Description

Origin & Traditional Use

Garden sage is the grey-green culinary herb used in stuffing, sausage and brown butter sauces. It was one of the most valued herbs in medieval European gardens, and in folk magic it is used for wisdom, protection and wishes.

Uses in the Work

Use it for wisdom, protection and wishes. Write a wish on a sage leaf and burn it or tuck it under the pillow. Burn it to cleanse a space and to prepare for study of grimoires and occult texts, and add it to Jupiterian and protection incense. It is also used in workings for long life and for the dead.

Pairs Well With

White Sage – 1 oz; Juniper Berries – 1 oz; Three Kings Charcoal – 10 Tablets

Lore

Garden sage, Salvia officinalis, takes its name from the Latin salvare, “to save”. A medieval proverb asked “Why should a man die while sage grows in his garden?” Sage was said to thrive where the woman ruled the house.

What You Receive

In magic and spiritual work it is a staple for cleansing of energy on you and your environment. 1oz in cut form to be stored in a sealed container away from direct light and humidity.