The Red Eye of the Bull
Sphere + Sundry’s favored wife of a collaborator, Elizabeth Barrial of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and Twilight Alchemy Lab, ritually crafted one of three limited edition perfume oils during the Aldebaran series election, adjusted per her locatioin. Of it, she shares —
This is an oil of tenacity, strength, determination, and the power and success that comes from hard work well-rewarded. It is an oil of ambitions achieved through perseverance, and it is a catalyst for prosperity, increased status, and material gain. The Red Eye of the Bull doesn’t take anyone’s shit, doesn’t shrink from hard work, and has the drive, courage, and authority to make its earthly dreams manifest.
Frankincense oil, tears, and CO2 extract (Boswellia serrata), dragon’s blood resin (Daemonorops draco), organic milk thistle (Silybum marianum), clove essential oil, CO2 extract and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), organic Atlas cedarwood essential oil (Cedrus atlantica), organic Western red cedar essential oil (Thuja plicata), bay laurel essential oil and leaves from the TAL garden (Laurus nobilis), Calabrian bergamot essential oil (Citrus bergamia), angelica root and essential oil (Angelica archangelica) and angelica CO2 extract (Angelica sinensis), and garnet chips washed in red wine and bourbon.
This collaboration is about half the size of what we’ve been doing lately, so it will sell out quickly.
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| Creation Date | August 23-24, 2019, hour of Jupiter. Chart in image gallery. |
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| Vegan | Yes — Vegan |
| Warnings | HIGH STAIN POTENTIAL — Always perform patch tests before application to any medium |
| Dimensions | .80 × .80 × 2 in |
| Weight | 1 oz |
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Water of Asclepius I
Waters, Sprays + Hydrosols, Sold Out, Asclepius IAs further detailed in the series description, cypress, sage, and incense cedar were blessed using the words of Thessalos, given to him in dream by Asclepius, and harvested on the Summer Solstice in the hour of Jupiter. These, along with rose of jericho, were combined in a copper still and immersed in water freshly collected from the headwaters of the Sacramento River in Mt. Shasta. A hydrosol was produced, which was later combined with essential oils of frankincense and rosemary, carnelian, and grain alcohol during the Ras Alhague election, where the water was dedicated to Asclepius and received his blessing.
One of the beautiful qualities of this formulation is that upon vigorous shaking, it turns white — a color associated with healing and purity in many magical traditions.
Sphere + Sundry is pleased with all of the offerings we produce, but the Water of Asclepius in particular is truly something special. For a thorough application, shake well and use as a body and aura spray, making sure to focus around the head, but also applying directly to the chest, palms, and feet.
You will feel instant clarity and refreshment, and it will continue helping clear your field, heart, and mind over the next many hours. Apply before bed to invite healing sleep and potential dream visitations from gods and spirits. Spray in spaces in need of healing, purification, and renewal, especially that carry a negative charge or presence you wish to dispel. Produces emotional, mental, and physical clarity that deepens with continued use. As a regular practice, consider full body applications after showering.
A new edition of the Asclepius series was released on March 21st. Remaining offerings from Asclepius I are available at a discount while supplies last.
Available in a half ounce spray for $26 $19 or a two ounce spray for $52 $39.
Rod of Asclepius Talismans
Sold Out, Asclepius IGoldsmith Tony Mack collaborated with Sphere + Sundry during the equivalent election in his location to create a stunning set of talismanic snake bound Rods of Asclepius. They feature high grade carnelian set over viper’s tongue, frankincense, and sage, cast in silver. It just so happened that he made 13, a number he did not previously know was associated with Ophiuchus. Our goldsmith reported two weeks after the Work was done:
[pullquote]I’m starting to notice some effects from the staffs on myself. I’ve been getting up way earlier than usual with a lot of energy. Also some inflammation I’ve had for months started to disappear.[/pullquote]
Wear on your person for healing and to help transmute poison into medicine. These are helpful for preserving health and warding away disease, but can also be used by those who have an ongoing health struggle or are taking medications that produce negative side effects. These are wonderful to wear if you work in a healing profession and want to bring the Divine Physician’s blessing into the realm of your client or patient work.
Each talisman comes with a silver chain in a beautiful box hand decorated by Tony. It includes a bottle of Asclepius anointing oil, recommended times for feeding and empowering your talisman, and a prayer to Asclepius.
Smaller 4ct carnelian pieces for $429 are sold out. Ornate 24ct carnelian with snake backing, herbs and viper's tongue inlaid into the bezel for $729 are also sold out.
If you would like an Asclepius talisman in the future, please make your selection and sign up for the Waitlist below. Getting a sense for demand will allow us to cast another run sooner rather than later.
Oil of Algol
Anointing Oils, Sold Out, Algol I
Oil of Asclepius I
Anointing Oils, Sold Out, Asclepius IAsclepius, the ancient Greek God of healing, was petitioned to make this oil as medicine by his own hand. White sage, wildcrafted and sourced from a Native American owned small business, cypress, incense cedar, rose of jericho, frankincense, legally and ethically acquired heart of venomous pit viper, and carnelian were combined with organic, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil as the fixed star Ras Alhague rose in the constellation of the Serpent Bearer.
Anoint that which needs healing, with prayers and thanks to the Divine Physician for his curative blessings. Apply to areas of the body where healthfulness need be restored, during illness, or to boost immunity. Can also be applied to photographs or icons of those in need of healing and transmutation.
I’ve had a few interactions with Red Eye of the Bull, and this to me has become the TAL of tenacity and determination bar none. It is absolutely 100% about putting in the hard work. This isn’t about the lucky find, this is about grinding to get there. Yes, you will be rewarded, but you have to do the work. This is absolutely about drive. My first interaction was in November 2019, as a sort of acknowledgment for Jupiter moving into Capricorn actually, and just sort of embracing that earth magic headed our way. Every time its been about putting your nose to the grindstone, and getting the work done. At this point, I also have a slightly better grasp on Aldebaran than I did in the beginning, and am less hesitant to tap into that energy.
I find this oil powerful but friendly. The scent is strong, gorgeous and long-lasting. To my nose, the dragon’s blood and frankincense really come through, and it’s a favorite combo of mine. The overall scent is incense/vanilla/slightly powdery in the best possible way.
As for its effects, it’s a great partner and inspiration for me. I’m working away on goals that I might otherwise give up on. As an admin of some online groups, I confront and deal with harassment/bullying of others and myself more effectively. I have fewer concerns about how my actions are perceived by my peers, resulting in more freedom and confidence. My partner also has had solid results, and is better able to stand up to his difficult boss during a challenging time.
I got this oil and it was love at first sight and scent. I’ve come tu use it when I need focus and intent on my tasks and its effects are incredible. The days I’ve used it I’ve been incredibly productive and effective, it’s my “get shit done” magical oil.
The scent is so friendly and sweet, it can last for hours! It’s very special and one of my favorite S+S items.
I tried this out to start a music project I’d been dreaming up that will take a lot of effort. I normally get frustrated easily when it comes to creative projects and can work in like 10 minute increments, but I found myself more interested and willing to sort out problems that were coming up for me as I was working. And then as a bonus– when I was done, I did some dishes that had been piling up and cooked lunch for myself for the week!
When opening this perfume, I was blown away and a little intimidated – it is *powerful*. I daubed it on before work the next day, while focusing on the tasks I needed to accomplish at work, and did it ever pull through for me. I felt driven, filled with an intense need to finish the tasks I had been dreading doing and more beyond that. Couldn’t sit down, couldn’t do anything until I’d done those tasks. And it worked: I got those tasks done (after dragging my feet on them for ages), and did a whole bunch more. If you need determination and drive, I definitely recommend this.
(Going to buy another, and some for friends who need an occasional boost to their drives. Also worth noting: I bought this in the trio package.)