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.
Or, for products with energies you personally feel aligned to, contact
Joey at the
