Mistletoe for Christmas what does it mean. Kiss under the mistletoe. Why mistletoe is so important

• HORSEMAN - Correspondence. Conversations. Rumors. Empty chatter (chatter). News that will bring anxiety. Important news coming soon. Easy and fast progress. Gossip or slander that has a rapid spread. High speed of actions and events. Frequent changes of work or place of residence (+ STORK or SHIP). Unstable state of affairs.
• CLOVER - Free action. The cycle of change.
• SHIP - Journey. Working trip. Studying of foreign language.
• HOME - Too much routine and fuss. Life crushed. Lots of small problems. Bustle in the house. Excitement and concern for the family. Nervous breakdown.
• WOOD - Slight malaise. It is worth paying attention to your health.
• CLOUDS - Sadness. Depressing thoughts.
• SNAKE - Dangerous gossip. Slander. Envious people spread rumors that can damage your reputation and upset your business. Quarrel with a woman.
• Coffin - Despair. Events or words that do not mean anything at first glance can turn out to be very deplorable. Failure. Be careful in all your affairs. Trouble can happen by negligence.
• BOUQUET - Pleasant conversation.
• OBLIQUE - Quarrels. Hassle. Shaky dangerous position. Walk on the edge of a knife.
• WHIP and BROOM - Swearing. Punishment for gossip.
• CHILD - hyperactive child. Naivete. Children's openness, which can lead to deception. Excessive gullibility and carelessness. Fun and joy. What you have planned will be easy. Cheerful mood, enthusiasm, joy, lightness. But no matter how fun the bird flutters and jumps from branch to branch, do not forget that it is always in danger and such carelessness can lead to trouble. Your inattention and joy and carelessness will vanish in one second.
• FOX - Cunning.
• MEDVEDEM - Conversation with the chief. Call law enforcement. Conversation with a government official. Difficulties in making a decision.
• STARS - Successful negotiations. Reflections.
• STORK - Flight. Moving. Anxiety on the road. Unexpected changes. Get out of place.
• DOG - Friendly conversation.
• TOWER - Court. Interview with management. Conversation in the government house.
• GARDEN - Speech to the public. secular society. Gossip and gossip in society will lead to alienation from the company.
• MOUNTAIN - Obstacles in conversation. Difficulties in communication and understanding. Communication barriers. Think before you do something, because. as the saying goes, "the smart one will not go uphill." Difficulties that will not last long, but they need to be understood and rethought in the behavior that led to the impasse.
• FORK - Nervous tense period. The agony of choice.
• RATS - Heavy stress. Unpleasant conversation.
• HEART - Rethinking love relationship. Emotional conversation. Neurosis on the basis of emotional experiences.
• RING - Agreement. Commitments. A reckless proposal. If there is also a FOX nearby - a fictitious marriage.
• BOOK - Learning new profession. Training. Spread some important secret. Easy assimilation of information. good period for learning. Secret conversation.
• BY LETTER - Press conference. Internet communication. Correspondence. A message that will create confusion and confusion.
• MAN or WOMAN - Intermediary. Communicator. Student. An empty man with many promises. Windbag. Someone is thinking about you and will probably get in touch soon.
• LILY - An important conversation. Gossip spreads very quickly and can ruin a reputation. Negotiations with a status person.
• SUN - Activities from which you experience excitement and stress. Successful meeting. Good luck with the negotiations. win in a dispute. period of inspiration.
• MOON - Suspiciousness. A period of soul-searching and reflection, but these are not fruitless efforts, such processes will help Querent to understand himself better. Unreliability.
• KEY - Finding a solution.
• FISH - Talk about money. Discussion of the financial plan.
• ANCHOR - Obsessive thoughts. Fixed idea. Obsession.
• CROSS - Deep reflections.

Owls Lenormand is the 12th card of the deck. It corresponds to the seven of diamonds. This is a very communicative card, because the birds are constantly chirping.

This is a doubling card with 2 birds or owls drawn on it. It could be two kids, two marriages, two moves, and other double moments. Owls are night birds and Owls Lenormand, this is a map of the night.

It shows the level of communication between people, as a rule, it shows ordinary everyday conversations. It can be a conversation of girlfriends, a meeting with large quantity conversations.

There may be working negotiations, but on a small level. Often she points to simple telephone conversations. This is a mostly negative card, it does not have a very positive mystical and magical meaning.

In everyday matters, it is more neutral and symbolizes simple fuss. She shows excessive talkativeness and gossip behind her back, a variety of unrest, they most often arise from scratch, for example, on a day general cleaning water can turn off, which is very infuriating, so this card carries nervousness and worries.

She points out minor flaws and misunderstandings, someone says something, but you don’t understand, the flaw will not play a fatal role, but will make you nervous.

What is the difference between Lenormand Owls and Birds?

It is often called Birds, and different decks may feature owls or some kind of birds.

Owls are more suitable when it comes to various magical and mystical moments.

Birds are best used for everyday predictions of a lower level. If owls are drawn on the map, then this speaks of thoughts and wisdom, this is a map of dark forces, it symbolizes witches.

As for the birds, they are just for troubles and conversations. It corresponds to 10 - 12 days in April and May. This is the 12th house, there is a lot of excitement, talk and worries. Often it symbolizes increased intellectual ability man, he is able to hear clearly.

Birds can read the signs sent by fate. They talk about the possibility of unexpected changes and indicate people who do not like to stay in one place.

Lenormand Owls in a layout for a person and relationships

If this card showed the character, it speaks of a person’s desire for freedom, he is unconventional, he has developed intuition, he loves diversity and is free from everything earthly.

If she was shown, she talks about love euphoria, people are really interested when they are together. On the other hand, there is a lot of triviality in this love, something prevents the couple from building a real relationship, but what exactly is not clear.

• Partners internally think all the time whether it is worth continuing the relationship, there is distrust between them.
• If it falls out with the Whips, then there are conflicts in the couple, they need to clarify and discuss a lot, and when they do this, unrest begins and love weakens.
• For the family, it means the usual routine and everyday life.
• If Lilies or a Bear fell out with her, then there is a sick person in the house and relatives take care of him.
• In the layout of friendship, she points to good relationship and long communication, people need the support of partners.

Lenormand Owls in the layout of finance

If this card was shown, it means excitement and fuss with money, it also shows an unexpected chance of improving the financial situation, but it is unstable.

If the Coffin fell out with the Owls, then the person can receive an inheritance, and if there are Pisces, then the money will begin to flow to him. In professional terms, a person can have 2 professions and 2 jobs.

Professions are associated with long conversations and negotiations, a person can work as a secretary or correspondent, he often interviews and consults.

If the Garden card fell out with her, then she will have to speak to the public. It can indicate stress at work, a constant routine, for example, at the machine, as a result, a person will be chronically tired.

It can show that a person is improving his skills and learning a new profession, which leads to a delay in work.

If it fell out in a health scenario, then this may indicate frequent headaches in a person.

She points to the mouth, teeth, chest, throat and CNS. The card can show a person's constant experiences and inflated self-esteem. There can be an unexpected rise in everything and an equally unexpected fall, it depends on the surrounding cards.

If the first card in the layout is the Horseman, then an important conversation awaits the person, if Clover, then someone is constantly thinking about you. If Sad, then soon you will have a rest in a beautiful place and in a pleasant company.

People who get this card are lucky, dexterous, resourceful, they have knowledge of esotericism.

They see and hear everything. Before you start fortune telling, you need to know for sure, only then the layouts will be useful, doing them without preparation can even be dangerous.

The meaning of the card Lenormand "Owls"

Negative card.

Playing cards.

7 tambourine (News. Trouble. Thoughts. Infidelity).

Planet patron.

Zodiac sign.

Cancer is the element of water.

Month - July (7th month).

Numerological value.

Number 12. This is the number of philosophers. Divine number.

Key concepts.

Stress. Excitement. Experience. Difficulties. Education.

Description of the map.

On the map we see two owls.

Time frame.

In October.

Appearance person.

Full. Dark hair and eyes.

Character.

Sad. Fussy. Wise.

Body parts.

Love relationship.

Relationship misunderstanding. Possible depression.

In marriage, one partner controls the other. Perhaps the desire to be together.

Work, career and finance.

Psychological problems due to work issues. Experience and depression.

Money problem. Experience because of it.

Profession.

Scientists.Psychologist.Psychotherapist. Doctor. Teacher. Teacher.

Health.

Stress. Nerves. Internal disturbances. Depression.

Damage and negativity.

Magic training. Negative thoughts.

Advice.

Think it over again, it is likely that the goal you have set for yourself is not your goal at all.

Reversed card.

Useless chores.

The position of the card in the layout.

The present.

You most likely have depression or serious worries due to problems. You need to look at neighboring cards.

Problems and worries await you because of them.

You had mental anguish, but they are gone.

Answer.

Combination with other cards.

• Owls+ Rider - Comments. Interview. Chatter. Feedback.
• Owls + Clover - Change of mood. Productive meeting. Lack of a sense of duty.
• Owls + Ship - Foreign interlocutor. Foreign languages. Troublesome trip.
• Owls + House - There is a lot of empty talk in the house. The family has a difficult emotional situation. Apartment neighbors. Companion.
• Owls + Tree - Gemini. Reflection. Creation. Health experience. Malaise.
• Owls + Clouds - Doubts will be resolved. A confusing situation. Sadness.
• Owls + Snake - Doubtful cases. Jealousy. Envy. Words use to the detriment.
• Owls + Coffin - Illness due to trouble. Displaced problems. Thinking about death.
• Owls + Bouquet - Double gift. nervous women.
• Owls + Broom - Difference in opinion. Thinking about conflict. Bustle. Small quarrels.
• Owls + Scythe - Failure. Sudden doubts. Despair. Gap.
• Owls + Child - Gemini. 2 children. Feeling about a child. Naive reasoning.
• Owls + Fox - Sophisticated lies. Intrigue. Flattery. Unreasonable concerns.
• Owls + Bear - Grandparents. Diplomacy. Willingness to help.
• Owls + Stars - Clairvoyance.
• Owls + Stork - Doubts due to changes. Questionable changes. Switching to new tasks.
• Owls + Dog - Caring for a friend. Feeling about the fate of a friend. Friendly conversation.
• Owls + Tower - Problems with authorities. Experience due to lawsuits. Lack of strength. Old men.
• Owls + Garden - Troubles in society. Public Issues. Misunderstanding among friends. Boredom in the company.
• Owls + Mountain - Big problems. Competition. Stress. Difficulties in understanding.
• Owls + Fork - Search for an exit. Thinking about the situation. Uncertainty.
• Owls + Rats - Breakdowns. Losses. A person not to be trusted. Small fears.
• Owls + Heart - Strong heartbeat. Understanding relationships. Experience about love.
• Owls + Ring - Nervous relationships. Doubtful union. Double connection. Forced to work.
• Owls + Book - Displacement of problems. Thinking abilities. Memories.
• Owls+

mistletoe rooted and grows into spherical bushes high in the branches of old trees. moisture and nutrients mistletoe takes from the tree on which it grows, running its roots deep under the bark of the host (see. mistletoe photo below). mistletoe prefers to settle on an apple tree, but you can see mistletoe and on other trees with soft bark: hawthorn, poplar, linden, chestnut, mountain ash, birch, oak, and even some conifers. In winter, when the leaves have fallen deciduous trees, bushes mistletoe especially well seen on bare crowns. In our lane (climate zone 8) mistletoe blooms at the end of winter as well white berries hold on mistletoe more than a year.

Mistletoe, application

Medieval physicians believed mistletoe panacea and universal antidote. Many centuries mistletoe found application as a cure for epilepsy. In modern medicine, young shoots and leaves mistletoe white are used as part of hemostatic drugs, drugs to lower blood pressure and reduce the activity of the central nervous system. The content of biologically active substances in mistletoe varies depending on which "host" this mistletoe grew on. Upon contact with mistletoe it should be remembered that the juice of the plant can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, and self-medication with mistletoe unacceptable.

The magical properties of mistletoe

Mystery and mysticism surrounded mistletoe over the centuries. mistletoe was an important part of the pagan rituals and celebrations of many European tribes. Druids - priests of the ancient Celts, in whose culture mistletoe played the most significant role, considered the plant to be holy and believed that mistletoe heals any disease and protects from evil. They attributed especially strong qualities to that rare mistletoe, which was found on oak. In Old Irish writing mistletoe personified a sign of healing and development of the spirit. Later mistletoe took pride of place in witchcraft and magic: mistletoe attributed the power of a talisman, a love spell, as well as a means to increase fertility and successful hunting. Women who wanted to conceive a child wore mistletoe sprigs at the waist or on the wrists. Among the national names mistletoe – oak berries in Russian, crucifix grass (Herbe de la Croix), reflecting the belief that the cross of Jesus Christ was made of wood mistletoe, in French as well bird glue (Birdlime) because of the gluten in the berries that attracts birds) and panacea (all-heal) in English.

Kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas

A popular tradition today kiss under the mistletoe for Christmas, according to some researchers, originates in Old Norse mythology, where mistletoe was subordinate to the goddess of love, beauty and fertility Freya. Warriors-enemies, meeting under mistletoe, had to lay down their arms before the end of the day. Other researchers believe that it comes from the wedding ceremonies that were traditionally celebrated during the Saturnian winter festivities in ancient Rome (instead of them, with the advent of Christianity, they began to celebrate Christmas). In the process of fighting to eradicate paganism, the Christian church tried to ban mistletoe, however, was not successful in this. And nowadays, European Christmas markets offer thin twigs mistletoe with inconspicuous yellowish berries, under which couples in love kiss with pleasure at Christmas. American lovers kiss under yellowish foradendron ( Phoradendron serotinum), an American "relative" mistletoe, with wider leaves and the same as those of mistletoe white, berries.

How to grow mistletoe in your garden

AT natural environment mistletoe spread by birds that eat the berries. Coming through digestive system birds, seeds mistletoe fall on the bark and trees and germinate. Sometimes breeding mistletoe even more interesting happens: a sticky berry sticks to the beak of a bird and, trying to tear it off, the bird rubs its beak on the wood of another tree, transferring seeds mistletoe. Seed mistletoe sticks to the bark of the new "host" and remains on it until it gives a root that grows under the bark. Thus, the gluten contained in berries mistletoe and preserved on its seeds, is an exceptionally important quality for the preservation of the genus.

ancient britain

The Druids had an unusual tradition of collecting mistletoe, with special respect for plants grown on oak branches - this was a sign that the tree was marked by the gods. On the sixth lunar day, priests dressed in white clambered up a tree and cut the plant with a golden sickle - because, according to legend, mistletoe should not come into contact with iron. She also must not touch the ground, otherwise she will lose her magical properties so that the collected branches were folded into a white cloak. Properly harvested mistletoe was considered a good cure for epilepsy and served as both poison and medicine. To protect the home from evil spirits, mistletoe launchers were hung from the ceiling, and women dreaming of children always carried a sprig of mistletoe with them.

Scandinavian myths

In Scandinavia, mistletoe served as a symbol of truce: even the warring Vikings, having met under it, laid down their arms and had to keep the peace until next day. The roots of this custom go back to folklore. The "New Year's" Scandinavian legend tells that the brave and wise god of the summer sun Balder, the son of Odin and the goddess of love Freya, once had a dream about the approach of death. In an effort to protect her beloved son, Freya took a promise from the elements of fire, water, air and earth, so that they would not harm Baldr. She addressed all the animals and plants with that request, but she forgot about the mistletoe growing high above her head. Then the evil and treacherous god Loki smeared the arrow with mistletoe poison, which killed Baldr. But the gods took pity on the inconsolable mother and resurrected him (on the day of the winter solstice). With joy, Freya began to kiss everyone she met under the white mistletoe berries that grew from her tears. Since then, it is believed that the mistletoe gives life and heals from diseases, and a kiss under the mistletoe is the key to all-conquering love.

And under the mistletoe, quarreling spouses or lovers could reconcile, since this plant has both pearl berries and leaves growing in pairs - and they never part. Bunches of this good plant were hung over the entrance to the house - so that "everyone entering here" would leave bad intentions, and travelers would know that they would find shelter here.

ancient traditions

The custom of kissing at Christmas under a branch of mistletoe may also come from the ancient Roman Saturnalia on the day of the winter solstice: wedding ceremonies were held on this day, and those present were allowed to kiss even complete strangers.

In Virgil's Aeneid the protagonist on the advice of the Sibyl, he extracts the “golden branch of mistletoe” and sacrifices it to Proserpina in order to get into the underworld and see his father. In the same way, the cultists of Diana called the plant: in the sacred grove near the city of Aricia there was a “blessed” mistletoe oak, which was guarded by the “forest king”, the husband of Diana. The guard was usually appointed by a slave who retained this title as long as he was able, with a weapon in his hands, to block access to the tree to another applicant for this title.

Mistletoe in Christianity

Yule, the holiday of the rebirth of Balder, Saturnalia - with the advent of Christianity, a big bold cross was put on all these holidays, and in literally. In order to keep people busy, it was decided to celebrate Christmas these days. Mistletoe, which too vividly resurrected old traditions in the minds of people, was called an unclean plant and became the only evergreen branch that was not allowed in the church.

But people still didn’t forget about the “oak berries” - how can you forget when it’s almost all the foreseeable greenery during the long winter months! Mistletoe has no roots in the ground, and people could only guess where it comes from on the tree. In the end, they decided that rounded bushes appear on those branches that were struck by lightning. So in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Germany, mistletoe began to be called a "thunder broom", and bunches of plants were burned in the oven - to protect the house from lightning strikes and at the same time from witches and evil spirits.

Later, mistletoe was called "bird glue" - and not only because good natural glue can be cooked from berries. Birds eat these gifts of nature and get dirty with sticky juice. Flying from tree to tree, they clean their beaks on branches and carry seeds - that's the whole secret " intimate life» mistletoe.

Revival of traditions

Interest in their past flared up during the Renaissance and never left people again. So in the "Victorian" 18th century, mistletoe finally returned to Britain, and then Europe and America - but in a slightly different guise. According to Christmas customs, under brightly decorated Christmas wreaths of mistletoe branches and evergreens, any two people must kiss and pinch off a mistletoe berry. Those who deliberately kiss under such a wreath at Christmas are considered engaged - and will certainly get married in the coming year. Mistletoe also symbolizes good luck and prosperity, so in France the traditional greeting sounds like “Happy mistletoe in the New Year!”