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salvia officinalis AKA Garden Sage Sawge Sage spice Red Sage PARTS USED whole herb Associations and Magickal History PLANETS: Jupiter or Venus ELEMENT: Air MAGICKAL USE Fertility, longevity, wishes, wisdom, protection, money attraction, purification , healing and health magick Sage that is being gathered for magickal use should not be cut with a metal knife or athame. It is said that if you eat Sage you will become more wise and immortal. Sage is often an herb used at handfastings since it will help bring about a long life and domestic virtue for the happy couple. Sage can beadded to almost any healing spell. A good healing amulet may be made by putting a clove of Garlic, a bit of Eucalyptus and Cinnamon, two pinches of Sage and one pinch of Saffron into a small blue bag. This bag can then be worn or carried to promote healing. Sage can be placed in with Tarot cards or Runes to protect and keep them 'clean'. Sage can be used for attracting money and for wish manifestations. One of the most common magickal uses of Sage is as a purifier of sacred spaces, living areas, and magickal tools. Sage is often used as a main ingredient in "Smudgesticks" and "herb bundles. If you can gather and dry your own wild Sage smudging, do so. Native Americans believe that Sage should never be bought or sold, as this ruins the spirituality of the herb. To purify a house of unwanted spirits or energy, just light a sprig of dried Sage and carry it from room to room, visualizing any negativity being replaced by the purifying fragrance of the Sage. Another way to do this is to burn Sage in incense bowl and then brush the smoke around the room by using a feather as a fan. Native American Sacred Herbs artemisia spinescens artemisia tridentia salvia apiana salvia sclarea salvia verbenaca ACTIONS CULINARY HERBAL USE MAGICK MAGICAL PROPERTIES SOURCE(S) Cherokee Valley Graphics and Template By Darigon Product |
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