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Posted Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:08 pm...

Mistletoe

Mistletoe which grows between the earth and the air was especially sacred to the Druids.

It was gathered with a golden or silver sickle, or curved knife. It had to be cut with a single stroke and must not be allowed to fall to the ground. Should it do so it was thought to portend a great disaster to the land. The believed that it had great powers of protection, especially when it grew upon the Oak. Such Oaks were considered especially sacred. It was gathered ad distributed to welcome the New Year, and this custom is still enacted when we add it to our Yule or Christmas decorations. Mistletoe also features in Norse mythology, being the plant which was used to kill Balder.

One of the folk names for Mistletoe is All Heal. Mistletoe leaves were used to treat internal hemorrhage, epilepsy, convulsions, delirium, urinary problems, nervous disorders and many other ills. A tincture was also made of Mistletoe was used to treat heart irregularities. Today it is usually only used homeopathically, as to much of the pant or the berries can cause convulsions.

Magically Mistletoe is used in spells for protection, hunting, fertility, healing and exorcism. It is also called the Golden Bough and Witches Broom. It is carried to ensure fertility, possibly the origin of kissing under a sprig. Placed over the bed it induces peaceful sleep. Wearing a ring made from the wood is said to protect against illness, and hanging it around the house will protect against spirits. Burn Mistletoe to drive out negativity and to break negative spells.
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