Tides of Tethys | Talismanic Jewelry Studio of Genie Raftopoulos

AN ATELIER OF

Astrological Talismans

& DEVOTIONAL FINE JEWELS FOR

Star lovers

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Welcome to Tides of Tethys

Tides of Tethys is the astrological talisman jewelry studio of Genie Raftopoulos, founded in 2014. I am an artist, gold and silversmith, talisman maker, and astrologer, creating astrological talismans as well as bespoke fine jewelry, including engagement rings and wedding bands.

My gold and silversmithing practice is grounded in the tradition of smithcraft, where the working of metal has long been understood as a magical art. Everything is made by hand, using ancient and slow-making techniques such as wax sculpting, lost-wax casting, and sand casting.

Talismans are crafted and inspirited during rare astrological elections. The materia, herbs, gemstones, sigils, and form of each piece are deliberately chosen to be sympathetic with the star or planet. Each working unfolds over months of focused making.

For pre-release talismans and collections, monthly Art & Magic Club meet-ups, and my writings on magic and talismans, subscribe to my Patreon, or join the newsletter to be notified of each upcoming release.

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recent release

Venus Devotional Collection

The Tides of Tethys, Venus Devotional Collection is an ongoing collection of one-of-a-kind and limited-edition rings first conceived in 2026, during Venus’s transit through her watery exaltation of Pisces. These devotional jewels are perfect for astromages wanting to perform their own consecrations at an elected time.

Many hours and days of focus have been poured into the making to create power objects that may be worn during your own petitions and astrological workings with Her.

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Mer-Moon Mother of Tides Talismans

Aug 6, 2026

Moon is the Queen of the Night, the Mother of the Tides, and the Mediatrix between the eternal realm of the stars and our earthly world. As Mother of the Tides, she draws the life waters through the great body of the Earth, raising and calming its currents in an endless rhythm of generation. As Mediatrix, Moon casts her ladder of light among the stars, drawing their virtues into herself before carrying them down into the sublunary realm—our realm of matter. Thus her rightful title is Queen of the Night, for when Sun enters the underworld on his daily journey, she takes her throne in the court, which, empty during Sun's sitting, is suddenly populated by countless stars.

Son of Jupiter, Joy of Jupiter: Jupiter in Cancer Talismans

Dec 10, 2025

When I first began considering these talismans, I assumed they were about building wealth. Jupiter is traditionally associated with prosperity, and in these times I feel that for many people, being more financially resourced is something wished for. I’d been looking at the citrine gemstones featured in this collection, thinking about how they are symbolic of wealth. But very quickly I was redirected. The spirits made it clear that this was not about “wealth-building.” The instruction was move toward Joy. Joy is the resonant current here.