Sage

Salvia officinalis

Wicked Overview

Sage is native to the Northern Mediterranean, and it is commonly used as a culinary herb. It is an aromatic, woody perennial shrub.

Sage is wildly revered as a cleansing herb, and is often used to smudge away nega-forces.

Sage can also be wisdom, longevity, and fertility.

There are many potential uses for Sage and you will find only some of them here.

The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your own inspiration and to help you along your path.

Magickal Correspondences


Element:

Air


Deities:

Zeus


Zodiacs:

Sagittarius, Pisces


Planet:

Jupiter


Energy:

Masculine/Day/Yang


Crystals:

Selenite, Desert Rose, Agate, Rainbow Moonstone, Malachite, Citrine, Quartz

Good for:

Banishing, clarity, cleansing, clearing, fertility, immortality, longevity, protection, wisdom


Protects Against:

Negativity


Natural Remedies:

Sage is an Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-septic herb.


Bronchial Asthma

Improves Memory

Eases Inflammation

Sore Throats


Magickal Tips:

Burn sage to clear the energy of a room, person, or item.

Carry or wear sage to promote abundance and wisdom.

Add to tea for sore throats and colds.


Sage Fresh Herb

Vitamins: K,

Minerals: Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, B-Complex Groups

Growing Notes:

Conditions: Full Sun

Perennial and Annual: Perennial in zones 5-8, Annual in zones 9 and farther south

Propagating: Cuttings

Soil: Dry, sandy

Water: Water young plants regularly. In mature plants, water when top inch gets dry.

Plant With: vegetables

Repels: Snails, beetles, and carrot flies. Plant near Cabbage or Brassicas to repel moths

WARNING Some types of Sage have thujone, too much of this can induce seizures when overused.