Day 2 Magical Herbs

                               Sage~ The Herb Of Wisdom

"The desire of sage is to render man immortal," instructs a late medieval treatise. Indeed, the sage plant has been praised highly throughout history and on many continents for its power of longevity.

To the Ancients, Sage was sacred ... salvia means the Savior

The name salvia, from the Latin salvere — meaning to be in good health, to cure, to save — reflects its benevolent reputation. To the Romans it was a sacred herb, gathered with ceremony. The appointed person would make sacrifices of bread and wine, wear a white tunic and approach well washed and with bare feet. Roman instructions advised against using iron tools, a sensible edict as iron salts are incompatible with sage. The Ancients called sage sacred; salvia also means the savior.

A long time ago the American Indian peoples learned that nature has its own language, and they discovered sage as a purifying herb. Grandmother Sage, or sagebrush, is known as the "Spirit Caller" and embodies the spirit in you, and those you invite to your home. Sister Sage or broadleaf sage is used in the cleansing and purification of your immediate environment and your aura. These sages are to be used only externally, for burning, smudging, aromatically or as ritual decorations.

Since ancient times, sage has dried breast milk, stopped menopausal sweating, and eased the minds, wombs and bellies of women everywhere. There is no other herb so effective at drying up the flowing springs of perspiration that gush with some women’s hot flashes.

Sister Sage or Broadleaf Sage is used in the cleansing and purification of your immediate space or aura.

SAGE is used for Blessing, Cleansing, and Purificationand is burned during religious and personal ceremonies. Root workers carry SAGE in a purple bag to impart Wisdom and give the power of discernment to people who are faced with the need to make decisions in Career, Financial, and Family Matters.Some folks burn SAGE LEAVES on their altar when praying forGuidance with Life’s Persistent Questions. Others mix it with King Solomon Wisdom Incense or Crown of Success Incense to makingWise Decisions in Career and Business. SAGE is also said to be a good addition to any Reversing spell and to protect against theEvil Eye.