The Cloud King’s Salve

this salve has become an unofficial ally of mine whenever i have bloating or cramps in the stomach. now that i think about it, the 'bloat' of the body feels very jupiterian, doesn't it? (taking on the gaseous.. ahem! nature of this giant planet) but rather than exacerbate it, this salve 'dissolves' any discomfort in my stomach region. i like to apply a dab to my abdomen whenever i have tight and painful bloating, or whenever i have bad menstrual cramps. the effect is nearly immediate - like a cool and dissolving effect that immediately 'wicks' away the bloat. it weirdly enough feels like i'm being deflated, but in a really relaxing way!

I haven't partook in what the kids call being cross faded in a long time, but slathering this on my back and chest had me riding the couch lol. I audibly let our a sigh after putting it on and proceeded to melt into the cushions. I was so relaxed that I finally went to bed before 1am and woke up refreshed.

This and the Exalted Luna salve are my go-tos when I need some good sleep. EL is good for when I’m physically worn out or need some physical recuperation, and Cloud King is great for when my anxiety or stress levels are keeping me up. Used in conjunction with prayer to Zeus, it works well for helping me relax. S&S’s Jupiter materia are *chef’s kiss*

My shoulder was stiff and hurting. My husband rubbed some of the cloud salve on it and I went to sleep. I woke up with no pain there and my shoulder wasn’t stiff anymore. 100% recommend for sore muscles.

A beautiful, rich, frankincense-heavy offering. Darker and thicker than some of the other salves, so be careful when wearing light-coloured clothing. Superb for massages of self and other, or applying prior to invocation of Jupiter.

Equally suitable for relaxation and sacrament.

Promotes self-acceptance and flow states.

Pair with one of the Orphic Hymns to Zeus and find yourself floating into whatever you're doing next...

Makes Sunday evenings a treat...

I couldn't resist and got the large one of this one sale - my first ever large salve! It's super weighty and feels exciting in this (as opposed to the smaller tins which feel more practical). The smell is a subtle version of the annointing oil we all know and love. The effects are the same - instantly the day feels a bit easier than before, minor things go your way more (I guess being luckier!), and you find 'good enough' ways of managing the unavoidable difficult stuff. Recommended.

This might be my favourite salve - applied on my heart and feet it puts me in a don't-sweat-the-small-stuff, everything is fine, not-sure-why-I-was-getting-so-stressed-about-that-it-doesn't-matter kind of mood. The first time I applied it, it was positively narcotic - in the most delicious and chilled-out way.

Smells lovely, feels easeful! Expansive, light, receptive... An anytime buoyant boost!

I have used the salve before doing breathwork, meditation, and other yoga practices -- including guiding workshops.

There is immediately a feeling of both comfort and connection upon application. Like the sky god saying "You're okay, I got this." I've had insights during breathwork while using Cloud King about the connectedness to the universe -- but it's more a feeling than a knowing. It is not an intellectualization, but rather a felt-sense of be connected, supported, and held.

Subtle enough to use daily, and gentle enough to be paired with other materia.

This truly makes you feel like you are floating in a cloud. When I first used the salve I felt mentally grounded and completely at peace. I also had a really bad tension headache that ibuprofen barely elliviated. Within a few minutes my headache was gone.