The Lovely + Luminous Luna Moth…

I'm mystified by these beautiful beings and often weave them into my art.

Let your soul connect you to the fairy magic, and may your days be enchanted by many luna moth encounters. 

Scientifically, these beautiful beings are an important sign of a healthy ecosystem.  Spiritually, the same holds true. Their presence indicates harmony and environmental balance. They are symbols of the delicate relationship between humans and nature. Our interconnectedness with the wild world is strong and healthy in a place where Luna moths thrive. Lunas remind us of the importance of this, and seeing one reminds us of our connection to the natural world, and the mysterious + sweet reciprocal nature of our relationship to it. 

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In the Shadows of Moonlight

In the Shadows of Moonlight

Mini Luna Collage

Mini Luna Collage

Enchanted Garden, Mini Collage

Enchanted Garden, Mini Collage

Luna

Luna

Meadow in the Moonlight, Mixed Media Colalge

Meadow in the Moonlight, Mixed Media Colalge

Chasing Stars

Chasing Stars

Riding Winged Secrets

Riding Winged Secrets

Luna Nights

Luna Nights

Drifting on the Current of Chance

Drifting on the Current of Chance

Luna Awakened

Luna Awakened

Dreams in the Moon Garden

Dreams in the Moon Garden

The Lunas are also a symbol of longevity and encountering one is said to be good luck! The luminous glow of their green wings has been compared to the Moon, and thus it shares much of the same folklore as the moon.

Luna moths symbolize feminine energy and fertility. Being a creature of the night, these qualities tie in with the femininity of the Moon. 

My most favorite folklore that spins around these beautiful beings is their association with the fairy realms. Indeed, they have been said to be messengers between humans and fairies.  Should you encounter a luna moth on a magical summer evening, make a wish… It will travel on the wings of the Luna back to the fae and be granted. Many old folk tales suggest that the Luna’s wings are made of fairy dust!