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Whether it was early psychology or a good guess, their reputation made them into the Village Wise Woman - the Country Sage.
The summer of 1862 was spent with Miss Marryat at Sidmouth, and, wise woman that she was, she now carefully directed our studies with a view to our coming enfranchisement from the "schoolroom.
In ancient primitive societies the shaman (see Shamanism) or wise woman was the prophet. It was difficult to say whether their ability was religious or magical.
Mediums have been known by various names, such as oracle, soothsayer, wizard, cunning woman, wise woman, witch, medicine man, sorcerer, shaman, fortune-teller, witch doctor, mystic, priest, prophet, and channeler.
on Rick Ross forum, perhaps from individual incompatability with her techniques. Was speaking toa guy who follows her, he clearly gets a great deal from her. Not for everyone then. Certainly not Realized, but has some attainment, the wise woman type ...
See also: Magic, Anima, Occult, Spirit, Mystic
 
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