By Sphere + Sundry’s resident goldsmith Anthony Mack —

Modeled in hard carver’s wax, and cast in 90/10 Electrum [silver and gold] with calcined salts of cedar and frankincense. Casting was accompanied by suffumigation of saffron, cedar, bay laurel, and frankincense.

On one side, the image of a rayed solar disc. The center of the sun is set with a quartz crystal cabochon lens representing the New Moon in Leo. Behind the lens, a gold disc enhances the brilliance, making the cabochon appear as if it radiates soft golden light, symbolizing the union of the Sun and Moon during the conjunction, and the qualities of clarity, renewal, and illumination.

The reverse side features an intricate design of Apollo’s lyre, accented with serpent motifs. This image recalls the “Son of Apollo” Asclepius Series, a previous talisman collection focused on rejuvenation and healing. Apollo, associated with both the lyre and divine healing, connects the image to the Sun’s purifying and clarifying aspect. The serpents, symbolic of transformation, renewal, and wisdom, further align with the nature of this series. Through the cut-out design of the lyre, the golden disc seen from the opposite side of the talisman is visible, linking both sides in a harmonious reflection of the Sun’s light. The image and materials were chosen not to evoke the heat of the Sun but rather its brilliance, purifying, and life-giving qualities.

Each Golden Sol II talisman arrives in a keepsake jewelry box wax-sealed with the glyph of the Sun, and a 20″ silver chain.

When obtained via a complete Altar Box Set, these Talismans include a special matching box made of birch, complete with pillow filled with consecrated Golden Sol II materia.