Stars in Jars Essences

Relax into the Holidays with Essences

2011-12-07T16:21:00.001-08:00

Sail through this holiday season with poise and grace with our “Holiday Stress-Buster” set.

Spray yourself or your environment and float into a state of instant relaxation with All is Well for general soul-support and to invoke a sense of calm. Solstice Lightning Storm clears away any held or heavy energies and brings a lift to any mood. This is a great one to use after being in crowded places, such as airports or shopping areas. Bearded Iris helps spotlight what is essential so you can leave the rest behind. Perfect for when you need to get things done without getting mired in distractions as it helps you remain aligned and focused.

The combination of essences and essential oils create a wonderful synergy. They can have positive effects on mind, body and emotions and provide gentle support during stressful times.

Holiday Stress-Buster Set includes:
2 oz All is Well Spray
1 oz Solstice Lightning Storm Spray
1 oz Bearded Iris Dropper
Red or Gold Gift Bag
$40

Pick one up today at Purple Iris Healing Center, 1404 Church Street at 26th Street (Noe Valley) Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

For more information on this or other powerful sets or a personalized consult, contact Claudia at 415.710.9914.

There and Back Again

2011-11-30T16:14:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays, our Featured Essence is a boxed set of 6 limited edition essences made from pristine waters hand collected by Claudia on her trip to New Zealand earlier this year. We call the set There and Back Again, as a tribute to the land of Middle Earth, to travel and adventure. This set contains 5 dropper and 1 spray formula in 1 ounce bottles.

Each of these unique formulas is made from source waters gathered from special sacred sites in New Zealand including springs, lakes and caves. The waters of New Zealand are so clean and crystal clear, it is safe to drink directly from the source.

Enjoy a little taste of adventure with Claudia’s travel notes about each essence:

Blue Lake ~ “Merriment”
Sacred to the Maori located in Rotorua, the center of the North Island's largest geothermal activity. Blue Lake has a sister lake called Green Lake. I couldn’t stop smiling when I was here. Watching the sheer bliss that exuded from families playing and swimming and dogs frolicking. Take this essence to return to a place of child-like wonder and amazement. Bring merriment and joy into your life.

Emerald Lake ~ “Eagle’s Blessing”
Three sacred lakes in the volcanic area of Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island. After a long hike along this volcanic floor we arrived at a breath-taking view of the three Emerald Lakes. I collected water from the one that drew me to it and felt truly blessed; as though my soul had been graced by an immense feminine power of deep knowing and truth.

Fox Glacier ~ “Timelessness”
Glacial ice was collected from this river on the South Island. Connect to All That Is and move outside space and time. Attune to the wisdom of the Old Ones.

Milking the Cave ~ “Forgiveness“
Drops were “milked” from several stalactites in caverns located in Punakaiki, South Island.Allows you to go within to the womb of the Mother and feel a sense of total self-acceptance and love. Sitting silently in the dark, I felt a deep sense of peace and overwhelming love in the void.

"Pupu" Springs ~ “Cleansing”
Te Waikoropupu Springs is sacred to the Maori. The legends of this spring are told in the stories of Huriawa, its guardian spirit. The Springs provide water for healing, and in the past were a place of ceremonial blessings at times of birth and death and the leaving and returning of travellers.Unclogs your spiritual pipes, and the Goddess of the Springs works fast!

New Zealand Sacred Waters ~ “The Great River”
A Spray formula made with a combination of all 5 New Zealand essences and a refreshing blend of essential oils. Anduin is the river in Middle Earth that all other rivers flow into, it is also known as The Great River. Feel the power of the River of Life within you. Feel connected to Source.

Special Offer: The first 3 orders who arrange for pick up in San Francisco at Purple Iris Healing Center in Noe Valley, will receive $5 off the retail price of $79 and save shipping and handling. Single bottles of any of the 6 limited edition New Zealand essence formulas are also available to purchase individually at our regular price of $13 each.

If you are interested in a little more on Claudia’s New Zealand adventure, travel back to our blog entry from earlier this year.

“Farewell! wherever you fare, till your eyries receive you at the journey’s end!”
~ J.R.R. Tolkien

Artisans Faire at The Sacred Well

2011-11-14T17:12:00.001-08:00

We are very pleased to announce we will be participating for a second year in The Sacred Well Holiday Artisans Faire. We will be joining a select group of vendors at the faire this coming Saturday November 19th from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm.

Come by and meet the talented artisans who will be bringing their locally produced, handmade goods. We will have a wonderful selection of essences and samples for you to try, plus the premier of our brand new box set “There and Back Again”. This limited edition collection of essences are made from hand collected waters gathered by Claudia during her travels in New Zealand. The set contains 6 unique essences; powerful individually, and together as an energetic journey to sacred places of the land of Middle Earth.

This is a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping for unique items while supporting local artists and an independently owned business. If you haven't been to The Sacred Well yet, you are in for a treat, it really is a magical place to visit! This is a free event.

We hope to see you Saturday! 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland CA 94610
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

With StarWater Blessings,
Claudia & Alison

Greetings Cosmic Explorers

2011-10-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

As the Wheel of the year turns towards the dark half of the year and Samhain (“Summer’s End”) approaches at the end of October, we stand before one of the most powerful gateways in the Celtic year and in many traditions and cultures an important and powerful season. We wish all who celebrate the old traditions, a blessed new year.

Our current Featured Essence is Vision Quest, one of our essence sets we call *Powerful Pairings; two individual formulas created to work especially well as a duo of energies to compliment and synergize the benefits of one another. Powerful Pairings are two bottles sold together.

Vision Quest (Keywords = Cosmic Exploration)

Vision Quest is a Powerful Pairing of; Cosmic Antlers, and Stone Shields Spray, to be used together when embarking on spiritual undertakings. Crafted specially as Sister Essences for connection and protection, when used with one another each of the formulas in this set synergizes and amplifies the power of her Sister Essence.

Use Vision Quest for solitary work or with a circle of like-minded spirits and allies, to support and enhance journey work, initiation ceremonies, and when seeking guidance from other realms. Begin with Stone Shields Spray to create an energetic cauldron of safety, then within the protection of this container, take a few drops of Cosmic Antlers under the tongue or anoint the third eye to enhance visioning and launch inner questing.

We dedicate this offering to pragmatic mystics, spiritual warriors, wise fools, heroines, heros, explorers, seekers, dreamers, and brave souls everywhere who are setting out on a journey.

"Sanctified by their initiatory experiences and furnished with their spirit guardians, the shaman alone among human beings is able to consciously travel into the spiritual worlds as cosmic explorers." ~ Hank Wesselman

Cosmic Antlers (Keywords = Cosmic Awareness)

"Symbiosis" by Nadia Turner

Opens and expands awareness, connects your knowing with Cosmic Consciousness. Sprouts your virtual antennae, heightening senses to aid reception of guidance and wisdom available from the Cosmos. Opens the third eye for powerful awakened inner sight. Excellent for astral travel, dream quests, oracular or divinitory practices, or when soul progression is desired. Use this formula within the safety of the sacred container created with Stone Shields Spray.

(Available only in Dropper form and sold exclusively with Stone Shields Spray as part of the Vision Quest Powerful Pairing set.)

"I have most of the essences and use them for journeying and ceremony... Cosmic Antlers can be utterly amazing for journeying. I am so delighted that you are there, and that you do what you do. I think your essences are among the best (if not THE best) I have ever found."
C.C., Retired Educator/Shamanic Explorer

Stone Shields Spray (Keyword = Protection)

"Standing Stones of Callanish 2" by Nick Holland

Creates a magical disk of safety. Raises a virtual circle of standing stones that surround you as guardians and deep witnesses to your work. Spray any room, open space, or mist around your body. May be used with its Sister formula or alone whenever a strong energetic container is needed, whether for ritual, energy work or when maneuvering in the mundane realm when our energetic or physical body’s immune defenses need strength and protection. A wonderful adjunct for anyone in the healing arts profession. Makes a great companion for travel or when in crowded places.

Available exclusively as a spray formula, contains a powerhouse of oils and gemstone elixirs each carefully chosen for their quality of warmth, great for the coming winter months.

"I use Stone Shields Spray in my shamanic practice before a session. It feels like a strong energetic container, safe and solid. It's as though some great Protector Spirits are watching over me and the client. I like it so much I keep 2 bottles in my office; one is scent free for people who are sensitive."
S.S., Shamanic Practitioner

Vision Quest is available in the following sizes:
1 oz each dropper/spray $24. A savings of $2 from individual purchase prices.
2 oz each dropper/spray $30. A savings of $4 from individual purchase prices.

*For additional Powerful Pairings visit our Products page or feel free to ask us for a pairing suggestion with any of our formulas. We also create custom sets of two or more essences that work together to lend maximum mojo to support your specific intention. Simply email us at: starsinjars2008 (at) gmail (dot) com to inquire about essence pairs or sets.

Be Here Now

2011-08-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

Our current Featured Essence is a new offering from Stars in Jars called Within the Labyrinth, an environmental essence created on sacred land in the mountains of Ben Lomond CA.

On a quiet autumn morning, as a heavy rain fell and thick mists arose among the redwood trees, rainwater was collected, then carefully carried in a silent ritual through a labyrinth to infuse the water with the peaceful vibrations of that unique moment. A profound stillness was experienced during the infusion ritual. Use of this essence will instantly transport you to a place of deep peace.

Invoke the experience of a moving meditation; step across the threshold of a labyrinth leaving ordinary consciousness, transcending space and time. Enter an etheric temple that opens your awareness to wisdom and surrounds you with grace. Allow your mind and body to flow through the ancient shapes of transformation. Turns and pathways take you deeper into sacred silence and inner stillness. Gently follow the spiral toward the center, the heart of your self, the place where true power lies, the place inside that is waiting for your listening and attention. When you are ready, return from this place feeling grounded, clear and connected.

Available in a dropper or spray, Within the Labyrinth is a great formula for enhancing meditations or when you wish to shift your energy to a quiet state of reflection. Anoint the soles of your feet to help find your footing and bring confidence to your steps. Anoint your heart chakra for spiritual alignment and to connect to your inner guidance. The spray may be used to transform any room into a sacred temple where one may meditate, or do ritual. An excellent pairing with our Stone Shields Spray, providing added protection and holding of sacred space.

We've posted a few resources for more on Labyrinths on our new Resources page.

"The quieter you become, the more you can hear."
~ Ram Dass

“If you are facing in the right direction, all you need to do is keep on walking.”
~ Buddhist Proverb

“Does this path have a heart? If it does, then the path is good. If it doesn't then it is of no use."
~ Carlos Castaneda

2011-07-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

We hope you are all enjoying this glorious summer we are having. The flowers and gardens surrounding us are breathtaking and we have been busy bees making essences that will soon be available. In the meantime, we invite you to enjoy 25% off You Glow Girl! Cocoa Bliss Salt Scrub, a handcrafted Goddess Spa creation. 4 oz for $9; 8 oz for $18 plus tax. As always you can order online or visit Purple Iris Healing Center at 1404 Church Street at 26th and pick up a batch today! You can read more about it here.

"Cocoa Bliss Salt Scrub is off the chain! It leaves my

skin silky smooth and smells so good I want to eat it.

The combination of chocolate and roses, milk and honey

is fantastic. I feel like a mermaid emerging from the sea.

My boyfriend loves my skin after I use it" T.C., SF

Mid-Summer greetings to the Goddesses in everyone

2011-06-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

Our mid-summer Featured Essence is Triple Goddess. Made from a combination of full moon essences, this potent formula may be used at any time during lunar phases to call forth the blessings and power of the Goddess as she moves through her cycle; new, waxing, full, waning, and dark.

The Triple Goddess is the three-fold aspect of the Goddess as Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Triple Goddess essence is perfect for use in moon rituals, bathing rituals, and to invoke the Goddess for strength in Sisterhood. For honoring the solidarity of the Sacred Feminine within self, family or community. A great ally for help in “letting go” and clearing anything that no longer serves.

The inspiration for crafting this essence literally sprang forth from the dream-time. It is an alchemical brew of multiple full moon infusions made by us under various full moons. Each unique full moon planetary essence was made in different locations spanning from the southwestern desert to the Polynesian islands over a period of several years time. The resulting brew was then energized in sacred space under a powerful Full Moon in Gemini. Gifts of flowers, gems, and hand blended essential oils from our circle of sisters were key ingredients blessing this formula.

Triple Goddess is available in both dropper and spray formulas. The spray is imbued with a special blend of essential oils created as an offering to Venus: jasmine absolute, frankincense, ylang ylang, and orange.

The Nine Sisters (Nine fold aspect of the Goddess as Maidens, Mothers, Crones):
“I am The cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. I am One. I am many. I am within you."

Maiden:
“I am the Maiden, called by some Brigit, Diana, Kore
I am the waxing moon, the bright flower of beginnings and adventures into the self and the world.
I am One Unto Myself … I am within you.“
…
Mother:
“I am the Mother, called by some Danu, Demeter, Frigga
I am the full moon, the fecundity of ideas and motion, life giving birth to itself.
I am Myself in Connection … I am within you.“
…
Crone:
“I am the Crone, called by some The Cailiach, Hekate, Hella
I am the waning moon, the secrets of silence and darkness, of the journey not yet taken.
I am All Within Myself … I am within you. “

~ Meeting the Nine Sisters Ritual written by Catherine Pennington, presented at PantheaCon 2003, 2004

Get that New Zealand feelin'

2011-06-06T15:15:00.000-07:00

Claudia was recently traveling in New Zealand where she collected sacred waters from Middle Earth. Since her return, we have been attuning to the energies of these special waters and sharing them with friends for use in ceremony and ritual. Because New Zealand has one of the cleanest water sources on the planet, these waters have powerful healing qualities. Here are some pictures from her travels of the places she collected these waters.

Emerald Lake
Three sacred lakes in the volcanic area of Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island.

Blue Lake
Sacred lake to the Maori located in Rotorua, the center of the North Island's largest geothermal activity.

Waikoropupu Springs
"Pupu" Springs is a sacred spring to the Maori. It is the largest spring system in New Zealand and among the 100 largest in the world. Horizontal visibility is 63 meters. Legend tells of Huriawa who guards the spring, when she is not clearing blocked waterways beneath the earth.

Fox River CavernClaudia calls this one "milking the cave", as the water was collected from several stalactites in Punakaiki, South Island.

Fox Glacier
Glacial ice was collected from this river on South Island.

Stay tuned for new limited edition essences made with these waters. In the meantime, please feel free to email us if you want to purchase a preview bottle of any of the waters pictured here.

Blessings begin with “May”

2011-05-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

“May we know ourselves in our perfect state, our eyes open to the perfection of those around us. May we live in reciprocity with Nature and embrace the joy of the present moment. May we sing and dance with the heart of listening.”
~ Stargazer Lily Blessing

Our Featured Essence for the Merry Month of May is the radiant Stargazer Lily. Her vibration helps us to embrace joy with wild abandon and celebrate our divinity as star beings. When we stand fully present in the moment, our inner starlight shines like a sparkling jewel. This essence is a dose of spiritual nutrition and sweetness.

Stargazer Lily was made throughout Beltane Eve until sunrise on the first of May in 2010. The plant from which the essence was made lives in a private garden high upon a hill overlooking San Francisco and was a gift from Claudia’s mother, an avid gardener, years ago. Stargazer lily bloomed on the first of May heralding well-wishes for Mother’s Day. With permission given from the spirit of the plant, two radiant magenta blooms were placed in a bowl of spring water where the essence was infused by the elements in its garden home. Earth blessings in the form of a despacho and song were offered to the Faery beings and elemental kingdoms expressing great gratitude for Springtime’s sweet abundance.

The Stargazer flower lives in a divine state and reflects back our own divinity and light echoing the Divine Mother’s love of all her children. Stargazer’s wisdom teaches us to listen with an open heart so that we may perceive the subtle beauty and perfection around us.

Use when you want to boost your inner light and ignite your soul fire. A strong ally in creative expressions; singing, dancing, and music-making. Stargazer will guide your ability to listen to others with an open heart, tune in and hear the messages that are often beyond words.

Stargazer Lily is available in both dropper and spray, and would make a great gift for moms or special women in your life. The external spray contains a light and airy aroma that evokes feelings of openess and freedom with a blend of organic essential oils including Artemisia, Clary Sage, Niaouli, Black Spruce, and Benzoin Absolute.

Month of May special: enjoy Stargazer Lilly 1 oz dropper for $10 and 2 oz spray for $15. If you live in San Francisco, pick up a bottle at Purple Iris Healing Center 1404 Church Street at 26th Street.

“Look past the surface and listen as you would a beguiling melody on the very edge of hearing.”
~ The Faery Piper

“The more we are true to our own nature, the more access we have to our own magic and the song of the cosmos.”
~ The Faery Faun

April Showers Bring May Flowers

2011-04-18T08:38:00.000-07:00

As the sun bestows its rays on us, we can feel the energy of transformation blooming. The blessings of the rains have helped us wash away the old, the stale, the outworn and many of us are re-cycling or re-purposing our material goods. Spring provides a great opportunity to address that which no longer serves our higher purpose in the emotional, mental or psychic realms. Essences are a wonderful ally and adjunct for support in the process of clearing away the old and bringing in the new.

Stars in Jars are committed to support you in achieving your desired changes, and are happy to announce that now, in addition to our products, we have a selection of services available we call our Magical Offerings. Our services include consultations to aid in essence selection, custom made formulas, and hands on body and energy work. Our offerings are a great way to experience our unique gifts as practitioners of complementary healing arts. Together we have over 30 years experience in body/mind/spirit therapies and we integrate our skills to bring forth a personalized experience to support your path to well being.

What do you wish to release? What would you like to embrace? Finding your dream job, attracting love, manifesting a new home? Springtime is the perfect time to emerge and blossom into your fullest potential. We invite you to peruse our offerings to find the one that is right for you and book your consultation by simply emailing us at StarsinJars2008 (at) gmail dot com.

Stars in Jars Magical Offerings

Magic in a Bottle
We assist you in choosing a formula for a specific issue via email request. This is for those who need brief guidance.
Consultation Fee: No Charge for up to 10 minutes.
Essence Price: $13 per 1oz bottle, $17 per 2 oz bottle. Plus tax, shipping and handling.

More Mojo
We create a custom essence formula based upon a mini consultation either by phone or email. As with all of our essences, we make your custom formula with a unique combination of some or all of the following; flower essences, gem elixirs, environmental and cosmic essences, with channeled blessings from Spirit to support your intention.
Consultation Fee: $50 per 30 minutes.
Essence Price: $20 per bottle. Plus tax, shipping and handling.

Flower Essence Consultion with Claudia
A one on one individual consultation with Claudia, Flower Essence Therapist, either in person at her San Francisco office or via phone.
Consultation Fee: $90 per hour. Individual essence(s) not included in the price.

Healing Hands Shazam
This is a 60 minute in person session in our San Francisco healing space. After a brief consultation, we both work on you simultaneously, combining some or all of the following: bodywork, Reiki, hypnotherapy, essence therapy, and shamanic work.
Fee: $225.

As Above So Below
This is a one of a kind spell crafted for you. We use shamanic practices, spell work and divination to customize a package made with materials specifically chosen to support your intention. May include some of the following: an essence formula, essential oils, herbal magic, gem stones, candle magic, sacred objects, charms, amulets, affirmations, a custom ritual, or magical directive. Because of the deeper nature of this work, As Above So Below begins when you book an email consultation. After the initial consultation, we will provide you with a quote for your package.
Initial Consultation Fee: $40. Due upon request and non-refundable.
Package Fee: depending upon your request $200 - $500

A Toast to Love!

2011-02-07T13:14:00.000-08:00

Our special offer this month is the Powerful Pairing of essences we call Divine Union: one bottle each of Empress Moon and Solis Manifestation.

Like two lovers, these yin and yang essences join together in an alchemical sacred union. Solis Manifestation was made under the radiance of a Leo sun intentionally to be the masculine solar/fire balance to the feminine lunar/water qualities of Empress Moon made during a full moon in July under the sign of Cancer.

Together, this pair of essences harmonizes the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine within self or in a relationship. Can be used to anoint yourself or a loved one with beauty, adoration and grace and ground your union into manifest form. Let your creativity flow!

To read more about the individual essences please see each one highlighted in our past Featured Essences.

Divine Union is available as a pair of two 1 oz. dropper/internal bottles $24, or two 2 oz. sprays bottles $30 (a savings from buying the essences individually). Can be purchased at Purple Iris Healing Center in Noe Valley San Francisco, 1404 Church Street at 26th Street, Monday through Friday during business hours. If you'd like to order by mail, simply send an email to starsinjars2008 (at) gmail dot com and let us know your zip code so we can calculate the shipping charge.

“I gave the gift of the Divine Union essence set to my friend and she LOVED them. She sprayed them and was impressed at the quality and said she could tell they were made by someone who had energy in her hands :) And commented that the scent stays in the air a long time, it doesn’t just dissapate.” ~ C.H., Psychotherapist

"Empress Moon is a favorite. If I am feeling a little low during my monthly cycle, I spray Empress Moon all over and it feels like I have just received a cool, gentle embrace lifting me up and comforting me." ~ R.A., Attorney

"I LOVE Solis Manifestation. I use it when I wake up in the morning. It has a beautiful scent and I like how it sets the tone for how I want to move forward into my day...with a sense of creativity and openess to abundance. Speaking of abundance, I sprayed Solis around my artwork and display at an art faire I exhibited in and sold 6 paintings that weekend. How's that for manifesting!" ~ R.S., Artist

With Love from the Sea

2011-02-01T09:59:00.000-08:00

Treat yourself and a loved one this Valentine's Day with the newest addition to the Stars in Jars family, a gift that would please Venus Herself: a handcrafted Goddess Spa creation You Glow Girl! Cocoa Bliss. This salt scrub made from the finest treasures collected from land and sea is sure to delight your senses and leave your skin soft and glowing.

You Glow Girl! loves your skin:
The ingredients in our salt glows are the finest quality, organic, and food grade, they smell good enough to eat and they are ! A carefully selected blend of salts include hand harvested unrefined sea salts from some of earths most precious reserves; including the coasts of Portugal, Bali and Hawaii, and mineral salts from ancient oceans preserved deep within the earth found in Utah. These salts are wonderfully rich in minerals which benefit your health. Raw honey and milk are beauty secrets from the time of Cleopatra, and are known for their healing and rejuvenating effects on your skin. Rose petals soften and tone skin, their fragrance soothes and relaxes mind and body. Apricot kernel oil nourishes and moisturizes your skin and leaves you soft and glowing. Cacao seeds were considered “food of the the gods” by the Aztecs, the oil from the seed is rich in antioxidants and flavanoids that boost the immune system, the scent is sensual, heady and delicious !

Turn your shower into a spa; place a small amount into the palm of your hand, gently massage on wet skin. Let the mixture rest on your skin for a few minutes. Gently rinse off. Pat dry with a clean soft towel. Add a palmful to your bath and immerse yourself in luxury.

You Glow Girl! loves our planet:
We have chosen to package our products in cellophane which is made from plant fiber and biodegradable. Plastics are not healthy for the ocean or living things who share our planet, so we hope you will join our efforts to remove plastic from our lives.

You Glow Girl! Cocoa Bliss comes in 2 sizes, 4 oz. for $12, and 8 oz. for $24. Available for purchase at Purple Iris Healing Center in Noe Valley San Francisco, 1404 Church Street at 26th Street Monday through Friday during business hours. If you'd like to order by mail, simply send an email to starsinjars2008 (at) gmail dot com and let us know your zip code so we can calculate the shipping charge.

"Cocoa Bliss Salt Scrub is off the chain! It leaves my skin silky smooth and smells so good I want to eat it. The combination of chocolate and roses, milk and honey is fantastic. I feel like a mermaid emerging from the sea. My boyfriend loves my skin after I use it”
~ T.C. San Francisco

Flowing into an Abundant New Year

2011-01-24T13:04:00.000-08:00

We at Stars in Jars Essences have set sail into the new year with deep gratitude for all the gifts of abundance we give and receive. As we begin to emerge from the heart of winter and journey into the year ahead, may we continue to offer one another support and blessings to renew our spirits, our bodies and the land. With this intention, we have chosen Abundant Spring as our Featured Essence to begin this new year. It is our wish that the abundance of nature flow to all beings everywhere and that we each flow into our fullest potential.

Abundant Spring was made from pure spring water hand collected from Spencer Hot Springs in Nevada.

This essence celebrates and affirms the limitless bounty that pours forth from the source of all life, nature Herself. Supports mind and body in deep restoration and regeneration on a cellular level. A gentle showering of Divine Love that eases expansion of one's heart space. Shifts deeply held patterns of contraction and fear around scarcity, into a sense of trust and openness to receiving.

Available as a spray containing a delightful blend of essential oils; Chamomile, Ginger, Basil, Mandarin, Cinnamon, Vetiver, Peppermint.

"Grace is always falling like rain. We just have to become open to receive it." ~ Amma

Jump into the New Year with Stars in Jars Essences!

2011-01-09T21:31:00.000-08:00

Now you can conveniently purchase Stars in Jars products at Purple Iris Healing Center located in Noe Valley in San Francisco at 1404 Church Street @ 26th. Stop by Monday through Saturday during normal business hours. While you are there you can also schedule a massage, flower essence consultation or acupuncture appointment with one of the wonderfully skilled practitioners.

Holiday Greetings from Stars in Jars

2010-12-13T12:03:00.000-08:00

As we turn the wheel of the year this December towards the Winter Solstice, we approach the longest night of the year when the Goddess transformed as Great Mother will labor to give birth to the Sun King, the God. In this season of long nights while we honor the return of the light in many traditions, Stars in Jars chose one of our full moon essences, Hina Full Moon, as our Featured Essence. With kisses of a warm tropical breeze, we send our wishes that the promise of renewal and return of the Sun’s warmth bless you this season.

Hina Full Moon was made on an enchanted tropical evening under an August full moon on the shore of West Maui facing the island of Lana’i. As the glorious moonlight illuminated the star-filled sky and sparkled on the waters of the pacific ocean, night birds flew silently overhead, while sand crabs danced their way along the beach. A chalice with Hawaiian spring water was placed on a sand altar to gather Hina’s blessings that we now offer to you.

Hina is a Hawaiian Goddess who appears in many forms throughout Polynesia, including as the mother of the moon and stars. She is associated with the moon, the ocean, women’s Kapa making, and healing. She bestows blessings of replenishment and renewal. This essence is wonderful for honoring the Divine nature within each of us, especially in times of darkness and searching.

Available in dropper or spray. The spray formula is enhanced with essential oil of jasmine, a night blooming flower that is associated with goddesses, the moon, mysteries of the night, psychic protection, and dreaming.


			"Mararu": Offerings of gratitude to Tahitian goddess Hina. Woodcut by Paul Gauguin.

"Hina Full Moon is a delightful blend of essences that delights the senses. I use the spray, used for clearing spaces, to move energy out between giving psychic readings. It is absolutely divine! No residual energy at all between clients, and I am more able to release previous energies more effectively. Subtle yet powerful!" ~ M.S., Psychic

Stars in Jars at the Real Mercantile Wed. Dec. 8th

2010-12-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

We are very happy to have been chosen to bring our essences to The Real Mercantile this Wednesday Dec. 8th from 5-9pm. "Makers and Doers of the Finest Caliber", The Real Mercantile features unique locally produced, handmade goods and foods.

We will have a wonderful selection of essences including a couple brand new formulas and some holiday treats. Also, something new from Stars in Jars: A Goddess Spa "You Glow Girl!" bath and beauty creation "Cocoa Bliss Salt Scrub", a sensual earthly delight made of all organic and edible ingredients that is already a favorite with our friends who have tried it.

Come by and say hello, sample some of our sprays or internal formulas, or check out how heavenly Cocoa Bliss smells for yourself. This is a great chance to shop for unique holiday gifts and support local artisans.

It's a fun, free event and they will have mulled wine!

Chez Poulet Gallery
3359 Cesar Chavez near Mission Street
San Francisco
Wednesday Dec 8th, 5-9pm

TheRealMercantile.com

Stars in Jars at The Sacred Well this Saturday

2010-11-10T17:20:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all!

We are very proud to have been chosen to participate in The First Annual Sacred Well Holiday Artisans Faire. We will be there with bells on this Saturday November 13th from Noon until 6pm.

The Faire features unique locally produced, handmade goods. We will have a wonderful selection of essences including a couple brand new formulas. Also, something new from Stars in Jars: A Goddess Spa "You Glow Girl!" bath and beauty creation "Cocoa Bliss Salt Scrub", a sensual earthly delight made of all organic and edible ingredients that is already a favorite with our friends who have tried it.

Come by and say hello, sample some of our sprays or internal formulas, or check out how heavenly Cocoa Bliss smells for yourself. This is a great chance to do some holiday shopping that you can feel good about. And if you haven't been to The Sacred Well, it really is a magical place to visit!

We hope to see you Saturday! 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland CA 94610

With StarWater Blessings,
Claudia and Alison

With StarWater Blessings from Stars in Jars

2010-10-29T15:16:00.000-07:00

As we turn the wheel of the year, we feel the sunlight receding. The rhythm of the season calls us to slow down our pace, and draws us inward for reflection and renewal. Autumn is traditionally a time to remember and honor our ancestors of blood and spirit. Now as the veils between the worlds become thin, we have especially powerful access to the strength and wisdom available within the elements of nature and ourselves, we can call upon them to help move us forward into and through the winter.

Glacier Water is our current Featured Ess ence. A wonderful remedy to increase the flow in places where energy has become stagnant. Use to cleanse, renew, revitalize and tap into Source energy.

Waters hand collected from Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina and Kokanee Glacier in Canada are combined in this limited edition environmental formula. The joining of Southern and Northern waters evokes a deep sense of connection to Source that spans space and time. Glacial ice crystals carry ancient memories. As the ice melts, ions are released into the air, and their messages and wisdom become available to us. When we slow down and listen, we will hear them.

Glacier Water is available only as a spray, enhanced with a fabulous blend of essential oils of: Seaweed, Juniper, Sea Buckthorn Berry, Spike Lavender, Rosewood, Rosemary, Pine, Cypress Tips, Blue Tansy, and Atlas Cedarwood. Mist yourself or a room and call forth the refreshing sparkle of crystal clear water to bring a sense of well being and calm reassurance.

“I did not seek wildness. It chose me, bringing panther cubs and river meanders, mystery and galaxies into my life. I did not look for cellular memory. It found me, threading ancestral wisdom with the knowledge of stones and trees. I did not want this solitary path. It chased me from childhood, flowed into every awareness, taught me to keep going no matter how great the grief.”
~ Meg Beeler, Earth Caretakers

Faeries are among us!

2010-09-17T13:41:00.000-07:00

This month’s Featured Essence Faerie Cross was made at Midsummer and is our newest essence. A magical potion that awakens insight and opens a portal for interspecies communion. Please visit our Featured Essence page for further information.

The first 5 customers to order our Featured Essence will be gifted a 1 oz. bottle of Grandmother Bell Rock essence, either internal or spray.

“Ive been using Faerie Cross spray to create sacred space and be able to “see” with my 3rd eye into other realms during my healing work. It provides a sweet energy that welcomes you into other dimensions. The connection with guiding spirits is instant and I feel protected. A great adjunct to journeying.”
~ Copal

Mercury Retrograde Remedy on Sale this Month.

2010-08-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

Mercury Retrograde is around the corner beginning on August 21st in the sign of Virgo. Pick up a 2oz spray bottle of Mercury Retrograde Remedy for only $15. This essence helps to re-mind us to slow down, re-treat, and re-assess. Great for clearing the lines of communication and staying grounded during the process. To read more about the essence and Mercury Retrograde, visit "Past Featured Essences" on our Featured Essence page.

Calling All Wizards!

2010-08-10T16:15:00.000-07:00

Our Featured Essence for the month of August is Solis Manifestation. This is an energy boost in a bottle ! Use to ignite the flame of the will and bring desires into being. Great for abundance rituals and celebrating the masculine. Please visit our Featured Essence page to read more about this fabulous essence.

Calling All Mermaids !

2010-07-10T12:54:00.000-07:00

Our Featured Essence for the month of July is Empress Moon. We invite you to dip into an ocean of beauty and love with star water blessings from Yemaya, Oshun and Venus. Embrace feminine grace, honor both the stillness and flow within and summon your eternal beauty. Please visit our Featured Essence page to read more about this fabulous essence.

Stars in Jars wishes all a Happy Summer Solstice !

2010-06-03T16:27:00.000-07:00

Our Featured Essence this month is Solstice Lightning Storm a great essence for grounding and energetic clearing. As we celebrate the brightness, purification and bounty of this season we also remember to honor Mother Earth with gratitude and blessings for the healing of Her waters. During June, Stars in Jars Essences will donate 20% of proceeds from sales of Solstice Lightning Storm to Matter of Trust, a local non-profit organization working to clean the waters from the oil cataclysm in the Gulf of Mexico.

Merry May!

2010-05-12T18:07:00.001-07:00

Flowers are popping, birds are singing, the sun is shining and love is in the air! We have chosen Kachina Woman as our Featured Essence for May as the month begins with the Spring fertility festival of Beltane, and Kachina Woman embodies the energies of Springtime, renewal and balance.

What's new in the stars ?

2010-04-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

Mercury is preparing for a journey backwards on April 18th. Our Featured Essence Mercury Retrograde Remedy is a wonderful tool to have during this time. To learn more see our Featured Essence page.

Bearded Iris is Here!

2010-03-05T18:38:00.000-08:00

She bloomed just in time for our debut at the Underground Farmer's Market! This sweet essence is for when we seek vertical alignment to focus our scattered energy. This essence connects the crown chakra to the higher realms. Providing first a bird's eye view of a situation, followed by a "spotlight" that will show us what needs attention and focus. This illuminated perspective is perfect when one is mired in mundane details and needs an energy lift into the sacred.

As a testament to this essence's efficacy, we took her throughout the night of the Market and were able to remain vertical without letting the energy of over 1200 people blow us out! She gave us the ability to focus on one person and remain in the heart while allowing us to zero in on the individual's need.

Stars in Jars Debut - Saturday March 6

2010-02-25T13:07:00.000-08:00

We are so happy to announce the debut of Stars in Jars Essences at the San Francisco Underground Farmer's Market which will be held on Sat. March 6 from 5-11pm at 9 Langton Street South of Market.

Please join us and other wonderful vendors of local, hand crafted products and organic foods. Stop by early as the market gets super crowded and try a sample or 10 of really tasty treats. Last month they featured everything from granola to kombucha, vegan chocolate to roast beef sandwiches. They even had roast boar later in the evening! Get more info at foragesf.com.

Its really a cool event so come out and support us and sample our essences, buy a gift, try a snack. The event is kid friendly, they have music to entertain you and you get a really fun and unique experience. And it's free! What more could you ask for! We will be having tastings of some of our internal essences and have a few new ones as well. So if you need a fabulous product for space clearing, protection, meditation or something to activate your mojo stop by and say hi!

We look forward to seeing you!

Alison & Claudia