Classic Deneb Algedian correspondences, including marjoram, catnip, mugwort, Jupiter-ruled sage and blue... View

I will admit, I got this oil thinking it'll help me with doing taxes!

Upon receiving this oil, THAT WEEK, I had an unfortunate event happen, where an institution mishandled my original artwork. At first, they dismissed me as “emotional” for bringing this up, not taking accountability. Then I had to write a stern email, cc’ed a bunch of directors, and eventually they paid me hundreds for the damages. It was not fun. I felt betrayed, dismissed, and disillusioned by it all. But I exercised my muscle by setting the record straight and asking for retribution. I learned to “keep my cool” and used "cold" institutional verbiage to get my points across (although underneath, I was fuming mad as a fire stellium). I’m glad that at the end, it settled in my favor.

Shortly, I began traveling with this oil in my arsenal. After a while, it felt “boring.” Like why am I putting DA on when nothing usually happens? I realize that– with DA being very YIN to my YANG chart–“boring” is a protection from heartache, grief, and f*ckery!

I also realize, in a place where f*ckery might occur, I became the stern voice of reason (though I feel like a total *sshole). With DA, I as a fire stellium, learned adulting by keeping my COOL!

McM

Twin consecrated organic herbal matter from the Salve infusion, poured over a... View

This has been of the the most life-altering substances I have worked with. This has sharpened the mind, brush and voice beyond needs. Within a week of receiving this product I landed a job as a CX with the structure needed to continue working on my esoteric/astro work. THIS SHIT MADE MY ONBOARDING FEEL LIKE NOTHING! If you struggle with focus and have a relationship with business, customer work, and everything mercurial! I HIGHLY SUGGEST. Pairing it with Mercury in sag in his own bound and then term was especially funny and mischevious. *WARNING YOU WILL NOT SLEEP IF APPLIED BEFORE BED THEY WERE TOO RIGHT ON THAT. I TOSSED AND TURNED FOR HOURS JUST LIT UP LIKE A FIRECRACKER! And if you have anyone around you that is pre disposed to stealing- this materia did trigger some situations were ---- mercury was mercury

paradisee

Twin consecrated organic herbal matter from the Salve infusion, poured over a... View

I've been using the Mercury Body Butter on the mornings I have to go into the office. It's like an added bonus cup of coffee I dont have to drink. The scent is refreshing and lite and the pep and focus I feel tips the day into joy and productivity. I'm going to order the salve to go with the butter for an added boost.

Heather Natif

Organic almond oil, ritually imbued with milk thistle, ruby, and bull horn... View

I love the scent of this oil, and it's been very helpful for connecting with Aldebaran!

Azur

Water freshly harvested from the headwaters of Mt. Shasta, used to distill... View

Remember the Sta-Puff marshmallow man from the Ghostbusters movie. Deneb Algedi is your Sta-Puff marshmallow coat, warm and insulating and protective. Like a cocoon in a bottle -- so much has happened this year and it feels like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop all the time. And the centipede does continue to kick off his sneakers, DA didn't stop that, but it certainly insulates the blows. Let me explain one recent example:

On Sunday, the first after Black Friday, with packages in my arms, I dropped my iPhone in a puddle, managed to retrieve it and get to the jeep with my packages, only to find I had lost my keys. I left my packages on the hood and retraced my steps, retrieved my keys and returned to the car where my packages were untouched.

But the iPhone? Still on and functional with license and credit cards in its case / wallet intact. When I plugged in the charger, it disabled the charge bay and said it was wet. Several people suggested dropping it in rice, but one friend googled and found out that it was a myth and indeed, more phones are ruined by rice dust than water. So on top of the silica gel packets with a fan and two days later, it takes a charge quite happily.

This is so typical of my experience with DA. It's a karma monitor. It doesn't change life on earth as we know it, but it cushions the sharp edges, and one has a distinct feeling of being blessed and cared for with DA running in the background. Not as other-worldly as Venus, or productive as Aldebaran or Mercury, but a stable foundation.

DA I was my first S+S materia and I thought it would be a difficult act to follow. DA II, with its Jupiterian halo, is even better. Cannot recommend more highly.

Gökotta

100% ingredients (organic): Skullcap, mullein, gingko leaf, eleuthero root, gotu kola, Lucky... View

*Cross-posting some of this text from my review of the oil, since it's super relevant here too*

Um, wow. So, I was not at all sure how this materia was going to go for me. Virgo is my 12th house, so I've been forever watching astro ppl post about how Virgo transits help them get all their stuff in order, meanwhile the second the moon moves into Virgo I'm fighting the urge to crawl into bed and simply daydream for hours.

I took a chance and met Exalted Mercury. I lit a candle, I read the hymn aloud (interrupted once by my kitchen timer, which I can't explain why but it felt like a trickster sort of wink). I brewed some steep + smoke, I anointed my wrists and ankles with oil.

And then -- for the first time in recent memory -- I checked everything off of my to-do list for the day. *Everything.* It was all little maintenance type tasks I'd been putting off, and I did them all and then some. Easily, with neither panicked rush nor procrastination. I'm also feeling, really for the first time, pulled, or drawn to connect with Mercury Themself.

This was the first steep + smoke I've tried, and it's become part of my morning ritual. It's a lovely herbal flavor on its own; I usually add 1/4 tsp to my tea blend. So good for a calm-yet-active mind that's ready to do 10000 things. Hail, Hermes!

Kit

An incredibly supreme Mercurial Anointing Oil, created during Sphere + Sundry's Exalted... View

Um, wow. So, I was not at all sure how this materia was going to go for me. Virgo is my 12th house, so I've been forever watching astro ppl post about how Virgo transits help them get all their stuff in order, meanwhile the second the moon moves into Virgo I'm fighting the urge to crawl into bed and simply daydream for hours.

I took a chance and met Exalted Mercury. I lit a candle, I read the hymn aloud (interrupted once by my kitchen timer, which I can't explain why but it felt like a trickster sort of wink). I brewed some steep + smoke, I anointed my wrists and ankles with oil.

And then -- for the first time in recent memory -- I checked everything off of my to-do list for the day. *Everything.* It was all little maintenance type tasks I'd been putting off, and I did them all and then some. Easily, with neither panicked rush nor procrastination. I'm also feeling, really for the first time... hmm, pulled, or drawn to connect with Mercury Themself.

Also, the oil smells *amazing*.

Kit

Top shelf vodka poured over organic herbs following prayers and fumigations during... View

This has been the easiest Venus materia to work with by far. This materia feels gentle, joyful and is filled with goodness like an overflowing cup. I notice that people respond much better to me when I’m wearing with this tincture - they’re kinder, more helpful and receptive. It also helps me feel at ease when socializing and is excellent for self-love and feeling oneself. I love how versatile this materia is (easily paired with so many other series) and what a wonderful support she is for ease of connection and social grace. Highly recommend!

RainbowPhoenix

Venusian herbs and sakura blossom featured in Sphere + Sundry's maiden Venus... View

Chatty indeed! This oil has lead to very active conversations, both in person and even a magically-operant zoom meeting went about 45m over normal time bc everyone was so dang talkative! Very light and easeful in wear, though also somewhat relaxing. Even with libra in my 12th this has been an excellent choice!

I also will add there was an initial mixup with my offering and the S&S team couldn’t have been more responsive, fast, and helpful! Gratitude to everyone on the team for making such amazing products

Ryan Sprute

Bluing is a common laundry additive used to make linens appear whiter... View

Hey,

I know my story wouldn't probably amaze anybody per se, you've been around here reading testimonials and stories since DA came to be, but since it is my first order of S+S materia ever ( i got bottles from 13 different series) I really wanted to share what has happened.

First I want to say that this materia is a-ma-zing.

So my story is as follows:
I decided to use the DA bluing between eclipses and put a really small glass of water with 3 drops of the bluing close to the entrance of our house. My family lives in an apartment building in Eastern Europe.

We have a lot of neighbours and almost all of them are super nice people of all ages, social circumstances and all.

There is one particular family with 3 kids, their eldest son being 21 now - I will call him John - a very nice boy who offers his help all the time even just by holding the door of the elevator and helping me with carrying my bike up the stairs. Several years ago he happened to be late at night in an area where a close friend of mine lives, and she was going back home when she was attacked by a pickpocket and John (probably 17 yo back then) saw this and ran after the pickpocket, saved my friend's purse with all her belongings and salary in it, helped to catch the pickpocket and went back home. She took him somewhere after that to buy him dinner 🙂

Fast forward to 5 Nov 2022 - I am at home, kids at school, my husband comes back earlier around noon and we chat about the day. Somebody rings at the doorbell and I see that it is John, I open the door and he runs inside and closes our door while also locking it and looking wet, scared and pale. This is really strange because we never had any close relationship with his parents or his family at all, nor with him and he never came at our place, nor has he appeared at the door for the last 15 years, we usually meet downstairs or in the elevator.

We found out he was in trouble of a document/money nature and some people pretending to be COPS or some authority are following him to our building on this very day while he has no keys and cannot enter into safety in his home. He starts running downstairs and rang randomly on the doorbells and I happen to be at home and open. The fake COPS/authority are trying to bulldoze him.

We helped him with clothes and food and several hours later he left with some advice from us how to proceed to fix his document/money issues.

I was stoked.

I decided to put the bluing because we got robbed 12 years ago and the cops never found our belongings nor the burglars. And I have some strange feeling since then, so decided to use DA and keep my mind calm.

Nothing else happened since that day with John and I think DA was reinforcing those boundaries and just checking on me.

I felt like this situation was like a draining aways for something bigger that might have happened and we just got cleansed in this "mild" way.

Thank you S+ team for the magic you make.

Mariya Bayheva

A talismanic perfume created for Sphere + Sundry's Deneb Algedi II election... View

Used this for the first time today to help me settle a dispute with an internet provider, and it went really well. I was preparing myself for a lengthy discussion and plenty of arguments. And while there were some confusion, eventually a senior officer helped (although said officer did ignore me the whole time) which immediately settled the matter.

Another thing I noticed about Auctoritas, used along with the DA II water, was that my posture became better. I have a bad habit of slouching and realized that I was standing and sitting straight throughout the day.

Definitely recommend this! I’m amazed at the effect this has on me, especially since the effect of most materia I’ve used tend to be more subtle and takes time for me to notice.

Lexi

In the pre-dawn hour of Mars as the red planet rose in... View

I agree with previous reviews that the water has a kind of pleasantly musky smell, but I definitely find that I, personally, always smell worse on days that I use this water. But I still love using it because I feel stronger on these days and am able to put my mind/body towards getting more done, and the results definitely make it worth being sweaty/funky for the day.

olivias

A talismanic perfume oil formulated on Sphere + Sundry's exquisite Venus in... View

Queen of the Honeyed Heart has an allure that can’t even be described sufficiently through words. This embodiment has attracted people’s calmer, more accommodating sensibilities toward me, in a kind/sweet way …it doesn’t even have to be shown with a grand gesture, it’s just an implied energy that’s noticeable from ppl I’ve even casually encountered.
I haven’t used this in any Venusian rituals, yet. I’ve only mainly experienced Queen of the Honeyed Heart as a standalone, by meditating on what I want to experience with/through her, while applying it -with gratitude. She’s confident, yet focused on what She wants… I absolutely love feeling that force because I don’t channel that drive naturally and need to more.
Oh! & I wont even get into the effects encountered when I once paired and applied the Queen with Aldebaran’s tincture directly onto my skin, this past summer. It was on a Friday when Luna was well aspected. Aldebaran is also conj Luna in my chart & my, my… let’s just say, I’m so happy Kaitlyn started the “After Dark” sphere. I think that’ll be a more appropriate space to share the tale sometime 😉 Definitely a ‘love tonic’ of sorts. For now, I’ll just say, I had no idea that pure venus + mars energy could bring about an unexpected attraction with a stranger that was so hot, sexy & just ferocious… Yep, that’s the Empress for ya!

TruNile

Sundry herbs and ingredients for Mercurial, Venusian, and Jupiterian inspiration and artistry,... View

I've found this oil to be incredibly effective for opening up the doors to inspiration, either by putting some on your temple, or by fixing a candle to it and saying the Orphic Hymn to the Muses. It's also effective whenever you need to enhance communication, either in person or writing.

pleykam

Herbs, roots, and flowers from the Taoist and TCM tradition, classically used... View

Love the smell of this oil, the effects felt confident and calming. Very "I deserve" but not with a sense of stubbornness which i found very informative.

mv

Grain alcohol and water (freshly harvested from the headwaters of Mt. Shasta),... View

I’ve been using this often and actually have it in my bag for on-the-go and its more practical hand sanitizing use! I feel a protective, no-nonsense energy whenever I wear this out at night.

Christina Rogelio

Beautiful, young Eirene is the Greek Goddess of Peace, Wealth and Plenty... View

This oil was simply beautiful to wear, I would place the dopper kit bottle on my wrist and turn it upside down before dabbing it on my other wrist and neck. I haven’t always been applying it based on the planetary time each time, but every time brings a sense of social ease and more grace within my relationships. Also the scent disappears after some time since I don’t often reapply, but it’s quickly disappearing from how often this one calls me!

Christina Rogelio

Ingredients list, almost 100% organic: Guduchi Powder, Shankhapushpi Powder, Ashwagandha Root, Bibhitaki... View

No, but this series and tincture are phenomenal! I engaged with this tincture with my friends at NORWAC 2022 in Seattle and had the most magical day of my entire life. We not only met someone who worked at a fish market who we found out has a prominent fomalhaut placement, we saw f*cking WHALES on the way to Bainbridge Island to visit our friend who lives there. Truly one of the most powerful experiences of my life!!

I also have just been able to open up to my gifts as an astrologer and mage so much more. The confidence with which I engage ib my readings has shifted so much. Fomalhaut has really changed my life so supremely, and I cannot recommend working with Them via this materia enough!!

Hundo p one of the best decisions of my life

Zacchary Powell

Ingredients list, almost 100% organic: Guduchi Powder, Shankhapushpi Powder, Ashwagandha Root, Bibhitaki... View

No, but this series and tincture are phenomenal! I engaged with this tincture with my friends at NORWAC 2022 in Seattle and had the most magical day of my entire life. We not only met someone who worked at a fish market who we found out has a prominent fomalhaut placement, we saw f*cking WHALES on the way to Bainbridge Island to visit our friend who lives there. Truly one of the most powerful experiences of my life!!

I also have just been able to open up to my gifts as an astrologer and mage so much more. The confidence with which I engage ib my readings has shifted so much. Fomalhaut has really changed my life so supremely, and I cannot recommend working with Them via this materia enough!!

Hundo p one of the best decisions of my life ‍♂️

Zacchary Powell

Organic Venusian herbs consecrated during our Aerial Delight election, Dead Sea salt,... View

I was feeling very blah this evening and was called to VAD for a bath tonight and my goodness it's delightful. I am currently submerged, sipping hot chocolate and enjoying the crackle and scent of a beloved candle mingling with the beautiful steam rising from my tub.

Blahs BANISHED I'll tell you what!

Interestingly, I can feel this interacting directly with my skin too. I'm prone to acne and irritation, and it feels like it's drawing gunk right out of my skin to the point where it's mildly, though not unbearably, itchy! Guess we're working on literally skin deep beauty as well as emotional restoration.

Zee B

Herbs from The Ancestors mother-blend, suffumigated and combined with passionflower, damiana, and... View

I should probably wait before writing a review, but feel compelled to share something you just can't make up. The day this was supposed to arrive, my father picked me up from work and had a lengthy out-of-the-blue talk with me about life insurance benefits, inheritance, and what will happen with my disabled sister after my parents die. The conversation ended with him showing me pictures of a town he biked through and fell in love with, including its 200 year old graveyard. The day the honey arrived, the package was placed on top of a letter from my late grandfather's trust concerning legal action that might result in my family getting more money than we expected. If that's what shipping it brought, I can't image what it will do when I start using it in ritual!

Black Sphinx

Elizabeth Barrial of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and Twilight Alchemy Lab, created... View

The scent is glorious and you really feel more lyrical and in touch with the muses when using it. Words flow with ease, but also beauty.

Ivonne García

Water freshly harvested from Mt Shasta, distilled via copper alembic with rose... View

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this offering! The smell is so uplifting and a few sprays is all I need. IT truly is refreshing and is my go to when I need a pick me up.

JM7

Elizabeth Barrial of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and Twilight Alchemy Lab, created... View

This has been my most used BPAL out of several just based on pure wearability. So approachable, so easy and breezy. While wearing it I've had shipments arrive earlier than expected (thank you Mercury), consistently been on the receiving end of compliments (praise Venus), and experienced generally pleasant and smooth social interactions (bless Jupiter). Wish I had a lifetime supply!

Coco Zhou

White water lily, motherwort, passionflower, saltwater pearl, valerian root, skullcap, ashwaganda root,... View

I started using this salve about a month ago. I'm re-ordering now because I've shared it with so many people. I've had a life long issue with insomnia. I used this salve once before bed because the description said it had a calming affect. I fell into a sound sleep. I thought it was a coincidence because items will work for a couple nights and then the affects will wear off and I go back to no sleep. I recently started using Ambien because I was at a point of simply needing rest to get through life. With the use of this salve I rarely use the Ambien anymore. I massage the salve on my temples to calm my mind, neck/shoulder muscles for relaxation, and my heart for peace. The most unexpected for me has been my hands. If I rub it into my hands my whole body shudders into relaxation. I put them up to my face taking deep breaths because I am in love with the smell. And then I sleep! Thank you for what I feel is a healthier way for my body to get much needed sleep!

Susan Farmer

Venusian herbs and sakura blossom featured in Sphere + Sundry's maiden Venus... View

General smoother and softener of all things. Extremely versatile and pleasant.

CatharticCreation

Palm wax poured over consecrated Luna in Cancer herbal mix throughout the... View

These candles are a sabbat in a jar.

Strawberry

Palm wax dyed the tone of the chilly Pacific, poured over consecrated... View

Fomalhaut is pretty close to my Asc. I like this candle to accompany me in ritual baths to connect with myself. I feel like it helps to be in a state of centeredness/not too much drama FIRST and then this helps to go deeper.

Dawn W

Classic Deneb Algedian correspondences, including marjoram, catnip, mugwort, Jupiter-ruled sage and blue... View

With the help of this oil, I have been able to navigate situations that would normally unnerve me and send me into a tailspin (hello anxiety!) with grace and poise. Recently, I was pulled over by a police officer for speeding (yes, I was absolutely in the wrong), but I was able to remain calm, be completely polite and charming and he acted completely professional, after a stern but polite warning, he let me go with no ticket. I can attest that if I had not been wearing Daneb Algedi II oil layered with Oil of Exalted Venus II, I would have melted to an anxious mess, tears and all - and legit would have ended up with a $300 ticket. The oils are an investment for a more balanced, harmonious life. I love them and won't go without them.

salome eguizabal

Sphere + Sundry’s classic Asclepius oil, ritually infused on an election featuring... View

I've been using this oil a lot lately, as well as praying to Asklepios, Hygeia & the Asklepiades. It truly is an incredible, powerful, magical piece of talismanic materia that I'm unbelievably grateful to have.

Kalliste

Almost all high quality Jupiter materia shares certain features, such as drawing... View

Cloud kingdom incense is supremely smooth and supportive. It shifts my anxiety in a clearheaded way, helps me show up to hard things with maturity and presence

sea

Thee Elizabeth Barrial of iconic indie perfume house Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab... View

The aphrodite's harvest bpal has been so amazing! Such a pure sweet, presence. Truly the sweetest expression of venus. Has been nice for centering in social situations and feeling ready for connection.

Sarah

Organic mugwort, goldenseal, comfrey root, yellow dock root, calendula, St. John’s wort,... View

This salve has been a lifesaver on days when I’ve been feeling a bit run-down. The scent is warm and uplifting. It rubs in easily to the skin and has a soft heat to it, like sitting in the rays of the early morning sun.

It’s done wonders to power me through low-days - raising my personal power and giving me the energy I need.

I also find my cats being ultra curious about it - haha…

M

Almost all high quality Jupiter materia shares certain features, such as drawing... View

My natal chart is a dessert all air and fire. Cloud Kingdom has brought a wellspring of bountiful water to my parched little soul. Whenever I wear my CK oil I feel hydrated nourished and at peace with the world. It's like one of those rainstorms after a major drought where you can smell the petrichor and instantly know relief has finally arrived.

Hail Jove and Katlin

Peter Smith

100% herbal ingredients (organic): Fennel, ashwaganda, alfalfa seed, skullcap, gingko, vervain, tribulus... View

Applying this salve to the bottom of my feet in the morning literally feels like I have wings on my feet, giving me so much more energy to keep moving through my day. I have recently been feeling sluggish and slow so this is a much appreciated and helpful support! It also feels warming to my feet in the cool mornings. No jittery feelings just a quickened and sustained pace to all my moves. So grateful!

Mira Bloom