mythological love stories, and belief systems, including interfaith ceremonies allowing for just about any combination of religions, and tips on finding officiates, suggested readings, and more.
Download or read book Passages Handfasting written by Kendra Vauhan Hovey and published by Provenance Press. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magickal Weddings written by Joy Ferguson and published by Pagan Handfasting Traditions f. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the enchanting legends of Arthur and Guinevere, lovers are united as they "tie the knot" with the magick and mysticism of Celtic handfasting traditions. Handfasting, an Ancient Celtic ceremony inspired by the Greeks, Etruscans, Romans, and Norsemen, is regaining popularity within and beyond the Wiccan community as modern couples seek alternative ways to honour their love-bond. Joy Ferguson's Magickal Weddings is a handbook that helps to bring romantic handfasting traditions from antiquity into modern-day ceremonies. It is also a practical wedding planner from start to finish, filled with charts and worksheets, to help any couple organize their handfasting. This complete guide offers: suggestions for vows; ritual elements; tips on how to choose the right day to handfast; different ways to include and accommodate friends and family members in the ceremony; and the symbolism behind elements like cords, flowers, decorative elements, and gemstones.
Download or read book Wicca A Modern Practitioner s Guide written by Arin Murphy-Hiscock and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond the basics of witchcraft and take your study of wicca to the next level: everything you need to know to have a deeper understanding of wicca, its teachings, and the meaning behind its rituals and practices. You’ve bought your crystals and cast your basic spells, planted your herb garden and smudged your home—now what? Wicca: A Modern Practitioner’s Guide takes you beyond the trendy witchy basics to the deeper roots the practice, with explanations of the traditions, beliefs, and rituals that make up the wiccan religion. Learn about Solitary Wicca, which teaches you how to practice wicca—whether you work with a coven or practice alone—and goes beyond the “how” of different practices to explore the “why”: for example, when should you create a sacred space rather than cast a circle? How and why do you purify yourself before a ritual? What is grounding, and why is it important for you to ground yourself before doing spellwork? For those who seek them, Wicca has all the answers.
Download or read book Handfasted and Heartjoined written by Lady Maeve Rhea and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Wicca, Withcraft, and other Pagan religions gain in popularity, there is a greater need for the traditional wedding rituals of handfasting. Offers couples tips on blessing a physical union, empowering a new family, planning a memorable ceremony, dealing with non-Pagan friends and relatives, and much more.
Download or read book The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions Revised Edition written by Carley Roney and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and reception The ceremony is the cornerstone of your wedding celebration. There are countless ways to make it your own, from meaningful poetry readings to the music that plays as you walk down the aisle. The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions is an important resource for brides and grooms. New and expanded topics in this edition include: -Interfaith ceremonies and blending spiritual traditions -Ways to use technology to enhance your ceremony -New online resources for finding the perfect words for your vows, program, and more -Gay marriages and civil unions -Popular song choices that are already considered classics Throughout, you’ll also find a rich and inspiring selection of both classic and original ideas for: -Religious or secular vows and readings -Traditions and symbolic rituals -Speeches and toasts -Music for the processional, recessional, and the special dances at the reception
Download or read book The Ultimate Handfasting written by Kat Sticker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey to celebrate your union with a handfasting ceremony that resonates deeply with your spirit and heritage. "The Ultimate Handfasting" is not just a book; it's a treasure trove designed to guide you through creating a truly unforgettable Pagan-style handfasting event, tailored perfectly to your desires. Your Ceremony, Your Way From the mystical allure of ancient rituals to the incorporation of your personal love story, this guide ensures that every facet of your handfasting-from pre-ceremony to post-celebration-shines with significance. Envision a day where every moment is imbued with symbolism that speaks directly to your hearts, leaving your guests enchanted and engaged. Rich Traditions, Personalized Touches Dive into Part 1 for an exploration of diverse customary rituals that offer a glimpse into the soul of various cultures. Whether you're drawn to the traditions of the UK/Celtic, Nordic/Viking, Slavic, or Wiccan cultures, or wish to blend these with contemporary practices, your handfasting will be a harmonious fusion of past and present. Part 2 is your workshop, presenting 30 meticulously crafted rituals for individuals, couples, and groups. With detailed instructions for personalization, from vows to ceremony scripts, your handfasting will echo your unique bond. Part 3 guides you through orchestrating your handfasting sequence, from the engagement party to the home blessing, ensuring a seamless flow of magical moments. Empower Your Celebration Each ritual is accompanied by a three-pronged key, offering insights into suitability for different events, family participation, and complexity level. This guide empowers you to craft an event that is as inclusive or intimate, as simple or intricate as you wish. A Union Beyond Time "The Ultimate Handfasting" is more than a book; it's a companion for those who seek to celebrate their love in a way that transcends the ordinary. It's for couples who yearn for a ceremony that not only unites them in the present but also connects them to the timeless traditions of love and unity. Let this guide be your passport to a celebration that's as boundless as your love, steeped in the magic of unity, love, and an enchantment that transcends time and space.
Download or read book Modern Handfasting written by Liz Williams and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Plan Your Pagan Wedding Handfasting is quickly becoming a widely practiced tradition, not only for pagans, but for people from all walks of life. This book is a thorough resource that shares rituals, sample vows, and all the information you need to plan your own ceremony or serve as a celebrant for others. In Modern Handfasting, you will discover the history, legal considerations, logistics, and magic of the big day. Author Liz Williams—a priestess and longtime celebrant—guides you through writing your vows, opening the ceremony, creating and consecrating a circle, calling the quarters, tying the knot, and closing the ceremony. You will also discover tips and stories from other couples and celebrants as well as practical information on early planning, troubleshooting unexpected problems, finding a celebrant, and performing love magic. Learn how to choose flowers, dates, and other details with magical correspondences.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Ogham Divination written by Ceri Norman and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-25 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the magic, mythology and meaning of the 25 trees of the Celtic Ogham, once the alphabet of the ancient Celts and now a system of divination that is perfect for tree lovers everywhere. This book invites and guides you to forge a meaningful and deep connection with the trees by listening to and learning from them. Each of the trees acts as a wise and insightful guide. By tuning into the energies, magic and personality of each of the trees, we can come to better understand them and to better understand ourselves. Featuring traditional correspondences, ancient kennings, folklore, divinatory spreads and so much more this book gives you a step-by-step to working with the Ogham as a practical as well as spiritual means of divination. Bring the magic, mystery and meaning of the trees into your life.
Download or read book The Witch s Broom written by Deborah Blake and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a magickal flight into the history, tradition, and modern uses of broomsticks. Whether sweeping the floors or helping with spells, rituals, and crafts, the broom is a more versatile tool than you ever imagined. Join Deborah Blake on a journey through the ages, exploring why broomsticks and witches have always been an inseparable pair. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, and instructions for buying or making your own for special occasions. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch's Broom is the perfect guide for adding a new facet to your magickal practice. Have a nice flight! Praise: "[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Download or read book Everyday Witchcraft written by Deborah Blake and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk your personal Pagan path with grace and wisdom, integrating a spiritual practice into your life in just a few minutes per week. Simple, fun, and easy to follow, Everyday Witchcraft shows that, no matter how busy or hectic life is, even small acts can add meaning and depth to your life. This remarkable book is filled with creative ideas and a variety of quick yet significant ways to connect with the rhythms of nature each day, not just on sabbats or the full moon. Make your home into a magickal place, work with the God and Goddess on a regular basis, and discover the magickal power of animals. From five-minute rituals and “hibernation vacations” to mini daily divinations, you can easily make the wisdom and practice of Witchcraft an enriching part of everyday life. Praise: “This is a book that deserves a place on all shelves for it is pertinent not only to the Pagan-inclined but to all who look to better their lives.”—Raymond Buckland, author of Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft “A must-have for any Witch looking to evolve their practice from a mere study of the Craft into a fully fledged lifestyle.”—Melanie Marquis, author of A Witch's World of Magick and The Witch's Bag of Tricks
Download or read book Solitary Wicca For Life written by Arin Murphy-Hiscock and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Download or read book Someone Else s Wedding Vows written by Bianca Stone and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The much-anticipated debut collection from a celebrated young poet, Someone Else's Wedding Vows marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in American poetry. Someone Else’s Wedding Vows reflects on the different forms of love, which can be both tremendously joyous and devastatingly destructive. The title poem confronts a human ritual of marriage from the standpoint of a wedding photographer. Within the tedium and alienation of the ceremony, the speaker grapples with a strange human hopefulness. In this vein, Stone explores our everyday patterns and customs, and in doing so, exposes them for their complexities. Drawing on the neurological, scientific, psychological, and even supernatural, this collection confronts the difficulties of love and family. Stone rankles with a desire to understand, but the questions she asks are never answered simply. These poems stroll along the abyss, pointing towards the absurdity of our choices. They recede into the imaginative in order to understand and translate the distressing nature of reality. It is a bittersweet question this book raises: Why we are like this? There is no easy answer. So while we look down at our hands, perplexed, Someone Else’s Wedding Vows raises a glass to the future.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Spells and Spellcraft written by Aurora Greenbough and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion guide to The Complete Idiot s Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, Second Edition(1592571115) - chock full of spells for every purpose, magical, method, tool, occasion, holiday, and more! The spells are all attached to various aspects of Wiccan belief, celebration, and practice. Information on magical tools and recipes for notions, potions, and powers accompany all spells. Learn to compose and cast spells, record spells and formulas in a personal Book of Shadows, cleanse and consecrate your tools and altar, and celebrate Esbats and Sabbats. Cast spells using candles, incense, crystals, herbs, astrology, magical alphabets and runes, and more!
Download or read book Hand fasting written by Mary Neasham and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Have you ever wondered where the expressions honeymoon and tying the knot come from, in association with marriage? [This book] takes you on a hstorical journey, starting with pre-Christian times. It describes the customs and traditions associated with betrothal, from times and places in the world when our forebears were in tune with the changing seasons and the natural rhythms of the world they lived in. ..."--Back cover.
Download or read book Passages Handfasting written by Kendra Vauhan Hovey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
