The Star of Lada is an ancient pagan symbol dedicated to the supreme goddess of the Slavic pantheon. Our forefathers once used this sign to give women strength in maintaining the fire in the family hearth and running the household.
The passage of time has distorted the original interpretation of the symbol, intertwining it with another ancient sign - the Cross of Svarog. The symbols are related but have different meanings. We will help you understand the difference between these signs and tell you how and to whom they should be used.
About the goddess Lada
Mother Lada enjoyed special honor among the Slavs. Girls called their beloved “lado”, and men called their wives “ladushka”. Lada is one of the goddesses of the Slavic pantheon, along with Makosh and Lelya, who personifies femininity and fertility.
Goddess Lada
She was depicted as a young woman, approximately 20–25 years old. Lada is a girl ready to get married. She is immaculate and pure. The goddess's long hair is loose. Natural colors predominate in clothing: green and crimson. The metal associated with the goddess is gold, the precious stone is emerald.
She is easy-going, smiling and cheerful. The Goddess fills the world with kindness, peace and tenderness. Researchers of Slavic paganism believe that Lada is the wife of Svarog, the heavenly blacksmith.
Wearing rules
The symbol is used only by women; it is not suitable for the stronger sex. But in difficult times, in wars and years of famine, mothers had to wear a male amulet so that it would give them the strength to save their family and withstand adversity.
Lada is an attribute of the keeper of the home, promoting mutual understanding between loved ones, creating order and comfort in the home. This sign will be useful for young virgins and young wives who do not have much life experience.
In addition to the notorious wooden body jewelry, amulets with such a symbol can be presented in other forms. In addition to wood, they can be made of metal or bone, embroidered on accessories, clothing, interior additions, drawn in the form of a tattoo or illustration on paper.
Since ancient times, embroidery was used as often as jewelry-amulets. The Slavs embroidered textile household items and everyday clothes with protective signs, and this measure allowed them to call upon positive energy and served as a shield against evil and darkness. In modern culture, embroidery has somewhat lost its weight as a connection with the gods; it is gradually giving way to tattoos.
After choosing the optimal way to wear the divine sign, you need to create conditions so that it brings only benefits:
- tattoos can be performed only on those areas of the skin that are completely hidden from prying eyes;
- the optimal material for decoration will be one that is pleasant to the inner, spiritual feeling;
- if metal design is a priority, you need to make sure that there is no allergy to such raw materials;
- Before communion, it is important to properly clean and charge the Lada amulet.
The Lada metal amulet
Star can become a very loyal talisman that protects the owner and her family from any adversity.
The meaning of the Lada star of the Virgin Mary
The basis of the amulet is a rhombus. It is crossed by two ellipsoids with rounded edges. They extend evenly beyond the edges of the diamond and intersect in the center of the figure.
The Lada symbol consists of parts that symbolize the unity of soul and body. A rhombus is a family hearth. Ellipsoids – masculine and feminine. The figure has eight rays in total. This is a sign of the unity of the three sides of existence:
- Navi - the world of the departed;
- Reveal - the world of the living;
- Rule the world of the gods.
Another interpretation focuses on the ends of the ellipsoids. These are the four cardinal directions, which symbolize the all-seeing eye of Lada. The goddess sees the lawlessness that is happening in the world and punishes guilty people. And those who are worthy of Lada’s mercy will be lucky.
What does the mascot look like?
At first glance, it seems that the Star of Lada is a very complex symbol, which is not easy to depict even on paper, not to mention metal or wood. But it will be easier to draw this sign if you break it down into several components.
The symbol is based on a square standing on one of its faces and two elongated ellipses intersecting each other.
The eight-pointed star is based on a square standing on one of its faces and two elongated ellipses intersecting each other. The edges of the ellipses have a rounded shape, extending evenly beyond the edges of the square. This is precisely the correct outline of the amulet, which is very similar in appearance to the Star of Rus' symbol, related to it in appearance.
Magical properties of the symbol
It is customary to hang an amulet in the house to protect the home and loved ones. Usually the image is embroidered on fabric, sculpted from clay or carved from wood. In the old days, a special place was allocated for the sign of the Lady of the Virgin Mary - a red corner. It was believed that the goddess, with her meek disposition, was able to ward off the wrath of other gods from her home.
With the advent of Christianity, Slavic symbols were replaced by icons and crosses. But the tradition of putting protective signs on towels remains. The ancient Slavs believed that the symbol of the intercessor goddess would protect the home from evil spells and ward off damage.
Specifics of using the amulet.
As a rule, the amulet Star of Lada of the Virgin Mary was made by the hands of a woman closest in blood to the person for whom the amulet was intended. The exception was cases when a widowed man could make an amulet for his daughter, in the absence of other close relatives. If the star in the old Russian way was not made as an amulet, but was applied to a house or door frame, then this restriction did not apply. The Slavic symbol Star of Lada, applied to the home, protected its inhabitants, but only as long as they did not leave the house. This image could be created with four hands, together with the future bearer. The amulets could be in the form of embroidery, pendants, signet rings, pendants, and belt buckles. In their production, exclusively light colors were used.
Do not think that the Star of Lada the Virgin, a photo of which can be found on the Internet, is worn only as a pendant, bracelet or earrings. Quite often, modern girls get a tattoo of the Star of Lada of the Virgin Mary. Most often, the Lada Star tattoo is placed on the back or arm, in places that are not visible at first glance. It is believed that the Lada Star tattoo protects a woman from unkind glances and illnesses.
How and who should wear a star
It was believed that married women should wear a talisman to gain wisdom and beauty. The goddess helped to pacify the temper of violent husbands and strengthen the love bond between husband and wife. A girl who wears such a talisman looks more desirable in the eyes of her chosen one. In a house blessed by the goddess, peace and mutual support reign. The Slavs called marriage a “peace lover,” remembering that it is, first of all, a union of loving hearts.
The amulet is recommended to be worn by married girls and those who are planning to get married. Lada's patronage will help improve family life and establish an energetic connection between husband and wife. Confidence, joy and women's health are the few things the goddess will bestow on her followers.
The meaning of the amulet
A magical item has deep meaning. They believed in ancient times. That he “discourages” evil spirits from the house and prevents damage. The amulet can protect both a specific person and his home. Its owner is reliably protected from misfortunes and can turn to the Mother of God for help at any moment.
For women
Girls are allowed to wear a magic sign no earlier than 7 years of age. At this time, they began to help their mother manage the housework. Girls and women also believed in his power. He protects them from rash actions, protects the weaker sex, suppressing the negative energy of ill-wishers. The owner of the amulet is endowed with special wisdom.
Gives the owner peace and tranquility. Under his protection, women are not aware of stressful situations, discord, or family scandals.
For men
For men, the Slavs created a similar amulet - the Square of Svarog. In order for the magic sign to be useful, the owner must be aware of the power and value of the Lada star.
How should I wear it?
Women use the sign to save their family; it helps them survive and endure all the trials of life. This amulet is more suitable for young girls. For those who are married but do not yet have rich life experience.
Neglecting the rules of wearing a talisman on the body can harm the owner. There are a few rules to remember:
- the tattoo is done on an area of the body hidden from prying eyes;
- when choosing material for decoration, you need to rely on your inner voice;
- Before you start using it, you should perform a ritual of activating and charging the amulet.
The Lada Virgin Mary amulet is not only a pendant around the neck. This can be any decoration on which a protective sign is applied. Embroidery on a bag or clothes, a body tattoo, or a symbol drawn on a piece of notepad will protect you from adversity.
Who shouldn't wear it?
This talisman is not suitable for either the stronger sex or children. The young men are very young and inexperienced, so they cannot comprehend the significance of the amulet. Children absolutely don’t care what they are wearing – an ancient Slavic amulet or an Orthodox cross.
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Who should not wear the amulet?
The Lada amulet is not recommended for men to wear. A square of Svarog was created for them, which is almost identical to the sign of the goddess. The difference is in the endings of the ellipsoids. In the square they are sharp, in the Lada star they are rounded.
The pointed ends of the Svarog square are reminiscent of the role of a man in the family - warrior and protector. This is a symbol of a weapon - a spear or sword. Rounded - a sign of softness and flexibility of character. The role of the keeper of the hearth and the mother of the family has been embedded in the feminine essence since ancient times.
Both symbols are not recommended to be worn on infants - they are too small and are not able to accept the energy of the Family, expressed in the amulets of Lada and Svarog. Children need the mentoring of parents, harmoniously developed individuals who live in harmony with themselves, each other and the gods.
Making your own amulet
Making yourself a good luck talisman, the Lada Star, is strictly prohibited. It must be made by a loved one and only as a gift, not sold. The creative process must be accompanied by good intentions, without pressure, coercion or distraction.
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A magical product can be made from any natural material - leather, wood, ceramics. You can also embroider a sign of joy and happiness on your clothes. In this case, you should only think about who it is addressed to.
Amulet of Lada in a girl’s life
In the old days, on the third birthday, parents gave girls a Lada star. It was made from wood chosen by the parents. The material was believed to influence the protective properties of the Lada star:
- pine prolongs life;
- aspen improves health;
- Birch makes you feminine and sophisticated.
The amulet was worn until adolescence, that is, while the child’s personality was forming. At the age of 12, Lada’s wooden amulet was changed to a silver one. The time had come to find the groom. The goddess's mercy helped to find a respectable husband and drove away evil and envious suitors from the young girl.
After marriage, the amulet changed again. The silver talisman-adviser gave way to a gold one. It was believed that the noble metal would protect the mistress from quarrels and misfortunes. All accumulated skills and character traits necessary for living together were protected by a golden amulet.
Historical information
Whether you know it or not, before the introduction of Christianity to the Russian lands by Prince Vladimir, the religion of the Slavs was paganism - interesting, diverse and authentic. Of the entire pantheon of Slavic deities, the so-called Primordial Gods, which include, first of all, Svarog and Lada, received special veneration. Svarog and Lada had the honor of participating in the creation of people, and therefore they are known as the heavenly Father and Mother.
From Svarog and Lada, Dazhdbog appeared, who helped his parents breathe life into a person. The Slavs considered Lada a female goddess, helping the fair sex, regardless of age: protecting the hearth from quarrels, failures, troubles, teaching how to inspire her man to feats, attracting a great and bright feeling to life.
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And here you can trace the connection between Lada among the Slavs and the goddess Frigg in Scandinavian mythology, who is the wife of the supreme god Odin. But unlike Frigga and Odin, Lada and Svarog always remained maritally faithful to each other, they had no disagreements or quarrels. Even the very name of the goddess contains the root “lad”, from which the words “get along” are formed - that is, to find a common language, mutual understanding, “okay” - good in all respects and others.
And the task of maintaining harmony in the family always lies on the fragile shoulders of women. Who, if not the divine Mother Lada, can help with this? She has her own symbols, however, just like other Slavic gods. Next, let's look at the meaning of the Lada Star.
Symbol on fabric
The Slavs depicted protective symbols everywhere: on houses, weapons and household items. Housewives embroidered the Lada symbol on their clothes in order to protect their household from adversity. The symbol of the goddess was depicted on towels and bed linen to preserve peace and love between spouses. A small souvenir pillow with an embroidered Lada star was considered a good wedding gift.
A needlewoman who is going to make a beautiful protective patch should not forget about simple rules that have been preserved since ancient times:
- Only cotton or linen fabric is suitable for embroidery;
- you can sew with woolen thread - this will enhance the protective properties of the amulet;
- nodes in operation are unacceptable;
- sew only when the moon is waxing;
- It is not allowed to work during menstruation;
- deferred embroidery cannot be pierced with a needle;
- if you make a mistake, carefully undo the threads;
- It is forbidden to sew when sick or with bad thoughts;
- work meditating on the grace and gifts of Lada.
It is best to complete the work in one day. But if there is not much time, then the work should be wrapped in a clean piece of linen fabric and put aside until next time.
The Star of Lada is a universal female amulet that will save the wearer from evil and reveal her spiritual potential. And besides, wearing Slavic symbols is the best way to express honor to your ancestors and enlist the patronage of Lada the Mother of God.
Tags: Denis Dementyev, Protection, Amulets
About the author: Denis Dementyev
For me, esotericism is the key to the heart, spiritual practice. This is the desire to look behind the screen of the world and find there the abyss of the divine. Wake up. During your lifetime, step into the fire that opens the gates of immortality and find true freedom.
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Interesting video on the topic
You can learn even more about the symbol and its meaning from the video, in which the author talks about the complex, philosophical meaning of the sign, its sacred meaning and influence on the fate of the owner:
The Lada Star is a powerful and strong sign that can change the life of its owner. Wearing a Slavic protective symbol guarantees a happy marriage, a strong and successful marriage, healthy offspring and personal well-being. This is the most suitable amulet for women, which was created by descendants in honor of the goddess of fertility Lada.
