
About
Golden Teacher Eclipse is a mystical and intense variant of Psilocybe cubensis, named for its ability to evoke a total sensory and emotional immersion, akin to a spiritual eclipse. Combining the wisdom and balance of Golden Teacher with a more depth-heavy, shadow-oriented journey, this strain is known for its ability to guide users through the darkness and back into the light—ideal for deep inner work, emotional release, and symbolic transformation.
History
The “Eclipse” variant likely emerged as a select phenotype or cross emphasizing heavy visual immersion and emotionally cathartic journeys. Its name reflects the nature of the experience—one that may begin in shadow, dive into depth, and emerge renewed. It's considered a transformational strain, suitable for those seeking ego work, healing from trauma, or visionary insight.
It's favored by advanced users and facilitators seeking emotional breakthroughs or mystical reconnection.
Overview
Mushrooms are moderately sized, with darker golden-brown caps, thick stems, and strong blue bruising. The fruiting bodies may appear slightly darker or more opaque than standard Golden Teacher, visually reinforcing the "eclipse" theme. It grows reliably but benefits from stable, intentional cultivation conditions.
Psychedelic effects are deep and layered, with symbolic or dreamlike visuals, emotional waves, and periods of quiet stillness or awe. Ideal for shadow work, night-time ceremonies, or spiritual rituals centered around rebirth, release, or surrender.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Conical to convex, becoming broadly convex to flat with age, golden brown
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, gray to nearly black in maturity
Cognitive Effects
Creativity
Users report an increase in creative thought processes.
Psychoactive Effects
Perceptual
Time may seem to pass slower.
Helps With
Depression
Can alleviate symptoms of depression in some users.
Anxiety
May reduce anxiety levels temporarily.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Common especially in raw consumption.
Paranoid
Can occur, particularly with higher doses.
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species

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Edibility: Psychoactive
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Species: Psilocybe cyanescens
Edibility: Psychoactive
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