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#54 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:17 pm
Subject: New UK Retailer - Baron's Magic
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Hello Conjure friends, particularly those in the UK and Europe!

You'll be pleased to know that the online retailer Baron's Magic will soon be carrying selections from the Conjure Oils general catalog!

They have already updated their site and are asking for pre-orders since they are anticipating a great reception for the new line!

If you're interested in having a look, please go to the Baron's Magic site by clicking HERE!

As always, thank you all so much for your love, support and great energy.

Warmly,

Vajra


#53 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Wed Apr 9, 2008 5:33 pm
Subject: New Scent - Shakti - Feminine Power Unleashed
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Hello! I hope you are all doing well!

Please join me in welcoming the newest addition to the Conjure Oils Mythos line!

Shakti - Feminine Power Unleashed

dynamic and engaging, Shakti is the active force of the Goddess. She is pure energy, life and light and only a bold and glowing blend would be appropriate. Indian sandalwood, blackberry honey and black amber finds balance with a sparkle of white musk and the smallest curl of incense smoke.

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#52 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:42 pm
Subject: Out with the old, in with the new...
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Hello Everyone!

I hope your spring is blooming beautifully! I just wanted to write a quick reminder that today is the last day for The Cult of the Whore and the Beast of Babylon because tomorrow the new summer LE line will go live! *insert cheering crowd*

All the best,

Vajra


#51 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:13 am
Subject: Snakes’ Revenge St. Patty’s Sale!
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The Snakes' Revenge Sale! Buy two oils, get one free!

To take advantage of this sale, simply list the third item in the comments section if you use the PayPal buttons, or send an email! A perfect opportunity to stock up on the Cult of the Whore and the Beast of Babylon scents before they're gone forever on March 20th!

Sale ends Monday, March 17th at Midnight

(Sale is for 5ml or 10ml sizes. Free oil must be of equal or lesser value.)

Thanks!

Vajra

Conjure Oils - Things with a good smell will make you lucky as Hell!


#50 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Wed Mar 5, 2008 6:34 pm
Subject: Introducing the Aquarian Apothecary!
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Antiquarian and artisan with a decidedly unique contemporary flair, the Aquarian Apothecary is a fresh take on an old concept. Apothecaries were the chemists and pharmacies in the days of old; one could go in and find preparations and remedies for myriad maladies of the day.

Updated for the children of the Information Age, the Aquarian Apothecary offers oils to soothe the ailments that affect the savvy citizen of the 21st Century.

 Aquarian Apothecary Anointing Oils

Asphalta
Asphalta is the revered goddess of plentiful parking spaces. Anoint your car, keys or a chunk of asphalt placed inside of your vehicle to honor Her. Be sure to stay on Her good side by leaving Her favorite offerings for favors granted: fine chocolates and the occasional latte.
"Hail Asphalta full of grace. Help me find a parking place!"

Glamour
stand out in the concrete jungle! A collection of attraction and attention drawing herbs and flowers assembled to get you noticed! A dollop of faery magick for the sophisticated trollop on-the- go.

Glitch
just say no to the blue screen of death and other digital demons! Cranky Computers, temperamental telephones and other delinquent devices may have a fighting chance with a drop, or two, of this oil. Use to placate the hungry ghost in the machine.

Mercury Retrograde

thrice a year, whether we like it or not, Mercury does His backwards dance wreaking havoc on communications, electronics and our nerves. Let the soothing qualities of this Mercurial oil calm the frazzle and petition the Trickster on your behalf.

Poet's Potion

fierce and free yet fragile, the heart of a poet strangles in a world of desiccated post-positivist prose. Poet's Potion shatters shackles of spirit and stifled words. Return to your Art and let romance reign supreme once again!

Shapeshifter
we're not always what we seem. Herbs that have historically been used to induce invisibility are blended with oils ruled by Lady Moon and Mother Night.

Tribe
finding kindred in a Metropolis is no easy task; seeking out souls that resonate with your own can sometimes seem impossible! To help melt through the isolation, a heartwarming blend of aged patchouli and red rose was formulated to aid in opening the heart, engaging the mind and lifting the spirits as well.

Please visit the Conjure Oils website for more information, and also to see the sale in the Apothecary to make room for this new update!

Thank you so very much for your continued love and support! ~Vajra

#49 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:51 pm
Subject: Sacred Oil prepared for the Total Lunar Eclipse. By request only.
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Total Lunar Eclipse
in Leo

    The Sun, Earth and Moon align in space allowing the mighty light of the full Moon to surrender and submit to the shadow of the Earth. Magickally, it is oftentimes considered a "micro month" where all lunar phases happen during the duration of the eclipse.

    Whether an eclipse is a time to practice magick is up for the practitioner to decide, but few can dispute the power that the eclipse brings.

    Tonight, during the eclipse, I will be preparing an oil to harness the energy of the event. Blending rare oils sacred to the Moon in all Her lunar phases including: jasmine sambac (known as "Queen of the Night"), Mysore sandalwood (sacred to many lunar Gods and Goddesses) and Bulgarian rose (reputed to enhance clairvoyance and meditation.) The perfume will then be transfered into a crystal bottle and exposed to the changing light of the eclipse itself.

    After the eclipse has ended, the fragrance will then be placed in the dark and will be allowed to mature until the new Moon It will then be decanted into cobalt blue 5ml bottles with a beautiful, glossy full color label depicting the eclipse.

    I will only be making a very small batch, so if you're interested in obtaining a bottle of this special oil (I believe the next total lunar eclipse won't happen until December 21, 2010!) please contact me at my email address and I will provide you with payment information.

    The cost will be $30 for 5ml, shipping included, and will include a moonstone, labradorite and quartz crystal lunar charm that will be exposed to the energies of the eclipse as well. I will tuck the bottle in a protective black velvet pouch before it's shipped out to you.

    This oil will be perfect for use during all phases of lunar workings as well as anointing all lunar amulets and jewelry. It will also be well-suited for workings dealing with transitions of all kinds.

    Please email me at vajra (at) conjureoils (dot) com if you're interested.

Thank you and have a blessed Full Moon and Eclipse!

Vajra


#48 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:20 pm
Subject: Persephone - Queen of the Underworld
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Persephone - Queen of the Underworld
the world is renewed as She departs from the underworld to be reunited with her mother, Demeter. Iced pomegranate, pale daffodils, melting snow and dark woods thaw in the early spring sun

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From the Conjure Oils Mythos collection, celebrate the beginning of Spring with the light and haunting fragrance of Persephone. A free sample for your enjoyment will be included with all purchases placed while the sun waxes in the sign of Pisces.

Conjure Oils - Fine Fragrances both Magickal and Mundane


#47 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:01 pm
Subject: I love free oils and the Lwa - Vodoun and Valentines!
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victorian heart

Love is in the air, let its fragrance follow you!

A one-two-three love punch!

1. Purchase two bottles from the Limited Editions or the Mythos lines (please feel free to mix-n-match from the two lines!) and get the third from either two lines for free! To order, you can email me at: orders (at) conjureoils (dot) com or simply purchase two oils on the website and list your third in the paypal comments section!

2. All orders (sale or not) up to $30 will be shipped free!

3. A free preview pip of Erzulie Freda, lwa of sweet love and sensuality from the soon-to-be unveilied Vodoun line will be included with orders placed today (sale or not!)

* Please note that these sales listed here are good for today only! *

Vodoun Oils

Due to the high demand that Conjure Oils has received to create oils that honor the Lwa, I think many of you will be pleased to know that they're almost ready to go live on the website! But before they go up, a very brief preview and pre-sale for the Vodoun line will be taking place in the near future -  just for the Conjure Oils online community!  If you're interested in being a part of the presale, be sure to subscribe to this blog, or send me an email so you don't miss the announcement!

Love and bliss to you all! Happy day of Love!

Vajra


Conjure Oils - Things with a good smell make you loveable as Hell!

#46 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sat Feb 2, 2008 4:48 pm
Subject: Imbolc Blessings
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Imbolc Blessings to You from Conjure Oils.
Let the Light increase.

imbolc 08

#45 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:33 pm
Subject: Cabin Fever Mid-Winter Sale!
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Greetings All!

The local retailer, Practically Divine, will be relocating during the next month so I have all of my stock back from that store. So as to not deprive folks from the luxury of instant gratification, I will hold a sale for the time being on the remaining stock!

There is no wait time for these oils - they were freshly made for Yule and are ready to ship!

Here's the deal:

* For every two bottles bought, you get one free (of equal or lesser value)
* Free shipping on orders of $40 or less (so you can get two bottles, the free bottle
and
still get free shipping!) Orders over $40 will be shipped Priority Mail at a $6 flat rate - no matter how many you buy!
* Only the oils listed are applicable to the sale and once they're gone, they're gone (from the sale, that is! Not the catalog!)
* Sorry, but in order to make this sale run smoothly, you can't add on other catalog items to your order (samples included.) However, you're free to place a separate order for your other items!

This sale will end on January 30th at Midnight, PST.

TO ORDER

Please email me directly at:

 (this is an image of my email address) with what you'd like and I'll send you an invoice. Once that is paid, your oils will go in the mail the next business day! It's that easy!

And without further ado, I present to you the sale oils!

Please refer to the Conjure Oils website for scent descriptions!

ELEMENTS
5ml Bottles - $15 Each
3 Boreas - North Wind
3 Eurus - East Wind
3 Notus - South Wind
3 Zephyrus - West Wind
3 Anemoi - Four Winds (Center)

MYTHOS
5ml Bottles - $15 Each
3 Demeter
2 Kali Ma
3 Cernunnos
3 Persephone
3 Loki
3 Pan
3 Artemis
3 Hecate

HOODOO
5ml Bottles - $15 Each
1 Job Finder
1 777
3 Espiritista
1 Protection
2 Prosperity
2 Come To Me
2 Success
2 Return To Sender
2 Cleanse and Purify
3 Repelling

SEASONAL
5ml Bottles - $15 Each
3 Yule
1 Samhain

Apothecary
5ml Bottles - $20 Each
3 Egyptian Musk
2 Old World Jasmine
3 Sweet Myrrh
1 Dragon's Blood
2 Mysore Sandalwood
3 Indian Patchouli
3 French Lavender
3 Golden Amber
1 Blue Rose
3 Ethiopian Frankincense

CUSTOM OILS
5ml Bottle - $25 Each

These are one of a kind - They were special requests by the store and won't be listed in the GC.  Ever.

1 Monoi de Tahitian Tiare (Gardenia)
1 Italian Lemon
1 Egyptian Carnation

I hope you find things to your liking!

I will update the availability list daily.

Thank you,

Vajra

#44 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:56 am
Subject: Free Shipping is Back!
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This is an addendum to the prior post on shipping. Sorry for the extra email! Blessings All,

Free shipping on ALL orders up to $25! After that, shipping is $6 Priority!

Domestic:
Up to $25 = $0.00 (Shipped First Class)
$26 to $150 = $6.00
$151 to $300 = $12.00
Over $301 = shipping waived.

Options for those who are Overseas:

International Global Priority Air: (lickety-split)
Up to $300 = $15.00 flat rate
Over $301 = shipping waived

or

$7 flat rate for Global First Class: (a bit pokey)

or

Free First Class Global Shipping for orders $25 and less!

All packages are shipped with Delivery Confirmation!

Packages are shipped on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The shipping times listed at the check-out are transit times. Remember, you're paying for quality and that takes time to prepare and get out the door! All items are made to order.

Please email us if you need Rush shipping so arrangements can be made. We will try our best to accommodate your needs.

Thanks everyone! :)

Vajra

Conjure Oils - Things with a Good Smell Keep You Safe From Hell!

#42 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:31 pm
Subject: The Cult of the Whore and the Beast of Babylon
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The Cult of the Whore and the Beast of Babylon
Hello Everyone!

Please join me in welcoming the new Limited Editions to the Conjure Oils line - The Cult of the Whore and the Beast of Babylon.

From the website:


A lustful line in time for Luperacalia! Depraved decadence wrought with debauchery; a celebration of the sins of the flesh.

All 5ml, 10ml and Roll-On bottles and Sample Sets come adorned with labels festooned with gorgeous graphic art and are carefully tucked into their own glimmering sheer organza pouches before they're shipped to you. Perfectly packaged as a gift for someone you love, particularly yourself.

They will be available until the Spring Equinox. Please click the image to be whisked away to the Conjure Oils website!

Warmly,

Vajra

#41 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Tue Jan 1, 2008 4:57 am
Subject: Happy 2008 from Conjure Oils!
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2008 brings you love, prosperity and
your heart's secret desire.

Love, Renewal and All the Best in the New Year,

Vajra

#40 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:10 pm
Subject: I was interviewed.
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I was recently interviewed by the League of Extraordinary ParaWomen for their blog on MySpace.

To save you the hassle of logging into myspace, I've posted the blog in it's entirety on the Conjure Oils blog here .

Enjoy!

Vajra

#39 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:59 pm
Subject: Newest Fragrance - Inanna, Queen of Heaven
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As the longest night of Winter comes upon us, let the mighty Goddess Inanna serve as a healing reminder of the darkness that we must pass through on our way to the Light.

Please help me in celebrating the newest addition to the Conjure Oils Mythos Line:


Inanna - Sumerian Goddess of Sex, War and Fertility
descend into the underworld! Middle eastern blood red pomegranates, juicy crimson currants, night-blooming cereus, alyssum, nicotania flowers and swirling plumes of incense adorn the altar of Inanna
(Taken from the Conjure Oils website)

A dark and juicy, yet dry and fruity floral transforms to a sultry soft incense caressed by pomegranates as it seductively dries on the skin.

A free sample will be included with every order placed from Solstice to the end of January!

Solstice Blessings to You,


Vajra

#38 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:51 am
Subject: Yuletide Gift Certificates Now Available!
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Looking for a last minute gift? Why not treat yourself or someone you love to a Conjure Oils gift certificate? At a 20% discount and a year before expiration they are a great value!

Pricing is as follows:

$100 gift certificate for $80

$50 gift certificate for $40

$35 gift certificate for $28

$25 gift certificate for $20

They can be either mailed to you the same day you order or they can be emailed to you as a print-ready .pdf for immediate delivery to your inbox! Full instructions on how to redeem the gift certificate will be included.

Please visit the Conjure Oils website where there are convenient Buy It Now buttons, or email me at Vajra (at) conjureoils (dot) com with the following information:

To:

From:

Amount:

and I will be happy to set a gift certificate up for you right away!

This service will only be available until the New Year.

Happiest of Holydays!

Vajra    


#37 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:07 am
Subject: Black Friday orders - the wait is over!
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I have had several emails come in looking for your Black Friday orders. Thank you so much for checking up on me! I was stricken with pleurisy and perhaps a form of walking pneumonia and was down for the count for quite some time!

But... They are all packed and ready to go! I have a huge sack of orange envelopes and one big box ready to go out out out!!! I feel like Santa Claus!

I really am sorry to make you all wait, but it's only me steering this ship and when the Cap'n is down, the ship don't go! I get some volunteers from time to time, but really, it's just me. I don't have a business partner, or any employees. I go to graduate school, work for the co-op from time to time, volunteer at the acupuncture clinic and sometimes help out my godmother with her business! I am a wicked-busy monkey!

But I've given all the orders a fantastic coupon and a super yummy freebie and I've been adding artwork to the some of the bottle labels, so hopefully it will be well worth your wait!

After these shipments go out, I'll be all caught up, so if you want to get in an order to be delivered by X-mas, I need it by tomorrow so I can ship it on Tuesday.

Thanks again everyone for not cursing my name and being so wonderfully patient!

All the best,

Vajra

Conjure Oils - Things With A Good Smell Keep You Safe From Hell!

#36 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:06 pm
Subject: My Whore of Babylon Formula
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Is fantastic!

From the Conjure Oils website:

Whore Of Babylon - Sacred Slut a wanton blend of a fallen starlet: scorched vanilla, champagne and pink diamonds. Our most popular fragrance!

Black vanilla and pink grapefruit are swirled with vanilla ice cream and fizzy champagne. Sexy and sophisticated yet fun and flirtatious!

Magickally, it is formulated to attract attention to you and increase sexual magnetism. A first class aphrodisiac!

It is, by far, our most popular oil and all of the folks who sell Conjure Oils can't keep it on their shelves!

Try Whore of Babylon today! Available through the CO site as well as Mademoiselle Noelle's Fortune Tea House in NE Portland as well as Practically Divine on Hawthorne in SE Portland.

Vajra

Conjure Oils - Things with a good smell make you sexy as Hell!


#35 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:17 am
Subject: New Moon in Sagittarius Half Off Sale!
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New Moon in Sagittarius - let the fun of the season commence!

Happiest of days at the beginning of this new lunation!

Half off Sagittarius, Jupiter and New Moon 5ml and 10ml oils in the Astrology line. Good until the Full Moon!

Cheers,

Vajra

Conjure Oils - Things with a good smell will keep you safe from Hell.


#34 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:25 am
Subject: Success!!
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The Black Friday sale was a smash hit! Thank you for all the messages, orders and support over the weekend!

*mwah*

Maybe it can run again next year...

love and light,

Vajra

Conjure Oils


#33 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:13 am
Subject: Sale Extended Through Monday!
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Enough panicked emails have come in from folks not getting home until Monday to inspire me to extend the buy two oils, get one free sale through Monday at midnight, PST.

But that's IT! :D

There won't be another sale like this one until maybe next year!

Remember, things with a good smell keep you safe from Hell - Visit Conjure Oils today!

3

V.


#32 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:51 pm
Subject: This Weekend Only! Black Friday Sale!
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It's ON!

The Black Friday frenzy is here!

Purchase 2 oils and receive the third for free (of equal or lesser value, of course!)

Have a look at the Conjure Oils website and take this opportunity to expand your collection, stock up, buy gifts or try new scents.

Thank you,

Vajra


#31 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:12 pm
Subject: Black Friday at Conjure Oils
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Wow, it's almost Thanksgiving! Where the heck does time go?

Since Black Friday is the day of great deals, we figured, why not? It's a great chance to extend a flippin' sweet deal to you while also offering the opportunity for folks to try out more of the catalog.

The 2007 Black Friday Conjure Oils Sale is...

Buy 2 5ml or 10ml bottles, get one free - no limit!
(The free one must be of equal or lesser value, of course!)

This doesn't apply to samplers or samples, just the bottle sizes. However, the samples and samplers still get free shipping!

So stock up my brothas and sistahs!

Sale will begin Friday November 23 12:01 am and last until 11:59pm on Sunday November 25th.

Thank you for being awesome!

Vajra


#30 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:27 pm
Subject: The World Celebrates: Yule 2007
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It's here!

A fan-designed line of holiday scents that reflect passion, curiosity, generosity and global savvy.

Here are the descriptions of the scents, from the Conjure, Ltd page, where you can also order.

Bhai Dooj
(India)

a Hindu ceremony performed on the second day after Diwali in which siblings honor and celebrate one another. Sisters draw sacred Tilak markings made of sandalwood or vermillion paste on their brothers foreheads with unbroken grains of rice as an expression of love and gratitude for their support and protection. In turn, brothers shower sisters with luxurious gifts, jewel toned flowers and promises of continued love and loyalty

a fiery blend with a heart of sandalwood paste and a soul of incense, basmati rice, dried ginger, comforting allspice and a daub of ghee

contributed by Julia Ingber, New York, USA

Ded Moroz
(Eastern Europe)

Ded Moroz, or Father Frost, is a character akin to Santa Claus in the Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe. He delivers gifts in person to children with his granddaughter Snegurochka,"Snow Maiden", donning his heel-length, crimson fur lined coat, hat and valenki boots. Celebrate a true Ukrainian Christmas with perennially popular Eastern European cookies baked special for Ded Moroz and Snegurochka! Cut into rounds, stars, or crescents, they are often hung on the lower branches of the Yule tree as treats for the younger children

notes in this delectable offering are warm and dry ginger, golden peach honey, orange peel and toasted almonds with a just a hint of spice and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar on top

contributed by Jennifer Tonapi, Ohio, USA

Festival of Lights
(Israel)

Hanukkah, the Hebrew word sometimes translated as "dedication" or "consecration", is celebrated on the 25th day in the month of Kislev, falling anywhere between late November to late December. It is marked by lighting candles each night on the Menorah just after dusk to invite miracles, wonders and to express gratitiute.

a scent for Hanukkah, warm and inviting: fresh baked loaves of Challah, golden tendrils of honey, sweet beeswax candles, frankincense, saffron, and clove

Contributed by Shawna Morse, Georgia, USA

Frau Holda
(Germany)

Germanic Mother Goddess of spinning, witches and the wild hunt. Be called forth into the shimmering silver frenzy of Frau Holda's frozen midwinter festival procession along with the disembodied spirits that roam free on the earth during the darkest nights of deepest chill.

wrap yourself in a cloak of coursing dragon's blood for the Wild Hunt, grand fir for the cold-locked forest and the barest touch of icy ravensara and mint for winter's lingering frost

contributed by Rebecca Cerio, Wisconsin, USA

Misa del Gallo
(Latin America)

Misa del Gallo, or "Roosters Mass" is a name used in Latin America for the Catholic Tradition of Midnight Mass. It comes from the belief that the rooster was one of the first creatures to witness and then announce the birth of the infant Jesus.

celebrate midnight mass in an ancient cathedral: dark amber, sweet myrrh, olibanum, candle smoke wafting heavenward, raw chocolate, desert chaparral and sweetgrass

Contributed by Gary Lordato, North Carolina, USA

Oshogatsu
(Japan)

Spent with family and generally lasting about six days, Oshogatsu, or Japanese New Year, is easily one of Japan's most elaborate festivals. Traditions of cleansing and purification are practiced prior to the holiday to make room for a fresh new year, opening wide the doors to luck, happiness and prosperity

ring in the new: cherry blossoms, green tea, sweet red bean paste accord, rice flowers, bamboo, purifying hinoki and sacred cedar

Contributed by: Karen Shibuya, Virginia USA

Saint Lucia
(Scandinavia)

Observed on December 13 in Scandinavian countries, it is the Feast Day of Saint Lucia, whose name means "light".This is represented in the yearly tradition of choosing one lucky little girl to wear a flowing white gown, don a glowing candle-studded crown and lead a line of candle bearing maidens trailing behind her to represent Saint Lucia overcoming the darkness of her blindness. The Saint is often portrayed holding a golden plate containing her own eyes that some say were plucked out by enemies, yet other sources claim that she gouged them out herself. It is of no surprise then that she is venerated at the darkest time of the year

an illuminating blend offering the sweet scent of lucia yeast buns baked with cardamom and saffron then slowly drizzled with sweet orange glaze rounded out with just a hint of lingonberry twigs from the candle wreath warmed by the candle's steady glow

Contributed by Lindsay Van Acker, California, USA

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Have a beautiful season! Congratulations and many thanks to everyone who contributed!

Light and Joy,

Vajra


#28 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:56 pm
Subject: The End of Hallows...
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Greetings!

Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow,  November 15th, is the last day to order the Hallows scents before they are gone forever to make way for the highly anticipated Yule 2007 line!

As a special for you kind folks who read my online updates: If you order a sampler during these final days of the Hallows line and find that would like a larger size, I'll keep that option available until December 15th. You can order on the Conjure Ltd. page.

Between the Worlds
crimson apples, ruby pomegranates, sandalwood wood smoke and blood red stygian waters permeate the veil.

Calavera de Azúcar
muscovado sugar, royal icing and meringue powder with a slight hint of metaphysical white musk

Devil's Night Detroit Style
a city wide inferno: smoke swirling around dying fires, charred houses, overturned cars and toppled tombstones

Fires of Azrael
let the Dark angel of the Doors grant you a vision of the past or a premonition of the future.The Fires of Azrael evoke smoldering ashes of a juniper, Himalayan cedar and Egyptian sandalwood fire lit by the seaside at twilight. Inspired by the novel _The Sea Priestess_ by Dion Fortune

Flying Ointment
a completely legal olfactory interpretation of an ancient preparation. Mysore sandalwood, midnight blooming jasmine, opoponax, opium poppy flowers, cannabis scent and a pinch of mugwort herb. Who needs a broom?

Ghoul Booty
remember digging into those sacks of candy and gorging until you were sick? Here's a treasure trove of Ghoulie goodness: candy corn, chocolates, caramels, lollipops and bubble gum. The only cavity you're in danger of getting here is the hole in your wallet from getting more!

Guillotine
"let them eat cake!!" or better yet, indulge in fine chocolate. A pompous fragrance for the discriminating chocolatier - decadent, sophisticated and most certainly bourgeoisie. Opulent in its balance of complexity and subtle florals.

Hänsel und Gretel
a gingerbread house decorated with spice drops and butter cream frosting. The faint smell of a witch's brew filling the enchanted woods and roaring cook stove perfect for roasting a greedy little boy or girl.

Mausoleum
the dusty stillness of the afterlife: emerald moss, black orchids, cold stones and holy water.

Kardec
a fragrance created in honor of Allan Kardec, a turn of the century gentleman who is credited with popularizing the Spiritist movement. "To born, to live, to die, to reborn and to keep progressing. That is the law" is engraved on his burial chamber placed in the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in Paris, France. This fragrance consists solely of white flowers to please the spirits of the White Table: lily, rose, paper whites, stephanotis and white jasmine.

Poison Apple
the Queen disguised herself as a country woman and convinced Snow White to eat the poisoned apple. Too bad she didn't get to just wear the scent: green apples coated in caramel sprinkled with brown sugar slathered in buttered rum. This takes our apples form the level of tox to a place that rocks! (sorry 'bout the bad pun. It's late!)

Witching Hour
a midnight walk through the pumpkin patch on All Soul's Eve. Spiced pumpkin, falling leaves, a black velvet cloak to pull close for warmth and a frankincense candle offering for the spirits residing in the cemetery near by.

Zolac Manor
far in the darkest depths of North Portland a Mad Scientist throws a Tiki party for vampires. Tropical fruit, dragon's breath. egyptian musk, calla lilies, Hawaiian white ginger and blood sangria.

Pricing:$3 per Hallows Sample,$31 for 13 sampler set, $13 5ml LE Bottle, $23 10ml LE Bottle

The scent descriptions taken from the Conjure Oils website.

(I may resurrect some Hallows scents for next year, but we'll see...)

Either way, hope you are having a lovely autumn so far.

Showers of blessings,

Vajra


#27 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:36 pm
Subject: Conjure Oils + Lemurgurl Art = Awesome!
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Conjure Oils is in cahoots with the lovely and talented Renee Bosler to delight you with the weird and wonderful world of the Womberscootch! The Womberscootch perfume is a as rare as its namesake and can only be had through clicking the image below.

Here's Renee's description of the Womberscootch scent:

"This perfume oil and art set is the first in a series of four. This first scent evokes the whimsy of the forest-dwelling womberscootch, and the beauty of the woods it dwells in. The scent is earthy, warm, and woodsy, with touches of allspice and wild berries, apple and cedar woods, moss, pine needles, oakmoss, black pepper, and a touch of sweet vanilla bourbon! Quite simply, Womberscootch smells like eating cookies in the woods!"

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Renee is a Gothic Folk Artist based in Portland Oregon.


#26 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Thu Nov 8, 2007 5:27 pm
Subject: Yule 2007 Conjure Oils Contest Winners
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Yule 2007 Conjure Oils Contest Winners 2007 theme: The World Celebrates!
After pouring through pages and pages of gorgeously crafted, well written, researched and heartfelt entries to the 2007 Conjure Oils Yule Contest, one theme began to emerge from the entries like several strands of fine silk woven together to tie a gorgeous bow: yuletide has no borders; the celebration is global. Many of you sent in very touching stories, pictures and poems with your entries and for that I am glad as it put me in a space of deep awe and gratitude. I am so lucky to be in contact with so many brilliant, creative, artistic and genuine people. Every entry was like a present for me – so I thank you for that gift! While I wish I could make all the entries come to life, I can only pick a few. The contest was initially designed for five winners, but I couldn't decide on just five, so I expanded it to include seven winners. Good ol' lucky number seven. The blends themselves will be revealed November 15th on the Conjure Oils website, Conjure, ltd. page, so look for the announcement that they are up. Most of the winners submitted several selections, so they don't even know which scent of theirs was chosen! Let the speculation begin! The winners will receive a beautiful clear glass 10ml perfume bottle of their creation as well as a sample of the other blends. Look for my email confirming your contact information.
So, without further ado, the winners are...
*Rebecca Cerio * Julia Ingber * Gary Lodato * Karen Shibuya * Shawna Silverman * Jennifer Tonapi * Lindsay Van Acker * Congratulations!
Again, all the entries were top notch! Thanks for participating and I know you're really going to enjoy these!
Love and light,
Vajra

#25 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:31 am
Subject: Holiest of Hallows!
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We here at Conjure Oils wish each and every one of you a haunted
Hallows, and a sacred Samhain. May you find light and love in the
presence of your ancestors, egun and spirits.

Have a great day and a fantastic evening!

All the best on the precipice of Celtic New Year,

Vajra

#24 From: "nywebmodelsinc" <nywebmodelsinc@...>
Date: Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:03 pm
Subject: Just wanted to give Kudos! on the site! Marvelous!
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site is marvelous, and wonderous! Had everthin ya need, Now me being
new to makin oils I have many questions. Used to getting my herbs from
a private Botanica, other I get overseas my flymail. But since the
inspection of things being mailed since Big Brother is in full force
sometimes I have to get things in powederd form. For baths.

But I am very much interested, if someone after Nov 2 has time to write
down for me the basics of oils for conjure. Or kindly point me to
websites with instruction for someone who is a novice on making the
oils for their own work, but havin the knowledge already of conjure and
the lwa.

All my Respect,
James

#23 From: "vajra aubergine" <apocalypso23@...>
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:38 pm
Subject: Samples and technology.
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Well, I do believe that the website is fixed. I checked it in firefox, ie and safari and it looks good. I had a dear guardian angel email me last night with some fantastic web pointers that I applied and I guess I flubbed the code up on the first page so it wasn't working for IE, so I had to rewrite it. Again, please please please let me know if something isn't working for you on the website and I'll be glad to fix it immediately.

The reason that I am writing is that it has been a tradition to pick a new sample to send out as the freebie every month. This month, I would like you folks to offer suggestions as to what the freebie for the month of November is. Once I collect all of the information, I'll post a poll. that way everyone can pick their favorite. September's sample was Whore of Babylon. October's is Demeter. What would you like to see for November?  Please email your November freebie sample idea to vajra @ conjureoils.com

Are you totally taking advantage of the Apothecary sale? This is, by far, one of my favorite lines.

Also, in other news, I will be discontinuing the free shipping of samplers after the beginning of the new year. The shipping price will be reasonable - $5 for priority mail with a tracking number since so many of you like to have that information with your order. Another option will be $2 for First Class, no tracking. These rates apply to International folks as well. And as old timey as Conjure Oils is, I still need to catch up to the 21st century, no matter how much I'd rather that your packagers were delivered by Pony Express.

Have you seen the Blood Moon so heavy in the sky this month? It's a silvery orb floating in magick and mystery so large it looks like you can lick it. A time for anointing your forehead with jasmine oil and to sip mugwort tea, burn some myrrh incense and see clearly between the veils.

Also, Conjure Oils was once again mentioned in more press in Mlle Noelle's articles. The article is here.

Thank you again for all your help and support.

Thanks again. So much love right for you.

Vajra

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