Mix n 'match lockets of desire

Moon lockets, in mixed metal, copper, brass and silver, oxidized and polished. They are 7.75 gms and have a rough diameter of 25mm. I only have two of these left. They're delicate, unique and can house two photos or momentos inside. 

You know that phrase is my jam - Sweets, jewellery,  talent...

When I was a kid, mayb 6 or 7 my Dad asked me if, like the rest of the family, I was a Buddhist. I replied I was Bon Buddhist with Shamanic  tendencies. He said I couldn't be, I had to choose one - That concept seemed ridiculous to me, then and now.  Why an earth can't we pick what systems, ideologies, philosophies, and magick feels right for us? Are we to simply follow diligently in the footsteps of our ancestors, or are we to build upon all that they have shared and take it somewhere new -  To something that fits us uniquely... ?? 

From the AW20 collection Astral Ancestors:

The inspiration for the Astral Ancestors collection is a scent -  A perfumed oil that captures the spirit of an imagined journey - From the Earth's Core to Outer Space. 

"There was something undefined and complete, existing before Heaven and Earth. How still it was, how formless, standing alone and undergoing no change, reaching everywhere with no danger of being exhausted. It may be regarded as the mother of all things. Truthfully it has no name, but I call it Tao." (Tsu, 1972)

Black pepper and patchouli - The core, snaking up towards the crust and beyond.

Vetiver and frankincense  -  The earth, caves and fields.

Lavender and neroli  - Flora and fauna.

Cedarwood, sandalwood and fir   - The trees reaching up.

Geranium  - Stratosphere

Birch tar  - Moon

Almond - Saturn's moon

Raspberry - Outer space.