Definitely my favorite form of SiA to wear. Turtles have a special place in my heart and I've used the oil both in direct application to my person and on amulets (I'm a nocturnal Aquarius rising and the election is a far more benefic version of Saturn than my natal situation so I haven't been as cautious about direct application as others). The base series will sometimes give me headaches / neck issues if worn for too long, but the tortoise series has been gentle enough not to cause me any issues like that. When I've applied directly, I've usually worn it on my feet / ankles and meditated on walking slowly but surely to wherever I need to go. I also have a turtle bracelet that has been anointed and that's definitely the "lightest" way to get the energetic effects, both methods have provided a lot of surety, groundedness and faith in the process of wherever I'm at. A good series for cultivating humility and steadfastness for those of us who tend to quick decisions and cockiness.

This one delivers! Ancestors strongly favor this and for myself it gives this effortless self-restraint. I know that may not sound like the most attractive selling point, but it feels so good. It’s like if you’ve ever been out of shape and then started lifting weights and consequently your posture improves and you start moving more gracefully - this is the interior version of better posture and grace (without sweat and sore muscles). And it’s both calming and relaxing. Did I mention it feels good? Such a treasure! Kait’s skills are on full display in this gorgeous creation. Bravo!

When I use this oil in meditation, it invokes in me a feeling of heavy weightlessness. I lose track of time n enter a deep, pulsating shimmery darkness. Really beautiful, grounded outer space energy

I *love* this oil. I purchased it mostly to anoint my Saturn talisman, but it's lovely by itself as well. I feel like this is a kinder, gentler introduction to Saturn if you have not yet approached this planetary power. If you long to cultivate Saturn's gifts, you would do well to engage this materia first. It requires patience, steadiness, and consistency - but it helps with those things too.

This subset carries a sense of deep pause and stillness—a kind of timelessness almost. I see myself working with this oil very slowly and in smaller doses, which seems an obvious outcome to me now, but was not how my Aquarius Saturn expected to relate to it. Compared to the main subset, I find that Tortoise connects me to a bigger scope of time and wisdom, and is far more contemplative.

The powder smells gorgeous. Cooling/refreshing, with wet stone and lemon verbena notes (to me). Most commonly I sprinkle just a bit in my sock by the ankle. It absolutely allows me to get a lot done, and it's also great at bringing emotional levels down when life gets overwhelming and you want to be able to take care of a lot. For me it lasts the whole day and then some. Some mind effects are clarity, and greater ability to focus and buckle down. I'll also feel above and unbothered with relational worries or drama, with a sense of greater perspective on my life and a sense that all will be well (and that I can accomplish much). Pictured here with a piece of cobalto calcite.

I appreciate this soap so much for divination with clients. I need to see thing objectively and not let my own desire to please them with the answers get in the way! I know how to deliver difficult news but this helps me detach from outcome and share things clearly without getting tangled up in their outcome which ultimately has nothing to do with me!

I love the oil from this subset. It's a really interesting contrast to the Mammoth subset. I have found it to be lighter and brighter but still very grounded. I have used this before heavy client days when I "just don't wanna" but need to show up anyway. There are elements that really remind me of Azure Dragon in the sense that there's a real "win by showing up" energy here that personally I really need because I tend to be very hard on myself. I find working with this energy is often an invitation to be okay exactly as I am and that it's much easier to celebrate the small wins I would otherwise overlook.

Similar to the Mammoth sunset I'm really enjoying Tortoise subset oil. Just used it in my 2024 candle ritual to call in wealth health abundance and triumph over my vices triumph over my goals. Still feels like a warm ancestral hug from my Saturn in Aquarius Oma (who mostly raised me). Before this series of materia I avoided Saturn work but now I'm embracing it.

I have Pluto opp my natal Saturn in Leo starting in 2024 so this SIA materia is heaven sent in preparation for this transit. I haven’t had a chance to use it much yet, but the sync’s before receiving it were amazing, and upon opening the package and taking a little whiff of the materia I had an overwhelming sense of power, and cleansing cold - like being on top of a mountain in a snow storm. Comforting for this Canadian girl. I plan to use this for ritual purposes when I feel the call/need.