Spherical geometries

Of bright celestial emanation

Lay down the arms of our knotted conflict

Remembering for a moment

A greater geometry,

a more ancient dance.

Mistletoe is hidden from us most of the year, wrapped in the foliage of the trees. As the leaves and the fullness of summer fall away, these otherwordly plants can be seen prominently. Mistletoe never touches the ground – the seed, eaten by birds, is carried to another tree, where it forms roots through the bark of this host. Commonly found on Apple, Poplar, Hawthorn, Lime and Willow, there is an ancient tradition that if we harvest, the plant should never touch the ground.

Emily and me gathered a little from Swift’s Hill and carefully hung it from the ceiling of my recording studio. Our reflections below were recorded lying under a ceiling full of Mistletoe.

It’s great if you can do this in-situ, perhaps under a Hawhorn tree with a low growing Mistletoe. This can be tricky in winter weather, but if you get an opportunity I highly recommend it. Alternatively do as we did, gather a little and spend some time lying underneath it, allowing yourself to feel what sort of presence comes with this unique being hovering above you.

I’ve also recorded some short reflections on Mistletoe as they are used in the preparation ‘Iscador’. This is a supporting treatment for cancer often used within anthroposophical medicine.