Sin
Sin is the Akkadian moon god of the desert and the calendar, whose crescent lights the caravans and whose temple at Harran outlived the others by centuries. He is the measure of the month and the light that makes night travel possible.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Moon
Offerings
- Offerings
- MilkGheeBreadBeerDatesHoney
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- SuenNanna-Sin the Moon
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- Lord of the MoonThe CrescentIlluminator of the Night
- Symbols
- CrescentMoon boat
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneCool measuredAddressSinLord of the MoonThe CrescentRelationshipThe moon of the desert that measures the herds and the monthsWarningHe lights the night for travellers and for thievesResonanceHerders travellers those who keep the month
- Modern Practice
Sin is called on at the new crescent, before a journey in the dark, and in the keeping of a herd. His practice is the month counted and the light used well.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- The moonThe calendarFertilityThe oracleThe desertCattleThe night
- Mythology Summary
Sin is the Akkadian moon god of the desert and the calendar, whose crescent lights the caravans and whose temple at Harran outlived the others by centuries. He is the measure of the month and the light that makes night travel possible.
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