The Door-Key Subset
Materia Magica to Open the Way, leveraging Mercury in Gemini’s unparalleled access to anyone, anything, and anywhere it (or you!) sees fit.
Abre camino leaf, quassia chips, frankincense, myrrh, witch grass, lucky hand root, palo santo, slippery elm, eucalyptus, and tulsi. Shavings from a 100+ year old skeleton key, and three key-shaped agates. 24k gold and white gold, mixed with consecrated Mercury in Gemini powder from the original election. Opal, and variegated red leaf.
Some very fun, tremendously powerful Door-Key syncs oriented around the keys that were upon the working altar throughout the course of formulation, but we’ll share those another time. Try it for yourself and enjoy your own ; )
Use as you would any “Road Opening” or Abre Camino-based products — to anoint yourself, take a smoke bath, or use in works of magic to gain access to your desires. Potent and exceptional unlocks await.
Door-Key Anointing Oil: 1/2 oz Standard Vial, 10 ml “flawless glide” Steel Roller, or 5 ml Mini.
Door-Key Incense-Powder hybrid: 1/2 oz Vial or 2 oz bulk pot.
Door-Key Spell Soap: 2″ x 1″ disc (please view important tips here)
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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Great to anoint the car, to use through airports, and on the body before dealing with lines or bureaucracy!
The first time I used this lip balm was just before getting in an elevator, which kept redirecting to the wrong floor in a hilarious farce. This subset has a sense of humour! It's also really effective in road opening work.
Some people have no filter when speaking, but I am the opposite and my filter is extremely powerful… I (almost) always think before I speak and usually keep those thoughts to myself (courtesy of a domicile saturn in my 3rd house opposing my mercury). But one schmear of this chapstick and my tongue loosens, in a good way! I’ve also had success using it to get seats at a crowded restaurant without reservations. Mercury of course likes some tricks so be prepared to have a one hour wait turn into a 5 minutes after you’ve walked away lol (still made it).
i have three offerings of this subset (powder, oil, and most recently the lip balm), but i feel called to share my absolutely surreal experience with the powder. i typically make offerings and say hymns to mercury on his day before i go to work, and had a really odd moment three weeks ago in the middle of this. it was just before five am, and mid-hymn i got a strange urge to put door key powder into two little glass vials and rest them under my hermes statue. i kept them there until i returned home and then realized that one was meant to be for my car's glovebox, and another was meant for my parents who were travelling to thailand soon.
since then, my hour-long commutes from work have felt so much shorter and traversable; another reviewer mentioned time-bending magic, and i completely agree here. not necessarily that my actual commutes get shorter, but time seems to pass by more quickly in a way that makes the commutes FEEL shorter. a temporal slight of hand, if you will.
the real star, however, was this: my parents were travelling to thailand right at the cusp of mercury's latest retrograde in pisces, and they reported that all their flights, connections, and layovers went so incredibly smoothly, they couldn't believe it. they were even able to use an elite business-class lounge during their layover in hong kong, complete with access to beds and showers. after the war started, i began to worry for how this would affect the congestion/operations of the airports/airlines, but they said none of that chaos touched them at all and they had the most pleasurable and relaxing time both AT their vacation destination and during the travel to/from. already awesome on its own, but even moreso during a retrograde period. the magic is powerful, folks!
i'm not sure what compelled hermes to wake me up at 5am to do magic, but i'm so glad he did and that door-key was available to me!
I used this in a working (along with Deneb Algedi and Jupiter in Cancer) to ensure an Order For Protection was served on behalf of my sibling. We were worried the respondent wouldn't be home or answer the door when the police were on the way. He was home, he answered the door, and he was served!
Even though I have several other Mercury offerings, was drawn to try the Door-Key subset. SO glad I did! I am not as scattered with this offering as I am with the others. It is nice a zippy, uplifting vibe without the ADHD. This is by far, the best of the mercury offerings for me. I was shocked to get all the "green lights" and the parking spaces" after the 1st wear! This has become my new favorite!
I used door key a lot when I was looking for a space to open a little business in. I was feeling frustrated because it felt like nothing was available or was priced out of my range. Eventually, after working g with door key, I went back to one of the places I had flagged as a "maybe" and they significantly lowered the price so it became a tangible option, and I went for it. My space is now open and I'm so grateful.
I am using this to help facilitate some momentum for a book I published. I would say it has definitely helped. A woman unexpectedly reached out to me to collaborate on an event with my ideal audience, and ever since I started using this, it seems like a lot is going on behind the scenes. People are recommending the book to friends, and I am meeting new people who I definitely want in my wheelhouse. I am still hoping that more doors open, but I definitely seem to be attracting the right people now.
So, I bought this to just have for some upcoming events and decided to just dab on without intention. Well that day I was given some life changing free medical advice when seeing my dr not on the clock and paid extra well for a bit of work. I picked up a few new clients and just had an overall sense of abundance.
The minty scent is so invigorating. Whenever I need their aid, Door-Key helps me reach my trusted friend Mercury for support. Supports the flow and efficacy of communication, like the door has been opened to let things pass through unrestricted.
Refreshing and zippy peppermint scent to the anointing oil and the soap that gives a boost—the Door Key subset is so good for becoming more open to experimentation with multiple creative solutions and uses for things while problem solving, and does grease the wheels in interesting ways and brings in surprises. Aside from the uses I actually intended for it: The day I ordered from this series I unexpectedly was given a special opportunity to take a class that I have been yearning for—and the only way to get it was with luck and a special favor. The notification came in right after I placed my order.
I've enjoyed layering with Fomalhaut salve for finding very specific things and for knowing where to look; I also feel very called to petition and ask Hermes directly/out loud for help and inspiration when washing my hands with the soap or applying the oil to my person, and asking that my hands and voice become the pick that unlocks a door for me. I'm now trying to think of new ways to give thanks for all this help provided, so that it keeps coming. 🙂 This subset is quite multipurpose in its applicability and hasn't really given me observable negative side effects. For the soap: the holographically sparkly glitter flakes are beautiful in the sunlight, by the way.
I have lately also been really grateful for the availability of the mini vials of anointing oil as a more recent offering option—ultra portable and more affordable for carrying a few different series items around in a busy day, and the new labels rolled out a while ago are beautiful and durable.
I’ve wanted to purchase this oil for a long time and I was so happy when it got restocked. I’ve noticed small syncs with doors opening and it’s brought me more opportunities with work. Highly recommend!
I got the powder. It’s got jokes. The first time I used it was visiting a voting booth. A sign was up saying you could speak to someone in German, of all languages (nobody here needs to vote in German!). I struck up a convo about it with a volunteer, and turns out he was the reason for the sign, and if someone requested German, he would get a small bonus each time. So in my halting high school German, I went through the voting formalities with him! It was the funniest, weirdest experience that I definitely put down to Doorkey. It’s hard to capture in my story, but there was an effervescent sparkliness about the whole event..
The other thing about Doorkey is I have loved doing Mercury devotions with this on a candle. They have taken me to potential, beautiful places where I see Hermes in the flame and make sounds and utter spontaneous poetry.
I did suffumigate an important document with Doorkey smoke, and the recipients very weirdly lost the document! This came to light during Mercury retrograde. I can’t say what the meaning of this is, but talismanic spirits are not predictable. Maybe it was a good thing? Or maybe Doorkey just thought it was funny? I love Doorkey regardless - this is my flavour of Mercury and the one I want to be friends with.
So first of all, I am a Turn-It-Into-A-Balm-Or-Face-Oil kinda gal and end up putting most S&S materia on my skin. The Door-Key subset is no exception. I am also recently hired into a new role (after 10+ years with my kids at home just barely consulting). I use Door-Key on some mornings when I need the support in my work life. After not wearing my oil for the past few weeks, I did again today and happened to find funding for a project that was completely unexpected and fortuitous and unbelievable. You know when magic works, and you get that drop in your stomach because, you know, it's magic. That's this materia in a nutshell... highly recommend!
I was totally taken aback at the efficacy of this oil. As a Saturn ruled person, I am used to waiting years for results, but this oil proved to me that this does not have to be the case! After using the oil, the problem I am facing instantly finds a solution. I have used it to find lost items instantly. The smell is even better than the Mercury in Gemini base series, an intense and delicious liquorice flavour.
I read reviews and spent a bit of time considering this purchase before I did it. The Doorkey Subset was calling to me in September, though. I was at the office when my notification came in that it was delivered to my front door just in time for me to head home before heading to my next meeting! I couldn’t get home fast enough to get it. I can honestly say not only does it deliver, but it delivers in spades! I would echo previous reviews that the Froggy Subset paired with the Doorkey Subset brings results quickly and brings results well. Doorkey is indeed the key to results. Don’t sleep on this!
Door Key creates a particular kind of open-sky magical experience that to me requires being in the mood, but when I am...Wonders await. I'm so grateful they exist! Special thanks to the soap! It glitters people!
This incense was the perfect addition to some Road Opening work. It really came through for me and I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly and powerfully it did so! It’s also beautiful to look at and the scent isn’t overpowering. My only regret is that I wish I’d ordered more!
I snagged the Door-Key soap specifically for thrifting and rummage sale explorations, because several sovereigns in the S+ forums shared their good luck when using (others recommended Fomalhaut too, for experimentation!)
The verdict? Every time I go thrifting after pregaming with Door-Key soap, I find quirky, odd, wonderful things (or they find me!) and have some of the best conversations with fellow treasure hunters. However, I will recommend that you give the soap some specificity about what you'd like to happen or bring your way. The first three times I went to rummage sales with it, cashiers kept making mistakes in my favor (aka giving me way more change than I was supposed to have), which I only realized after the fact. Given that these sales were fundraisers, I felt bad and made sure to give the extra back!
So if you would love to attract good deals your way and more money opportunities, this also might be a great soap for you to use too.
It might be my favorite looking and smelling S+S soap in a sea of many heavy contenders. However, if you live in a warmer climate, you might want to store this one in the fridge or freezer. Of all the soaps, this one has had the tendency to sweat during hotter days.
I have the mini vial of this subset, and have used it sparingly with intention to open specific doors. While the ones I wanted to open didn’t always open, different, unexpected doors did. When I wished for others to open doors for me to enter, I ended up opening myself up instead. The phrase “rejection is protection” comes to mind, because if I had gotten the specific opportunities I was focused on getting (and weren’t truly in alignment for me), I would have missed out on all the wonderful things that have come into my life in their place. In a more practical sense, it’s also great for resolving technical issues.
This materia got me through two mercury retrograde seasons almost unscathed. I have the powder and I put it in my shoes daily. It always offers me answers for how to problem solve if any mercurial issues come up. Truly a godsend materia!
At least in my experience, this is one of those really astonishing offerings from S+S that SHOW you that magic is real.
I don't use Door-Key passively; it is a tool, and is A++ at its job. Mercury smiles upon this materia! Especially expedient at fixing ill-behaving tech. Wonderful for petitions. I love you Hermes, and I love the way you work through Door-Key.
The anointing oil smells great and is a truly versatile road-opening companion to other materia for one's many different goals. It would also work to dress candles one offers to crossroads/Mercurial spirits.
Mysterious and aligning, I'm glad to have this for behind the scenes way-finding
Used this in part of a larger thing and have been surprised and delighted with the immediacy and efficacy of the results. I get the feeling the door-key oil was ushering my little work along. Some S+S products are for routine use like a perfume, and some are best held onto and used at the right moments - I think this one is in the latter category and I'm very glad I bought it. Also, it smells very nice!
I've recently started using The Door-Key Subset as part of a road opening regime. I started the regime with psalms, prayer and journeying, and then added The Door-Key to the mix.
Let me tell you, adding the The Door-Key really leveled up the work. There was an immediate boost in energy and confidence, and clarity. Ongoing, I feel more relaxed and in focus regarding the work, which is a welcome support.
As always, the materia itself is of the highest quality. The oil smells GOOD, the packaging is on point, the applicator works perfectly. I'm grateful to S&S for making products like these available. Good stuff!
The spell soap works differently for me than the oil/incense. The latter shine when there's a specific problem that needs to be solved while the soap works as road opener in general even when i don't give it a specific mission. I adore the minty smell of both.
Fist-sized citrine stones. A perfectly painted Lunar goddess figurine. A vintage wooden camel complete with holy water container. A decorated Cuban cigar box. A bust of Nefertiti. A road safety medal awarded to a driver in the year of my birth that, now anointed with DA oil, and tweaked by a healer friend, has become an ally.
Above is just some of the booty that's found its way into my life since door-key oil joined the crew. I'm a pretty capable thrift warrior already. Some days now I feel I've become the Indiana Jones of the scene, and mostly I'm not even looking for anything specific but things are finding me on a regular basis.
Solutions too. Met up with a friend yesterday, and everything synchs for him to do some work on my house: it's about who he is at least as much as the skills he has. We parted, and two minutes later another friend showed up and over a coffee we cracked the core - the spirit really - of a comic/magazine we've been developing a while now, and discovered an identity that captures where me and he are with the world and which the zine feels like a special fit for.
I bought the 5ml vial of this and it proved so useful that I had to upgrade to the bigger bottle. I find this incredibly useful for travel, specifically getting somewhere quickly but safely. Also for finding lost or misplaced things. Communication too - opening the awkward or uncomfortable conversation with ease. Highly recommended.
love this for the days i need to get a quick response and help in opening literal doors. Syncs of grandiose doors also a ripple of this use and workings!
| Creation Date | Hour of Mercury, Mercury in Gemini on the MC. Moon DOE. June 23rd, 2022. Chart in image gallery |
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| Form | 1/2 oz Anointing Oil, 10 ml "Flawless Guide" Steel Roll-On, 5 ml Mini, Dropper Cap Kit for Standard Vial, 1/2 oz Incense Powder, 2 oz Bulk Pot, Incense / Powder – Mini (5 ml Vial), Spell Soap, .17 oz Chapstick Tube |
| Areas of Application | Altars, Artwork, Aura, Crown / Head, Full Body, Hair, Heart Center, Makeup, Meridians, Paper, Perfume Points, Sacrum, Solar Plexus, Spatial, Third Eye, Throat, Tools, Wherever Appropriate |
| Step / Function | 1. Clearing / Clarifying / Priming, 2. Fortifying / Additive / Blessing, 4. Activating |
| Magical Applications | Anointing, Candle Spells, Clearing, Dusting, Enchanted Speech, Mantra Practices, Mojo Bags / Sachets, Offerings to Spirits / Ancestors, Petition Packets, Ritual Bathing Protocol, Road Opening, Sigils / Sigil Activation, Spell Bottles / Jars, Way Opening |
| Uses / Applications | Arts / Crafts, Brainstorming, Buying / Selling, Commerce, Creativity, Dexterity, Enjoyment, Exploration, Luck, Moving On, Multi-Tasking, Openness, Optionality, Pivoting, Plasticity, Quickness, Releasing, Social Media, Way Finding |
| Times / Activities | Before Vending / Trade Shows / Conferences, Remediation / Rites of Mercury |
| Vegan | No – Honey |
| Warnings | FIRE HAZARD — Never leave fire unattended. Clear away packing materials before burning and do not close the lid on boxes while a flame is burning, HIGH STAIN POTENTIAL — Always perform patch tests before application to any medium |
| Dimensions | .80 × .80 × 3 in |
| Weight | 1 oz |
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