like the exalted sol & asclepius kolonías, there's an immediate auric feeling accompanying application, but rather than a crack upon the surface, it's of an immensity behind (ig literally having my back). the first time i clapped myself in a bit of it, who's there at the grocery store but a cop amongst the fruit (ig DA reminding me it can "produce" the blue lol) and who ended up in a separate line but exactly behind me at checkout (but i felt & was defended).

A must have! Irreplaceable during difficult transits and eclipses. When I use this kolonia, I feel like an ocean inside me calms down to a peaceful breeze. The effect especially strong when you begin using it in a panicy stormy feelings state and 5 minutes after you are accepting your feelings and letting them go like a masterful meditating monk. Smells very pleasant and clean too.

This kolonía was one of my first purchases thanks to all the helpful reviews, so I hope this one might help any readers make a similar decision! If you are (at all) dealing with circumstances or specific personalities that involve habitual line-crossing -- both folks invading your space AND vice versa -- this is such a valuable layer with any materia you use. It is very gentle on the spirit, but DAII sort of demands that you recognize your boundaries and passively reinforces those lines. Over time, the use of DAII materia and this kolonía specifically helped me start a much longer journey towards being comfortable asserting boundaries and keeping attention on "my own paper" so to speak.

When using materia for more emotional or healing work, for me, the DAII kolonía helps create a bit of a shield so that inner work can happen without feeling over exposed in our day-to-day work. (If only we all could take life sabbaticals to heal up!)

IMHO, having a Deneb Algedi kolonia on hand is almost as important as having an Asclepius kolonia, which is saying a lot! This is because of all the S+S materia, I feel that being energetically cleared prior to application of primary materia (incense, oils, salves, etc) is crucial when working with D.A. -- especially if you want to be thorough and receive the most potent, uninhibited results. Since D.A. is all about setting boundaries and reinforcing a sense of protection, it just makes sense to me that initiating any major work with D.A. should begin with a kolonia clearing. This one feels quite potent, and is also a favorite kolonia to use before *any* application of materia from other series. The scent is refreshing and invigorating. I use it often, and yet the bottle appears barely touched! Pure magic.

Although I have used this sparingly, it's quite potent in clearing away energetic funk when I need to (especially after a day's work with many clients over the phone). I enjoy the scent of this otherwise serious-business kolonia.

I don't mess around with hand sanitizer anymore. I strictly use Kaitlin's S+S kolonia. I love this because it feels cleansing and refreshing on my hands. The essential oils smell great and don't dry out my hands either. You can apply it to ends of your hair or in your scalp or on the bottom of your feet. I find the scent staying power in your hair to be fantastic. It's a great short cut when you don't have time for a salt bath. This also seems like a great one to have in your car honestly for cleaning hands but also bc you carry passengers maybe- and because it's DA a car feels like a useful place to use DA energy. Highly recommend.

Unexpected discovery with this is that it feels like it achieves equally great results as Asclepius does when used in a reiki context, and I might even say that I find it to be more broadly purifying and applicable to me personally considering how many people I deal with daily. A quick aura sweep with this washes away the ick and cuts all those little micro chords irritating interactions can bring on.

This is by far my most used, most beloved S+S item. It is like boundaries in a bottle, and is an fast an easy cleanser when gunk seems to hang around otherwise. It's great for clearing one's mind of anxious or uncertain thoughts and it seems to help with directing your energy away from your previous concerns. Cannot recommend more.

I've found this kolonia to be very helpful in a number of situations. It's definitely great before rituals and anytime a shift in energy is needed towards being more grounded, safe, and protected. I've also used it in a ritual which helped me be physically safer by relocating an aggressive dog that was making it difficult for me to leave my house and therefore giving me a ton of anxiety. (No harm came to the dog, and of course it was not the dog's fault but the owner's.) So, both metaphysical and physical protection. Very thankful. Plus, it smells delightful: lemon pop backed by a clean laundry, slightly antiseptic, mildly floral smell.

This is my first kolonia and I love it! I use it before I talk to my difficult family members and it helps me stay firm with my necessary boundaries without being heavy or overly-serious. In addition to helping with boundaries it also helps me to feel like I'm cleansed of some of my own baggage which makes the paths of communication more clear.