Princess Luna/History

Early Life
Over 2,000 years before the events of the series, Princess Luna was born to King Cosmos and Queen Galaxia in the capital city of the pony territory. She, along with her sister, Princess Celestia, were soon placed in the care of the young Star Swirl the Bearded after their parents’ deaths at the hooves of Angus.

For hundreds of years, Luna and Celestia learned magic under Star Swirl and Luna began to show great progress. Through the years, Luna witnessed the defeat of Grogar and founding of Equestria. Afterward, she was chosen to be the lunar alicorn.

Earning Her Cutie Mark
Luna learned magic tied to the moon and once attempted to raise and lower it, though always seemed to fail. That was, until the day came when Star Swirl could not. Using her centuries of training, Luna finally managed to raise and lower the moon. Thus, she earned her Cutie Mark and her sister did as well with the sun. Additionally, the princesses were made known to Equestria and brought an era of peace.