Sage - Herb of Wisdom Since ancient times, sage (Salvia officinalis) has been burned to cleanse and purify spaces. Dried sprigs were burned in temples and during religious ceremonies. The Greeks and Romans believed that the smoke of the burning herb ensured mental acuity and imparted wisdom. Sage is associated with masculine energies and the classical element of Air. Craft smudge sticks of sage (or purchase commercially) and burn them to cleanse sacred space. Allow each smudge stick to flame for a moment and then blow out the flames, leaving only smoldering bundles. The smoke will carry negative energy from the area. Carry sage in your wallet or purse in order to promote financial success in your life. You can use whole sprigs, single leaves or even just a pinch of the dried, ground herbs found in the grocery store. Place the sage along side or sprinkle it on your money. Set your intention, and speak an affirmation like, Money flows to me! My life is filled with abundance and prosperity. Follow up with actions - pay off credit cards, update your resume, apply for a better job, ask for a raise and so on - to ensure greater financial abundance to your days. Burn the leaves of sage to increase your ability to learn and gain wisdom. If oak trees are native to your area, find three fallen twigs, and form them into the shape of a triangle. If the twigs or small, place the sage atop the triangle; if they are longer, place the sage in the middle of the triangle. Ask that you be granted true knowledge, deep wisdom, the ability to make wise decisions or whatever you wish to attract. Follow up with mundane actions to reinforce your spell work - take a class, read a book, research your areas of interest on-line and so forth. Write a word related to what you desire - perhaps love, health or joy - and burn the leaf to lift your desire to the heavens. You may choose instead to tuck this leaf beneath your pillow. Lie down and before you drift off to sleep, visualize that which you desire. Picture it as if it has already happened. It is said that if you dream about that which you desire afterward, it will come true.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:54:26 +0000
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