This body butter feels like reliable frond who is there to calm you down and reassure of sucurity and protection. very pleasant smell that was welcomed even during my nauseated pregnant state. Equally good for morning or before bed.

I feel the BBs are a great entry into a series and wearable but not too intense-so good for day to day application. Note that this is for the first batch of body butter from this series so maybe the texture is different in recent batches, but my DA BB has a different texture I feel to the others I've tried (Regulus is like unguent, VAD is creamy, JEV is super melty etc). The butter is kind of thicker than the others but melts really nicely and moisturises well. I like the fragrance-to me it's reminiscent of eucalyptus or camphor, that nice kind of herbal medicinal, with a hint of 'spa'. I also apply this to my lower back/tailbone (I figured, it's the goat's tail, so I'll put it on my 'tail').
I feel a subtle but powerful protection when I wear it. Calmer and at ease when I feel I will be in a place that makes me vulnerable, walking tall rather than feeling twitchy and uneasy. I wear it when going out especially at night, and I feel it has helped me feel shielded. When I wear this, I also become a lot more conscious of protecting others as well? Like once I wore it to a festival and noticed someone had put his phone somewhere where it could be stolen, so I told him and he was very pleased that I mentioned it. Another time I noticed a woman walking alone at night and asked her if she was ok with me keeping her company, again she was grateful for my help.
Definitely a butter with very immediate effects!

This is one of the smoothest body butters that S+S has to offer and in my humble opinion the most powerful one I've tried. All of the DAII materia are musts in my magic toolkit (I gravitated to this series first), and this BB has been a lighter way to buttress the self against all the messy things the world has to throw at you. I don't think I could meaningfully engage with all the wonderful items S+S has to offer without creating the armor and support that this BB has to provide. One key thing to note is the smell -- I totally dig it (smells like a mix of sweet leather and herbs) but it is distinct! The interesting thing is that it isn't overpowering and absorbs into the skin very well, but I've noticed how folks react around it and maintain respectful distance. Win-win in my book, which is why the DAII BB is the first one I've used up!

For what it's worth, I've found it has been very helpful to focus on my feet and legs when using the body butter almost as if to reinforce my foundation. I also like to apply it to the tailbone and spinal column to help support my posture alongside my feelings of security. If you are looking for a good way to ease into the DAII series and you like the BBs, check this one out!

I love this body butter and I’m anticipating a re-order! It feels like a subtle layer of protection and safeguarding that is necessary or at least desirable in a myriad of circumstances—work, family, errands, you name it. I adore the hay-like scent and moisturizing texture.

I chatted about this in the client community, but I think it's a good share here as well. I was going through a ROUGH January and February at work, and at home. A cascade of health insurance snafus and reluctance to spend money at urgent care with a higher copay, and a masking of symptoms meant I was extra exhausted for weeks before getting some antibiotics. I actually in my exhaustion mistook Deneb for Empyreal Advantage...I mean, both labels are blue right? Deneb Algedi was so comforting and restful to me, leaving me with a feeling of "everything is going to be okay" before going to bed, that I used a small amount nearly every night for two weeks before realizing it wasn't Empyreal after all. Of course, Jupiter is involved in this offering, but at the time I realized it, I felt embarrassed that I had made such a consistent mis (judgement? application?) I dunno. I made apologies to both parties, but I really feel like the energies of Deneb and Jupiter understood I was in a tough spot and gave me leeway. I finally got to the doctor and got my semi-known problem resolved, but Deneb Algedi was key to getting me through.

I’ve seen it work before but I love Deneb Algedi so much that I just didn’t see how He could repel the wrong sorts of people and situations until I used the body butter on my face. I felt like a strong, confident bug zapper. Now I know!

The first time I tried this, the roof of my house developed two obvious, but previously absent, leaks. Not a lock, but definitely a breach of sorts. The company that had recently installed it came out and fixed it, no cost (appropriately) and no questions asked. On a body level, I appreciate the grounded "adulting" (love this description!) aspects that this confers, and I've found it's excellent for helping achieve deep sleep.

This has proven to be such a reliable and constant companion. Deneb Algedi has become my favorite choice whenever I need to feel more grounded and protected. The Jupiterian element adds an optimistic brightness that is also gently reassuring. I love the warm, slightly spicy scent of this body butter, and its mood of calm gravity.

Wow! I'd been suffering from insomnia and racing thoughts and a dab of this on my heart and third eye have really helped me be able to recognize what is and isn't myself and intentionally engage with thoughts on that basis, allowing me settled and restful sleep, finally! Highly recommend!

By far my favorite product from all of Sphere + Sundry. I blasted through this product. It has been great for many things, including but not limited to: protection from invasive and abusive family members, deflecting malicious energy, grounding, confidence, and securing boundaries. If setting boundaries or clearly defining them is difficult for you, I highly recommend this specific product. The whole line is great, but the body butter is especially potent!