Salve of Exalted Mercury
100% herbal ingredients (organic): Fennel, ashwaganda, alfalfa seed, skullcap, gingko, vervain, tribulus fruit, brahmi leaf, cinquefoil, gotu kola, corn silk, cornflower, lily of the valley, dill, bayberry root bark, wormwood, shepherds purse.
Fumigated with frankincense following prayers to Hermes during Sphere + Sundry’s Exalted Mercury election, and immersed in a combination of organic extra virgin olive oil and golden jojoba. Left to incubate for many moons, strained, melted with organic beeswax and essential oils of frankincense, rosemary, myrrh, vetiver, and copaiba, poured into tins and topped with genuine 24k gold.
The result is an incredibly energizing salve and transdermal nootropic, which helps support mental functioning, memory’s increase, promote eloquence and rate of speech, and helps get from point A to point B swiftly, problem solving and task-slaying along thy way!
Apply to the feet before a day’s work, rub into the shoulders, neck, brain stem, and ears.
This is like Regulus in that it’s one of the few salves recommended primarily for diurnal use, rather than as a comedown from work or to invite restful sleep, since it activates the nervous system, rather than calms it. Applied too close to beddy-bye, this is very likely to keep someone wide awake.
Offered in a 2 oz or 4 oz tin.
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My Mercury is at 0° Pisces in the 4th house. I applied this as soon as I could in the hour of Mercury last Wednesday, during Mercury in Sag.
I have ADHD, and when I drink too much coffee, I take a nap. That's what applying this salve felt like, but more intense.
Why 5 stars then, you ask? Because it does what it's supposed to do. It's potent as heck. Further, I posted in the message board about what was going on initially to see if anyone had any tips. Kaitlin responded back within an hour reminding me about the Sag transit, and that maybe I should start with a cleansing form of the offering (like a Mercury water or kolonia) instead of skipping to step 2. Which I will be doing!
Amazing products, great service. Thank you for all you do, S+S!
this offering does incredible things for my focus. i have undiagnosed adhd, and the biggest obstacle for me is getting started with chores or working around the mental block i have about 'getting things done'. when i have long and daunting to-do lists, i like to apply this salve to the backs of my hands and feet in the morning while reciting the orphic hymn. i've noticed that tasks seem smaller or more approachable, i tend to drag my feet less about starting, and entire tasks or lists of tasks seem to go by smoothly and quickly. invaluable ally for productivity. thank you!!
I really love the consistency of S&S’s salves and body butters. While I mostly apply this to the body for focus and energy, I’ve also used it to dress a candle for ritual. (A little goes a long way.) Very useful! I also find it applicable to many different circumstances, including both professional and creative writing (Mercury’s energy is so beautiful for communication), work, socializing, and lifting my mood.
When I first purchased, I used this salve for more classical mercurial ends — helping me with writing, school, focus, and the like. I then it put away in my materia boxes for a while and forgot about it, and in that time had had a personal shift towards healing old injuries in my muscles and joints, relying heavily on Asclepius materia. After a certain point of daily applications, I began feeling like I 'maxed-out' the efficacy that Asclepius could give me. I rediscovered EM salve and wondered if it might help re-energize the healing of these old stubborn injuries. Much to my delight, I've found it to do exactly that! When applied to these injuries I feel a burst of new life, space, and healing energy present, as if its waking up blood flow and movement to these areas of my body that have forgotten how to heal. While Asclepius salve alone feels very soothing and medicinal, when layered with EM Salve i can feel it increase the penetrating ability of the Asclepius materica, almost as if EM is waking up all these nerve endings so that Asclepius can use them to bring healing into these forgotten places. Healthy Movement is being reawakened, thanks to the blessings of Exalted Mercury! P.S. I haven't felt inspired to write a review in a while, but as a side effect EM couldn't help but inspire me to share these findings with you all...
Uplifting and clarifying, energizing and focusing, but soothing. this compliments, my natal chart very well. Excellent for an overactive nervous system that still needs to be focused. Not the best for pain relief in it own right, but grateful for neck and back massage to help ease mental agitation that exasperates pain. It takes hypersensitivity down a notch without being sedative.
Definitely more user friendly than the anointing oil. Perfect for increasing mental activity without deep focus and distractibility which the oil has.
From a mercury in sag, this salve actually feels so smooth and easy to wear. I have Chiron in Virgo so I was prepared for discomfort. But it simultaneously helps me repair the mercurial issues that I typically have on the daily, while also accepting that there’s not something *wrong* with me. I’m not incompetent while everyone else is incredibly competent. It feels so healing in that way, while also helping supporting mercurial skill
i got this in anticipation of a writers retreat, and I've gotta say, it was a delight. i layered it with mercury in gemini and quicksliver tongue on and off. While I found the energies to not keep me up, it did add in preparing for the next day of work with creating ideas, but it did take preparation to ride the energy and use it for work.
Loooove this salve! This is probably my favorite in terms of practicality- I use this daily on the bottoms of my feet with my prayer for improved memory and being more organized. For the first time in my life someone commented that I have a good memory.
The salve distributes the Mercurial treasures more evenly than the other forms, and there’s no hangover. Very lucky things have happened and I am remembering things I forgotten.
As Virgo rising and well placed Mercury, I didn’t think I needed this salve, but discovered I actually prefer it compared to the other forms in this series. The salve is like a blanket of Mercurial activity, not as piercing as the other forms. It is more evenly distributed, and there’s no hangover. The other forms are for more intense, immedite focus, like studying for exams etc. The salve is a bit more gentle, even and balanced Mercury. I feel like a wholesome version of myself. Very pleased with this salve.
Such a nice salve to help for those days when Mercury just needs a little help. Also when Mercurial things demand more attention and repair.
This is my first product from this series and I will compare it to the Mercury in Gemini series that I have already used. I definitely feel the energizing effects when used but in a less scattered way compared to the MiG series. I really do love that series but it may not be the best when I need to buckle down and accomplish things. Exalted Mercury seems to be the sweet spot. It's definitely a more focused energy and not as "giggly" as MiG. I've applied the salve to my feet and ankles at the beginning of the day when I need to get shit done and it certainly does the job. The salve feels smooth and not too greasy with a very mild scent.
I use this salve anytime I need assistance with completing tasks at work, when I’m studying, and when I’m cleaning around the house. Well to be honest, this is what it turns into in just one day without even needing to reapply. 😅 I find myself very productive throughout the day and sometimes it bleeds into the next day. The very first time I applied Salve of Exalted Mercury I cleaned out and organized my overflowing work email and made a few appointments for check-ups. I am very happy with the effects!
My ascendant is Virgo, and I'm also in a 1st house profection year, so I bought this salve to honor my 1st house. And when I saw that it included vetiver, I knew I had to have it. I usually apply this salve to my feet, the tips of my ears, and the back of my neck. It's hard to explain, but it just makes me feel like my best self, and yes, I am ready to tackle any and everything that comes my way. I love using it while I'm at work and have tasks that need to get done but I really don't feel like doing. It's been excellent for that! And in typical Virgo fashion, I am ready to excel.
I was so blown away when I first started using the exmerc series with how much it helped me do the stuff I wanted to do that I didnt yet notice some special things: 1. I do the things I need to do with more confidence & a lot more smoothness, like fewer motions per completed task if that makes sense, and for a frenzied person like me thats big 2. lately its been making me really lucky! like more stuff I attempt actually goes my way first try, because mercury isn't just busy, he is also lucky! cant wait to restock
I have severe adhd to the point I struggle with driving. I am highly anxious in the car because I worry about getting distracted. This salve is incredibly helpful for this because I live somewhere where not driving isn’t an option. I have both the body butter and this. The salve effects last longer IMO. Keep in mind—stimulants are soothing for me so if you don’t experience drowsiness with a cup of coffee, your results may be very different.
I love this salve. The scent is so invigorating and I always feel revved up and ready to go after applying it. I find it encourages focus and is great to use if you have a writing project coming up!
This salve is so good! I have multiple items from the Exalted Mercury series, but I think this one might be my favorite. I like to use it on days when I need some extra mental focus, or whenever I’m planning to get a lot of writing done. My natal chart is ruled by exalted Mercury, so I’m already familiar with the general tendencies of Mercury in Virgo, and using this salve definitely feels like I’m supercharging those skills. I will say that I try to avoid using it if I want to avoid hyper-focusing on a single task too much, to the exclusion of everything else. (Which is already a strong tendency of mine!) It does seem to have the “tunneling” effect that the write-up and others have described, whereas I’ve found the Mercury in Gemini series to be a better fit for multitasking, as well as a more playful approach in general. Regardless, I’d definitely recommend this salve for anyone who wants a boost in precise communication, mental focus, or the motivation to get through a particular task!
I love applying this salve to my feet at the beginning of the day. It makes me feel sure footed in my mercurial pursuits. If you struggle with imposter syndrome or constantly doubt your decisions - this is for you. At the very least I am able to *voice* my concerns to those who can give me sound advice.
This is one of my very favorite smelling S+S salves. The vetiver, copaiba and other oils make a fleeting yet invigorating & sultry scent experience.
Exalted Mercury is one of my top 3 favorite series to work with and its salve doesn't disappoint. I've started laying it with DA for a less intense EM hit than using the oil and it's like taking Adderall for me (all of the materia in EM hit are incredibly intense for me and hit me like a truck, these are not subtle).
I also kind of crave them, they want to be used and helpful. Just don't use too much at once. I layer with DA for clarity or Butter Ocean to add softness.
This salve is probably my favourite offering that I've tried from the Exalted Mercury series. Rather than the energizing effects of the tincture and oil, the salve has a bolstering feeling to it -- increasing alertness rather than energy. I apply a little to my temples or the bottoms of my feet when I’m restless, and to the ears for an especially strong focusing effect. Wears off gently and doesn't "drop" me after a few hours like the tincture does. Will definitely be trying more of the salves after this.
When you have a lot on your plate and cannot figure out what to do first. This salve has helped me overcome analysis paralysis. I usually use it on my shoulders and hands. Definitely helps in channeling messages better before a tarot card reading( for yourself and others)
I use this mainly in the mornings before work or classes layered with the oil & the hydrosol, I find that the salve in particular strengthens the exalted merc effects of sustained focus, ability to sit still at my workspace, and bodily attunement especially, and I notice that the effects of the other components last longer if I use the the salve as a layer. It helps me have embodied focus and not be as physically restless while being physically awake. it is also a bit milder on its own so I feel more comfortable using it before an evening class for example where I might not use the oil because it would keep me awake past bedtime but I still want help having that good sharp (borrowed) virgo brain.
I love that this salve is even available! I've been trying the salves from recent series whenever possible lately.
This product has a light, tart fennel or almost lemony scent that I find very pleasant and easy to layer with items from other series. I will probably buy a second EM salve at some point, as the product promotes a sense of mental activeness and alertness once applied. It is a convenient aid before mental and/or communication-related activities. Or when feeling unmotivated - it perks me up and supports confidence in my communication abilities even when burned out or otherwise not feeling well.
Good for when I straight-up don't want to do tasks I've put off for a while and have to do them. Or when I'm more tired than usual and I still need to give a good impression when talking.
For reference, I have a Virgo ascendant and Venus/Mercury in the first house, with Mercury dignified in Libra. The clarity of my communication is very important to me and I loved the original Mercury Cazimi series. This Exalted Mercury series has been a great fit as well for similar reasons.
EM is the most S&S material that has the most significant effect on my day-to-day life. I anoint the pulse points and bottom of my feet in the mornings; my focus, Executive functioning, and energy efficiency; it's beyond the scope. It feels like I'm in the body of a 20-year-old; I started exercising/ going to the GYM more than I used to.
I love the very subtle fennel scent to this salve, but the energetics gave me a new appreciation of what the word "exalted" really means: this is bright and high-flying but also grounded and collected, very in-flow. I appreciate the salves in any series for supplying a deeply penetrating but gentle supply of the election (bonus: I can save my oils for magical applications, and all of my purchases last longer :))
Applying this salve to the bottom of my feet in the morning literally feels like I have wings on my feet, giving me so much more energy to keep moving through my day. I have recently been feeling sluggish and slow so this is a much appreciated and helpful support! It also feels warming to my feet in the cool mornings. No jittery feelings just a quickened and sustained pace to all my moves. So grateful!
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