The Celtic Triple Moon Goddess
The triple moon represents renewal, cycles and change. The Celtic knotwork represents that nothing is coincidence, and everything is connected. Celtic moon knotwork is associated with femininity, women, growth and creativity.
The Celts had several triadic Goddesses and Gods that were seen to represent the mysterious nature of the cosmos. They expressed and ruled over the more mystical aspects and truths of life rather than the mundane and practical ruled over by the deities connected to geographical locations.
In the Pagan/Neo-Pagan/Wiccan religion, the triple moon is a Goddess symbol that represents the Maiden, Mother, and Crone as the waxing, full, and waning moon. It is also associated with feminine energy, mystery and psychic abilities. These aspects may also represent the cycle of birth, life and death (and rebirth) and the rhythm of time.
The first crescent (the waxing moon) symbolizes new life, rejuvenation, and new beginnings. The middle circle (the full moon) represents when magic is at its most powerful.
Finally, the second crescent (the waning period) represents the time that is regarded as the best to send things away, remove them from your life, or to finish something.
The Maiden represents enchantment, inception, expansion, the female principle, the promise of new beginnings, youth, excitement, and a carefree erotic aura.
The Mother represents ripeness, fertility, fulfillment, stability, and power.
The Crone represents wisdom, repose, and compassion.
It can be used as symbol of:
- Transformation
- Fertility
- Illumination
- Change
- Shadows
- Balance
- Emotions
- Intuition, Inner Knowledge
- Power of three
Butterfly
The butterfly symbolizes personal transformation and change; a secondary meaning is finding joy in life and having lightness of being. The meaning emphasizes the ability to move from one state, perspective, or lifestyle to another. It is an elemental air sign.
In early Christianity, the butterfly was a symbol of the eternal soul and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In China, it was used as a symbol of conjugal bliss and joy. It is also believed to represent a strong bond of young love and pure happiness. It is a sign of beauty, grace and long life. Two butterflies symbolize harmony and love.
In Japanese tradition the butterfly bears the message to help you sort out a problem. It represents the transition from young girl into womanhood, joyful marriage and spring’s arrival.
To Native American it is a symbol of change, joy and color; it was considered a miracle of transformation and resurrection. They also believed that butterflies were the messengers of the Great Spirit. They were the connection between the earth and sky.
In Ancient Greece the butterfly was a symbol of the soul, psyche and immortality. Psyche was an ancient Greek Goddess of love and passion that was depicted with the wings of a butterfly after her journey into the underworld for her love Eros. Her story represents the transformation of birth to death to resurrection.
Throughout Celtic regions the butterfly represents prosperity, joy, good fortune, honor and the soul.
Some believe that fairies can transform into butterflies. Some also believe it represents a soul or spirit that is crossed over trying to reach out.
The lesson of the butterfly is letting go of old behavior and expounding into the next phase of existence.
It can be used as a symbol of:
- The Powerful transformation
- Releasing the past and fears
- Personal growth
- Metamorphosis in your life and moving through different life cycles
- Renewal and rebirth
- Lightness of being and hope
- Playfulness and expression
- Elevation from earthly matters
- Tuning into your emotional and spiritual needs, greater awareness of your mental, physical and spiritual rhythms
- The world of the soul and the psyche
- Clarity of mind needed before self-transformation or vision
- Looking inward to review and evaluate the character
- Delicate but courageous
- Free
- Quiet independence
- Natural beauty
- The mind and it’s adaptability
- Never-ending cycle of life and love
- Patience
The Personal Meanings Behind My 3rd Tattoo (March 2016)
- It is who I want to be to others, what I want to represent in other people’s lives. An outward expression of an inward promise to those around me.
- It can be seen when I dance; while I’m sharing something that I love and am passionate about
- The lower back represents:
o The natural female curve
o Typically, representative of one's sexuality
o It is revered by many religions as a storage place for spiritual energy; the same idea is found within the chi force and meridian fields talked about in eastern cultures
o Confidence
o The foundation of your life - like breathing, you don't need to think about it for it to work for you.
o The root chakra (Muladhara): Mula meaning “root” and Adhara, which means “support” or “base.” is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as your more emotional needs such as letting go of fear. When these needs are met, you feel grounded and safe.
- I have two mantras (that may turn into tattoos of their own): Everything happens for a reason and Everything is temporary and this tattoo symbolizes those and my beliefs around them.
- I am bisexual and polyamorous and believe that each love, each person, each experience is its own and unique and special
- This is the first tattoo that was designed specifically for me between my artist and I combining several ideas
- It was my first larger tattoo with the most color coverage signifying my own willingness to expand and be brave
Sources
https://www.ancient-symbols.com/symbols-directory/triple-moon.html
http://sacredwicca.com/the-wiccan-triple-goddess
https://exemplore.com/spirit-animals/Animal-Spirit-Guides-Meanings-Butterfly-Spirit-Guide
http://www.pure-spirit.com/more-animal-symbolism/611-butterfly-symbolism
https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings/insects/butterfly-symbolism-meaning/
The triple moon represents renewal, cycles and change. The Celtic knotwork represents that nothing is coincidence, and everything is connected. Celtic moon knotwork is associated with femininity, women, growth and creativity.
The Celts had several triadic Goddesses and Gods that were seen to represent the mysterious nature of the cosmos. They expressed and ruled over the more mystical aspects and truths of life rather than the mundane and practical ruled over by the deities connected to geographical locations.
In the Pagan/Neo-Pagan/Wiccan religion, the triple moon is a Goddess symbol that represents the Maiden, Mother, and Crone as the waxing, full, and waning moon. It is also associated with feminine energy, mystery and psychic abilities. These aspects may also represent the cycle of birth, life and death (and rebirth) and the rhythm of time.
The first crescent (the waxing moon) symbolizes new life, rejuvenation, and new beginnings. The middle circle (the full moon) represents when magic is at its most powerful.
Finally, the second crescent (the waning period) represents the time that is regarded as the best to send things away, remove them from your life, or to finish something.
The Maiden represents enchantment, inception, expansion, the female principle, the promise of new beginnings, youth, excitement, and a carefree erotic aura.
The Mother represents ripeness, fertility, fulfillment, stability, and power.
The Crone represents wisdom, repose, and compassion.
It can be used as symbol of:
- Transformation
- Fertility
- Illumination
- Change
- Shadows
- Balance
- Emotions
- Intuition, Inner Knowledge
- Power of three
Butterfly
The butterfly symbolizes personal transformation and change; a secondary meaning is finding joy in life and having lightness of being. The meaning emphasizes the ability to move from one state, perspective, or lifestyle to another. It is an elemental air sign.
In early Christianity, the butterfly was a symbol of the eternal soul and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In China, it was used as a symbol of conjugal bliss and joy. It is also believed to represent a strong bond of young love and pure happiness. It is a sign of beauty, grace and long life. Two butterflies symbolize harmony and love.
In Japanese tradition the butterfly bears the message to help you sort out a problem. It represents the transition from young girl into womanhood, joyful marriage and spring’s arrival.
To Native American it is a symbol of change, joy and color; it was considered a miracle of transformation and resurrection. They also believed that butterflies were the messengers of the Great Spirit. They were the connection between the earth and sky.
In Ancient Greece the butterfly was a symbol of the soul, psyche and immortality. Psyche was an ancient Greek Goddess of love and passion that was depicted with the wings of a butterfly after her journey into the underworld for her love Eros. Her story represents the transformation of birth to death to resurrection.
Throughout Celtic regions the butterfly represents prosperity, joy, good fortune, honor and the soul.
Some believe that fairies can transform into butterflies. Some also believe it represents a soul or spirit that is crossed over trying to reach out.
The lesson of the butterfly is letting go of old behavior and expounding into the next phase of existence.
It can be used as a symbol of:
- The Powerful transformation
- Releasing the past and fears
- Personal growth
- Metamorphosis in your life and moving through different life cycles
- Renewal and rebirth
- Lightness of being and hope
- Playfulness and expression
- Elevation from earthly matters
- Tuning into your emotional and spiritual needs, greater awareness of your mental, physical and spiritual rhythms
- The world of the soul and the psyche
- Clarity of mind needed before self-transformation or vision
- Looking inward to review and evaluate the character
- Delicate but courageous
- Free
- Quiet independence
- Natural beauty
- The mind and it’s adaptability
- Never-ending cycle of life and love
- Patience
The Personal Meanings Behind My 3rd Tattoo (March 2016)
- It is who I want to be to others, what I want to represent in other people’s lives. An outward expression of an inward promise to those around me.
- It can be seen when I dance; while I’m sharing something that I love and am passionate about
- The lower back represents:
o The natural female curve
o Typically, representative of one's sexuality
o It is revered by many religions as a storage place for spiritual energy; the same idea is found within the chi force and meridian fields talked about in eastern cultures
o Confidence
o The foundation of your life - like breathing, you don't need to think about it for it to work for you.
o The root chakra (Muladhara): Mula meaning “root” and Adhara, which means “support” or “base.” is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as your more emotional needs such as letting go of fear. When these needs are met, you feel grounded and safe.
- I have two mantras (that may turn into tattoos of their own): Everything happens for a reason and Everything is temporary and this tattoo symbolizes those and my beliefs around them.
- I am bisexual and polyamorous and believe that each love, each person, each experience is its own and unique and special
- This is the first tattoo that was designed specifically for me between my artist and I combining several ideas
- It was my first larger tattoo with the most color coverage signifying my own willingness to expand and be brave
Sources
https://www.ancient-symbols.com/symbols-directory/triple-moon.html
http://sacredwicca.com/the-wiccan-triple-goddess
https://exemplore.com/spirit-animals/Animal-Spirit-Guides-Meanings-Butterfly-Spirit-Guide
http://www.pure-spirit.com/more-animal-symbolism/611-butterfly-symbolism
https://whatismyspiritanimal.com/spirit-totem-power-animal-meanings/insects/butterfly-symbolism-meaning/
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