Aurora is the Morning Star. She was born from the first ray of dawn. She awakens people to a new day, bringing curiosity, hope, and a longing for knowledge.
Vesper is the Evening Star. He was born from the Sun’s final breath, when blue and violet shadows fill the sky. Vesper protects people from the fear of darkness and invites them to reflect on the mysteries of the Universe.
Did you know that Vakarinė and Aušrinė are the same planet?
Long, long ago, people noticed two bright “stars” in the sky. One appeared in the evening, when the Sun was setting – it was called Vakarinė (the Evening Star). Another shone early in the morning, before sunrise – this was Aušrinė (the Morning Star).
Only later did people realize that these were not two different stars, but the same planet – Venus. It orbits the Sun in such a way that sometimes we see it in the evening and sometimes in the morning. Venus is very bright, so it is easy to notice even with the naked eye.
Our ancestors considered Vakarinė and Aušrinė special. They created stories and songs about them and believed they protected the sky. Look at the evening or morning sky and try to find it yourself. Perhaps you will see the same light that people were watching hundreds of years ago!
