Folk calendar for October. Folk calendar of holidays, traditions and signs for October
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National holidays October 11, 2017
Day of the Venerable Khariton the Confessor (Khariton, Kharitonov day).
Khariton - damage in the hut. This day was considered bad. We tried not to go outside unless absolutely necessary. Firstly, from October 11, heavy rains usually began, and the mud was such that it was impossible to walk or drive through. Secondly, it was believed that on the street on this day the evil spirits have fun. Therefore, they preferred to sit at home and do household chores. Under no circumstances was it possible to sweep dirty linen in public, because Throwing out garbage could bring disaster to the house.
According to an old belief, on October 11 no berries are eaten - neither soaked, nor in jam, nor in compote. An ancient legend says that three days before the Intercession, the devil spat on all the bushes that could give fruit to people. Therefore, whoever eats the berries on this day will take into himself the poison of the serpent - the saliva of the devil.
In the old days, on this day, girls secretly wondered whether they would come to the Intercession to match them or whether the matchmakers would bypass the courtyard. And mothers slipped charming words to their beloved daughters to seduce the good fellow. The young people secretly brought the witch a pie and a glass of honey. So that she doesn’t inadvertently upset the wedding, so that she doesn’t send emptiness to a woman’s womb.
Day of the Venerable Cyriacus the Hermit.
On this day, hunters walk through the powder, catch a birthday hare and end the day with hunting stories during a feast.
Venerable Theophan the Merciful.
Feofan's Day, Feofan.
Warming usually begins at this time. However, the warm weather will not last long. The people believed that it was Saint Theophan who specially sent warmth to the earth, and he covered the sun, which had gone to rest until next spring, with a warm caftan. There are many stars on Feofan - for dry autumn weather. If fog appears late in the evening or at night, there will be no frost. If a late fungus appears, there will be a late snowball. If trees bloom in the fall, this is a bad sign. To avoid trouble, trim the lower branches of a flowering tree with the words: “Don’t worry about us, trouble, mind you, not me and not my family.” In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."
Three days before Intercession all dreams are true and true and come true within twelve years.
Day of the Hieromartyr Gregory, Bishop and Illuminator of Great Armenia. The exploits of Saint Gregory pushed the Armenian king Tiridates, and with him the entire Armenian people, to accept baptism.
Venerable Gregory of Pelshem, Vologda wonderworker.
St. Gregory's day. New feather beds were filled with fresh straw for Gregory. At the same time, they turned to Saints Michael and Gregory so that the straw would benefit the person.
If snow does not fall on Gregory, then winter will not come soon. If the squirrel has moulted cleanly, then the winter will be good. The first dry snow promises a good summer. Before bad weather, the moon is cloudy, clouded or pale, but before a bucket (sunny day) it is clean, clear and bright.
Day of St. Michael, the first Metropolitan of Kyiv - transfer of relics.
Mikhail and Gregory are straw. Straw was an indispensable material in rural life: it was used to stuff mattresses, cover the roofs of houses, and feed livestock if the summer was wet and the hay rotted. Ash from straw has been used since ancient times to make enamels that were used to cover jewelry.
On this day, the ritual of washing from a sieve was carried out. To do this, they took the children to the threshold and poured water on them through a sieve, while reading special spells so that no illness would stick to the child. If you manage to find Pokrov in the forest mushrooms, dry them in the oven (oven) and put this gift to the house owner, then after this you will not experience a shortage of money for a whole year. Just don't pick mushrooms during a leap year. Under the Pokrov they read a conspiracy against shortness of breath, the cause of which is heart disease.
Intercession Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
This holiday appeared after an event that occurred in the Blachernae Temple in Constantinople in the 10th century. At that time, the chasuble (outer dress) and part of the belt of the Virgin Mary were kept there. One day, during a service, the Mother of God, dressed in white robes, appeared under the arches of the temple, surrounded by saints. Crying, she began to pray with the believers, and after finishing the prayer, she took off her omophorion (veil) and spread it over the people who were in the temple. After this, both the Mother of God and the veil disappeared.
Pokrov, Pokrova. By this time the first snow had usually fallen. The white cover that lay on the ground was associated in the popular consciousness with the white omophorion (veil) of the Virgin Mary. Therefore, peasants tried to insulate their houses before the onset of the first frosts. On October 14, it was customary to “feed” the cattle so that they would not starve in winter. To do this, they fed the animals a special, “reaping” sheaf of oats left over from Ilyin’s day (August 2). The holiday of the Intercession ended the agricultural year, and the peasants, freed from hard work, organized fairs.
Before the Intercession it is autumn, after the Intercession it is winter. If the wind on Pokrov is from the south - it means a warm winter, from the north or east - it’s cold, from the west - it’s snowy. If waterfowl have flown away, autumn will be short. If not all leaves have fallen on the trees, the heat will remain for a long time. The grain will fall on Pokrov - expect frost this week. Between Intercession and Dmitriev's day (November 8), winter does not become. If a leaf falls from an oak or birch tree cleanly, it means a light year, and if it falls uncleanly, it means a severe winter.
If it is windy on Pokrov, there will be a great demand for brides. If snow falls on Pokrov, the young people will have a happy life.
On Pokrov, the housewife, seeing that three people are coming to visit her, will not let them into the house - this is considered a bad omen. Smart girls will jump out into the yard in the morning, grab a handful of snow and put it on their faces with the words: “Pokrov-father, cover the land with snow, and cover me with a good bridegroom.” You cannot borrow money in Pokrov. Since ancient times, matchmakers went to Intercession. According to the legend, the girl who refused the matchmakers on Pokrov will not be matched by anyone for another three years.
Hieromartyr Cyprian, Martyr Justina and Martyr Theoctistus.
Ustinya Ustilalnitsa Day, Kupriyan Day, (Kuprian and Ustinya, Kupriyan, Kupriyan).
They thought he was a saint Kupriyan helps against evil charm(twice a year - September 13 and October 15). It was customary to pray to Saints Kupriyan and Ustinya for protection from evil spells and witchcraft of evil spirits. And there was something to pray for, because in the popular imagination, evil spirits were omnipresent, and anyone could become a victim of its machinations.
Whoever is born on Kupriyanov's day will know the way to the cranberry patch. After the Intercession, people most often go to the healer for treatment with a shaker.
Clear sky means frost.
Day of the Hieromartyrs Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens, Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon. Dionysius was present at the burial of the Mother of God. He preached the teachings of Christ, for which he was captured and beheaded. According to church tradition, the martyr picked up his head, walked with it in his hands to the nearest church and died at its threshold. It was customary to address Saint Dionysius asking for relief from fever— Day of Dionysius, (Dionysus, Denis, Denis Pozimny, autumn fevers). It was believed that from this day on, feverish fevers left their home in the swamp and began to wander around the world, tormenting people. A good remedy for fever was aspen bark, which should be carried with you. If you had a headache, an aspen log was placed at the head of the bed. (Aspen was considered an excellent amulet.)
Low, dark clouds foreshadow cold and possibly snow. Jackdaws gather in flocks and shout - the weather will be clear. Sparrows fly in flocks from place to place - before bad weather. If mice dig holes on the south side, the winter will be cold. The first snow falls forty days before winter.
In autumn, due to changeable weather, people often suffer from colds. The old masters knew that it was better not to treat a disease, but to prevent it, so they read it in the fall a conspiracy after which a person did not have a cold for a whole year.
Take a piece of chalk and draw a line on the floor, step over it with your right foot and read the spell:
“There is no line for the devil, there is no cross for him.
So I don’t have any illness or pain either
neither for tomorrow, nor for the day after tomorrow,
not for a week, not for a month and not for the whole year! Amen."
Day of the Hieromartyr Hierotheos, Bishop of Athos - Erofeev day(Erofey-leshegon).
From Erofey the cold is stronger. No matter how furious the peasant Erofey is, Erofey puts on a fur coat even in winter. The first day with snow falls on Erofey, soon the puddles will be covered with ice, and a week from Erofey’s day the pond will become thinner and the snow will fall.
Usually, housewives in villages infused vodka with aromatic meadow herbs in the summer and took the “first sample” with the first cold weather, so they often called vodka “erofeyich” and joked: “On Erofeyev’s day, one “erofeyich” warms the blood!”
October 17 is the last day when goblin walk the earth. By evening they will fall underground, urged on by Saint Erofei, where they will sleep until next spring. Therefore, they “celebrate” their last day on earth with wild revelry: they break trees, tie grass in knots, swell swamps, fight, chase animals through the forest, whistle and clap their hands so that they can be heard in neighboring villages. When the time comes and the goblins fall underground, they drag with them animals and birds, herbs and berries, mushrooms and nuts - the forest becomes empty. If the devil comes across a person, then he will instantly drag him underground. Therefore, they tried not to enter the forest on October 17.
From Erofey the cold is stronger.
Martyr Charitina, suffered under Emperor Diocletian.
Kharitin's day. Kharitina is an eternal weaver. The Kharitins have arrived, start weaving feather canvases. The work in the field, garden and vegetable garden was completed, the evenings became long, but in the villages they could not rest without doing anything, women began spinning canvas. The women sat down at the weaving mills, plugging the first crosses, weaving the first canvas. In folk culture, spinning was considered one of the main women's activities, and the thread obtained during spinning symbolized the thread of human life. It winds and winds, and then suddenly breaks off. From that day on, evening gatherings were held in the villages, at which the girls not only chatted and had fun, but also spun. Usually the mother was given instructions on how much yarn she had to bring with her after such evenings. The guys also came to such gatherings, but later, when the work was almost finished. Such gatherings usually lasted until Maslenitsa and were not held until Christmas.
The clicking and crackling of trees in autumn means good weather. Fog that disappears after sunrise portends good weather. The first snow fell on wet ground - it will remain, but on dry ground - it will soon melt away again. If the snow doesn't fall, winter won't come soon. Leaves remain on birches and oaks - for a harsh winter. Autumn snow is good for rye if it falls on the ground damp. The bird flies south together - towards a harsh winter. The autumn night travels on twelve carts (long). The day has fallen behind the night - it has tripped over a stump with its felt boots (the days are getting shorter and colder).
Day of the Apostle Thomas.
Before the Savior chose Thomas as one of His 12 apostles, he was engaged in fishing in the Galilean city of Pansada. According to church tradition, the Apostle Thomas at first did not believe in the Resurrection, but then, repenting, he went around preaching Christianity to almost the whole world. It is customary to pray to the Apostle Thomas if doubt about faith has crept into the soul.
Thomas' Day (Fomin's Day, Thomas, the Bread Man). Foma is a big sum. Foma is a big feeder: a loaf of bread won’t break. The breadgrower is breaking the bins - take everything for free. On October 19, the bottoms were supposed to be filled with already cleaned grain. Before work, it was necessary to turn in prayer to the Apostle Thomas. It was believed that it would help preserve grain and distribute it correctly throughout the long winter. On this day, the locks were changed, new icons and lamps were installed in the shops.. They went to the healer, who gave him a charmed Easter cake left over from Easter, or a dyed egg that had been exchanged up to 12 times. Previously, whisperers would come to the shop to whisper so that the trading place would always be full of people.
The first snow is dry - promises a good summer. The early autumn arrival of northern birds is a sign of early cold weather. Typically, a windy, warm and humid autumn is followed by a long winter.
Day of St. Sergius of Nurom (Vologda). The Monk Sergius was a student of Sergius of Radonezh. For some time he lived in the monastery of his mentor, but then retired to the deep forests, to the banks of the Nurma River.
Sergius the winter (Sergei, Sergius, Sergius the chief, Svyatobor). With Sergius, winter begins, with Matryona (November 22) it is established. By this time, winter usually begins and the first snow falls. Of course, during the day it still melts, but at night there are real frosts. Therefore, October 20 was popularly called the Chief, that is, the day of the beginning of winter. But the name Svyatobor has been preserved since pagan times and is associated with the forest deity Bor. This god was considered the ruler of forests and the patron of animals and hunting. The goblin served Bor. They were each responsible for their own forest, while Bor “managed” all the forests. Over time, the image of Bor was mixed with the image of Sergius of Nursky, who was also popularly called Svyatobor.
On this day, first they feed the cattle and only after that they have breakfast themselves. The stove is lit by the youngest member of the family, then in winter the house will not be chilly. Women put on new scarves. There is a sign: whoever covers his head with a new scarf on Sergius will not have a headache all year. Pregnant women pray to God not to give birth on St. Sergius Day, because childbirth on this day can be difficult. We washed ourselves with sour milk, reading a health plot: “I whiten my face.” Just as people cannot live without milk, so should I not be without health. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."
If snow falls and the trees have not yet shed their leaves, it will soon melt. The moon is cloudy and pale - frost and snow are possible. If the ground is covered with snow, winter will return to its feet on November 22. Sergius, frosted the oak groves, whitened the waste (sheaves of hay from the second mowing). Sergius beats the grass with frost, but Matryona (November 22) does not allow winter to turn back. The first powder is still a long way off.
October is next.
1.10 - Arina (Irina) day. Weather forecast for early April. It's time for the crane's flight.
If the birds remain in their homeland for now, the warmth will still remain, perhaps until next month, and the winter will be comfortable, not too long.
The cranes still flew to Arina - in half a month the frosts will make themselves known, and the Day of the Intercession will be cold.
Tall weeds predict high snowfall.
Arina's day gives birth to lovers of traveling around the world.
There are still birch leaves on the tree - the ground is not yet covered with snow.
2.10 - the day of Zosima and Trofim, the patron saint of beekeepers. At Trofimov's evenings, young people chose a mate for themselves in life; one could guess about the groom. With a gaze they bewitched the person they liked, Trofim was an assistant in all this.
They baked pancakes for Zosima and treated their neighbors to them. To deny honey to a beggar is to bring misfortune for a year.
Eating a spoonful of honey, washed down with water, relieved illness and provided health for a whole year.
The leaves have begun to fall - it’s time to remove the bees for the winter, and the entrance should be open so that there is an easy winter.
The bees close their entrances tightly with wax - winter snowstorms cannot be avoided.
Zosima with a warm wind - winter crops will grow well.
3.10 – day of Astafia (Eustafia of the Windmill). The cabbage tastes excellent. It's time to chop it down. On the Windmill is a holiday of millers, not the most ordinary people, perhaps associated with the evil spirit.
The wind prophesies about Eustathius the Windmill:
from the north - severe winter; the south - soft, and even a harvest of winter crops; from the west – wet; from the east - sunny.
Warm fog with flying cobwebs - for warm autumn, late snow.
4.10 - day of Kondrat, Ignat, Matvey. They prayed to the saints for the future harvest. It was necessary to work hard for Kondrat so that his material well-being would not leave him. Work at the threshing mills began at midnight. The sheaves were dried by fires built in a pit on the first floor of a two-tier threshing house.
The state of the day on Kondrat and Ignatius determined the weather of the month.
An icy winter was expected if Matvey was clear with a gusty north wind.
At night it suddenly gets warmer with the coolness of the day - to worsening weather.
5.10 - Day of Phocas and Jonah. It was a dangerous day; the wind could bring all imaginable misfortunes to people, including evil forces. One could escape from a strong wind blowing with prohibitions: burning old brooms, cursing the wind, hitting the ground with any objects. Fish dishes, as well as fishing and trading in fish, were prohibited: the prophet Jonah was in the belly of a whale for some time.
The leaves on the birch tree stay on - far from the snow.
Hazel grouse in a spruce forest - at the beginning of leaf fall.
There are few cones - any kind (cedar, pine, spruce), and there are few frosts to come.
The moon in a red glow is towards the wind; the clouds stood motionless in the wind - it will become quiet.
6.10 – day of John the Baptist, day of Iraida. The weather is persistently cold. They tried to provide Iraida with firewood, to do everything to keep the heat in it, the stove had to be heated.
Grated or crushed potatoes mixed with milk and eggs were poured onto a flatbread made of rye flour, lightly pinched around the edge and baked. “Nalivushki” went on this day to treat all neighbors.
Autumn molting occurs ahead of time in ferrets and martens - leading to premature winter.
Wild geese are flying in the distant heights - frost is near.
Born in Ioann, he is a talented potter, sculptor, stone carver, and skilled in many crafts.
7.10 - Day of Thekla Zarevnitsa. They burned grass, threshed bread, and the sheaves needed to be dried. All this was accompanied by a crimson glow from the fires, hence the name of the day.
For good luck in the household, spinning was a mandatory activity during this time.
Thunder on Zarevnitsa promises a comfortable winter.
The rapid rise of a bright sun means a change in the weather.
Winter forecast for squirrel molting: from tail to head - for a hard winter; from head to tail - to lingering, wet.
8.10 - Day of St. Sergius of Radonezh, patron of chickens; Sergei the Cabbage Man.
Snow on Sergius means cold weather through the forties.
Fine Sergius - the warmth will remain for another three weeks.
The mood of the day will indicate the weather in six months.
The wind from the south will blow a mild winter on St. Sergius; from the west - with heavy snow; from the north - tough.
The snow lies in a dense layer on the ground - the future harvest will be rich.
9.10 - the day of John the Evangelist, mentor of icon painting and patron of painters.
The stars are clearly visible - to a clear day; dim ones - to precipitation.
A humid July promises a fine day for Bogoslova.
A change in the type of precipitation in Ioanna – January will be accompanied by three significant thaws.
Rain threatens bad weather for half a month.
At sunset, haze in the sky is a sign of imminent bad weather.
There are no differences in daytime temperatures on Ioann - the next days will be even.
The rooks left their native places - to the imminent snow.
Restless people are born under the Theologian; topaz and jasper will protect them.
10.10 – day of Savatiy the Beekeeper (Savaty of Solovetsky). Beekeepers are preparing for winter. Traditionally, honey cookies were baked in homes and eaten by the whole family in the morning.
It’s dry outside the window for the Beekeeper - winter will not come soon.
Thunderstorm - for a comfortable, short winter.
The direction of clouds from south to north means bad weather, from north to a warm region means a fine day.
People born on Savvatiya are clean, pedantic, and love order in everything.
11.10 - Kharitonov Day, Autumn St. Nicholas, Ilya Muromets, intercessor of people and defender of the homeland from enemies. Dangerous day. We tried not to leave the house so as not to get the evil eye or damage. Sweeping dirty linen in public is inviting trouble.
To remove the danger of a future wedding, the newlyweds slowly came to the witch with a pie and a bowl of honey. If it was not possible to appease the witch and the curse was sent, the spell was read with a knife in the left hand and a glass of water in the right. Standing on the creaky floorboard, we drank the water, pouring the remaining water over ourselves. The knife was thrown away.
The berries, raw or processed, were poisoned, it was believed, by the devil, who spat on them three days before the day of Khariton. Eating them will inevitably cause serious illness and cause you to get sick for a long time.
The symbol of the day, honey, was also a ritual item at the festival of Mikola the Mead Maker. The young people, who had been “marrying” all night, returned at dawn “to the honey”, which had been brewed ahead of time in the summer kitchen.
Noticed:
- the hares did not dress in winter clothes for Khariton - winter will not rush;
- dry leaves on the ground with the wrong side up - to a bountiful future harvest.
12.10 - day of Theophan the Merciful, Maryamna the Sorrowful. Fog and drizzle are common. Hunters' Festival.
Evening or night fog on Sadness - there will be no frost yet.
Late frosts mean a comfortable, not uniformly cold winter; the weather will change.
The last mushroom is late and the snow will fall late.
The cool wind in the morning became stronger by noon, and by sunset it died down - it would be clear and quiet.
Good people are born on Feofan, the opal will protect them.
13.10 - day of Gregory and Michael. For the holiday of the Intercession, order was restored in the huts. The subject of the day is straw: it absorbs the power of the earth; people were born and died on it. Old straw was burned on Gregory to protect himself from the evil eye; rotted during the humid summer - they covered the huts, and all things were stuffed with new, the porch and the house were covered. All this was done for the good, with prayers to Mikhail and Gregory.
On Mikhail, children were poured through a sieve on the threshold of the house - for the health of the child and prosperity in the family.
Snow on Mikhail means winter is not coming soon.
The squirrel on Gregory shed entirely, evenly - the winter is going to be comfortable.
The linden and birch trees are completely exposed in front of the Intercession - the year is expected without any special difficulties; the presence of remaining leaves on this day indicates the upcoming winter with all its harsh set.
The moon before the Veil is hazy, dim - a sign of bad weather.
14.10 - Day of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Complete completion of field work. The Mother of God fills the land, and her Intercession collects the fruits. The beginning of the wedding season. To keep the house warm, on Pokrov it is necessary to heat the stove with apple wood.
The mood of the day indicates the weather throughout the winter.
Snow on Pokrov means snow and frost in the coming winter.
Snowless Veil entails a snowless Christmas.
The cover of rain has begun - a cold winter awaits; but this is a good sign both for the bees and for the birth of a new family.
A rich table on Intercession - you will be lucky with your husband; wealth in the house will remain and increase.
Courting a girl in Pokrov will be successful.
Protection for spouses to stay in harmony - to live in harmony for a whole year.
15.10 - the day of Kupriyan and Ustinya, protectors from black magicians and demons. Time to get rid of evil forces, trouble. We must try to protect ourselves from other people’s evil words and curses, which are especially strong on this day and can cause serious illness.
The moon is in the iris, the chicken's ruffled feathers are fluffed up; deer grab their antlers - bad weather will come.
Ustinya is rainy - for a harsh winter.
The south wind on Kupriyan means a short, non-cold winter.
Livestock does not go to graze, but turns home - to the imminent cold and snow.
The clear sky on Kupriyan will freeze.
16.10 — Day of Dionysius the Winter. A dangerous day with evil eyes and damage. Bunches of onions and garlic were hung above the entrances (external and internal) and windows.
Dark clouds float low; flocks of sparrows often change place - due to bad weather.
Noisy flocks of jackdaws on Pozimny mean good weather.
Mouse holes with entrance to the south - a harsh winter awaits.
17.10 – day of Erofey (Hierofey) Leshegon, Ofen. A dangerous day for those who decide to go into the forest: evil forces can do harm before disappearing for the winter until spring.
The day is dangerous for misfortunes and for the birth of a new family.
Calm, self-confident people are born on Erofey.
Bullfinch songs at the bottom of the fence, the loud hum of wires indicate imminent bad weather.
18.10 - Kharitina Day, Kharitina. Spinning Festival. Agricultural work has been completed. At evening parties the girls spun. Girls born on Pryala were endowed with the talents of weavers and lacemakers.
There is no wind on Pryala - it will get colder.
Kharitina without snow - winter is not coming soon.
The clicking and crackling of trees in autumn means good weather.
The fog at sunrise has disappeared, the trees are clicking and cracking - towards a fine day.
19.10 - Day of Thomas, Denis Pozimsky. We tried to stock up as many pickles and preserves as possible for Foma. Thomas patronizes hard-working, zealous owners, punishes slackers and bunglers in the hungry winter.
The pre-winter season began with dry snow - the summer will be comfortable for both people and crops.
Crows and jackdaws in flocks mean bad weather.
20.10 - day of Sergius the Winter and Bacchus. It was supposed to wear a new scarf so that there would be no headaches throughout the year. Dangerous day for the birth of a child. They prayed that the birth would not occur on Sergius the Winter.
Sergius with snow - for early winter, but if the trees are not completely covered, winter will wait.
It's a fine day on Bacchus, the next twenty will be the same.
21.10 - day of Tryphon and Pelagia Chill.
Low clouds - severe frosts will soon arrive.
The moon on Tryphon is framed in circles - for a dry summer.
Shoemakers are born on Tryphon. Amulet – chrysoberyl, corundum.
22.10 - Day of Jacob the Woodcutter. They treated all their neighbors to baked pies to attract health and prosperity for the whole year.
Firewood harvested at the Woodsaw will provide more heat to the house.
The larch is not exposed yet - winter comes with light and fragile snow.
Icicles on the roofs - autumn will drag on.
Onions with a lot of husks mean a hard winter.
There will definitely be rain on the ice.
The cherry did not fly to Jacob - the thaw will come.
23.10 - the day of Evlampia the Winter Pointer and Evlampia the Winter Pointer. They plucked logs onto a splinter, placed it at a slight angle in light fixtures (special lamps) and did handicrafts. The children made sure that the torch did not burn out and changed it in time.
The willow at the top remains green for Eulampia - winter will come early, and spring will be comfortable.
The streets are wet, muddy - there won't be any snow for a few more days.
24.10 - Philip's day.
The snow that fell on Philip does not melt - an early, fine spring awaits.
Morning snow brings an evil winter.
To increase wealth in the house, you need to be like Philip on the ice of the river (if it is frozen enough).
A dim moon in a light fog means imminent snow and bad weather.
The rustling of dried leaves on a tree promises big snow.
Falling fog means warming.
Forest animals are preparing too many reserves, the trees have lost their leaves later - the winter cold will be longer and more severe than usual.
A person born on Philip's day is very smart. His amulet is crystal.
25.10 - day of Provo, St. Andron. Celebration of Andrei the Astrologer. There are prohibitions on washing, whitewashing, purchasing candles, and fortune telling with cards. On Prova, and on any other day, you should not offend animals or quarrel. They used Andrei to tell fortunes about the harvest and the weather:
foggy stars - good weather; distinct - to great cold; shimmering - to snow precipitation.
The abundance of stars on the Astrologer means a bountiful harvest, and the starlight means snowfalls.
Those born on Prova are not very happy, but are endowed with the ability to read fate in the stars.
26.10 - the day of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, protector of the home from fire and other troubles; day of Karp, Agathon. A bath day is required - with brooms and healing infusions. He lives in the bathhouse, and on the day of Agathon the spirit of all healing herbs is activated.
Fast moving clouds from the south bring bad weather.
The sun rises behind the clouds on Karp, the rooster crows at the wrong time - the mood of the day will change.
The early roosters on Iverskaya will call warmly.
27.10 – Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, patroness of women. Day of Praskovya Gryaznitsa, Trepalnitsa. As a rule, the weather is slushy and cold. An expectant mother should not comb her hair, so as not to anger the saint and not be without her help during childbirth.
If Paraskeva is damp, spring will be damp.
The night is clear, the stars are clear - to a good harvest.
Wind and dryness on Paraskeva means a dry summer and low harvest.
The crows squawked loudly, indicating a thaw.
Cloudy, snowy on Friday - by stormy May.
In the forest, frost on the trees is a good sign, the oats will grow; the rain does not stop - for rich bread.
28.10 - Efim autumn, Pious. Flax was prepared for weaving. You cannot sew or wash on this day, so as not to cause trouble. Evil spirits (kikimoras) interfere with spinning and can ruin everything. Before marriage, girls hid from themselves, this protected them. A thread spun on Efimiya healed diseases.
Those born on the Pious side are an energetic person and a good organizer.
The moon in a clear sky is framed in large circles - foretells early frosts; snow and winds, if these are reddish circles.
Mosquitoes on Euphemia - for a mild winter.
At sunrise, the sun appears with a cloud above - a sign of imminent bad weather.
29.10 – Longinus the centurion, deliverer from eye diseases. A Roman soldier, guarded among others the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. During the execution, blood splashed into his face, Longinus got rid of a long cataract and believed in Christ.
The remaining birds are just flying away for the winter - you can expect a short, comfortable winter.
The clouds cleared at sunset, the bright sun indicates prolonged bad weather.
The wind on Sotnik is changing direction - there will be frequent thaws in winter.
A dim moon in a haze means an imminent real winter with snow and frost.
A bright night sky means a clear day.
The goose presses its paw - to the cold weather.
The sun is in the fog of clouds on Longinus - bad weather is coming.
Long fogs mean warming.
30.10 - day of the prophet Hosea; Hosea of the Wheeler. They are preparing for spring, putting the cart under the canopy, taking out the sleigh. Kolesnik had to be hardworking, he couldn’t be lazy.
By the last squeak of the wheels they guessed:
the wheel is silent - the harvest will please;
if it creaks too much, it means unstable weather and possible crop shortages next year.
Rain on Osipa means a hard winter.
It's clear on Hosea - frosty in winter, but it will be comfortable.
People on Osip are born cheerful, kind, and hard-working. Amulet - opal.
31.10 - the day of St. Luke, mentor of master painters, deliverer from many diseases. On Onion Day, you had to eat at least a particle of onion for health for a year.
The beginning of the fishing season, they asked St. Luke for good luck in fishing. They believed that fish were the souls of departed relatives.
Based on the direction of the horns of the month, we determined:
the horns are rushing to the north, and the clouds are moving to the south - there will be no precipitation in the coming days; look to the south, clouds to the north - slushy days and November will begin.
A dim moon in the haze on Luka means precipitation and frost are close.
A fisherman faces mortal danger if he sees a pike splashing its tail.
Ruff in the nets on this day - there will be bad fishing.
The cherries have not all fallen off - there will be no real snow.
Many autumn signs that we inherited from our ancestors are important even now. Most of them will help you avoid troubles and misfortunes in the future, as well as properly prepare for winter.
The first month of autumn has come to an end, and with it the Indian summer has come to an end. In October, as usual, cold rains, falling leaves and the first reminders of the onset of winter await us. At this time, there is a sharp change in weather conditions, and many signs are a kind of forecast for the coming months. Signs for October will help you find out what changes await you in the near future and whether it is worth taking out warm clothes from your wardrobe, or whether autumn will still delight us with warmth.
Signs for every day
In October, every day is associated with certain signs. The experts of the site dailyhoro.ru have prepared the most important and useful of them for you.
October 1st. If you see a flock of cranes flying away on this day, it means that the first snow will fall on Pokrov (October 14).
2 October. On this day the hives were collected. The bee harvest began - the period from October 2 to October 10, when it is customary to collect honey. Anyone who eats a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach during these days will be happy all year. For girls, this day could be a harbinger of a wedding. If you look into your lover’s eyes on October 2, he will soon fall madly in love with you.
October 3. If today the wind blows from the north it means cold weather, from the south it means clear and warm weather, from the west it means rain, from the east it means dry weather.
The 4th of October. It was believed that if the weather was clear but cold on this day, it meant that there would be severe frosts in winter.
October 6. This day was considered the most suitable for fortune telling with money. To do this, take water from a river or lake into a glass and leave it on the windowsill with the window open. If something falls into a glass overnight, financial well-being awaits you next year; if not, get ready for difficulties with money.
October 9. If snow falls on wet ground on this day, it will lie for a long time; if it falls on dry ground, it will melt quickly.
October 10. If there are few cones on the spruce and pine trees at this time, there will be severe frosts in winter.
If the weather is warm on this day, it means that autumn will be warm and dry.
October 11. Among the people - Kharitonov Day. It was believed that on October 11, evil spirits were walking through the streets, and many did not go outside to avoid damage, the evil eye or misfortunes.
October 12- Day of Theophan the Merciful. It was believed that on this day Feofan blocked the sun from frost. If the weather is warm on this day, it means there will be no cold weather.
October 14- Intercession Day, a church holiday dedicated to the appearance of the Virgin Mary. It was believed that the first frosts began on this day. People harvested the crops and finally completed agricultural work. If snow fell on this day, they prepared for a cold and snowy winter, and clear weather foreshadowed a warm winter.
October 15. People believed that on this day demons go for a walk. Therefore, people went to church in the morning, prayed and asked to take away troubles and misfortunes from them. However, those born on this day were promised happiness and good luck for life.
October 16. On this day, people with an evil eye were avoided: it was believed that if damage was caused on October 16, it would be very difficult to remove it later.
17 October. In Rus', a sharp cold snap was always expected on this day. If it was warm on October 17, it means there will be no frost in winter.
October 18. If you see a lot of crows or jackdaws on this day, cold winter will soon come.
October 19. On this day, the quantity and quality of the harvest was assessed. If there is a lot produced over the summer, the next year will pass comfortably. If the harvest is poor and rotten, financial difficulties are expected next year.
The 20th of October. If snow falls on fallen tree leaves today, it will soon melt. If the weather is clear, you will have to wait a long time for winter.
October 21. On this day it is good to buy winter clothes. It was believed that purchased warm clothes would last a long time.
22 of October- Yakov Day or Day of the first porridge. People expected the first snow on October 22 and associated it with cereals. If it snowed, they said that “Yakov sent grain.” Anyone who serves porridge on the table on this day will live in abundance throughout the next year.
October 23. If by this day there are still fruits on the rowan tree, there will soon be a lot of rain.
October 24. If by this day the ice on the river is already strong, then you can walk on it, and the whole year will pass in prosperity.
the 25th of October. The starry sky today foreshadows a rich harvest for next year. Bright stars indicate the coming cold, dim stars indicate warmth.
October 26. If on this day you see a cat licking itself, it means that severe cold and snowfall are approaching.
27th October. The day was considered women's day. Young girls and women were forbidden to do household chores, and those who neglected this sign could attract misfortune to themselves and their home. If labor begins on this day, it will pass quickly and painlessly.
28 of October. The most favorable day for cleaning. It was believed that today, along with the garbage, all troubles and misfortunes are swept out of the house.
29th of October. If you get caught in the rain on this day, illness will bypass you all year.
October 31. The last day of the month was considered the last day for leaf fall. If the leaves have not yet fallen by this day, the winter will be long and cold.
It was not for nothing that our ancestors attached great importance to signs. After all, thanks to them, they learned what awaited them in the future and could prepare themselves for unforeseen circumstances. Many signs have reached us. If you follow them, you can attract happiness and good luck and avoid troubles and misfortunes. Prosperity and health to you, and don't forget to press the buttons and
Many autumn signs that we inherited from our ancestors are important even now. Most of them will help you avoid troubles and misfortunes in the future, as well as properly prepare for winter.
The first month of autumn has come to an end, and with it the Indian summer has come to an end. In October, as usual, cold rains, falling leaves and the first reminders of the onset of winter await us. At this time, there is a sharp change in weather conditions, and many signs are a kind of forecast for the coming months. Signs for October will help you find out what changes await you in the near future and whether it is worth taking out warm clothes from your wardrobe, or whether autumn will still delight us with warmth. October 1st. If you see a flock of cranes flying away on this day, it means that the first snow will fall on Pokrov (October 14).
2 October. On this day the hives were collected. The bee harvest began - the period from October 2 to October 10, when it is customary to collect honey. Anyone who eats a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach during these days will be happy all year. For girls, this day could be a harbinger of a wedding. If you look into your lover’s eyes on October 2, he will soon fall madly in love with you.
October 3. If today the wind blows from the north it means cold weather, from the south it means clear and warm weather, from the west it means rain, from the east it means dry weather.
The 4th of October. It was believed that if the weather was clear but cold on this day, it meant that there would be severe frosts in winter.
October 5. If the leaves have not fallen by this time, snow will fall late.
October 6. This day was considered the most suitable for fortune telling with money. To do this, take water from a river or lake into a glass and leave it on the windowsill with the window open. If something falls into a glass overnight, financial well-being awaits you next year; if not, get ready for difficulties with money.
October 7th. If there are a lot of acorns on the oak trees by this day, the winter will be warm and short.
October 8. If snow falls on this day, winter will come soon.
October 9. If snow falls on wet ground on this day, it will lie for a long time; if it falls on dry ground, it will melt quickly.
October 10. If there are few cones on the spruce and pine trees at this time, there will be severe frosts in winter.
If the weather is warm on this day, it means that autumn will be warm and dry.
October 11. Among the people - Kharitonov Day. It was believed that on October 11, evil spirits were walking through the streets, and many did not go outside to avoid damage, the evil eye or misfortunes.
October 12 is the day of Theophan the Merciful. It was believed that on this day Feofan blocked the sun from frost. If the weather is warm on this day, it means there will be no cold weather.
October 13. If the first snow falls, winter will be late.
October 14 - Intercession Day, a church holiday dedicated to the appearance of the Mother of God. It was believed that the first frosts began on this day. People were harvesting crops and finally completing agricultural work. If snow fell on this day, they prepared for a cold and snowy winter, and clear weather foreshadowed a warm winter.
October 15. People believed that on this day demons go for a walk. Therefore, people went to church in the morning, prayed and asked to take away troubles and misfortunes from them. However, those born on this day were promised happiness and good luck for life.
October 16. On this day, people with an evil eye were avoided: it was believed that if damage was caused on October 16, it would be very difficult to remove it later.
17 October. In Rus', a sharp cold snap was always expected on this day. If it was warm on October 17, it means there will be no frost in winter.
October 18. If you see a lot of crows or jackdaws on this day, cold winter will soon come.
October 19. On this day, the quantity and quality of the harvest was assessed. If there is a lot produced over the summer, the next year will pass comfortably. If the harvest is poor and rotten, financial difficulties are expected next year.
The 20th of October. If snow falls on fallen tree leaves today, it will soon melt. If the weather is clear, you will have to wait a long time for winter.
October 21. On this day it is good to buy winter clothes. It was believed that purchased warm clothes would last a long time.
October 22 - Jacob's Day or Day of the first porridge. People expected the first snow on October 22 and associated it with cereals. If it snowed, they said that “Yakov sent grain.” Anyone who serves porridge on the table on this day will live in abundance throughout the next year.
October 23. If by this day there are still fruits on the rowan tree, there will soon be a lot of rain.
October 24. If by this day the ice on the river is already strong, then you can walk on it, and the whole year will pass in prosperity.
the 25th of October. The starry sky today foreshadows a rich harvest for next year. Bright stars indicate the coming cold, dim stars indicate warmth.
October 26. If on this day you see a cat licking itself, it means that severe cold and snowfall are approaching.
27th October. The day was considered women's day. Young girls and women were forbidden to do household chores, and those who neglected this sign could attract misfortune to themselves and their home. If labor begins on this day, it will pass quickly and painlessly.
28 of October. The most favorable day for cleaning. It was believed that today, along with the garbage, all troubles and misfortunes are swept out of the house.
29th of October. If you get caught in the rain on this day, illness will bypass you all year.
October 30. Anyone who washes himself on this day washes away his health.
October 31. The last day of the month was considered the last day for leaf fall. If the leaves have not yet fallen by this day, the winter will be long and cold.
What is important to do today? Signs for every day of October will help you! This is important to know - they will help you avoid troubles and misfortunes in the future, as well as properly prepare for winter.
The first month of autumn has come to an end, and with it the Indian summer has come to an end. In October, as usual, cold rains, falling leaves and the first reminders of the onset of winter await us. At this time, there is a sharp change in weather conditions, and many signs are a kind of forecast for the coming months. Signs for October will help you find out what changes await you in the near future and whether it is worth taking out warm clothes from your wardrobe, or whether autumn will still delight us with warmth.
Signs for every day
In October, every day is associated with certain signs. The experts of the site dailyhoro.ru have prepared the most important and useful of them for you.
October 1st. If you see a flock of cranes flying away on this day, it means that the first snow will fall on Pokrov (October 14).
2 October. On this day the hives were collected. The bee harvest began - the period from October 2 to October 10, when it is customary to collect honey. Anyone who eats a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach during these days will be happy all year. For girls, this day could be a harbinger of a wedding. If you look into your lover’s eyes on October 2, he will soon fall madly in love with you.
October 3. If today the wind blows from the north it means cold weather, from the south it means clear and warm weather, from the west it means rain, from the east it means dry weather.
The 4th of October. It was believed that if the weather was clear but cold on this day, it meant that there would be severe frosts in winter.
October 6. This day was considered the most suitable for fortune telling with money. To do this, take water from a river or lake into a glass and leave it on the windowsill with the window open. If something falls into a glass overnight, financial well-being awaits you next year; if not, get ready for difficulties with money.
October 9. If snow falls on wet ground on this day, it will lie for a long time; if it falls on dry ground, it will melt quickly.
October 10. If there are few cones on the spruce and pine trees at this time, there will be severe frosts in winter.
If the weather is warm on this day, it means that autumn will be warm and dry.
October 1st. Among the people - Kharitonov Day. It was believed that on October 11, evil spirits were walking through the streets, and many did not go outside to avoid damage, the evil eye or misfortunes.
October 12- Day of Theophan the Merciful. It was believed that on this day Feofan blocked the sun from frost. If the weather is warm on this day, it means there will be no cold weather.
October 14- Intercession Day, a church holiday dedicated to the appearance of the Virgin Mary. It was believed that the first frosts began on this day. People harvested the crops and finally completed agricultural work. If snow fell on this day, they prepared for a cold and snowy winter, and clear weather foreshadowed a warm winter.
October 15. People believed that on this day demons go for a walk. Therefore, people went to church in the morning, prayed and asked to take away troubles and misfortunes from them. However, those born on this day were promised happiness and good luck for life.
October 16. On this day, people with an evil eye were avoided: it was believed that if damage was caused on October 16, it would be very difficult to remove it later.
17 October. In Rus', a sharp cold snap was always expected on this day. If it was warm on October 17, it means there will be no frost in winter.
October 18. If you see a lot of crows or jackdaws on this day, cold winter will soon come.
October 19. On this day, the quantity and quality of the harvest was assessed. If there is a lot produced over the summer, the next year will pass comfortably. If the harvest is poor and rotten, financial difficulties are expected next year.
The 20th of October. If snow falls on fallen tree leaves today, it will soon melt. If the weather is clear, you will have to wait a long time for winter.
October 21. On this day it is good to buy winter clothes. It was believed that purchased warm clothes would last a long time.
22 of October- Yakov Day or Day of the first porridge. People expected the first snow on October 22 and associated it with cereals. If it snowed, they said that “Yakov sent grain.” Anyone who serves porridge on the table on this day will live in abundance throughout the next year.
October 23. If by this day there are still fruits on the rowan tree, there will soon be a lot of rain.
October 24. If by this day the ice on the river is already strong, then you can walk on it, and the whole year will pass in prosperity.
the 25th of October. The starry sky today foreshadows a rich harvest for next year. Bright stars indicate the coming cold, dim stars indicate warmth.
October 26. If on this day you see a cat licking itself, it means that severe cold and snowfall are approaching.
27th October. The day was considered women's day. Young girls and women were forbidden to do household chores, and those who neglected this sign could attract misfortune to themselves and their home. If labor begins on this day, it will pass quickly and painlessly.
28 of October. The most favorable day for cleaning. It was believed that today, along with the garbage, all troubles and misfortunes are swept out of the house.
29th of October. If you get caught in the rain on this day, illness will bypass you all year.
October 31. The last day of the month was considered the last day for leaf fall. If the leaves have not yet fallen by this day, the winter will be long and cold.
It was not for nothing that our ancestors attached great importance to signs. After all, thanks to them, they learned what awaited them in the future and could prepare themselves for unforeseen circumstances. Many signs have reached us. If you follow them, you can attract happiness and good luck and avoid troubles and misfortunes.