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Thursday 9 June 2016

Starry Haul 3 - Here Come the Boys (of Avalon) and Smudglings and Hawthorn Salts, Oh My!

Oh the many talents of Joey Morris; this is the review of my third order from Starry Eyed Supplies and it is a very good one. Let’s get started:

«     Merlin Beeswax Taper
There is nothing I like more than a green candle; no energy I welcome more openly than an Avalonian legend and this taper has both; Merlin is known worldwide as a magician, wizard, sorcerer, practitioner of the old ways, whether you have studied the myths or watched portrayals on tv and in movies and boy does his energy come through like a comet when holding this beeswax. His magick, his wisdom, his integrity… even his beard; they all come through with a flair of greeny ‘shimmy-shimmy’. The seven obsidian chips that run down one side of the candle also hold significance for me.

Number 7
I have only recently starting a practical study and application of numerology (late to the number party) but growing up the number 7 was considered lucky. Since starting my numerology study, I have discovered that 7 is the number of seeking, thinking and searching for the truth; the number of understanding very few things are only as they appear on the surface and that is very much aligned with Merlin… he was when he lived and remains in the astral in search of more knowledge because as we all know, knowledge is power.

Obsidian
Any black crystal holds a special place in my heart but because obsidian is often utilised for scrying, it is again an indicator of searching for hidden depths or meanings of a person, situation, place, etc. I think the placement of these crystals indicates Merlin’s seer qualities, as well as linking this taper with those of the Sorceresses of Avalon range, which also have obsidian chips in their aesthetic.

«     King Arthur Beeswax Taper
I will admit, I wasn’t sure about the colour choice at first… the inky reddish-purple possibly wouldn’t have been where my mind went immediately if it had been me at the crafting table for this but I trust Joey’s knowledge, skill and energy so I went with it. When it arrived it was perfect… the colour reminds me of deep, luxurious royal robes, it is a colour that would suit velvet well and certainly the colour of a Sovereign. The golden shimmy-shimmy which I assume is applied by rolling the wax through glitter is perfectly proportioned, it’s not over done to the point of a child's craft table and yet it’s not so little that it seems accidental. I love this taper; the traits which are attributed to Arthur as a King come through beautifully – the justice of his reign, the generosity of his spirit and the love of his Camelot.

Number 4
I will start with the numerology of the obsidian pieces on this taper. Number 4 is an indicator masculinity, strength and stability; he is dependable and productive, organised, trustworthy and patient – these are wonderful qualities of a King and very indicative of Arthur as a King; I hope our future King reigns with such qualities.

Obsidian & Royalty
I have not delved deep enough yet into the histories of obsidian to know whether it is something that may have been used by Arthur, whether it was even in the area at the time Arthur is said to have ruled but for the energy of this candle, I can imagine His tunic to have obsidian buttons, I see arrow heads of obsidian and perhaps tinctures were kept in obsidian bottles.

  
«     Seasons of Trees Smudgling Set


Before I begin my review of these tiny pots of gorgeousness, I will mention I have deemed all smudglings ‘sniff-pots’; I brought them with the intention of using them as smudges but they are too delicious to do that so I am using them to induce a specific energy base prior to meditation. Just as a sidebar, I will not go into the ingredients I recognise in these smudglings because I respect Jo’s secret blends and recipes and also her desire to keep her crafting tricks and techniques private.

Dawn of Trees is the Spring smudgling; freshness, new life, growth and regenerated energy are the emanating goodies that come from this smudge. When I stick my nose in there, I imagine myself to be a very hungry bee who catches this scent of the breeze and heads straight to the bee-equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet. It is sweet and delicate, beautifully balanced and has a very charming note of dancing fae. Stunningly golden light of new sunbeams is what I am reminded of by looking into this smudge; I think of those dancing fae and the sunlight through their wings. Gorgeous!!!

Warrior of Trees is like a bubbling cauldron of strength. I don’t find the scent overwhelming which is refreshing and puts me in mind of simply laying in a meadow, but the energy is magnificent… there is a gorgeous element of stealth in the smudgling, the energy creeps up on me, much like the sun creeps up on us, growing stronger until suddenly, it’s Summer and we are amid the blinding light and sweltering heat. This energy has that power, the stealth of the sun as it ripens the tree to it’s peak level of radiance. The colours are most striking in this mini smudge… the burning orange against the softer yellow like the flaming sun through the leafy canopy.

Last Dance of Trees has the most mellow, calming, relaxed scent which transports me to a wilting forest with mulch beneath my feet and a fading sun setting amongst the reds and golds of the autumnal leaves. You may notice from how I describe this that Autumn is my favourite season in the cycle and the smudglings. I am in awe of this beautiful aroma which is both cooling to the mind and warming to the heart. The aesthetic is strands of golden yellow on dark brown and looking at it, I am watching the limbs of a mighty oak sway in the cool breeze as the last of it’s leaves, silhouetted against the sun, dance to the ground.

Winter Crown of Trees has an unexpected scent. The first time I opened it, I expected, something sharp and cold to enter my sense but that is not the case. Based on trees, I feel this scent follows the hibernation cycle of the tree through Winter. Though titled ‘Crown of Trees’, the scent takes me to the roots of trees, warm in the earth, hidden from the cold surface frosts. I therefore feel that warmth spreading out to the tips of each branch and twig, to keep it just ticking over while the world spins frozen beneath it. An inky black-blue against the golden yellows certainly mirror barren branches against a blinding winter sun but the scent is all that rest and renewal energy which happens away from prying eyes.

As a pre-requisite to this section of the review, I am purchasing all Ogham Pristess Blessing Salts as the Celtic Calendar progresses. I am on a mission to work Joey into a crafting frenzy because she’s amusing when frenzied – lol! Anyway, on with the salts…

«     Hawthorn Priestess Blessing Salts
This product encompasses perfectly the wheel turning from Spring to Summer; Celtic traditions when adapted into an organised calendar placed the named the month of Huath/Uath for the Hawthorn tree; this month is the transition between what we know as May and June. This is a time of growing heat, lengthening days, flowers everywhere and an abundance of beautiful nature. The salts Joey has produced brings all of that together into a product which can be utilised through bathing/cleansing, through magick & ritual, while maintaining a more understated energy which is more easily used for meditation. While my research of Hawthorn brings me to traditions of it being considered masculine, having the salts bring out a Priestess energy creates a balance which I find aids meditation seamlessly. This is one of the strongest scented salts I have ordered so far but as it contains lots of botanicals worked through the salts and energising them with Huath goodness, I am not surprised. This is a very strongly magickal salt and I shall use it with reverence to deeply connect to the magicks that surround me.

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