Water of Mars in Scorpio
In the pre-dawn hour of Mars as the red planet rose in Scorpio on day 1 of 2020, iron rich well water was drawn from the depths of the earth to fill the interior still pot for this Mars in Scorpio hydrosol.
Herbs and gems of a classical Martial nature, including red ginseng, scorpion pepper, black and pink peppercorns, bloodstone, and red jasper were combined with sundry ingredients used in Hoodoo and Conjure for victory, strength, and potency, such as High John the Conqueror Root, Devil’s Shoestring, and Devil’s pod. A small piece of the cast iron grilled offering steak also thrown in.
Distillation via copper alembic was initiated at the start of the ritual operation and left to generate throughout the course of the day, each bottle being placed upon the working altar after completion, and aged for a full lunar cycle before being bottled and made available to the public.
The result is a potent and user-friendly mist that can be applied as an aura and body spray before physical activities and work sessions to amp productivity, create laser like focus, gain self-sufficiency, and promote strategic intelligence, rational thinking, and remain calm in the face of offensive and defensive maneuvering. Use to win negotiations and arguments.
A great workout and weight loss aid, helpful for those trying to hold themselves accountable on paths of yang oriented self-improvement. Increases visual interest and makes other’s pay more attention to what you say and do. Boosts your intimidate check. Stamps out lazy and whiney impulses. Increases pain tolerance.
Full disclosure: this hydrosol doesn’t smell delicious. If you want something pretty, turn elsewhere, for like dignified Mars himself, this one’s a bit musky. It’ll get the job done, but note that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll love doing the work, just that Mars is content with being joyless and suffering for the sake of achievement. Application over time will help you develop the grit, resolve, and inner steel necessary to execute any mission, or to win any war.
Side effects include a tendency toward myopia and getting sucked into the depths of a thing, increased sweating and body odor. Other series can be used in conjunction to guide and moderate the influence, including Venus for sexual purpose, and others.
Arrives in a convenient 1/2 oz travel size glass spray bottle with keepsake consecrated bloodstone for $25, or full 2 oz for $55
$25 – $55
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Info
| Creation Date | New Year's Day, January 1st 2020. Hour of Mars, Mars rising in Scorpio. Chart in image gallery |
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| Areas of Application | Altars, Aura, Essential Oil Diffuser, Full Body, Linens, Spatial, Wherever Appropriate |
| Step / Function | |
| Magical Applications | Clearing, Mantra, Meditation / Contemplation, Offerings to Spirits / Ancestors, Spiritual Washes / Basin Baths, Water Wards |
| Planetary Body | |
| Potential Side Effects | Adversarial / Oppositional, Anti-Sociality, Body Odor, Excess Yang, Overheating |
| Suggested Pairings | Layers w/ Asclepius, Layers w/ Son of Apollo (subset of Asclepius) |
| Times/ Activities | Before Physical Activity, Before Work, Remediation / Rites of Mars |
| Vegan | No — Contains cruelty free, ethically, and legally harvested animal-derived components |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 2.00 × 2.25 × 2.85 in |
| Weight | 8 oz |
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Forgemaster’s Iron Palm Dit Da Jow
Sundry, Waters, Sold OutThe furnace blazes, the iron glows. Blood burns in the hammer-arm of the blacksmith. Stubborn metal becomes malleable, open to convincing arguments from the hammer and the strong hand that wields it.
Fire, iron, and blood. This is the holy trinity of Mars, as crucial for creation as it is for destruction. While many know Mars as the Warrior, the red planet is equally the Smith. In the Smith we see the constructive side of Mars, the blood, sweat, and tears necessary to shape and re-shape our lives, our bodies, ourselves.
The Smith’s alchemical action is an especially apt metaphor for the transformation of the body. The layers of effort required to re-forge the body are quintessentialy martial, and there is no exercise regimen as close to the forge as Iron Palm.
Iron Palm refers to a family of limb-training methods which strengthen the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones for both defensive and offensive purposes. Many styles also emphasize the internal side, cultivating increased qi emission capacity for both striking and healing purposes.
Though there are many variations, the training almost always consists of a daily routine of hitting progressively more resilient materials. A canvas bag of bean, then stones, then metal. Though the results are dramatic, the training process is incremental, with as much attention paid to healing and perfect recovery as to anything else.
Over the years, a great number of liniments have been created for this purpose. Generally referred to as dit da jow, they are widely available and widely used for general athletic purposes well outside of the specific practice of an Iron Palm regimen.
The Forgemaster’s Dit Da Jow is one of these Iron Palm formulae, but with a Sphere + Sundry twist. This Jow was created in a fully ritual manner and at a precisely elected astrological time.
Prayers to Mars the Forgemaster were intoned to bless and empower this tincture at the outset of the operation. The operators were consecrated to the red work, and the medicine vessels adorned with magic square, seal, and sigil.
The elected time seemed a spectacularly appropriate and rare moment for this work. It was the Day and Hour of Mars, with the red planet exalted in Capricorn and on the Ascendant. This powerful, earthy Mars was further supported by a trine from an exalted Moon in Taurus, and meanwhile, Jupiter in Mars-ruled Scorpio crowned the zenith (MC). Not only was Mars strong, but Mars, the Rising, Moon, and Sun were all in Earth signs in order to ensure that the planet’s iron blessings were sufficiently rooted in the very bodily goal of this creation.
After the evocations were said, the herbal and animal ingredients were sealed in their alchemical bath for 18 months.
The result, the Forgemaster’s Dit Da Jow, is not only rich with the spirit and energy of this powerful Mars election, it also possesses the excellent properties bestowed by the materia of the formulation itself.
The basis for this recipe is the Iron Palm formula of Yu Cheung (1894- 1952), one of the famed Five Tigers of Canton. His iron palm feats were famously documented in the early 1900's by photographers, and though his stone-shattering exploits are too numerous to cover here, there are entire books dedicated to his training methods. Crucially, he was known not just his power of his hands, but also their sensitivity.
This formula was designed by him to cultivate both strength and softness. Protection for the hand, energy gates, and organ systems while also maximizing sensitivity and the capacity to express qi for both healing and striking purposes. Yu Cheung’s formula is the basis for this liniment, though it has been modified in small ways for reasons of both ethics and efficacy.
This liniment is designed to unblock the qi flow, activate blood movement, relax tendons and ligaments and increase bone strength. The two types of qi this formula stimulates are wei qi or “defensive/guardian energy” and regular organ qi. This formula activates both in harmony, and is one of the many reasons it is superior to a store-bought dit da jow.
Forgemaster’s Dit Da Jow is formulated to facilitate the healing of bruises , tendons, sinews, and bones, and to reduce pain, strengthen blood vessels, reduce swelling, and mitigate blood stagnation. It also protects the meridians and mobilizes both protective and organ qi for health and vitality.
The Forgemaster’s Dit Da Jow is, of course, perfect for an Iron Limb regimen, but has a number of other uses. Both physically and energetically, it is an ideal pre- and post- workout liniment for any martial striking practice, such as boxing and kickboxing. More broadly, it can be used to ready and fortify the muscles, tendons, and joints in preparation for any athletic activity, and to facilitate the swift healing of bruises. Magically, it is appropriate for works of fortification and the cultivation of personal power.
Bottled and a portion made available to the public on the first Tuesday after Mars returned to Capricorn in 2020, a year and a half after creation. Arrives in a glass bottle with spray top for easy application, in either a travel/ sample size of 1/2 oz for $25, or full 2 oz for $75 Note: Should not be used in areas with mucous membranes, skin rashes, open cuts, or sores. Apply a small amount, wait an hour, if no allergic reaction occurs, continue with use. External application only.
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Jup-Juice
Waters, Sold Out, Jupiter in Sagittarius, 2020 Holiday Grab BagA beloved favorite, given new life just in time for the holidays! Consecrated mulling spices and citrine distilled with a combination of water collected during a thunder storm (8/9/19) and freshly drawn from the underbelly of the earth (well) via two copper alembics, initiated at the start of Jupiter’s hour during the ritual operation and produced until the following hour of Jupiter. This hydrosol was mixed with a small amount of grain alcohol to preserve and left to bask upon the Jupiter altar, stored with the rest of the materia since to imbue its positive characteristics and “program” its charge. Synchronistically, the day the offering photos were staged (+ the day of launching this series), the air was heavy with cloudy white mist (see photo gallery), mirroring the clouds within the freshly distilled liquid and a nod to Jupiter’s rulership over “generous bodily fluids”, including those of... a prolific nature. Shout-out to Zeus’ many offspring. The result is an uplifting, motivating, and utterly delicious spray that can be conveniently applied any time one finds themselves in need of a jolt of good fortune, improved attitude, optimistic stimulation, and good cheer. Note that this is the only offering from the Jupiter in Sagittarius series containing lightning charged components, and is therefore closest to the Lightning Rod series in effect and temperament. Use to set the tone of a space before holiday or social gatherings, as well as ritual. Spray as an offering over wealth altars, or those in devotion to Jupiterian spirits. Stimulating, warming, and motivating. Instills a sense of bright, yet grounded hopefulness, cuts melancholy and helps emotionally reframe anxiety into an exciting sense of potential and possibility. Excellent for application before engaging in brain storming sessions and yang activities for self-improvement and goal achievement, ranging from going to professional development conferences, engaging active self-help practices and materials, running marathons, working out, or networking for opportunities. Or, simply use to help get yourself off the couch and out of an emotional rut. We start from where we're at Arrives in a glass spray bottle with hand drawn Jupiter in Sagittarius glyph and keepsake citrine, available in a 1/2 oz travel or sample size for $28 or full 2 oz for $64 Golden and clear drops of essential oil resulting from the distillation are still present, in some bottles more than others. These are completely natural, not any indication something is amiss.
I agree with previous reviews that the water has a kind of pleasantly musky smell, but I definitely find that I, personally, always smell worse on days that I use this water. But I still love using it because I feel stronger on these days and am able to put my mind/body towards getting more done, and the results definitely make it worth being sweaty/funky for the day.
I disagree with the description saying that this doesn’t smell delicious, because it does—in a savory, peppery, herbal way. Wonderful to use before workouts and any time you feel like you have to clench your teeth and white-knuckle your way through something.
This spray has been so incredibly helpful. I often struggle with getting movement because of where I live and my chronic illness. Even though movement can help me feel better it’s hard to initiate. I have found that this spray lends a revitalizing spirit to my workouts. Also, sexy time is SCANDALOUS with this spray. I also kind of like the smell, it’s very peppery and grassy.
Love this scent. It’s steely, rugged, slightly bloody. It really gets you in that martial state of mind. I really appreciate the hydrosols for the quick mood shifts they provide.
My Mars in Scorpio hydrosol has sat on my Mars altar fairly untouched for over a year. I have my Mars in Aquarius in the 12th and I tend to find it hard to take action in the physical realm; but as part of 12th house transits last year, I’ve started practising martial arts (Kendo, Iaido) and I use this hydrosol before each class. It gives me the inner push to press in and focus on class and its become one of my favourite sprays! And my Kiai gets an extra ooomph from Mars. I never knew I could enjoy the right kind of ‘battle’.
I also don’t find the smell of the water unpleasant – its medicinal and herbal to me. I’ve sat on my Mars materia for a while because I wasn’t sure/ready to engage with it. For me, my natal Mars in Virgo is conjunct my natal Jupiter, which mitigates some of the somewhat more Mars-effects. The water was like a low-dose of vitality. I knew today I was gonna have to get things done, and the operative word would be DO. And that is what it feels like. All S&S sprays have always been some of the gentlest entry points into any series, and I feel like the Mars water spray gives you that Martian boost (just a little bit, but that’s enough!).
I’ve been using this water in a monthly ritual for some planetary charity I’ve been doing in honor of Mars. And I’m very happy with the results so far! The water smells better than I expected: herbal and maybe even a bit medicinal, but in a way that I don’t find unpleasant at all. I’ve always had a rough relationship with Mars (in my 12th house, in a day chart), so I was pretty nervous to start working with Mars materia. But I haven’t had any issues, at least not that I’ve noticed! And I do feel like it’s helping me during the remediation process, with identifying and acclimating to what a more helpful version of Mars feels like. I’m looking forward to using it for more mundane activities too, once I’ve finished my charity donations.
This water makes me finish whatever I start, no matter whether I change my mind or not in the middle of the process. It feels a little bit like being sucked into a portal. A little siren-like, a little obsessive…I have a lot of Taurus placements. I like working at a comfortable pace, and not being rushed, and this pushes me out of my comfort zone, and invites me to imagine the pleasure of actually fulfilling my own desires.
Every Tuesday morning I wake up and use the Water of Mars in Scorpio. It’s consistently a work horse and provides the fire under the ass to stay focused and productive even when I’d rather be sleeping in. In a weird way, it’s gotten me to love Tuesdays.
I too was a bit apprehensive about intentionally dialing into the Mars vibe, but as it turns out malefic can be benefic under the right guidance and circumstance.
All this is a testament to the exceptionally timed elections and precision intention behind Sphere and Sundry’s cosmic material.
This is hands down my GET SHIT DONE spray! Even just having the bottle in my backpack is enough to feel the Mars push. I do have to be careful, my natal Mars is in Scorpio, too, in the first house, and I can ::want:: to push myself too hard, so I save this for those days when I need a boost.
LASER FOCUS. I opened this for the first time, then furiously reorganized my room, tied up all my loose end errands, and made calls I’d been putting off due to feeling spread too thin. This stuff is for handlin’ up.
I waited for a while to try this item and now the crush of final exams has provided me with an excellent opportunity. On the day of Mercury, hour of Mars I made a petition using this spray along with the Exalted Mercury Cazimi incense. The result was relentless writing, almost entirely undistracted, for hours; the ideas have been flowing and I think they’re quite good. No malefic fallout that I can discern. I like the easy application of the hydrosol (scorpion water) which smells far better than what I was expecting. Very, very happy with this purchase!
I have ADHD, and my Mars is in Libra.
I almost feel like that’s all I need to say ;).
But I’ll say more. I need a lot of help these days starting projects, figuring out where to start them, keeping my motivation up, and feeling in any way confident after a nervous breakdown in 2018 destroyed many things in my life. This spray in conjunction with meds and therapy–which sould ALWAYS be a first and/or primary resource–has helped me “chariot” my way through many frustrating situations by enhancing my concentration, my drive, and my will to get things done.
For example, two days ago I was vending at an online convention. I had never done this before and failed to realize just how difficult setting up my “booth” would be. I was furious at myself for “letting” my disorganization and fear around complex tasks like this get the better of me. But I managed to push that upset aside long enough to get my shop fairly well in order. I also feel like I’m finally starting to get where I’m going wrong in trying to organize things and plan. It’s still going to be hard to manage this weakness, but I now know it’s doable. I didn’t believe it was a few weeks ago.
Thank you, Caitlin! Thank you, Mars!
One little caveat: I sneeze a few times after spraying.. I do not know if I’m allergic to something in it, but I’ve not had any bad effects and, I will stress, that it is *my* choice, and may not be others’, to keep using it despite a little sneezing. The smell is a bit pungent, but bracing!
I also recommend using this with a Venus product. The one time I used it without Venus materia, I felt a bit overheated emotionally. I like to use Mantle of Venus, made by the same company (TwilightAlchemy Lab) that makes a lot of oils for S&S’s releases.
I avoided MiS material for quite sometime although I desperately wanted it, because, with a natal Scorp stellium that includes Mars I was a bit worried it might tip me into Mega-Mars-in-Scorpio-Meanie mode and frankly, that can get ugly. But I eventually went for it, and I am so glad I did! I use the spray during my Tuesday morning planetary prayers, and right away, I can feel what a healthy Mars in Scorpio can be. There’s a laser focus, get-shit-done quality – with a side of sexiness – after I use it. It is also given me some brief martial-esque vision-type-things on occasion, which at first freaked me out, but I now view as quite fortifying and supportive. I do have to drink some extra water and be mindful of overheating (literally and metaphorically) after I use it, but experiencing and getting to know the qualities of MiS through this product has been deeply beneficial for me.
I use this in the mornings before I work out. Was inspired to get it after feeling weak and stiff from quarantine inactivity. The effects are definitely palpable:
-Helps to keep the body poised and the posture strong
-Enhances stamina and mind-to-muscle connection
-Increases endurance to push ahead when the body starts to resist.
I love this product. I use it before spin class and it works wonders. I am able to push myself, and go harder and I feel stronger. The hour goes by so fast. In addition, I feel concentrated and overall in tune and connected to the whole experience.
I have my natal sun,moon,mars,pluto in Scorpio so I was really stoked to try this. My first experience with this product was spritzing it around my sacral chakra area, as that is where I intuitively guided to spray it. I was intending to do some basic sun salutations and do a casual yoga practice. Ended up pushing myself for WAY longer, further, and deeper into the practice. I felt SO strong and stable. Reminded me of that feeling I had when I was doing yoga so frequently and lengthily that I entered higher states of consciousness with ease through my practice. That hasn’t happened in a long while so it was nice to re-experience that sensation of control and power.
I tried mixing this mercury cazimi water for editing some writing and though I was able to edit for a really long period of time, I felt like my thinking was more muddy than if I had just worn the mercury water alone. For me, this water feels more bodily, than mental. Maybe it’s my Scorpio stellium in the 6th house. It just wants me to work out.