The Moon - Blog Posts

The Moon was made of gold tonight. The Moon did not like this.

The Mists Are Angry

The moon was full tonight.

The Mists swirled around it, trying to both reach and flee from it's harsh glare.

Thunder roared in the distance, and claws of lighting streaked through the Mists. As if they despised the moon's silver glow...

the moon in paintings. x

Are there any Ukrainian folk beliefs about the moon? Does it play a part in slavic faith? I would love to hear everything you'd like to share. Also, are there Ukrainian werewolf beliefs? Please take good care of yourself. I keep Ukraine in my prayers and send you a virtual hug if you'd like💛

Yes and yes.

First of all, there is the moon phase symbolism, and my musings about the black moon in particular, while we are at it. Have some information about misiachnyks for good measure.

The moon, being a masculine word in Ukrainian, is generally referred to as male; the sun can be feminine if they are made a pair, but the word itself is neuter, and the solar divinity we know of is masculine.

As for werewolves, and other shape-shifters, there are a few ideas about it. Some might be born with it, if the pregnant person, for example, happens to meet a wolf at an unfortunate time, or eats an animal killed by one. Still, it is usually considered a consequence of spell work, though the attitude varies depending on the source of the spells. Those magical practitioners who choose to turn into an animal (stick a knife into the ground, somersault thrice over it, hope that no-one takes it while you are about) are to be particularly feared, as it is unlikely they do so for a pleasant reason. They also have an unfortunate habit of turning other people and whole weddings into animals. It is only appropriate I end the response with yet another link.

"There is still a saying among people, "The moon is our god, and who will rule over us when he is gone?" - Outline of Ukrainian Mythology, V. Hnatiuk

Español/Spanich

Ya ha pasado un año desde que publique algo, no tengo ninguna escusa, al principio era que no tenía mucha inspiración lo cual se transformó en no tener ganas de dibujar, pero el año pasado comencé la carrera de diseño gráfico, la cual me devolvió la inspiración, pero me dejó con poco tiempo libre. 

Para una de las tareas teníamos que diseñar dos cartas del tarot a elección, una de las que elegí fue "La Luna", la segunda veré si la comparto más adelante. 

Espero que esto signifique que regrese, pero no sé por cuánto tiempo, por ahora espero les guste.

Ingles/English

It's been a year since I published anything. I don't have any excuse. At first, it was that I didn't have much inspiration, which turned into not having the desire to draw. But last year, I started a degree in graphic design, which gave me back the inspiration, but it left me with little free time.

For one of the tasks, we had to design two tarot cards of our choice; one of which I chose was "The Moon."  The second I will see if I share later.

I hope this means it comes back, but I don't know for how long. For now, I hope you like it.