SALVIA Experience Rating Scale

[Paradoxic]

This is a very useful and easy to remember scale for rating a Salvia experience. Each letter in the word SALVIA stands for a different level. Level 1 (S) is the least intense and as the levels progress they get more intense, level 6 (A) being the most intense.

Level 1 - Subtle effects:
Feelings of relaxation and the feeling that something is different but its hard to say exactly what. Some people find this mild effect useful for meditation or even increasing sexual pleasure.

Level 2 - Altered perception:
No visuals at this level, but colors and textures appear more interesting and different. Music apprehension can be increased. Depth perception changes; things seem closer or further than they actually are, but no hallucinations yet. Thinking becomes less logical.

Level 3 - Light visionary state:
Closed eye visuals appear. Commonly they are 2-dimensional patterns, but clear images may also be seen. Open eye visuals are sometimes noted, but they are vague and not confused with reality.

Level 4 - Vivid visionary state:
At this stage vivid open eye images and scenes occur and voices can be heard. If eyes are closed one may experience journeys, time travel, encounters with other beings, worlds, or spirits. This level is a shamanic experience and with your eyes closed you may think what you are seeing is real.

Level 5 - Immaterial existence:
At this level all contact with reality is lost, but consciousness still exists and some thoughts can be made. You become completely immersed in your experience. You may loose your individuality and live someone else's life. Some users report becoming inanimate objects or merging with another being or God. This may be terrifying or extremely enjoyable for the user. A sitter is absolutely necessary because users sometimes try to move without being aware of where they are.

Level 6 - Amnesic effects:
No one has reached this level and been able to recall what he/she experienced. In this deep state a user may clobber around and injure themselves. Since no one can ever remember their experience this level is not desirable.

Source: http://www.sagewisdom.org/faq.html#Section%205

[DrYRHead]

Sally's 6 Levels

A felt tip drawing of a Swimmer going for a dive into Sally Maria's realm.

Source; http://www.elfstarstudios.com/sm-realm6.html

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[BritvaCharlie]

Sally's 6 Levels

A felt tip drawing of a Swimmer going for a dive into Sally Maria's realm.

Source; http://www.elfstarstudios.com/sm-realm6.html

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Very nice!
I've been looking around your site, and there is some really cool stuff!
I love the elves in the black and white striped leggings, top notch!

[Paradoxic]

That is an awesome drawing. I like your site too. You should definitely post some of that artwork in the image Gallery.

(Tell me if its not OK to link this)

This one really sticks out to me because of the triangle with the eye. In pretty much every trip I have I get the sensation of a triangular being presence. I usually associate this being as the governing force of the universe.

Also look out for the Salvia art competition that will happen in the near future. The winner will get a free plant.

[DrYRHead]

Thanx,    glad you all like my stuff. This is a new forum, so I have yet to post more here. Perhaps, this week I will get the chance to post some more of my surreal artwork and poems here.