
About
Golden Teacher Shooting Star is a celestial-themed variant of Psilocybe cubensis, named for its ability to induce rapid bursts of insight, dazzling visual displays, and a sense of cosmic wonder. True to its name, the experience is often described as bright, fast-moving, and energetically potent, making it a popular choice for users seeking visual clarity and creative breakthroughs.
History
This strain is believed to be a select isolate or hybrid derived from Golden Teacher genetics, bred for intensified visuals, rapid onset, and a distinct energetic “pop” that mimics the sensation of seeing a shooting star. It has gained a following among artists, visionaries, and those looking for awe-inspiring, spiritually uplifting trips.
Its name reflects its flashy aesthetic, brilliant visuals, and brief moments of pure insight that seem to strike like inspiration from the cosmos.
Overview
Fruits are medium in size, with vibrant golden caps, slender but firm stems, and strong blue bruising. Colonization is moderate to fast, and flushes are frequent with energetic growth patterns.
Effects are visually intense, with pulsing geometric visuals, euphoric spikes, and moments of deep cosmic or galactic connection. Ideal for creative sessions, astral meditations, or intentional use in stargazing or visionary art environments
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
50-150 mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, coloration varies from golden brown to light yellow.
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, gray to nearly black in maturity, close and crowded.
Cognitive Effects
Creativity
May stimulate abstract and creative thought processes.
Psychoactive Effects
Euphoric
Produces feelings of joy and happiness.
Helps With
Depression
Can alleviate symptoms of depression in some users.
Anxiety
May reduce feelings of anxiety temporarily.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Can cause stomach discomfort and nausea.
Paranoid
May induce feelings of paranoia or anxiety in higher doses.
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Psychoactive
Key Differences: Smaller cap and stem, less robust mycelium.

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Psychoactive
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