Today is National Mustard Day, which pays tribute to one of the world's most popular condiments. Not only is mustard tasty and easily accessible in most places, but it has many magical uses as well, depending upon the variety.

Common mustard has been connected with magically protecting the voice. To aid those who sing or engage in public discourse, an amulet can be made of the dried roots or flowers to be worn on those occasions. But if you are in a pinch and need to have your voice heard, a little taste from a handy mustard packet can do the trick! (A good reason to keep a couple of packets in your glove box or desk drawer.)

Black mustard seed is used in banishing and protection workings to ward off harmful spirits and people. Add it to protection amulets, sprinkle seeds around your house or along the perimeter of your property, or hang in satchels by your main entry doors.