The Goat’s Horns
The long-standing GOAT of esoteric indie perfumery, Elizabeth Barrial of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and Twilight Alchemy Lab, created and charged a set of 4 talismanic perfumes for Saturn in Capricorn during Sphere + Sundry’s election, inspired by various aspects of goat anatomy —
This is an oil of protection – protection through bindings, limitations, and force of will. It is an oil that protects by defusing, inhibiting, constraining, and banishing curses, and of shoving your enemies back and away from you. The Goat’s Horns fortify you by setting boundaries, maintaining endurance, and for empowering you to overcome your enemies through sheer will, determination, and a stubborn and formidable refusal to capitulate.
This oil is relentless.
Cypress essential oil and leaf (Cupressus sempervirens), patchouli essential oil and patchouli leaf from the TAL garden (Pogostemon cablin), myrrh essential oil and tears (Commiphora myrrha and Commiphora kua), opoponax gum resin (Commiphora opoponax), Solomon’s seal root (Polygonatum biflorum), rue essential oil and rue from the TAL garden (Ruta graveolens), grey vegetal musk, goat’s rue (Galega officinalis), and ethically sourced goat horn. This oil is not vegan. No goats were harmed in the creation of this oil.
Arrives in that iconic BPAL 5 ml amber apothecary bottle for $48
$48
In stock
-
Share this:Info
Creation Date | Sunday, November 22, 2020, hour of Saturn. Chart in image gallery. |
---|---|
Areas of Application | |
Step / Function | |
Magical Applications | |
Planetary Body | |
Vegan | No — Contains cruelty free, ethically, and legally harvested animal-derived components |
Warnings | HIGH STAIN POTENTIAL — Always perform patch tests before application to any medium |
Dimensions | .80 × .80 × 2 in |
Weight | 1 oz |
I have been using this more recently on Saturn’s days and have noted an increased presence of my father (deceased) in my dreams. We didn’t have the best relationship and the times were I set boundaries on his behavior stand out the most. He has been present in dreams before (post existence and pre) usually as a malefic force. One in particular (in a haunted house no less) woke me with such force I lifted out of the bed like a shot and proceeded to banish. The last dream he was in there was some contention between us and it was like those earlier defining moments were I set boundaries and they were honored; the malefic force dissipated and he was just another figure in the dream.
I can’t believe it only occurred to me recently to write this review, but that’s Saturn for you.
A couple of months ago, I had to take a plane and drive a lot in an unfamiliar area, which might not seem like a big deal to most of you, but I got my license as an adult and rarely drive thanks to public transport. So I was pretty nervous and brought this bpal along on the trip.
Everything went smoothly on the way there, but the trip home was mired with every possible delay you could imagine: late plane, weather problems, snafu with the stairs that would let us de-board, cab delays, traffic delays. You name it. I’d never experienced anything like it.
It’s fine with me though. I’m convinced all these delays piled up from Saturn to protect us from something nasty. I heavily relied on this bpal, and it delivered!
My very favorite BPAL scent. I wear this oil each Saturn’s day. It wraps me in a protective, productive cloak. Long-lasting and powerful.
I was surprised to vibe with the Saturn offerings pretty well, given the state of my natal Saturn — and this BPAL is one of my favorites of the various I own. The scent is musky, earthy, and gorgeous, and I feel fortified and grounded when I wear it. The oil also feels/smells ancient, as if you’re evoking and connecting to the more powerful aspects of your lineage and past lives.
I would wear this every day if I could for the scent alone. It is made of earthy, spicy amazingness that I cannot describe with any sufficiency. How it works? WELL. This is the S+S item that makes some other items usable without fallout. Jup in Sag causes manic episodes (I have bipolar disorder) but The Goat’s Horns keep that in check. Empress causes major rage issues, but the boundaries The Goat’s Horns helps me put up keeps me from acting out. It keeps me protected when I am out and about and helps my Piscean self be productive. But be prepared for an excess of flies and rodents. You’ll probably want to make friends with cats to keep them in check.
Love this oil. Powerful, dominant, earthy, solid. Makes me feel strong and in charge. Love wearing it on saturdays and anytime I need that cold hard saturnian boost of dont-fuck-with-me power. Thank you BPAL and Kaitlin for another beautiful talismanic perfume!
This is gorgeous. Strong and powerful stuff. I wear it at work routinely and it keeps my boundaries strong. Thanks so much!