European mistletoe
European mistletoe is a plant and an herb.
botanical information:
Botanical name: Viscum album
Common name: European mistletoe, mistletoe
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Sun 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Solar spells: Mistletoe (as an herb) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to solar matters (healing, illumination, magickal power, physical energy, protection, success, and putting an end to legal matters). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on the Sun for a list of herbal substitutes for mistletoe.
Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
See also: American mistletoe and herbs.
