{"product_id":"phantom-wisteria","title":"Phantom Wisteria","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Amphibole Quartz with a very very hefty solid sterling silver cap and loop - worth its weight in gold hehe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have started capping crystals in a new way, using an ancient Japanese method of carving and sculpting with Mitsuro Hikime (a blend of beeswax, pine resin, and other natural resins) before sand-casting them in the workshop in sterling silver or bronze. I've only made two so far, but I'm incredibly excited about the possibilities. I've been leaning towards more organic capping for a while, and this technique lends itself beautifully to wild, flowing forms - much like the magick vines of the wisteria!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWisteria's old-world folk magick centres on themes of endurance, devotion, and binding. Victorians gave the flower the meaning \"I cling to thee,\" making it a natural choice in knot magick and binding spells. Ancient roots and woody stems are used to honour ancestors and anchor the home, while the heavy, pendulous blooms hang like a veil between worlds - the flowers themselves have been used for exploring between worlds, such as lucid dreaming and astral projection. Do tread lightly, though, as many parts of the plant are poisonous…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular talisman carries a sigil set at its heart: \u003ci\u003e\"those that seek me harm will not access my energy\"\u003c\/i\u003e  a quiet declaration I think we could all whisper to ourselves from time to time or as often as needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone itself is a stunning and rare Amphibole Quartz, often called Angel Phantom Quartz for the delicate, feathery inclusions that give it such a luminous, ethereal quality. Each angle reveals subtle layers of cream, gold, and russet, formed by mineral inclusions over millennia - making every stone completely one of a kind. Amphibole Quartz is cherished not only for its beauty but for its metaphysical associations with clarity, protection, and spiritual connection. This particular stone has had a few lives and is ready for its new home. It has been dipped in Chalice Well water and sat beneath the light of the Strawberry Full Moon - ready to zing and bond with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 9.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e85.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Sun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57127569260924,"sku":null,"price":333.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/5645\/0375\/files\/DSC3782.jpg?v=1782899496","url":"https:\/\/www.smithandsun.co.uk\/products\/phantom-wisteria","provider":"Smith \u0026 Sun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}