The Eveningstar

The Evening Star

Once upon a time in ancient Greece, there were two Gods who shared a planet at different times of day; for the nearby planet of Venus belonged to them both.

In the mornings, this brightest star in the sky was known the Eosphorus, or the Morningstar. 

-But in the evenings, when the star returned to herald the evening and coming of night? 

Then, Venus became Hesperus the Eveningstar; second son of Eos the Dawn Goddess and half-brother to his early morning counterpart.

Meaning

Just as the Morningstar was herald to the day's bright promise, the Eveningstar reminds us of the passing of time. 

He is connected to life, death, love, romance, yearning, and the transformation into the underworld. 

He is the Passing Of Things, and a daily reminder of life's flow, and its impermanence. 

He is the cycle of life we all must walk, inviting us to fearlessly view this endless cycle gracefully, with acceptance, clarity and peace.

Hesperus himself is usually depicted as a very handsome God. According to later Roman accounts, he is said to have loved and married Hymenaeus, a god of marriage.

Personally, I really connect to the larger story these two Gods tell.

The passage of day as metaphor, for the cycle of life is pretty deep stuff! 

Also, that these two Gods shared the same planet each day to tell their tale, has intrigued me for years. -Most Gods were never so cooperative, ha! 😂

I hope you enjoy this piece, and invite you to look at my rendition of the Morningstar, as well.