“Lunnitsa - the authentic charm of the ancient Slavs, one of the most common archaeological finds. The shape is a crescent moon with horns, directed mostly down, but there are also up.
Lunnitsy were distributed in the vast territory - Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Eastern Europe, known since the first millennium BC, and have not lost its popularity in our days.
Lunnitsy worn around the neck as part of a necklace or on their own, separately and the whole set is attached to a belt or headdress. This symbol is also depicted in the embroidery and wood carving, decorating the house.
Drawing on lunnitsah is of several types. One of the most common - the life cycle of the moon, in the center there is the sign of Mary - a triangle, located top down and the symbol of the full moon, in the left corner lunnitsy - a symbol of the new moon, and the right - a symbol of the aging of the month. In the intervals between them are plotted risks, corresponding to the number of days in the lunar month (the amount considered to be at risk, raised up and lowered down). As a result, drawing is a schematic lunar calendar.
Lunnitsa considered women's amulet, a symbol of the goddess of the moon and Mary. It helps women, girls and girls who protects them, serves as a powerful protector against evil spirits, the evil eye, the manifestations of the Na'vi, increases the attractiveness of attracts female happiness. Wearing lunnitsu on the chest, the woman is connected to the female aspect of the universe of energy. In addition it is believed that lunnitsa protects not only his mistress, but also her family, especially children. Lunnitsa gradually changing the power woman, her family and home, leading all in harmony, bringing to life rhythm, order and comfort. At owner lunnitsy increases intuition, it becomes a wise and sensible, calm and confident. Increase magic abilities. Owners of lunnitsy goddess suggest the best out of the situation, protect it from adversity, give the source of love and inspiration. Increased female force, sexuality, attractiveness. Constant wearing lunnitsy makes a woman - in a woman with a capital letter.”
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The last three photos are of a set of modern lunitsa earrings that my husband bought for me for Christmas. The shop is here. I love them and wear them almost everyday.
