As a fallen Sun native, I have been careful with Sol materia. I started working with Sol after I got the materia without applying it directly on myself. The Summer Solstice felt like an appropriate time to test the materia out. I used the body butter along with the oil and perfume. I didn’t have any negative side effects. What I noticed was how everything was flowing so naturally and smoothly.
As a Leo rising, I can say that I experienced being Sun-ruled where the Sun in its domicile. I was just me existing in this world. I wasn’t anxious around other people, self-critical, shy or closed off. I was just existing in a natural state of flow that was both new but familiar at the same time. The side of Leo I always wanted to be but haven’t come to just yet before that day.

My experience of using Torch of First Light in therapy sessions is akin to the scene in a police procedural when the detectives enter a basement or boarded up house, torches in hand. The electricity is out, the sun down, their torches search the vicinity, illuminating spaces otherwise unseen. Therapeutically, it assists in shedding light on what has been hidden in the boarded up shacks of the psyche. Step by step you see it all. Supported - with therapy or with meditation, contemplation or other inner work - what needs to come to light does come to light, to be seen, whole and integrated.

We used this at a small gathering this past weekend. The results were amazing as everyone was grounded, aligned, and contributed with authenticity and self-respecting vulnerability. This materia potentiates a meeting of sovereign equals.

Really loving this honey - it uplifts the spirit. My Leo Moon loves it the most and it’s especially warming to the inner child. I’d say it’s like a soft hug 🙂

As a fallen Sun native, I have been careful with Sol materia. I started working with Sol after I got the materia without applying it directly on myself. The Summer Solstice felt like an appropriate time to test the materia out. I used the body butter along with the oil and perfume. I didn’t have any negative side effects. What I noticed was how everything was flowing so naturally and smoothly.
As a Leo rising, I can say that I experienced being Sun-ruled where the Sun in its domicile. I was just me existing in this world. I wasn’t anxious around other people, self-critical, shy or closed off. I was just existing in a natural state of flow that was both new but familiar at the same time. The side of Leo I always wanted to be but haven’t come to just yet before that day. Thank you S+S for this exquisite magical offering!

One of my favorite of all sphere and sundry offerings, if not my number one. Sure it’s in the realm of ‘coin’, but it’s so much more. I feel grounded and resourced when I wear this. Layers great, even with other cap iii oils and offerings. Feels like a missing nutrient in my previous way of walking through life. So grateful!!

I'm a 12th House Sun in a solar year, and while I didn't instinctively jump on GSII when it came out, once the thought struck my mind that I not only could but maybe SHOULD work with it, I really wanted specifically this. I ended up getting the oil first when this was sold out, and I ultimately prefer it, but this is as nice as everyone says. Really light and pretty orange blossom smell that I wish wore like a perfume, and its influence is so nice and easygoing. "There's something different about you" kind of materia. What makes me prefer the oil is how gentle that influence is (and how impatient I am [clown emoji]), but that makes this, I think, a GREAT first series to work with for anyone new to S+S and curious about what to try. I can't imagine having an averse reaction to this form in particular because of how light it is. Darkness is a very old friend of mine, and I think GSII has helped, and it's fun to use this after reading the hymn for it so its invocation for sunlight to "rain down upon our crowns" can become a bit literal. Not springing to buy this again after running out of my small bottle, mostly because I think it warmed me up for the deeper work I think the oil is more suited for. Glad I started with a cleansing form of it first, and I'd probably spring for the kolonia if I got another one simply because the form's versatility gives some more bang for the buck, but this is such a glamorous start to solar work! An instant mood boost.

this salve has been the saving grace to a 3 year old ankle injury. Hail Asclepius indeed

This is bar none my favourite sol series since, ex sol and golden sol 1. Then again, I LOVE me some sunshine so this series is my jam anyway but OMG it all smells sooooooo good!! Opening the incense out wafts this glorious scent of THE perfect summer day. Close your eyes, picture a perfect summer day - there you have it. That’s all I really need to say about how this series smells and initially made me FEEL.

As for magically, next level. I’ve been heavily engaged with the whole series since receiving it and can truthfully say that it is life changing and groundbreaking, and I’ve had the pleasure of trying all other materia and forms offered by S&S - I think? These salts and just OMG delicious smelling and radiant. Just freaking little pots of sunshine for sure. And SO versatile. Sprinkled in floor wash water or in the corners of the room, home made waters, you name it.

I also need this in bulk. Thinking oil drum pots.

This is bar none my favourite sol series since, ex sol and golden sol 1. Then again, I LOVE me some sunshine so this series is my jam anyway but OMG it all smells sooooooo good!! Opening the incense out wafts this glorious scent of THE perfect summer day. Close your eyes, picture a perfect summer day - there you have it. That’s all I really need to say about how this series smells and initially made me FEEL.

As for magically, next level. I’ve been heavily engaged with the whole series since receiving it and can truthfully say that it is life changing and groundbreaking, and I’ve had the pleasure of trying all other materia and forms offered by S&S - I think? The tincture tastes like cinnamon cookies but also golden sunflowers?? I love the taste of it, but I don’t usually internalize tinctures. I added a bit of this to some bath water and to some water to water my garden plants. They always appreciate the solar materia!

This is bar none my favourite sol series since, ex sol and golden sol 1. Then again, I LOVE me some sunshine so this series is my jam anyway but OMG it all smells sooooooo good!! Opening the incense out wafts this glorious scent of THE perfect summer day. Close your eyes, picture a perfect summer day - there you have it. That’s all I really need to say about how this series smells and initially made me FEEL.

As for magically, next level. I’ve been heavily engaged with the whole series since receiving it and can truthfully say that it is life changing and groundbreaking, and I’ve had the pleasure of trying all other materia and forms offered by S&S - I think?

Inks are one of my favourite forms for their versatility and longevity. I’ve been tracing the outline of a crown on mmy forehead and the sign of regulus on my heart nearly every morning and the effects have been profound. I literally feel the weight of a crown on my head at times, especially if I find myself feeling uncertain- my back straightens up and my posture too and I find myself “surveying” the land if you will and am able to gaze out over it with a calm and wise eye. I’ve also added some of the ink and powder to a batch of rocks I’m polishing that were picked during exalted sol in Aries - the turmeric doesn’t seem to stain them. Don’t sleep on the inks!

This is bar none my favourite sol series since, ex sol and golden sol 1. Then again, I LOVE me some sunshine so this series is my jam anyway but OMG it all smells sooooooo good!! Opening the incense out wafts this glorious scent of THE perfect summer day. Close your eyes, picture a perfect summer day - there you have it. That’s all I really need to say about how this series smells and initially made me FEEL.

As for magically, next level. I’ve been heavily engaged with the whole series since receiving it and can truthfully say that it is life changing and groundbreaking, and I’ve had the pleasure of trying all other materia and forms offered by S&S - I think?

Obviously for offerings, this incense is well received by the solar spirits, but it blows darker energies out of the water like UNBelievvably powerful stuff here. I need to purchase it in bulk.

One of my most recent awakenings has been to how much the spirits of the waters appreciate and crave offerings of Fomy during ritual, or even just on particular days when I am thanking them. This whole series has made it incredibly easy to access those spirits and work with them in ritual as well. Love it all so much.

im particularly enjoying the hermetic aspect of this series, particularly to connect with the ancestors and to make offerings to Hygieia as well. From a magical perspective this incense has played a crucial role in wealth building rituals all this past spring. As all things with Cap - moving slowly, but we’re moving and once there, will be like the mountains. Unmoveable. Unstoppable. I love this whole series.

smells and looks fantastic and with the new bottles wow - they look so classy!!! From a magical perspective, this ink is off the charts. One of the strongest forms of this energy IMO. Have used it in most of the usual ways so far with AHHMAZING results.

Powerful and energized blend of magic that added an intensity to my presence and my face forwardness. The configuration did make my skin break out, but I have very very sensitive skin and this is quite common for me.

This soap is the most vibrant brilliant kelly green and absolutely smells like twigs and pine and really potent green parts of a flower stem. I can't quite place the scent, but it isn't floral like the bb and lip balm. It's more of a bitter scent. BUT the soap is glorious and lively and makes me FEEEEEEEL fresh and pretty and bold. I can't put my finger on an actual word that describes it other than QUEENLY. 5 stars 🙂

When this oil was announced I immediately knew I had to have it, as I was never drawn to the Venus beauty oils and now I understand why. This is obviously a more extraverted, hot, masculine take on a beauty oil, and I tend to be more comfortable embodying those qualities as someone who usually presents as more androgynous. And yet there is also something so gentle about this oil, kind of like a less intense anointing oil for those who don’t want as much heat. I have had times with Sol in Leo materia where I feel ‘exposed’ in an uncomfortable way (Leo 12H) but this oil doesn’t feel like that AT ALL. I feel beautiful and radiant from within and without wearing this oil… nothing to fear, nothing to be ashamed of. If you want to work on your confidence this is the beauty oil for you. I also started taking much better care of my hair when I started using this oil, and have noticed some of my natural curl and shine coming back after months of dealing with dry, damaged hair. I love mixing a couple drops with my leave-in conditioner after the shower.

Winged Lion “landed” a day early, on the day of my exact Jupiter return. I wore the oil to work the next day and was told that my supervisor told leaders several levels above her that I should be the lead for the first step of an experimental project my organization may be conducting (involving a lot of public affairs work, which is my favorite part of my job). She also notified me of a potential promotion opportunity, and I got a few other random comments that were among the most directly complimentary of my abilities that I’ve received in my entire career.

It also just feels amazing—no worries, just generosity, flow, and compliments (for you and everyone around you). I love it already.

This was my third S+S talisman after Saturn in Aquarius and Exalted Luna, and this one really throws the “personalities” of all three into sharp relief. My Saturn talisman generally prefers to only be worn during Saturn’s day and hour, to the point that I start feeling cold and uncomfortable if I don’t let it rest when it wants to. Exalted Luna is happy to support whenever I need it but is also perfectly content to rest on a bed of powder.

The Golden Titan talisman wants to be worn. Even in the silk pouch in the wooden box I decorated for it, it radiates a presence, and I can almost feel it watching me when I get a certain distance away from it (not a good or bad thing; it just is—the sun radiates light and heat, and this talisman does something similar on a micro level).

When I wear it, I feel warmth and support radiating from my heart. It gives me a feeling of boundless potential, and I’ve found it oddly supportive of productivity, just because it burns away any dark clouds that might be taking up my own energy to keep at bay. It’s mildly addictive. However, I’m starting to learn that this series can give me burnout despite not feeling energetically “hot” to wear. (My natal Sol is exalted but in a dark house, and this series feels too bright to be exposed to over long periods—perhaps the difference between sunburn and burning yourself on a flame.)

I’ve worn it to work a couple of times, and the talisman and series in general has been amazing for getting recognition and bonuses.

Anyway, 11/10 stars—I was not sure what to expect from this series, and it exceeded expectations.

This perfume helps me stay open when I feel like closing down. It helps me feel grounded and safe while also staying soft, flexible and nurturing. It smells like honey and incense and helps remind me that I'm in community with others and that the sacred is always right there.

Aldebaran, red-eyed one
Leo basking in the Sun
All respect of others upon me shine
And, from within, respect Divine!

Smells just like VAD body butter and it's the most wonderful scent ever. It's so jasminey and light. And I had the most magnificent dreams last night after applying for bedtime moisturizer to my lips.

I'm also now using this lip balm in the office until I can get my paws on some Exalted Mercury LP.

Took this tincture regularly during my Jupiter return, and then during Jupiter transiting my first house, and I feel like it really played a major role in the huge amount of growth I experienced during these two major transits. Highly recommended!

I followed the recommendation of someone in the review section and applied it to parts of my body prior to working out in the gym. It works amazing for this! And I don’t find it has any negative side effects like agitation etc / just a lot of determination and fire.