Okay...so I ordered the lip balm and the oil and this doesn't specify which of the two this is for, so I'm just gonna review the oil since I've had the chance to work with it and the results are so good I decided to order the roll-on as well. First off, when I was reading the write up, I got major sphinx vibes...not that all the sphinxes fly, but that's the imagery I was getting. Anyway, I've got Libra rising in my chart, so I decided I needed a little more sun vibes in my life and I'm always here for big kitty energy. The first time I wore this, I had one of the best work days in a long time (filled with lots of laughter and attention and affection... particularly from male coworkers, which I don't mind matching the masculine intensity every now and then...but it's maybe not for everyone). Outside of work, the day ended with a much-needed cuddle session. If you ever see cats napping with each other where they are all floppy and comfortable and owning the entire space and their partner, that's what I mean. The second time I wore this, I asked my boss to leave work early on a whim and was given the rest of the day off. As a note, if you need to get stuff done, this might not be for you. I wore this to work on both days and a lot of time was spent goofing off and socializing/wandering around the nearby park, enjoying nature. Three-quarters of my chart is Virgo, so I can rein it in just enough to get everything done. But if you're prone to being flighty or you are constantly monitored, this might need to be a strictly day off materia.

Very different than the regular Mercury in Gemini energy. Rather than the talkativeness and the effervescence, it is much more deep, introspective and quiet. Very helpful in finding patterns and solutions and finding out cause-effect relationships.

I feel like this oil works behind the scenes. You almost forgot what this energy brings until you pay attention to it. What I believe is that it works by changing the mindset of yours about scarcity, lack of resources and shortage.

You really do feel the effects of eloquence, speaking more clearly and precisely and people do tend to understand what you say more easily. What you say becomes to have a weight not in an intimidating way but more like with the right and precise words.

Lightly stimulating and delightfully bitter. "Delightfully bitter," you say, "how is such a thing possible?"

Many things that are good for you...taste awful. This is no exception.

I am extremely Mercurial, so your mileage may vary, but this stuff makes me feel right and good when drunk as a tea. Don't drink before bedtime. Conserving the little I have left.

Very good to take 15 minutes before meals under the tongue, as it contains many bitter plants that stimulate bile flow and digestion.

I reach for this a little bit less frequently than other S+S materia - you only think about your health when you don't have it, as the saying goes - but it's one of the first things I grab when I have a cold coming on.

Interested to know what long-term healing is possible with it...
And the healing does not feel confined to the physical realm, mind you...

Melts into a soothing oil instantly against body heat. Promotes an aura of loveliness and completeness, a suredness in yourself.

Gorgeous, icy iris pallida and hyacinth stem over minty and earthy resinous base. Smells expensive - and it is!

Beware! So cheerful and solar it will stain clothes yellow. Wear it in pockets. Magnetizes attention to you, especially when performing. Somewhat unwieldy texture because of the mugwort.

More "hot" than other items in the series, which can be quite cooling depending on form.

Promotes tireless work. Be sure to check in with your body and its needs, as this tincture wants you to get shit done.

Not bad as a pre-meal bitter to promote better digestion. Still, feel like it wants to promote workhorse energy compared against other series items that seem to have more of that Hygeia energy,

To say this is a strong jasmine aroma is an understatement, and the salve preserves the delightful indolic qualities of the flower.

I find this so potent and stilling that I rarely reach for it (as with most Saturn materia). Good before bed.

Have put to the test for freezer spells and self-binding of harmful habits. Haven't heard from the recipients so seems like it worked.

Don't use if you cannot keep to your commitments - Saturn materia may provide karmic backlash.

Strongly receptive - can hold negative energy or emotions.

Placed in a jar beside the bed and successfully warded off nightmares after a bad stretch of them.

Strong camphoraceous scent that I find very pleasing but others may find intense or overpowering.

I have only used this incense a handful of times, and nearly always when Luna was conjoining Antares during her monthly pass through Sagittarius.

I burned and offered to the sky, passed my workout clothes through it, and said the Orphic Hymn to Antares. Then spent the entire walk to the gym using the name of the star as a mantra.

Promotes explosiveness. May overheat confidence. Does not fuck around, but is a gentler spirit than its reputation might suggest. This Virgo rising's experiences with Antares have been incredibly reassuring and healing.

The spirit informed me I did not need to ask its help in becoming a champion; I already am one, and my draw to this energy is not because I lack its qualities, but because we are kindred in spirit.

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I'd wear this kolonia as a perfume - and I'm not all that into traditional *masculine* scents.

This little bottle goes a LONG way - I am less inclined to overapply or douse myself with it like I am other kolonias - applied to the torso and neck, it resets the aura and infuses it with a steady, cheerful, and calm yang energy.

Less potently energizing than some of the other forms in the series. Makes you smell like a handsome spy.

A few drops placed under the tongue instantly slows the nervous system and provides a cooling effect to the constitution. Good if you're feeling wired, angry, or impulsive.

Need to experiment with more dedicated ritual work, mainly use the EL series casually on Mondays or on days when I'm feeling in need of restoration.

I mainly wear this before workouts or when attempting to commune with Antares when the moon is conjunct the star.

Cumin-forward, but pleasant. Provides direction and focus.

A rich red incense. I find most of the S+S incenses designed with intent for potency rather than odour, and this one is a bit spicy - may tickle your throat. But puts you in touch with Martial energies, and is appreciated by such spirits when burned at an altar.

Just the right strength and size for making herbal teas and decoctions, and the fact they are unbleached makes me feel better about using disposable teabags.

She's not into magic, but agreed to give this product a shot as she navigates life after welcoming her first child.

Says the baths are soothing and relaxing.

Good for what it is designed for! Can be used in the shower as well as the bath, as well as for straining decoctions.

When I wear this, things seem to run just a little more smoothly. Surprise seat upgrades at airports, traffic lights seem to be cooperative, the energy of life courses in the flow.

*Intense* swampy smell - this is one of the few of Kaitlin's materia that I don't enjoy the scent of. But that smell makes it feel more potent for its aims...

The soap is a bit more friendly and cheerful than the base materia, more childlike, in line with the other MiG series. Wish I had more ideas on how to apply Mercurial glamours.

I wear this before tense interpersonal encounters, when I need to be emotionally steady enough to both listen and to stand my ground - not always easy for this Mars-in-Pisces native.

Apply before grounding meditations to connect with Terra. Intense jasmine scent, but strong earthy energy.

Invigorating lemongrass scent and light, whipped texture. I like to apply body butters and salves right out of the shower, apply on chakra points, and let the oil melt before rubbing in.

This provides a +1 boost to focus, especially when dealing with minor and administrative tasks. May create tunnel-vision. Don't forget to look after your body and leave your head once in a while.

Lovely rose-almond scent with a hint of marshmallow. Seems somehow thicker than the others. Great to apply after a bath, especially on the neck and soles of the feet. Don't wear before physical activity - promotes relaxation a bit too effectively.

Have been a loyal S+S customer for two years, but can't rave highly enough about this product. Austin chose a winning formula. I apply this before and after every workout, and have managed to return to, and then surpass, personal records in weightlifting I hit in 2019, when I was still in my twenties! Increases blood flow, decreases pain.

I do love the other offerings (esp BPAL) from this series and so I bought the incense. Whilst I do like how nice it is for family gatherings or for Aphrodite devotions, I have found that the incense is much more musky than I would have anticipated for Venus in an air sign. I tend to go more for the Exalted Venus Incense for this reason. This does mean I need to air out whilst using (unlike many of the other incenses), and will often need to combine with VAD kolonia to brighten the room again.