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Handfasting

HANDFASTING RITUAL
On a Full Moon, go to a forest or field and set a circle of candles where you and your love shall perform the rite. Bring with you these objects:
-2 copper rings
-A white rose
-Chalice of wine and some cake or bread
Cast your circle and stand, gazing at the Moon, and holding the hands of your love.
Say this or another vow:
Goddess of the Stars, the Sea, the Earth.
God of the Forest, the Wind, the Flame.
We hail to you on this night in love and trust,
Within this circle of power and light we stand,
On this night, below the lovely Moon.
By the powers of the four elements;
Of Air and Sky, Of Fire and Flame,
Of Water and Sea, Of Earth and Stone,
Together, bound by Akasha and Spirit,
They are one. On this night, we, too, are joined
By light and love, by darkness and trust,
Balanced and bound together as one.
As we will it, so be it done!
Each take the ring in their power hand and say:
This copper circle is my love for thee.
With no begining and never ending, so is our love.
I give thee this ring to symbolize our eternal bond of
love and trust and this kiss to seal the power.
Place the ring on the other's finger and kiss it to seal the rite.
Before departing, share the wine and bread with each other and then, before going home, place the rose in the center of the circle.

Handfasting Oil
A handfasting is a Witch's wedding ceremony. This oil how ever, can be used by any couple, regardless of their marital status! It is one of the few magical oils that contains a dried herb mixed in with the essences. This is often given to Witch couples on the evening of their handfasting. The formula:
Gardenia, for peace and harmony
Musk, for passion and courage
Jasmine, for continuing love
Rose Geranium, for protection against adversity.
Blend together (using the eyedropper, a drop at a time) until the scent seems perfect. Make up two ounces or so. Then add one pinch dried yarrow. Yarrow is used in love and marriage spells since it has the power to keep a couple together for 7 years. Seven is the number of Venus, the planet of love.
When finished, pour into twin crystal jars. One of these is given to the woman, the other to the man. Every night the couple should anoint one another, using their own jars. When seven nights have passed, the oils should be blended together, poured into one of the jars,and the other jar should be hidden in some secret place.

Handfasting Prayer
"Marry me under a garland of stars,
Conifers silent witness
To night wind's echoed vows.
Bearing our promises upward
Through universal whiteness
To the sepulchre of God.
Touch me once for all time,
All lives that are to be...
Our love enshrined.
Marry me under the gaze of stars.
Celestial concourse, bless our joy
Now and forevermore...

Wiccan Handfasting Cake
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
5 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosewater
pinch of basil
6 fresh rose geranium leaves
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add the honey and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. gradually add the flour and blend thoughroughly with a large wooden spoon following each egg. Stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, rose water and a pinch of basil - the herb of love. Line the bottom of a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan with the rose geranium leaves and then pour in the batter. Bake the cake in a preheated 350 degree oven for one hour and fifteen minutes. Remove from oven when done and let stand on rack for 20 minutes before unmolding. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the handfasting cake just before serving.

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