Moth

Moth is the Principle of The Moth, The Velvet, and The Malachite, of change, whimsy, unreason, secrecy, nature, and the the Wood. It is associated with barbers and the shedding of unnecessary things. Its followers are characterized by stealth, erratic behavior, and agendas known only to themselves. It is the aspect the Wildwood Club is dedicated to. Its lore is referred to as "the Lore of the Wood".

Themes and Imagery

'A power of the Wood enjoys the separation of the lock from the scalp. For attention, burn it. For opportunity, bury it.' 'A Barber's Warning'
Scissors, shaving, and haircutting are common symbols and themes of Moth, as representations of sacrificially transforming oneself; the removal of clothes and the shedding of skin serve a similar purpose. The Principle is heavily focused on the metamorphosis of the self through surrender and loss, removing what is unnecessary until only the most basic and primeval remains. The aspect is also heavily tied to the natural world and wild-life, particularly insects such as moths and bees.
As a Principle of insanity and instinct, the lessons and doctrines of Moth often seem confusing or erratic at first glance. Generally these messages are meant to express a primal truth in the world, though they may also be applied to deceive, misdirect, or drive someone to madness.
Though Moth is the Principle of the Wood, it also is one of the the aspects closest to Worms, who dwell in the shadowy realm of Nowhere below.

I knew a man who captured moths in a bell-jar. On nights like this, he would release them one by one to die in the candle. [Moth is the wild and perilous principle of chaos and yearning.]

Type

Metaphysical, Supernatural

'in gi rum imus noc te et con sumi snip snip snip' 'A Buzzing in the Brain'