Description
Sterling Silver Artemis Moon Pendant This crescent moon pendant bears the name Artemis written in Theban script. Measuring approximately 1" tall (without the bale), the Artemis moon pendant is made of .925 Sterling Silver. The pendant is single-sided. Symbolism: Known as the 'Ship of Light on the Sea of the Night', the moon represents fertility, cyclical regeneration, immortality, and intuition. In most traditions the moon is a feminine power (the Mother Goddess and Queen of Heaven), and its influence controls the waters, the rhythm of plant and animal life, as well as the lives of women . With its ever-changing form, the moon represents the cyclical nature of time. Its three distinct phases correspond to the triple aspect of the Goddess (maiden, mother, crone) as well as the phases of life itself. The three dark days of the moon symbolize the passage from life to death, and it was thought that the moon was the dwelling place of the honored dead. The moon's resurrection each month represents immortality and eternity through perpetual renewal. The moon is most often symbolized by the crescent or 'Horns of the Moon'. Drawing upon the power of the moon goddess, the crescent moon is a protective symbol, and the 'Horns of the Moon' have been used as a defense against the evil eye since ancient times. Silver: One of the 7 magical metals of the Ancients, silver is the metal of the moon. Like the moon, silver is linked to the element of water and the Divine Feminine. With its reflective surface, silver acts as a mirror; and the metal is is associated with psychic powers and clairvoyance. Silver is a protective metal and is often used to make protective amulets. Dryad Design: Dryad Design is the 'soul work' of artist Paul Borda. All designs are original, beginning with personal inspiration (including ritual and meditation) followed by extensive research. Dryad's jewelry designs include imagery from Celtic, Norse, Italian and Sumerian mythologies. Through his work, Paul hopes to support and inspire earth-based spirituality and to create images that resonate with all seekers of peace and beauty. This pendant ships by USPS First Class Mail. The pendant pictured is a sample and is not the actual pendant shipping. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks for looking.