Mullein has long been used in witchcraft for protection, banishment, and spirit work. It is often burned as incense to ward off evil spirits or used in spells to enhance courage and strength. Some witches place mullein under their pillows to aid in prophetic dreams or astral travel. Its tall stalks were historically dipped in tallow and used as torches, sometimes called “witches’ candles.” In folk magic, mullein is also associated with communication with the dead and is used in rituals to connect with ancestors or spirit guides.