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Mullein has a long file in folk magic: Known for its potent protective and purifying properties.
Mullein in the craft
Known for its potent protective and purifying properties. Known as the 'Witch's Candle,' its tall stalks were historically dipped in wax and burned as torches for nocturnal rituals. Mullein is deeply tied to banishing negative energies, enhancing dreams, and fostering courage. Its soft leaves are used in sleep pillows to ward off nightmares, while its flowers are infused in oils for spiritual cleansing. It is also sacred to diviners, as it aids in contacting the spirit world and enhancing psychic visions.
Correspondences
- Also called: Witch's Candle, Hag's Taper, Velvet Plant
- Gender: Feminine
- Planet: Saturn
- Sign: Capricorn
- Element: Fire
- Deities: Hecate, Hermes, Apollo
Note: May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Do not consume without proper preparation.
Old correspondences
| System | Correspondence |
|---|---|
| Zodiac | Capricorn — plant of the Capricorn season |
| Mythology | Hekate — deity of this plant |
| Mythology | Hermes — deity of this plant |
| Mythology | Apollo — deity of this plant |
| Colors | Black — color of the same planetary force |