Today we pay homage to the Greek Goddess of the Moon, Selene...
Selene (also known as Mene/Mani in Norse Mythology or Luna in Roman Mythology) is said to be the moon personified into a cosmic divine being. She is thought to be the lady of the moon who embodies all of the moon's luna attributes and powers.
Selene is a Titian Goddess, daughter of Hyperion and Theia and sister of Helios and Eos. In some accounts, she is also called Phoebe, as the sister of Phoebus, the god of the sun. As a natural suductess, Selene is said to have many consorts, however, Endymion was one whom she loved dearly and bore 50 children with. Selene was the mother of the goddesses Pandia (All-Gifts), Ersa (Dew), the Menai (Menae, Months), and some say of the four Horai (Horae, Seasons). Her only mortal child was the poet Mousaios (Musaeus).
The Moon represents the divine feminine aspect of the subconscious mind, dreams, season, and cycles. It represents our innermost desires and the emotional self. The moon reflects the light of the sun as one of earth's illumaries; forever in a dancing cycle with the sun, shining light throughout the night. Selene was said to drive a moon chariot pulled by two winged horses/unicorns (Pegasus) across the night sky to illuminate the shadows. She is also pictured as driving a team of ox or riding sidestaddle on a white horse. Her colors are white, silver, and light blue. She has the power to give sleep and allow dreams to pass through different realms of sleep. She was traditionally worshipped during the full and new moon. She is also the protectress of night creatures and water creatures.
Selene rules the cycles of growth and agriculture, female menstruation, mysterious diseases like epilepsy, and spiritual possession. She was also responsible for the luna cycles, lunar eclipse, and the tides of the waters. Much love and respect to the Moon personified, Goddess Selene!
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