A traditional tool of Druids and some Wiccans. It is often considered a symbol of Druidism much as the Athame is a symbol to Witches. It’s most famous use among Druids is to cut the sacred mistletoe on Yule. This Mistletoe is not allowed to touch the ground and so is caught in a white cloth. Some Wiccans use it cut any herb used for magick.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...