Aldebaran Talismans
Resident Sphere + Sundry goldsmith and 5-star AstroMage Tony Mack offers to the Aldebaran series custom designed and cast talismans —
Modeled in hard carver’s wax and cast in molten electrum on August 24, 2019 at 12:10am EST in Williamsport Pa; the Moon applying to conjunction with the fixed star Aldebaran [on the ascendant] within three degrees; suffumigation of milk thistle and frankincense.
Standard, 9 cast:
A thick pendant cast of molten silver and a small portion of gold, bearing the image of a celestial bull. The reverse holds an electrum disk (80/20 alloy of gold and silver) engraved with the symbol of the fixed star, set over an interior made to house sympathetic materia: crushed ruby, frankincense, and the [thorns, silk, and seed] of milky thistle harvested on a previous Aldebaran election.
Ornate, 6 cast:
The head of the celestial bull, fleshed out in three dimensions, and cast in molten electrum on a previous Aldebaran election (May 6, 2019 at 2:43pm EST, Williamsport Pa – Moon conjunct Aldebaran within 2 degrees on the Midheaven); Haloed by an 80/20 electrum disk bearing the symbol of the Royal Star (cast on the August 24th election). A space was left behind the head of the bull to house sympathetic materia: crushed ruby, frankincense, and the [thorns, silk, and seed] of milky thistle; enclosed behind a hammer-set gold star behind the head, and a 1.3 carat Ruby set between the bull’s eye.
Each Talisman comes with a 20” silver chain, and arrives in a black leatherette pendant box, marked by a wax seal of the glyph of Aldebaran for easy identification.
Includes a vial of Aldebaran Oil for charging and feeding.
Standard for $800, ornate with ruby for $1800
$800 – $1,800
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| Creation Date | August 23-24, 2019, hour of Jupiter. Chart in image gallery. |
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| Vegan | Yes — Vegan |
| Dimensions | 4 × 3.25 × 1.75 in |
| Weight | 4 oz |
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I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase the simple Aldebaran Talisman from Sphere & Sundry. I am a firm believer this talismans choose you, and this was the case for me, from the moment is saw it. It jumped out at me like a warm embrace. Upon receiving the product, it hasn’t left my side and has been my constant companion. It combined with the Aldebaran Oil which I ALSO highly recommend as its own product, has left me centred, grounded and motivated. I work in an industry where burn out and high levels of energy are required, over long periods to time. I found that when these products arrived. I was able to do this without burn out. The talisman itself is stunning, well made and sturdy. A lovely weight and just a delight to wear. Its an honour to wear it. I have been overwhelmed at how connected this little fella is to me, and I feel like he has become a part of me. I highly recommend this product, and highly recommend the Aldebaran Oil, as a single purchase as well. Especially if you need motivation to finish a lot of work, at a steady pace, with grace and charm. I feel lucky to have discovered these products.