The lupin, or lupine, is a genus of flowering plant in the legume family, with a rich and fascinating history. It was originally named from lupus, meaning wolf, but I have seen several explanations for its name.
Firstly, it has been suggested that it was named after the wolf because of its voracious nature. Secondly, that lupin was named after the wolf, because it was thought that both wolves and lupins kill livestock. Thirdly, because it was believed that lupins “wolfed” minerals and nutrients from the soil, when in actual fact they do the opposite.
It is traditionally used in protection rites and spells, and is said to absorb psychic and magickal energy.
Powder the leaves, roots, seeds, but despite it being used as a culinary plant around the world, please do NOT ingest it, as some lupins contain secondary compounds which can be poisonous.
Magickal Correspondences for Lupin:
Protection
Balancing
Otherworld communication
Absorbing psychic “messes”
Admiration
Creativity
Animal healing, in particular dogs
Imagination
Happiness
Strength recovering from trauma
New opportunities found via a positive outlook
Corresponds with the third eye chakra
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