Heart of the Emperor Scorpion Subset
Standard recipe, with the addition of naturally deceased (whole) Emperor Scorpion, Manchurian Scorpion, and Oregon Forest Scorpion. Myrrh, copal, sardonyx, vetiver, cypress leaf, oregano, thyme, and 24k gold. Saffron, birthwort, and amethyst.
A combo reminiscent of Emperor Edition Mars in Scorpio Oil x Golden Gator, but of course — belonging to Antares, encapsulating the darker, quieter, more lethal, and defensively equipped themes of its arcana.
For when you need to keep your Martial impulses tightly constrained, focus, and strategize. The sneakiest, most psychic, and potentially most dangerous (for any would-be opponents) of the Antares series.
Excellent for discipline and defense.
Anointing Oil: standard 1/2 oz glass vial or 5 ml mini.
Incense + Powder combo (use as either): 1/2 oz vial or 2 oz bulk pot.
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Note that Sphere + Sundry’s Incense Powders are designed to be burned *without* charcoal, on beds of premium ash in a firesafe dish or plate. Pour ash, then pat or use a tool to create a relatively smooth surface. Pour the desired amount of Incense Powder into the palm of your non-dominant hand, and use the other to assemble a thin peaked mound, line, or sigil, pinch by pinch. These can be quite thin if desired. The neater and more ridged your shape is, the better it will burn! Light the top of the ridge to ignite.
Taking time to prepare Incense in this way can be a meditative and centering experience, and allows the practitioner to create custom burn times with zero waste. If your line ends up too long, simply use a knife to ‘cut’ the fresh powder away from the ignited portion to use later.
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This may be a little different for me with four Scorpio placements (including sun and rising), but for me this instilled a sense of calm confidence. I can dab on a very small amount and I'm able to focus in a way that makes me feel steady and ready, without too much power behind it. Definitely going to be in my stash for as long as possible!
It's interesting to learn about Scorpio through the experience of this subset. It makes me envy Scorpio all the more. The sword is drawn elegantly from the back of my hand, and almost unnoticeable to my own self. Suddenly realising words come out as the hissing of a snake. This subset taught me that I have to be careful with Mars materia, they are no joke, and this is no exception. This is not a social oil for me, but very effective before working or a work out as long as I'm alone. The description is accurate, and practice is necessary. Go slow.
Use: to see through messy workspaces / workspace relationships to strategize and see the big picture.
I was nervous to use the Heart of the Emperor Scorpion subseries, but I felt drawn to order the mini oil and powder nonetheless. The first time I used this, however, I would say that it used me. During some hellish weeks at my previous (toxic) workplace, I tried to anoint an object to carry in my pocket with the Heart of the Emperor Oil and spilled a LOT of its spicy goodness all over myself by accident. The immediate effects were wild: the lights were a bit too bright and felt overexposed. At the same time, I felt like I was could see and assess small details and body language with ease. I also felt a little bit like the Terminator and moved through otherwise anxiety-inducing spaces with the feeling that folks better not try me today. Importantly, the feeling wasn't aggressive or combative, but self-assured and in control (like how I imagine a chess master might feel when laying down traps!)
My lesson: if you are feeling called to try this oil, don't wait to give it something to do, because it wants to work! This oil really isn't really for relishing in the joy of friendship and camaraderie OR having folks see / admire you as a leader. Instead, this is one I would recommend if you additional support working behind the scenes OR making sense of activities that you suspect might be impacting you behind the scenes. One of the interesting reoccurring themes when I use this subseries is that people can be a bit more revealing in ways that can help you see the bigger picture as opposed to gossip for gossip sakes.
I love this stuff. It’s great as an incense and I also love sprinkling some in my shoes when I know I have a busy day at work.
Deeply protective, and dare I say almost soothing for me, but seems to be for more specific and intentional use. So far it's let me know when to reach for it, encouraging a sense of trust and surrender to the energy. Definitely feels weightier than Azure Dragon, and far more internal in its impact.
Heart of the Emperor Scorpion Subset
I have Venus in Scorpio so working with this materia in ritual has been fundamental in seeing my enemies before they smell me so that I am prepared for attack. Antares as a series is also opening up my spell work in ways I wasn’t expecting and it’s been a really happy surprise for me. Delving deeper into Occult studies and other forms of magic have been rabbit holes I’ve fallen down - including numbers and synchronicities. I love this!
Protects and repels against the WICKED. All should add to the back arts kit.
Beyond true to its description, this is a focused, subversive oil that safeguards and commands. It safeguards by paralyzing and annihilating distractions, where after application there is a sharp and distinct silence that follows. In this silence, it commands singular and overwhelming focus to a task, clarifying potential and magnifying discipline. Overall, an optimal oil for drawing the impossible out of those willing to meet its spirit.
I use this oil very sparingly because while so potent and direct, I find that I get a build up of unexpressed energy and then get really frustrated. It is bringing to my attention the need to allow that energy to expressed or channeled as it needs to.
You need to use it sparingly as it heats and it is best to use it when you are alone as it tends to activate. Perfect when you are not able to find the energy that you need to embrace the day or before workout sessions. It also protects and intimidates.
She loves it but doesn't know about ceremony and uses and has tried to find a PDF with instructions on your site without success as she can't access from her computer. Unfortunately, I did not register when placing the order and I can't access either. Is there some help available to us? Thanks!!
I’ve taken a lot of heat and relational trauma over my lifetime with aspects in Scorpio 5th house. One set of traumas resurfaced the other night and triggered legitimate (but inconvenient and wearying) rage, such that I reached for Heart at bedtime, despite the cautions in write-up. And rather than “start slow”, I applied liberally and then just curled up in bed and went to sleep. For me, Heart is instantly calming, secure, protective, warming, and wholly *redeeming* — the presence of Scorpion seeing exactly who you are and why, and treasures every sincere part of you, gently instilling new armor around the heart space, and filling in any gaps or crazing with pure gold. Impeccable.
I’ve used Heart periodically for grit and to get through work days in tough times, but it is astoundingly instantly effective in times of need of protection, comfort, security, and serious anger management. It may be that in reaching for the help of Heart, one acknowledges and owns the rage and *cares* for it with love, easing the way to self-integrating and gently renewed self-authority; in any case, for me Heart gets right to the heart of the moment and closes ranks around the part that hurts, that didn’t deserve attack, and that needs swift accurate formidable defense. After years of unjust treatment by one person in particular, Heart let me actually *rest*, distance, and sleep like a baby — protected, adored, and all of my parts, even my challenging traits, whole and fully redeemed.
So much love and gratitude for this oil; thank you beyond any words.
I didn't choose this materia, it chose me. This is powerful, potent, and worthy of respect. A wonderful ally and tool for those who struggle with over-empathy, self sacrifice, and porous boundaries. I keep this covered in a special home, it does not mingle with the rest of my life. I have used this alongside Algol work, and follow it up with a deep cleanse and then anoint with Eirene.
I got this after divination was really firmly telling me to get it, even though I was wary after using Azure Dragon (which I love, but is like ingesting jet fuel for me!). I wasn't even sure what I would need it for. Sure enough, just a week or two after ordering it, a situation came up where I definitely needed it. I was careful with it, though, and then one day the anointing oil jumped out of my hand and I spilled it all over the place. Reader, I have never been so productive. A little goes a little way, a lot goes a looooong way. Definitely will be reordering, since I only have about 1/4 of it left after that!
One of my favorite oils. This gets me in touch with a part of me that’s under the surface.
Masculine scent but in all the right ways! Doesn’t come off too strong like old spice lol. Would smell divine on “him”…but I enjoy wearing this when it’s time to get busy handling the unglamorous work behind the scenes…because when it comes down to it I wear the metaphorical pants and hat!
Emperor is all business…not light and upbeat, not into games…not for the faint of heart. This is serious work creating and protecting a legacy from chronic adversity, consistently rising to the task. Part of protecting what we create is protecting our vessels, which requires showing up consistently even when it doesn’t feel pleasant, putting in labor to sustain against which chips into our psyche qi and armor when we can’t retreat, actively guarding and removing oneself from interference while only inviting what serves, which requires restraint and discernment, as well as diligence. Work smarter not harder.
Emperor delivers to temper unruly Mars and Moon who do not like to conform. I haven’t noticed any of the side effects mentioned so far even though I run hot and dry. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and sluggish with uncooperative Fire and Water energy, because it seems impossible for one person in one lifetime and you don’t have enough support, call on the heart of the emperor scorpion 🦂 he’ll handle it.
So you can kinda feel like working with you in the background? That's the vibe I get, yes, affirming the writeup, almost Mars in Scorpio Heart of the Emperor energy. Gorgeous.
This is what you use when you want everyone to eff AAALLLLLLL the way off without accidentally doing anything irrevocable. Even people you may not think you want to deflect will be absent. It just goes to show how you don't always know who in your life is eating you alive.
I have the powder/incense form and I used it to infuse Florida water as well as make my own oil since the official oil would be total overkill combined with my very happy natal Mars.
I will occasionally use my bootleg oil to annoint the doorway to my bedroom and it works a treat for keeping people from bothering me. This is the most wakeful of the three subsets and it's best used in the morning.
This oil feels like deep focus. Getting right to the heart of the matter and what needs to be done.
If you ever need to do a little digging and want to make sure no trace of said digging or loose ends is left behind then this is a fun materia to work with.
Not for the faint of heart, this oil aids in summoning the quiet strategic parts of oneself, but if not careful it can exacerbate feelings of aggression and jealousy. It is super useful when you need to get things done and for making long term plans via listening your intuition, but be careful that it is your intuition you’re hearing and not your unconscious fears or suspicions. If you’ve got what it takes to use this potent oil to your advantage and not allow yourself to be overcome by it, it is a priceless ally in achieving your goals. I have yet to find a more powerful oil for shadow work, solo projects requiring long term strategies and taking the lead in challenging situations. Thank you.🙏
I have everything from this series and occasionally forget this. Then I suddenly have a need for it and am reminded how important it is. The Antares offerings in general are great ADHD/executive dysfunction hacks - by far the most potent remedy out of all S+S offerings. “Excellent for discipline” is right. Yesterday I applied the Heart of the Emperor Scorpion oil to my body and maybe an hour later thought nothing of making a phone call I’ve been putting off for a month. This is huge because of the importance of the call and because I didn’t have to hype myself up, I didn’t have to prep, I just WENT FOR IT. It just HAPPENED. Which, if you have executive dysfunction issues I think you understand how major that is!!! I felt so proud when the call was over, and I felt so grateful for the entire Antares series, but definitely for this subset!
I have the incense and oil and they are invaluable. Instantly upon application, I feel unstoppable and empowered. I have a 12H Mars and this subset has really helped with the fear of standing up for myself. I find that I always come out on top in conflicts when using this subset, as long as I’m brave enough to step into the ring, as another reviewer had mentioned. It really does instill that fighter spirit. This subset is also very energizing but I prefer to save it for more dire situations where I feel I’m being threatened. Really great for getting those survival instincts to kick in, which I severely needed after fighting a long-standing issue for years and nearly losing hope on so many occasions.
To me this is a perfect in-between protection energy when compared to Deneb Algedi and Algol. For when you need protection, but a little fiercer and when you want to get the message across that you are not to be messed with, without the extreme I’ll-disappear-you protection of Algol (love her for that of course <3).
This oil is lovely for sustaining equanimity and discipline. It gives me the energy to knock out big tasks and keeps me calm and grounded at the same time. It doesn't feel overpowering even though it brings on the energy. I notice that I don't lose my temper when wearing it. It's gentle like Azure Dragon but more energizing. I wish it came as a 10 ml roller as I'd like to roll it on. In any case, I plan on getting more in future!
I only have to hold it to feel its power. I haven't used the oil on my person yet. I have opened it and smelled it and it feels like it needs to be taken very seriously. There's a don't mess with me energy that is palpable.
This Emperor oil is potent and energetically spicy. It both calls forth and supports a heart at home with courageous action. I’ve used it to anoint a Sixth of Mars Solomonic pentacle and have felt that it amplified and supported the Martial energies. Along with Badger subset powder, I feel it has helped me carefully navigate a tricky and toxic relationship, and succeed where and when I can.
When I open this oil, the severed scorpion stinger floats up to greet me every time.
Also, coincidence? The first few days of usage, I found a 10-year-old channeling session/recording where I asked if I had E.T. past lives–and the channeler literally said first thing, “ANTARES.”
Scorpion Emperor is the covert, psychological warfare energy of Mars. Think spy, espionage, sabotage. Move in silence. Poison your enemies. Don’t show your cards. In fact, NOBODY has to know there are cards. Admittedly, I was really, really paranoid and was into cyber security and watching CIA stuff the whole month during usage.
“Fighting the battle within” also rings true. Dormant fears and skeletons-in-the-closet WILL creep up. PTSD type stuff. Things that made you feel POWERLESS. For me, it was financial and institutional traumas.
The great thing about this energy is that it teaches you that you can’t hide forever–you MUST fight. This is far from Eirene energy (which I also love). Scorpion Emperor will help you see where you can turn the tables and take the power back. However, YOU MUST DARE to step into the ring. Finally then will Scorpion Emperor tell you where to land that victorious death punch. It'll require some strategies, but Scorpion Emperor will make a fighter out of you.
I have become an equal rights advocate. I have been fighting and teaching others how to fight against discrimination. I use the heart of the scorpion to protect me during difficult offensives and to help me strategize my next move. I find that it is so strong and effective that I do not need to apply it to call on its energy. Simply having it in my arsenal is enough.
Favourite item - it feels so good to wear this oil, it helps me to rise to my standards of Scorpio rising - seeing right through people's words, emotions, and agendas, not being triggered no matter what, keeping my mind on the goal I want to archive and deprioritising everything that could get in a way.
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