Description

“Conjunction” illustrates the alchemical marriage, the process of conjoining and combining. This step of Alchemy is the celebratory ceremony that turns a divided Will into a united Will. And of course, all of this happens in the realm of the Heart, the magnetic center which bridges the lower and upper chakras.

Venus rules Conjunction, bringing the beauty of ritual and the commitment to one’s own unity, into the limelight. Venus is, after all, the great unifying force of the cosmos. Her sacred metal, Copper, represented by the cups and the ring, also corresponds to this step. Copper is the conductive metal, and is often combined with other more precious metals to both magnify their unique abilities, and to create a stronger substance.

Once the red and white tinctures blend, a new substance has been created. There is no turning back, each is forever changed. It is through this union that the qualities of each tincture are able to be complimented by the other. There are hidden treasures, notes, layers and faces, only able to be revealed by this union… It is by committing to something that we give ourselves the opportunity to explore the deepest, most intimate depths of Self and Other.

The dark mysterious hands in prayer, and the arrangement of roses, willow leaves, and hydrangea flowers are earthly, feminine expressions of Venus above.
The Celtic knot ring represents the marriage of mind, body and soul as a continuum. The Madrone trees with creeping moss represents committed partnership as a mutually beneficial, interdependent and symbiotic relationship.

This visual talisman in intended to invoke the spirit of Conjunction, promoting an open heart chakra, a greater level of commitment to our Great Work, and a unified Will.