I received the Scorpio Anklet and gave it to my chiropractor friend today. She put it on immediately and when I left, she was hopping around one leg holding up an ankle to show the office staff her "universe on a leg"...The workmanship was excellent, the design artistic and all the semi-precious gemstones were of an excellent quality. I know she'll enjoy it for many more years to come. Thank you for the work you do; it is of true quality and a most unique service. [email protected]
About Astrology Jewelry
Q. What exactly does this jewelry do for me?
A. Throughout your life, both good and bad things have happened to you. You've made many decisions about yourself and about how the world works. By wearing your own natal birth chart, you literally center yourself in the universe as it was around you at that moment you came into this world. You cut through all your beliefs and masks, bringing you back to the beginning of your path. A fresh start!
The Destiny designs (Relationships, Money, Health, Ideas into Action, Stress Relief, Family, Empowerment, and World Peace) will surround you with "personality traits" that a person would have to be successful in these areas of life. You can study the purpose behind each bead to help manifest the trait in your life.
Q. How do I use it?
A. Each order comes with a full-color card explaining the purpose of each bead in your astrology chart. Match the bead to the information, and learn how to lay the chart on the table to "read" it like an astrology chart.
Some people use them like rosaries or malas to pray or meditate. Others just wear them because they're pretty!
Q. How do I know they'll work?
A. We have four answers for that frequently asked question:
First, many people report that they can feel their own energy in their jewelry. In our own experiments, we give Alicia and Mary's necklaces to people who know us both, blindfolded. Three out of four people are able to identify which was which.
Second, when we meet customers in Wandering Star's store or at shows, we use Applied Kinesiology to muscle test the jewelry to the person. We start by doing a "clearing test": we make true and false statements (such as "My name is Alicia"), and push on the customer's arm. If their arm remains strong, the answer is true, and if their arm falls, the answer if false. The demonstration is quite compelling! Then, we take the different pieces the customer is interested in, and push on their arm again. If their arm stays strong, the jewelry design will work for them. If their arm falls, it won't work, and we won't sell it to them!
Third, this work is all about intention. Each piece comes with information that you can use to learn about each bead's purpose in the jewelry. By thinking about it and meditating on it, you can manifest it! Some people have suggested that it's "just" a placebo effect, but hey, that's a positive result, right?
Fourth, we have pages and pages of testimonials from satisfied customers. Look for them all over the site!
Q. Can I wear more than one at a time?
A. We don't recommend wearing more than one design at a time around your neck or wrist, because the beads are the same on each, just in a different order. If the beads are that close together, you may get unexpected results. Try wearing them on different wrists, or alternate designs every few days. Many people, however, say they work just fine when worn in multiples.
Q. Is it OK to wind the necklaces around my wrist?
A. I think so, although I don't have any data to see if it stops the necklace from working. The choker makes a great double bracelet, and the 30" necklace makes a great double choker.
Ordering Questions
Q. What are the necklaces strung on?
A. 40-pound test 49-strand nylon-coated steel.
Q. Will the jewelry be exactly the length I ordered?
A. Each piece will vary in length according to your astro chart. They may vary within 1/2 inch. Toggle and lobster clasps add over 1/2". The chokers are14" in length and do lay right on your neck. Unless you're petite or under 25 years old, we recommend the 18" necklace! We can make pieces longer, but we can't make them shorter because every bead has a purpose. If your necklace doesn't fit to your satisfaction, we can remake it for $25 plus the difference in cost for the length change.
The 22" length fits men best.
Q. What is the difference between "Glass" and "Semi-precious" background degree beads?
A. The color choices are the overall necklace color, and each bead equals an exact number of degrees on the necklace. Please choose either one glass color (no extra charge) or one semi-precious stone (additional charge).
Q. Do I have to choose a color that matches my zodiac sign or birth month?
A. You can use the traditional stone interpretations and colors if you'd like, but you can also choose your color based on your wardrobe. The Design Your Jewelry page has a list of colors and stones with their meanings.
Q. Are the planets glass or semi-precious?
A. The planets will be semi-precious in EVERY necklace ordered.
Q: How did you set your prices?
A: These aren't Power Beads made in Taiwan, and they aren't simple jewelry made to be pretty. Each one is handcrafted by Alicia or Mary to order, using the finest stones, gold, and silver. Not to mention that each is mathematically precise, heavily researched, and astrologically accurate! Our prices reflect the care and quality we put into every design.
Q: Why is my order total less than the Shopping Cart says?
A: Since we're not a Fortune 500 company, our shopping cart can't make decisions based on the length that you get. Semi-precious bracelets cost less than necklaces! Our choice is an awkward disclamer, or charge you more than we should for your jewelry.
Company Policies
Q: How long will it take to get my jewelry?
A: Please allow two to four weeks for delivery. Priority shipping, for example, doesn't mean that you will receive it in three days, it means it will be shipped using Priority mail. Each piece is made to order, in the order received.
Q: I need to have my order filled faster than that. My friend's birthday is next week!
A. If you need the order in less than 2 to 4 weeks, choose "Overnight" shipping. You will be charged for Overnight shipping and an extra $15 fee for Rush. Your order will NOT get there the day after you order, but we will jump your order to the front of the line.
Q: I gave you the wrong Birth information!
A: If we make a piece of jewelry but the birth information given us is wrong, we will remake the necklace for a $25 charge. Essentially, we'll need to start over again from scratch. Send the jewelry and paperwork back along with the new information.
Q: I snagged my bracelet and it broke. Can you fix it?
A: We will remake jewelry that breaks due to accidents for a $25 charge ($15 for Destiny and Zodiac pieces) if you send back the pieces in the original box or a padded envelope with your name, address, and birth information.
Q: My necklace just fell apart...I didn't pull it or anything!
A: Occasionally a bracelet may mysteriously fall apart. If you have been wearing the jewelry frequently, please include the $15-25 fee. If there is a problem with the way the jewelry was manufactured, we will repair it for free.
Q: I'm sending my credit card info over the Internet. Is that safe?
A: We use a secure server that will encrypt your order before sending it to us.
Q: What do you do with all my personal data?
A: We maintain mailing lists and email lists for our own use; you can expect to hear from us on the equinox and solstice with special offers and news. You're welcome to opt out at any time with a friendly note or phone call. We will never sell or give your mailing address or email address to any third party.
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(800) WSTAR-25
1702 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR 97213
