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# Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salvia: The Divinatory, Visionary, and Healing Powers of the Sage of the Seers

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The first practical guide to the transformative uses of salvia • Explains how salvia connects you with your higher purpose and aids you in envisioning your unique path in life • Describes appropriate methods of use, a shamanic diet to increase effectiveness, and the meaning of the symbols experienced during salvia’s ecstatic embrace • Explores recent clinical research into salvia’s long-term positive psychological effects and its potential as a treatment for Alzheimer’s, depression, and addiction Salvia divinorum has been used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing. Known by many names--nearly all associated with the Virgin Mary, who has come to symbolize the spirit of salvia--this plant ally is now regarded as the most powerful natural hallucinogen. Providing the first practical guide to the shamanic, spiritual, and therapeutic uses of salvia, Ross Heaven shares his in-depth quest to connect with the spirit of this plant teacher. He explores recent clinical research into its many long-term psychological effects, such as increased insight and self-confidence, improved mood and concentration, and feelings of calmness and connection with nature, as well as salvia’s potential for combating diseases like Alzheimer’s, depression, and even cocaine addiction. Reviewing the traditional Mazatec ceremonies surrounding salvia’s harvest and use, Heaven describes appropriate methods of consumption, typical dosages, and the shamanic diet he used to increase salvia’s effectiveness. Examining firsthand accounts of salvia journeys from around the world, he decodes the meaning of the symbolic images experienced during salvia’s ecstatic embrace and details the interplay between salvia and the lucid dreaming state. Comparing salvia to ayahuasca and the San Pedro cactus, Heaven explains that salvia’s greatest strength as a shamanic plant ally lies in its ability to connect you with your higher purpose and aid you in envisioning your unique path in life.

Review: Fascinating Work on the Shaman's Salvia - It has taken five years since the publication of J. D. Arthur's remarkable "Peopled Darkness" for another work on Salvia D. to appear, but "Shamanic Quest" (SQ) is a worthy successor and a must-read for those interested in the herb. The title is quite specific; the book deals with (mainly modern) shamanic practice focusing on Salvia D. Hence, a particular belief system is espoused from the onset, namely the shamanic view that regards the world--plants included, of course--as inhabited by spirits or intelligences whose alliance and advice can be sought for influencing human affairs. In large part, this is not necessarily opposed to the scientific viewpoint, but often enters areas where the latter dare (and perhaps should) not tread. Still, regardless of the reader's philosophical or religious orientation, SQ can be enjoyed and read profitably as a shamanic teacher/practitioner's detailed notes on the use of and "dialogue" with a powerful visionary plant. The author discusses the experiences and insights of several salvianauts, including participants in his shamanic workshops, friends and acquantainces, and anonymous posters on the Web. He spends several pages on his personal sessions and how they might relate to his private life (especially his own failed marriage). Techniques learned from his previous work with ayahuasca and San Pedro, such as "dieting" the plant and "intention", as well as traditional approaches by Mazatec curanderos, form the basis of his shamanic praxis. Agreeing with Arthur that Salvia speaks in the language of dreams, Ross Heaven weaves common threads through the fabrics of various experience reports and attempts to describe the ally's "nature", language, and "teachings". For example, Salvia "the Shepherdess" often stands out as a sort of Shiva or Kali, destroyer of egos and illusions, showing us the ultimate futility of everything, except perhaps love. The book concludes with a brief dictionary of symbols and their possible meanings in the context of the Salvia World. For me, this book was an engrossing and quick read, and is worth re-reading for the many fascinating trip reports alone. Despite my scientific and agnostic background, I came out with some useful tips on how the herb can be used to improve one's personality and daily life. Here we have a fine fourth entry to my short list of essential books on Salvia D., specifically: 1. "Salvinorin: The Psychedelic Essence of Salvia Divinorum" by D.M. Turner (1996); 2. "Salvia Divinorum and Salvinorin A: The Best of the Entheogen Review" (Expanded Second Edition 2002); 3. "Peopled Darkness" by J.D. Arthur (2008; reprinted in 2010 by Park Street Press as "Salvia Divinorum") . [Some might add Martin Ball's "Sage Spirit" (2007), which I thought somewhat lacking in substance.]
Review: SALVIA!!! - Very good book.Great insights into salvia & shamanism.Highly recommended

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| Best Sellers Rank | #2,975,376 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1,132 in Occult Metaphysical Phenomena #1,140 in Shamanism (Kindle Store) #1,173 in Shamanism (Books) |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating Work on the Shaman's Salvia
*by J***P on August 9, 2013*

It has taken five years since the publication of J. D. Arthur's remarkable "Peopled Darkness" for another work on Salvia D. to appear, but "Shamanic Quest" (SQ) is a worthy successor and a must-read for those interested in the herb. The title is quite specific; the book deals with (mainly modern) shamanic practice focusing on Salvia D. Hence, a particular belief system is espoused from the onset, namely the shamanic view that regards the world--plants included, of course--as inhabited by spirits or intelligences whose alliance and advice can be sought for influencing human affairs. In large part, this is not necessarily opposed to the scientific viewpoint, but often enters areas where the latter dare (and perhaps should) not tread. Still, regardless of the reader's philosophical or religious orientation, SQ can be enjoyed and read profitably as a shamanic teacher/practitioner's detailed notes on the use of and "dialogue" with a powerful visionary plant. The author discusses the experiences and insights of several salvianauts, including participants in his shamanic workshops, friends and acquantainces, and anonymous posters on the Web. He spends several pages on his personal sessions and how they might relate to his private life (especially his own failed marriage). Techniques learned from his previous work with ayahuasca and San Pedro, such as "dieting" the plant and "intention", as well as traditional approaches by Mazatec curanderos, form the basis of his shamanic praxis. Agreeing with Arthur that Salvia speaks in the language of dreams, Ross Heaven weaves common threads through the fabrics of various experience reports and attempts to describe the ally's "nature", language, and "teachings". For example, Salvia "the Shepherdess" often stands out as a sort of Shiva or Kali, destroyer of egos and illusions, showing us the ultimate futility of everything, except perhaps love. The book concludes with a brief dictionary of symbols and their possible meanings in the context of the Salvia World. For me, this book was an engrossing and quick read, and is worth re-reading for the many fascinating trip reports alone. Despite my scientific and agnostic background, I came out with some useful tips on how the herb can be used to improve one's personality and daily life. Here we have a fine fourth entry to my short list of essential books on Salvia D., specifically: 1. "Salvinorin: The Psychedelic Essence of Salvia Divinorum" by D.M. Turner (1996); 2. "Salvia Divinorum and Salvinorin A: The Best of the Entheogen Review" (Expanded Second Edition 2002); 3. "Peopled Darkness" by J.D. Arthur (2008; reprinted in 2010 by Park Street Press as "Salvia Divinorum") . [Some might add Martin Ball's "Sage Spirit" (2007), which I thought somewhat lacking in substance.]

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ SALVIA!!!
*by A***R on April 27, 2016*

Very good book.Great insights into salvia & shamanism.Highly recommended

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is an excellent primer for those interested in meeting the spirit of Salvia
*by K***R on February 2, 2015*

Finally a book on salvia from somebody experienced in working with a variety of plant teachers. I have been interested to read someone who can experientially compare ayahuasca / San Pedro with salvia. I would have like more compare and contrast with psylocibin mushrooms as well as smoked DMT but he mainly only used the former. The salvia vision was so unexpected and powerful that even though I have only had a handful of experiences with Ska Maria, I have been fascinated about all things salvia and have read everything I could find on the subject. This is the best book regarding salvia I have read to date. He gives good insight in how to approach this plant teacher and what it is like to actually meet the spirit of this plant, "the Shepherdess, Ska Maria, Friend" and have a dialogue with "her". No amount of preparation will get you ready for an encounter with the salvia space, but I highly recommend interested parties to do their homework anyway. You will be astounded. I also liked that he showed the motifs of salvia and some of the common themes of a salvia experience such as the the rotation of a cosmic wheel that folds one into the salvia space. I was surprised by how many memes were shared by those who make the journey. She has a lot to teach, but she doesn't suffer fools well. If you come at her without intent or you smoke too much, you may not remember anything or she may show you something terrifying. This plant is unlike any other, she is extremely powerful and she will answer your questions in a brutally straight forward way. This book is an excellent primer. Good job, Mr. Heaven.

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