Cimaruta Pentagram
The cimaruta (chee-ma-roo-tah) is an ancient Italian portafortuna, or good luck charm. Cima di ruta means ‘sprig of rue’, an herb that is highly featured in Italian magic and lore, sacred to the goddess Diana. The serpent (Proserpina), moon (Diana), and key (Hecate) represent the goddess’ triple form. The rooster is a watchful guardian and protection against malocchio (evil eye). The sword also symbolizes protection. The flower is a vervain blossom, a flower from Italian fairy lore.
Painted on a 8.5” x 11” hanging slate.
The cimaruta (chee-ma-roo-tah) is an ancient Italian portafortuna, or good luck charm. Cima di ruta means ‘sprig of rue’, an herb that is highly featured in Italian magic and lore, sacred to the goddess Diana. The serpent (Proserpina), moon (Diana), and key (Hecate) represent the goddess’ triple form. The rooster is a watchful guardian and protection against malocchio (evil eye). The sword also symbolizes protection. The flower is a vervain blossom, a flower from Italian fairy lore.
Painted on a 8.5” x 11” hanging slate.
The cimaruta (chee-ma-roo-tah) is an ancient Italian portafortuna, or good luck charm. Cima di ruta means ‘sprig of rue’, an herb that is highly featured in Italian magic and lore, sacred to the goddess Diana. The serpent (Proserpina), moon (Diana), and key (Hecate) represent the goddess’ triple form. The rooster is a watchful guardian and protection against malocchio (evil eye). The sword also symbolizes protection. The flower is a vervain blossom, a flower from Italian fairy lore.
Painted on a 8.5” x 11” hanging slate.