Mars Products
Amber Resin (Pinites succinifer)
This is small pieces of true Baltic amber -- the same ancient fossilized resin that is made into jewelry. Amber resin is intensely protective and binding; it's nature is to preserve . ... more
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
One of the sacred trees of Ireland and the British Isles, blackthorn is associated with the ogham letter Straif , which according to McManus' "Irish letter-names and their kennings" bears... more
Dragon's Blood (Dracaena cinnabari)
We offer dragon's blood resin from two separate plants, Daemonorops draco (Indonesian Dragon's Blood) and Dracaena cinnabari (Medieval Dragon's Blood). The resins are added to spells, incense, oils and inks as blood substitutes in order to increase their power and potency. more
Gentian (Gentiana lutea)
During the Middle Ages, Gentian was commonly employed as a theriac, believed to be an antidote to poison and venoms of all kinds. Nowadays, it's mainly used in spells to attract and keep... more
Grains of Paradise (Amomum villosus)
Grains of paradise are used in hoodoo, combined with little john to chew, to make a protective wash. By itself, it is used as a protective amulet when hung on doors, and is used in... more
Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)
Hawthorn berries are often offered to the fey by those who work with them. They can be used in place of the wood in foods and jams or other general workings when you want to enter... more
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
A sharp, piney scent when burned, add juniper berries to protection and healing incenses. Also add juniper to sanctification incense, especially when combined with frankincense and cedar. ... more
Madder Root (Rubia tinctorum)
Madder is a dye plant yielding an orange-red color. Extract in hot water and use to color cloth or grind and make a paste with water to color engraved bone or stone. more
Nettles (Urtica dioica)
Due to the stinging spines found on the leaves, nettles are a strong herb used in protective magic and jinx breaking. They were grown in Scotland for the stem fibers which were woven... more
Opoponax (Commiphora erythraea)
Known as sweet myrrh, opoponax has none of the burnt rubber scent associated with low quality myrrh. Opoponax is associated with the Scorpio/Mars/Pluto complex of sex and death. Use... more
Planetary Spellwork Incenses
A collection of planetary-aligned incenses formulated to capture the essence of the court of the heavens. Based on recipes from old grimoires and alchemical texts, each blend is suitable... more
Rowan Berries (Sorbus aucuparia)
Rowan, or Mountain Ash, produces large clusters of small red berries, and for this reason, like many trees that produce similar fruit, has been associated with the food of the gods. The... more
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
This herb has a sweet vanilla/benzoin scent somewhat reminiscent of drying hay. Also known as Master of the Woods (from the German waldmeister ), Sweet Woodruff provides courage, strength... more
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum)
A close relative of mugwort, wormwood is the darker cousin. Once featured as an ingredient in Absinthe, it is considered by some to be a hallucinogen. Brew small amounts of wormwood into a tea to induce trance and burn over graves to summon the spirits o more