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.
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