The Momento Mori Collection: The Emerald Tablet - Lemon, Clove & Black Current

DESCRIPTION:

There will be food and drink and ghosts, and perhaps...a few murders.

This collection was inspired by the Gothmothers and Gothfathers of literature. Only one of each has been created and once it's gone - that's it! Each label was designed by me, taking into account what real tomb stones look like in way of engraving. Each label has been gently distressed to give it that aged-stone look.

We use high quality 100% soy wax which is quite difficult to use but ensures quality candles with an approx. 45 hours burning time. We have chosen wooden wicks for that authentic crackling sound and to ensure minimal smoke. Also, our glass jars are easy to clean and reuse once your candle has finished burning.

This collection comes with a thin, wooden lid painted black to keep your wax dust and dirt free inbetween burnings.

About the author/artist/poet...

The Emerald Tablet is a short and intriguing text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure who combines the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. It's really important in the worlds of alchemy, Hermeticism, and esoteric philosophy. Even though it’s just a few paragraphs, it’s full of rich symbolism about the nature of reality, the universe, and spiritual growth.

One of its most well-known ideas is: “As above, so below,” which suggests that the small scale (like humans and the earth) reflects the larger universe and divine forces. The tablet also explores themes like the interconnectedness of everything, the transformation of matter, and the journey toward spiritual perfection. Historically, alchemists have interpreted it in both practical ways—like turning base metals into gold—and more metaphorical ways, such as achieving spiritual enlightenment.

At its core, the tablet serves as a mysterious and inspiring guide to understanding the subtle links between the physical world and the spiritual realm.