Sunday, September 25, 2011

SACRED JOURNEYS Organic Shamanic Herbal Dream Tea or Smoking Blend, Powerfully Entheogenic for Lucid Dreaming, Vivid Visioning

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Powerful original entheogenic blend for shamanic journeying, lucid dreaming, vivid visioning, and Otherworld pathworking.

From my Morgen Collection, SACRED JOURNEYS Shamanic Herbal Dream Tea may also be burned as a ritual incense or used as a sacred smoke. Exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS Artisan Alchemy™, this original proprietary blend contains nine select magical herbs including Calea Zacatechichi, Motherwort, Mexican Tarragon, Wild Lettuce, Valerian Root, Calamus Root, Damiana, Dittany of Crete and California Poppy.

Calea Zacatechichi induces lucid dreaming.

Motherwort aids relaxation, promotes lucid dreaming and enhances dream recall.

Mexican Tarragon aids relaxation and promotes a shamanic state of consciousness.

Wild Lettuce is psychoactive, promotes altered states of awareness and supports lucid dreaming.

Valerian Root induces a feeling of "floating in air."

Calamus Root is mildly hallucinogenic and was one of the constituents of the ancient sacrament used by Moses of the Torah when approaching the tabernacle in the wilderness.
Calamus Root also has antifatigue properties and increases stamina during shamanic journeying.

Damiana produces euphoria that can last up to one and a half hours. Used in sabbat rituals, Damiana is designed to bring each individual and the coven to conscious actualization of their united magical divinity.

Dittany of Crete promotes astral projection.

California Poppy promotes restful awareness and sleep.

Comes in a 1.75" width x 2.5" height 1 oz. aluminum tea tin. Use about 1-2 tsp per cup of tea.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Collage Treasury of Unique & Handcrafted Magical Goodies



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Here is a collage treasury featuring some of the handcrafted and unique magical goodies available at WITCHCRAFTS Artisan Alchemy™.

Collage Treasury of Artisan Soy Candles



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Here is a collage treasury featuring some of my handcrafted artisan soy candles.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

WITCHCRAFTS Expanding Web Presence

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WITCHCRAFTS Artisan Alchemy™ by Liorah Lleucu is expanding and will unveil its new website within the next few weeks! The shoppe will still be available on Etsy but my new website will allow me to expand the magical inventory in ways unavailable to my Etsy shoppe. Look for the link announcement in the weeks to come!!!

The new website will be open for business some time between Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Samhain, the Celtic New Year.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Tips for Getting Optimal Performance from Soy Candles

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General tips for improving the burn life and burning performance of soy candles:

Trim the wick to **1/8 inch each time before burning** to prevent smoking and carbon mushrooming.

Keep burning soy candles away from drafts and vents. Drafts and/or extreme temperature changes can cause your candle to burn uneven and the fragrance will disperse leaving a poor aroma. Please try moving your soy candle to a draft-free location if you experience uneven burning.

If smoking occurs, check for drafts or high traffic areas, which may cause flame to flicker and smoke. Also, be sure that the wick is no longer than 1/8". If it is, extinguish, trim to 1/8", and relight.

Always burn soy candles in a well-ventilated room. You will want to make certain there is enough air circulation around your soy candle (do not burn candles in a tight area such as on a bookshelf as there will not be enough air circulation, causing a lack of oxygen needed for the candle to burn appropriately). You will not get a good aroma.

Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.

Burn your soy candle until it is melted completely across the top. This will help prevent your soy candle from tunneling (burning down in the center) and improve scent throw. It does not affect the quality of the candle if some wax is left on the sides. The amount will vary per fragrance and burning conditions.

When you light your soy candle for the very first time, it is important to allow the candle to burn for 2-1/2 to 3 hours! Soy wax has a "memory" and helps to avoid the candle from "tunneling" down the center of the container. Tunneling is one of the main causes for a candle not creating much fragrance while burning! By allowing your soy candles to create the initial "memory burn", thus creating a full melt pool of wax, you are increasing the candles scent throw!

You should burn your soy candle for 1 hour for each inch of its diameter, until you receive a full melt pool (soy wax is melted across the entire top of soy candle). For example: a soy candle 3" in diameter should be burned for three hours to establish its memory. This allows your soy candle to get its full melt pool which will increase the scent throw of the soy candle. If a soy candle isn't given a proper memory burn, especially on the first burn, it will cause your soy candle to burn in a tunnel down the center and you will not get a good scent throw from the candle.

To fill a large 20' X 20' room, I recommend using a larger candle in order to achieve optimal scent distribution.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

WITCHES SHIELD Power Talisman w/ a Pentalpha of Crone Selected Curios including Real Sterling Silver for Defensive Shielding, Protection

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This humble little vial packs potent protective magic. Selected to actively and powerfully ward you against baneful forces, neutralize the energy of psychic attack and deflect negativity back to its source of origin, this Artisan Alchemy™ WITCHES SHIELD Power Talisman contains a pentalpha of curios including natural black lava salt, sulfur, asafoetida (Devil's dung), real sterling silver flakes and snake skin. Please note, this protection talisman is designed with clear and focused magical purpose, the curios are **NOT** at all a sweet incense.

The glass tube measures slightly over 1" in length (not including the cork) and hangs on sheer black organdy ribbon.

This potent talisman pendant comes beautifully packaged in a black jewelry pouch.

As a genuine container of magic, should a time come when the talisman is no longer needed, please bury it where it will never be found or consign it to a fire. Never indiscriminately discard it.

WITCHES SHIELD Power Potion w/ a Pentalpha of Crone Selected Curios including Real Sterling Silver for Defensive Shielding, Protection

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This little vial packs potent protective magic. Selected to actively and powerfully ward you against baneful forces, neutralize the energy of psychic attack and deflect negativity back to its source of origin, this Artisan Alchemy™ WITCHES SHIELD power potion contains a pentalpha of curios including natural black lava salt, sulfur, asafoetida (Devil's dung), real sterling silver flakes and snake skin. Please note, this protection oil is designed with clear and focused magical purpose, it is **NOT** at all a sweet perfume oil.

The 3ml corked glass vial is sealed with black wax and adorned with handmade Crone silk sari ribbon.

Comes beautifully packaged.

WITCHES SHIELD Banishing and Protection Soy Votives with Gold Seal Dragon's Blood, Sulfur, Asafoetida, Black Salt and Snake Skin Oil

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Actively and powerfully ward yourself against baneful forces, neutralize the energy of psychic attack and deflect negativity back to its source of origin with these simple WITCHES SHIELD black banishing and protection straight pillar votives. Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, each votive contains a pentalpha of powerfully protective curios including Gold Seal dragon's blood, sulfur, asafoetida (Devil's dung), black lava salt and snake skin oil. Please note, these protection candles are designed with clear and focused magical purpose, they are **NOT** at all sweet.

Each votive measures 2" tall.

This listing is for 2 votives.

Comes beautifully packaged.

MOONFLOWER II Artisan Alchemy Soy Candle w/ Moonflower, Moonstone and Silver Shimmer for Extraordinary White Goddess Magic

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Poetic, prophetic, legendary ... Unlock the extraordinary power of White Goddess Magic.

Decidedly creative and idiosyncratic, the White Goddess empowers an ever living ancient reality experienced today by modern pagans of European ancestry. Entwined throughout this unified Divine Feminine-human folk consciousness threads the phases of the Moon as it buds, blooms, and enlivens every Night with each touch of its pure white petals.

In loving honor of the White Goddess, the Goddess of my Celtic and Germanic ancestors and of myself as one soul among them, is this MOONFLOWER II Artisan Alchemy™ soy pillar candle dedicated.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, this exquisite MOONFLOWER II illuminator is richly scented with the magical aroma of mystical Moonflowers. Dusted with silver Moon Magic faery shimmer, each powerfully potent pillar is adorned with lovely sheer silver organdy ribbon.

This listing is for one 2x3" pillar candle.

MOONFLOWER II is also available as a set of pillar votives and as a 2x4", 2.5x6", 3x4", 3x6", 3x9" and 3x15" pillar (convo me for custom listing). Matching ritual oil is available in the Potions / Oils / Brews section of this shoppe.

A more expensive version of this candle with real sterling silver, white gold shimmer and Moon Goddess Hanah silk ribbon is available - see separate listing.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

MOONFLOWER Artisan Alchemy Soy Candle w/ Moonflower, Moonstone, Real Sterling Silver & White Gold for Extraordinary White Goddess Magic

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Poetic, prophetic, legendary ... Unlock the extraordinary power of White Goddess Magic.

Decidedly creative and idiosyncratic, the White Goddess empowers an ever living ancient reality experienced today by modern pagans of European ancestry. Entwined throughout this unified Divine Feminine-human folk consciousness threads the phases of the Moon as it buds, blooms, and enlivens every Night with each touch of its pure white petals.

In loving honor of the White Goddess, the Goddess of my Celtic and Germanic ancestors and of myself as one soul among them, is this MOONFLOWER Artisan Alchemy™ soy pillar candle dedicated.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, this exquisite MOONFLOWER illuminator is richly scented with the magical aroma of mystical Moonflowers. Dusted with genuine sterling silver and white gold shimmer, each powerfully potent pillar is adorned with a lovely silver Moon Faery charm hung on hand painted luxury Moon Goddess Hanah Silk ribbon.

This listing is for one 2x3" pillar candle.

MOONFLOWER is also available as a set of pillar votives and as a 2x4", 2.5x6", 3x4", 3x6", 3x9" and 3x15" pillar (convo me for custom listing). Matching ritual oil is available in the Potions / Oils / Brews section of this shoppe.

A less expensive version of this candle with regular silver organdy ribbon and silver shimmer is available - see separate listing.

Comes beautifully packaged.

MOONFLOWER Ritual Perfume Potion w/ Moonflower Petal, Moonstone, Real Sterling Silver & White Gold for Extraordinary White Goddess Magic

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LIMITED EDITION with real MOONFLOWER petal specimen.

Poetic, prophetic, legendary ... Unlock the extraordinary power of White Goddess Magic.

Decidedly creative and idiosyncratic, the White Goddess empowers an ever living ancient reality experienced today by modern pagans of European ancestry. Entwined throughout this unified Divine Feminine-human folk consciousness threads the phases of the Moon as it buds, blooms, and enlivens every Night with each touch of its pure white petals.

In loving honor of the White Goddess, the Goddess of my Celtic and Germanic ancestors and of myself as one soul among them, is this MOONFLOWER Artisan Alchemy™ ritual perfume potion dedicated.

Handcrafted with a tiny rare sacred specimen of genuine Moonflower petal from my own Night-blooming wonder, this exquisite MOONFLOWER ritual perfume potion is richly scented with the magical aroma of mystical Moonflowers and gemstone charged with Moonstone. Dusted with genuine sterling silver and white gold shimmer, each powerfully potent potion is adorned with hand painted luxury Moon Goddess Hanah Silk ribbon.

This listing is for 3mls of MOONFLOWER perfume potion.

MOONFLOWER is also available as a set of pillar votives and as a 2x3", 2x4", 2.5x6", 3x4", 3x6", 3x9" and 3x15" pillar (convo me for custom listing).

Comes beautifully packaged.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Handcrafted GRAVEYARD SHIFT 6" Soy Taper Candles w/ Gold Seal Dragon's Blood and Herbal Graveyard Dust - Set of Two Powerful Spell Candles

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Powerful and extraordinarily magical!

Handcrafted with certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, these 6 inch by 3/4 inch GRAVEYARD SHIFT spell candles are scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™ and magically charged with my own original blend of herbal graveyard dust (also sold separately in the shoppe). GRAVEYARD SHIFT tapers are good for Samhain, summoning ancestors, spirit conjuring, seances, divination, mourning rituals and Otherworld pathworking.

Each unique spell candle measures 6" tall x approximately 3/4" diameter.

This listing is for a set of two (2) spell candles bound together with handmade Dark Mists silk sari ribbon and witch's cobwebbing fabric.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Handcrafted BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 6" Soy Taper Candles with Gold Seal Dragon's Blood - Set of Two Powerful Spell Candles

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Powerful and extraordinarily magical!

Handcrafted with certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, these 6 inch by 3/4 inch BLACK MAGIC WOMAN spell candles are scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™ and are good for use on small altars, in short rituals, mini spells and during travel.

Black candles represent the essence of the Sacred Feminine. Traditionally used by witches and pagans during Samhain, black candles are also used to access hidden realms and knowledge, banish baneful forces, during dark or waning moon rituals, and for spellwork involving protection, binding, bringing light from darkness and reversal magic. Soothing and quieting to the mind, black candles aid meditation as well.

Each unique spell candle measures 6" tall x approximately 3/4" diameter.

This listing is for a set of two (2) spell candles bound together with black ribbon.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Are You Really Buying Handmade?

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It has been my experience as a shoppe owner that some Etsy buyers don't really read the full item description when making a purchase and seem surprised that my handcrafted items are **made to order**. I don't mass produce my candles or any other handcrafted items. Each listing is in compliance with Etsy policy and states in the listing that handcrafted items are **made to order** - in other words, items are not taken off a shelf somewhere and shipped immediately to the buyer.

All of my candles and ritual items are individually witch-crafted with focused magical intent specifically for each buyer within the context of sacred craftworking. I'm not going to send anyone an impotent candle that's been sitting on a shelf shedding energy. I'm going to invest my time to craft you something extraordinarily magical.

Here is a link to my shoppe's policies - in my shoppe's welcome message I recommend any potential buyer read these policies prior to making a purchase. This recommendation applies not only to my shoppe, but to any shoppe on Etsy - be an informed buyer when making a purchase.

You may find and be surprised at just how many Etsy shoppes list and sell clearly commercial (without any kind of handmade artistic alteration whatsoever) items as handmade. They do this to position their commercial items advantageously among the handmade listings instead of with the commercial listings - which is against Etsy policy to do, but to these kinds of sellers, ethical business practices are not an issue, making sales whatever it takes is the issue. Are you really buying handmade ... you may be surprised.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

OENAIG NA SAMNA Samhain Assembly Sabbat Ritual Soy Candle w/ Orange Carnelian and Gold Seal Dragon's Blood

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In medieval Ireland, the festival and royal assembly held at summer's end was called OENAIG NA SAMNA, meaning Samhain Assembly. A time of gathering together, Otherworld spirits assemble at the crossroads to make their way home on Samhain Night.

Meet the magic of Samhain this year with this enchanting hand poured deep black OENAIG NA SAMNA Samhain Assembly Sabbat pillar candle handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick. Witch-crafted individually with focused magical intent, OENAIG NA SAMNA is generously scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™. Dusted with Pumpkin Orange fairy shimmer, the black pillar is gemstone charged with Orange Carnelian and additionally adorned with silver pewter pentacle hung on black organdy ribbon.

Measures 2 x 3 inches.

OENAIG NA SAMNA is also available in 2x4", 2.5x6", 3x4", 3x6", 3x9" and 3x15" sizes (convo me for custom listing).

Comes beautifully packaged.

Handcrafted WITCHES FINGERS Nubby Lil Taper Candles with Gold Seal Dragon's Blood - Set of Four Primitive Soy Spell Candles

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So cute and adorable!

Handcrafted with certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, these little nubby WITCHES FINGERS black spell candles are scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™ and are good for use on small altars, short rituals, mini spells and travel.

Black candles represent the essence of the Sacred Feminine. Traditionally used by witches and pagans during Samhain, black candles are also used to access hidden realms and knowledge, banish baneful forces, during dark or waning moon rituals, and for spellwork involving protection, binding, bringing light from darkness and reversal magic. Soothing and quieting to the mind, black candles aid meditation as well.

Each unique spell candle measures between 2-2.25" tall x approximately 3/4" diameter.

This listing is for a set of four (4) nubby spell candles.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Monday, September 05, 2011

GOTHIC BLACK SKULL Soy Candle with Gold Seal Dragon's Blood for Samhain, Ancestral Altar, Reversal Magic, Dark Arts

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Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, this is generously scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™. This magical candle is http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifperfect for Samhain, ancestor pathworking, protection, reversing hexes, vampire rites and the dark arts.

Skull measures approximately 2.5" tall by 2.25" diameter.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Handcrafted BLACK CHIME TAPERS with Gold Seal Dragon's Blood - Set of Six Mini Soy Spell Candles

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Handcrafted with certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, these petite handcrafted black spell candles are scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™ and are good for use on small altars, short rituals, mini spells and travel.

Black candles represent the essence of the Sacred Feminine. Traditionally used by witches and pagans during Samhain, black candles are also used to access hidden realms and knowledge, banish baneful forces, during dark or waning moon rituals, and for spellwork involving protection, binding, bringing light from darkness and reversal magic. Soothing and quieting to the mind, black candles aid meditation as well.

Each spell candle measures 4" tall x 1/2" diameter.

This listing is for a set of six (6) mini spell candles adorned with black satiny ribbon.

Comes beautifully packaged.

COTTAGE WITCH Primitive Black Grubby Soy Candle with Gold Seal Dragons Blood for Samhain, Sabbat and Cunning Craft Rites

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From the Dark Crone's cauldron, this magical COTTAGE WITCH primitive black grubby ritual candle is lovingly handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick. Generously scented with an original deeply rich blend of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin oil exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS™, COTTAGE WITCH is dusted with organic ground cloves and adorned with grunged gauze and a primitive rusty safety pin.

Pillar measures 2x5".

Comes beautifully packaged.

Sunday, September 04, 2011

MORGAINE Sterling Silver Pentacle Faceted Gothic Black Locket w/ Dark Amber, Kiel's Musk and Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla Solid Perfume

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Mesmerizing. Mysterious. Hauntingly beautiful.

Queen of the Witches in Celtic Tradition, MORGAINE is the High Priestess of a mystical Sisterhood whose many magical powers include shapeshifting, healing and wortcraft. Beholden to no man, MORGAINE is the inspiration for this exquisite faceted Gothic Black Locket Pendant containing an inner chamber perfume potion which will leave you breathless.

Adorned with a sterling silver petite Pentacle charm, the Gothic style MORGAINE black pendant hangs on 2 black silk ribbons (of different widths) each measuring approximately 3 feet long (for a total of 6 feet of silk ribbon).

MORGAINE solid perfume is handcrafted with 100% all natural premium ingredients including pure perfectly filtered cosmetic grade Beeswax of exceptional fragrance, certified organic earth kosher Sweet Almond oil, Dark Amber resin, luxurious Kiel's Musk and exquisite Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla absolute oil. A powerfully rich balsamic scent with deeply dark, earthy notes, there is nothing quite as intoxicatingly lovely as Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla spiced with Dark Amber and classy Kiel's Musk.

Enchanting MORGAINE solid perfume is made with pure incense resin, absolute oil, and luxury Musk oil - NOT the cheaper fragrance blends found in so many perfumes. The difference is one you will definitely appreciate. This blend is perfumery at its finest and most elegant.

Comes beautifully packaged.

DIVINATION POWER PAQUET w/ Thirteen Awesome Psychic Ability Enhancing Herbs, Genuine Black Leather Wrap and Tie, Magic Mirror Charm and More

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This focused DIVINATION POWER PAQUET is a witch-crafted mojo pouch made with genuine Black Leather (pouch and tie) and thirteen awesome psychic ability enhancing herbs including Mugwort, Damiana, Cherry Bark, Scotch Broom, Orange Peel, Pomegranate Peel, Dandelion Leaf and Root, Goldenrod, Ground Ivy, Hibiscus Flowers, Meadowsweet Flowers, Orris Root and Camphor. Each paquet also contains a small silver pewter protective Pentacle, black obsidian (for accessing hidden knowledge), clear crystal quartz (to amplify insight and improve clarity), a raven-black Hekate-conjuring feather (to summon support from the Queen of Witches in many Western Magical Traditions), a spiral shell (to bring into vision the unseen), a spiral charm (to focus intuition into apprehension and comprehension) and a wand stick of Cinnamon (to infuse your divination with additional power and direct its energy as you will). Each mojo pouch is adorned with a silver pewter Magic Mirror charm fitted to the black leather tie.

Place it on your altar or divination table, use it as a focal point during meditation, or use it to charge your divination tools.

Open paquet measure 8.5 x 11 inches.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

STAG Artisan Alchemy Spiced Soy Candle for Working with Nature Spirits, Mastery of Occult Skill, Power, Protection, Warrior Arts

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In Celtic mystical tradition, STAG represents Deity and Mastery of occult skill. Powerful, a master of extraordinary magic, STAG is King of the Forest, independent, proud and pure. STAG is a protector of earth's creatures, a Guardian of Knowledge, and a skillful guide to chosen human beings. STAG is virile, fertile, graceful and Lord of the Law and Wild Things. Associated with the Celtic god Cernunnos, STAG corresponds to the Sun and to masterful ability in the warrior arts.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, this black on brown STAG Artisan Alchemy™ candle is richly scented with the mystical aroma of a woodland forest and dusted with an array of earthy spices.

Measures 3.5" tall.

Matching ritual oil is available in the Potions / Oils / Brews section of this shoppe.

Comes beautifully packaged.

Spiritual Personality and Astral Projection

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In follow-up to my previous post, I should also add that I don't hold by the school of thinking which teaches that energy centers open up in progression from root to crown like chakras as one develops spiritually. In my thinking and experience, my power center will always be Yesod. In my way of thinking, one's power center for astral projection is not tied to development but to the wholistic constellation of sefirotic configuration particular to that person's psychospiritual energetic arrangement - similar to the way each person has a unique personality which it feels as "self."