White sage, which is sacred to a number of Native American tribes in the southwest United States, has been adopted by both some contemporary Pagans and New Age practitioners for purification rites. As ...

The full moon of June, often referred to as the Strawberry Moon, holds a rich symbolism rooted in ancient traditions and natural rhythms. Named by Native American tribes due to its timing with the ...

When I went to the St. Louis County Jail on Oct. 21 to lead a women’s Bible study, I learned that smudging is no longer allowed there. The 12 women who came to my group were devastated. For many of ...

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(The Conversation) — Native Americans are struggling to find sage for their spiritual practices as the plant is being overharvested for sale to the wider public. (The Conversation) — White sage, which ...

Helen A. Berger receives funding from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Association for the Sociology of Religion, and West Chester University. White sage, which is sacred to a number ...