Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has long been used in folk magic and witchcraft, especially for protection and banishing. It’s often carried or placed around the home to ward off negative energy and is associated with courage and psychic protection during spiritual work.
The dried stalk was also traditionally used as a natural torch or candle wick, which gave it a symbolic role in illumination, divination, and guiding spirits or ancestors. In some traditions, it’s included in rituals for cleansing and “clearing the path” ahead.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has long been used in folk magic and witchcraft, especially for protection and banishing. It’s often carried or placed around the home to ward off negative energy and is associated with courage and psychic protection during spiritual work.
The dried stalk was also traditionally used as a natural torch or candle wick, which gave it a symbolic role in illumination, divination, and guiding spirits or ancestors. In some traditions, it’s included in rituals for cleansing and “clearing the path” ahead.