Wooden Sign Ūsiņš 1
The sign denotes the horses of the God of Light, the leaders of the sun. Gives the wearer good luck on the go.
The watermark sign is made of ash or oak. Approximate size 7cm.
Favorable for livestock especially horses. The sign denotes the horses of the God of Light, the leaders of the sun. Gives the wearer good luck on the go.
The watermark sign is similar to two E letters or a key with the backs facing each other.
The sign of Ūsiņš denotes the horses of the oldest god of light, Ūsiņš, leaders of the Sun. Judging by folklore materials, Usin could be a god of light, a guardian of horses, or even a bee god.
Ussi is sometimes called his father, and his sons are also mentioned. In ancient view, Usin belongs to the heavenly deities. Ūsiņš 'connection with spring, the beginning of the new year's life of the peasant and his caring for horses, gradually comes to the fore.
The watermark sign is most often found in gloves. Such gloves are called keys and give the wearer special luck on the way.
Ussi is basically the ancient name of the youngest deity, Jurga. That is why Ūsiņš Day is celebrated on April 23, when they also put their horses on the fence for the first time, sacrificed their cock to Ūsiņš and organized the market of Ūsiņš for buying and selling horses.
