A lot of people argue that salvia is not really a psychedelic, though it is psycho-active. I've heard mixed things about it and personally never got much of an effect from this plant, so I don't really have an opinion either way.

Are you interested in trying dmt or other classic psychedelics? Especially with the longer lasting ones I can understand the initial reservation to take the plunge with higher doses, but I find it very very rewarding when one does. No matter what happens it's good to remind oneself that these experiences do end, so even if there is physical discomfort or fear/horror/mental pain etc. one can on some level remain calm and just pass through it.

On the other hand you can have truly amazing experiences that will lift you to levels of astonishment and love you never believed possible. In my opinion however a certain threshold dose must be used to really have an effect on the spirit, while lower doses seem for me to work more on the level of the mind - if one believes in a distinction. In other words, with lower doses perception and thought processes are altered, at higher doses consciousness itself transformed, not just the means by which it interacts ... if this makes sense... In any case it's just a model to express my experiences and feelings and certainly should be taken with a pinch of salt

I'd be interested to hear your feelings towards the other entheogens and if you choose to try them in the future what your experiences are with them.

I recently experimented with symbols during the psychedelic experience in a kind of free-ritual with a certain end in mind, and had a really amazing and profound experience that I still feel echoing within me. I'm sure being a chaote you can use your practices as well and I'd be very interested to hear about that. But I would suggest to first get acquainted with the psychedelic of your choosing before attempting anything directed.

cheers & love

Enoon