Okay, so I admit I ordered this oil after reading the review about using it to manifest someone special. I also really like how the bath salts smell/make me feel, so I thought, why not add the oil to the mix? My manifestation mileage varies (a.k.a. nothing yet lol), but honestly it's whatever at this point. I'm perfectly happy facing the day smelling like cinnamon. I've found that this is great for when I need to roll up my sleeves and get stuff done, especially in my male-dominated work environment. My Mars is in my native Virgo and my Jupiter is in Aries, so this is great for channeling all my inner "grr" energy into something constructive. I run hot (and spicy), so I can't speak to whether tapping into that is good for everyone. But it makes me feel good, so that's what matters.

I received my Cloak of Aphrodite while a friend was over and we were reviewing footage for a film we are making. When it came, I was really excited and I let her try it first. I was so excited that my pretty lady collaborator got to smell it first. She's a wonderful artist who I love working with. So I thought it arrived into my life at a really perfect moment. Which the BPals tend to do...

Cloak of Aphrodite is gorgeous. As a fragrance, it's more floral than I usually choose at first. But the drydown on me is like one simple rose. I have anointed the cloth on my Venus altar with this and I am just using it daily for a while. I already have a pretty solid practice as an performer/filmmaker but I'm finding myself drawing and painting more---just for the pleasure and the flow and not for an audience. I've found that to be very restorative.

You really can't go wrong with BPal, it's always an exciting experiment---whether it is their original stuff or the S+S collabs---I'm just such a fan. Most of all, I love sharing them with my friends. I love passing things on, sharing experiences, seeing how different things smell on different people. And I feel really extra good about doing that with Venus materia.

Though I had a weird skin reaction to this one, the friend I passed it onto has adored it. He said he loves the smell and we talked a lot about his love for "medicinal" smells. To me, it smells sort of like celery. Anyway, he's been enjoying it immensely and has definitely had results. He said to me "I think my face is lookin' tight!" lol.

Also: the customer service for S+S is awesome. I had an issue and they were very quick to get back to me. I was asking about the unlisted ingredients and they told me they couldn't tell me what was in the proprietary blend. Which I understand. But I just would love to know what my skin is reacting to so I can avoid certain herbs/ingredients in the future. They were really helpful and generous, though.

I initially thought this salve was too heavy for me, but after experimenting a few more times I realized that it’s best worn alone, not in the presence of others (at least for me). When I feel the need to cocoon myself after an overstimulating day, I can slather myself in this salve and it’s like a grounding, protective weighted blanket. Almost sedating. As I expected it’s incredible for sleep and rest. I also find myself more covetous of my alone time after engaging with this series more often, and I can see how it would be good for curbing co-dependent tendencies. I have more productive and enjoyable alone time and am more motivated to cultivate a nourishing inner world (I have a Saturn ruled moon). It’s almost like a bypass for Lunar remedies when Lunar materia is rubbing me the wrong way and I need to soothe myself in the ways that my body and soul already recognizes.
The smell of this salve is so unique, also. To me it’s like an animal smell, or that of bone or leather, but it’s herbal at the same time. Intriguing and grounding.

I never thought I would become a Saturn booster, but SiA has done wonders for me as a remedial. Having worked with it for almost a year, its benefits continue to grow.

A wonderful entry way into Saturn's sphere, gentle, clarifying and cold like a first snowfall on a brisk winter's day. Beautiful and icy, in the best possible way. Also, yall, PSA: this materia ain't coming back for another 29.5 years. Get it now while you can.

As a Cancer sun, this oil is like taking a vacation from my occasionally overflowing emotions. Yet, it is not overly cold or depressing - it is just right. Cool and calm - realizing that it is not personal. If you have hesitated regarding Saturn materia - hesitate no more. This materia is friendly, refreshing, cool, calm and peaceful.

I’ve used it to cleanse spaces. The results were impressively clear and fast - for example peoples bad attitudes changing to good within hours.

Just holding, opening and smelling the oil, the power of it is unmistakable - in fact, a bit of dizzyness follows. It is pleasant in an invigorating way, and proactively protective. After purchasing this oil, I’ve been told ”no” unusually many times. After initially being dissappointed or annoyed, I discovered to my surprise that each time I was saved from a situation that was not at all what it seemed, and would have not truned out well. I do recommend leaning on St Michael as a guide while using it.

I learned about Sphere & Sundry and Fiery wall on the day of the Fiery wall drop. One of Austin’s students mentioned it. We were discussing voodoo items that had arrived at my house. The most recent, a voodoo bag that seemed aimed at destroying my financial security. After receiving the bag, I had several things happen. A water leak which lead to a high water bill, clients inexplicably stopped paying me, unexpected medical expenses. I received the FWP materials, read the inserts, and froze. On the recent full moon I decided to finally “start before I was ready” and at least put up a fiery wall with an intent to disarm the spell. Today ( 3 days after full moon) I received (1) a refund from the city for my water bill, (2) an (unexpected) insurance refund for the medical expenses and (3) payments for outstanding invoices. All. Today. I now have the drive to work out how to responsibly continue to apply my fiery wall.

I've been using this before going out shopping, looking for good deals, etc. As well as using it before rituals to increase sales. It's been very good in general. I should warn about overuse though, since it has promoted a bit too much spending and a tad of impulsivity on my end.

After applying this 2x daily for about a week, a guy said I was “so beautiful” and “looked 22/23”. I’m 37 and haven’t’t lost the baby weight. Also notice myself making healthier choices overall which could contribute to the effect. Gonna need another bottle.

La use y de inmediato note como las cosas en reuniones dificiles y fueron muy tranquilas, huele muy bien y deja un leve brillo, discreto y delicado.

Un amigo me recomendo comprarla y eh notado la diferencia en cuanto a mi salud y tranquilidad. Tener salud y tranquilidad en tu vida es algo muy preciado.

Wonderful scent, bright, relaxing, self assuring, life affirming. A flower doesn’t ask why it reaches towards the sun - it just does, happily. There are no problems I can’t tackle - tomorrow. No problems using the salve at nighttime. In fact, especially layered with Asclepius salve (or even without it) I think it is healing in a way Asclepius doesn’t, and they compliment each other.

Instant favorite body butter! Life affirimg, bright, optimistic, gentle, moist. Little goes a long way. Life direction and pupose seem all of a sudden uncomplicated. Nagging self critisism quiets down in the light of the first sunbeam. It’s not for productivity, but self acceptance and clarity of purpose - everything feels easy like Sunday morning. For productivity, layer with another materia.

After using in a space clearing in my house, the energy was surprisingly light. Don’t know exactly what I was expecting but I was left actually giggling. Eager to use in other circumstances to see if the results vary!

Austin thank you. This is a master's working, I say this as someone who grew up with workings of another culture. I want to take this home and have the aunties try it.

We were dealing with issues, literally nearing breaking point, my usual methods were not working I needed something stronger, and I did not feel I had that in my wheelhouse. I was ready to call in the big guns, yet held off; I didn't want to admit defeat in my own home, nor awaken the auntie/uncle network.

So when I saw this series, I bought the incense, a candle, and the oil, I used them all, the incense to smudge my home and each family member.
The change was almost immediate.
I will refresh monthly, and I will be buying the rest of the series.
I don't ever want to be without. This feels essential for me as we move through this time.

I love how versatile this is. I've used it in bowls of water, added to my laundry, and in small vials as protective gifts to friends. It's energetically so friendly for what it accomplishes - definitely my favourite of the Saturnian-type protective materia. I also find it's really responsive when used in bowls of water - how it dries up/or not seems to indicate to me where more warding may be needed.

The smell of this is so familiar and reassuring - it's really nice to be able to get this offering fairly consistently as it does feel like the most straightforward cleansing item that S+S offer. The effects from this one don't seem as instaneous as one from a former Asclepius series, but it still works and is pleasurable to use.

The incense feels so good and appropriate for so many everyday circumstances. Burning it uplifts and just makes things better. I find it helps me stay motivated but not in a neurotic or overly obvious way. My best friend even said it smelled nice when they're usually quite opposed to incense smoke of any kind. Lovely for fumigating the whole living area and for prayer.

I love this tea because it feels soothing and suitable for all occasions. It helps steady me bodily and emotionally and is a stabiliser at the end of a difficult day. Just very easy to get along with and feel nourished by. An easy combo with the Jupiter in Pisces honey as well!

I admit I have been mostly using this honey by eating it... but I just feel so compelled to do so, and always appreciate its metaphysically sweetening affect. Lovely by itself or in tea. Does what you would expect - makes things more pleasant in an airy Jupitarean way.

These bath bombs are something else! They're huge, so well-made, and turn the water the most gorgeous pastel periwinkle-lilac, whilst smelling so assuring. I had such a soothing bath with this and felt really fortified. Would love to try other bath bombs but might also get another one of these when I can justify it, it's so special!

I got this soap for gender expression. I use it every other Wednesday in the shower and as needed. It's helped me with gender expression of the nonbinary and confusing to others variety. Before this soap, I was feeling stuck and dissatisfied. Now I can just be :). Like the other Mercury materia, it smells lemongrassy and great. I like the bits of glitter in the soap, although they do somehow make their way out of the shower and around the home. Whenever I see them, I want to clean them, but then I remember how Mercury in Gemini helps me feel, and I smile.

I don't have a bath tub, so I got this to bathe my home (floor) on Saturdays. Now that I write this, I want to start bathing my kitchen counters in it too. It helps clear my home of unwelcomeds, and it feels so good, I love the routine and ritual of it. I add a few salt crystals to purified water, stir it clockwise and/or counterclockwise and/or all over and through as led, and pour the cocktail onto my wide mop along with generous helpings of white vinegar. It smells and feels very cool, deliberate, and determined. Like it's just doing its thing.