Artisans Faire at The Sacred Well

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

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

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

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

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'

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”

“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