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Blessing a Handfasting Cord

June 07, 2016 by Michael Furie
Color of the day:  Maroon
Incense of the day:  Basil
 
Since June is such a traditional time for weddings, it may be helpful to have a special spell to charge the cord used to bind a couple together for Pagan handfastings. In my tradition, it is customary to use a red cord, though some choose other colors such as white. Once the proper cord or ribbon is chosen, it can be blessed by holding it in the smoke of a good love incense, such as equal parts dried rose petals, myrrh, yarrow flowers, and cinnamon.
To focus the intent, say these or similar words:

"Charged with power to forge the link; magic cord our love to bind, promises pledged, vows to keep, two souls joined and fates entwined."

The handfasting cord can then be stored in a natural cloth pouch for safekeeping until the day of the ceremony.
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About Michael Furie
Michael Furie (Northern California) is the author of Supermarket Sabbats, Spellcasting for Beginners, Supermarket Magic, Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics, and more, all from Llewellyn Worldwide. A practicing Witch for more than twenty years, he is a priest of the Cailleach. ...
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