Signs of October. Folk signs of autumn

As you know, autumn - the lady is mysterious and fastidious, she is full of surprises and surprises, besides she is known for her generosity for the gold of the foliage and a whole host of signs, tested by time and our inquisitive ancestors. Wise great-grandfathers took their observations very seriously, paying special attention to the usual, it would seem, natural phenomena. Thus, from generation to generation, word-of-mouth was passed on, fostering ever-newer additions, popular signs about autumn.

Perhaps, for skeptics, they seem like an unhealthy manifestation of superstition, but for fans of folk art this is a real treasure, an invaluable experience, a spiritual heritage preserved in the ages. In addition, most of the observed signs are often used in the everyday life of modern man and deserve their longevity by multiple coincidences and confirmations in practice. Especially interesting for observing the vagaries of the weather and constructing appropriate forecasts for the future of the second month of the yellow-faced beauty, so in the field of our attention - the most unique signs of October.

Autumn is the time after the weather to observe

The onset of the first frosts, the coolness brought from the northern shores, the dimmed fittings of the trees that are exposed to the breath of the wind, escaping to the warm edges of the bird families - all these are the distinctive features of the autumn season. Analyzing and comparing them, we can easily wipe the nose of the weather forecasters.

For example, in September, you should hold on tightly to the caftan. If the rain is often watered by the soil, then next year you can hope for a rich harvest. And if the geese fly off early, then the winter on the tail will certainly be dragged. Even a small child knows that the web is floating in the air - the Indian summer is just around the corner. A lot of snow in November - bread in the house will arrive, but if the foliage on the trees lingers, it threatens crop failure, suddenly somewhere there will be mosquitoes - the winter will be mild and warm.

Competition for weather forecasters

The main thing is attentiveness to detail, which will help everyone to foresee what tomorrow, next week, month or even the year will be. Moreover, in those ancient times, when meteorology as a science did not yet exist, and, accordingly, specialists studying physical processes in the earth's atmosphere, it was necessary to make forecasts somehow. From this depended not only the results of sowing, but also personal happiness.

Our forefathers were astonishingly sharp. They managed not just to make people's signs about autumn, but to allocate them specifically for each calendar day for most months of the year! October is no exception.

What is "dirt"?

The ancients called October the word "dirty". The reason is clear: the pale sun increasingly begins to hide behind gray clouds, the sky becomes like a dirty canvas, and the first torrential rains bring dampness and slush. On the basis of changes observed in nature, signs of October were born. The experts assert that if the thunder suddenly appears, the winter will be short and mean to the snow.

If the moon is in a halo, you should expect a hot summer. It is worthwhile to watch and how they remove their deciduous order of oaks and birches: completely - it means that the year will be easy, in part - the winter will be fierce. And still important is the day when the cranes fly south: if on October 1 - on Arina, then already on the Pokrov (14), one should be afraid of the first frost. Widely known today are proverbs and sayings: "Oktyabr-dirty man - neither wheels, nor a skid does not like"; "If there are a lot of acorns on the oaks, wait for the harsh winter"; "October will cover the earth - where the leaf, and where the snowball."

Do not joke with evil spirits

Are you sure that autumn comes into full right on September 1? It's worth revising your beliefs, and that's why. In the old days the true beginning of the "golden" season was the fifth day of October. In the views of ordinary people, this date looked unfavorable and even mystical, as it was often accompanied by a strong gust of wind that mercilessly ripped off vulnerable leaves and could easily wake a dormant evil spirit, bring spoilage or open a source of dangerous diseases.

It is useful to know that on that day it was forbidden to fish and eat fish, it was necessary to honor the memory of St. Foka - the rescuer drowning and the defender from the fire. October 5 signs are very important and eloquent: if the Foku birch from the leaves is not disposed of, then the snow has not seen for a long time; Bird cherry with a maple remained naked, so they submitted to winter; Dropped the aspen leaf, it means autumn came.

For those who do not believe in manifestations of the supernatural, it should be taken into account that the evil spirit itself is not at all interested in your opinion of it, and if it is to anger, the consequences will not be slow to wait.

The Wedding Planner

Approximately at the equator of autumn, the last work in the fields and in the household was completed, a serene and cheerful time of wedding festivities. And the most long-awaited and revered holiday among Christians was (and still remains so) the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. The main signs of October are connected with him. This is a special date, which is eagerly awaited by all unmarried girls who dream of a long and happy family life.

They offer their prayers to the MostHoly Mother of God, the patroness of brides, with a request to help find a suitor, to cover their heads with their veil, that is, a wedding veil. They say that on this day the prayers of the girls do not remain unheeded. There are even people's signs of October, which say: if the wind walks on the Pokrov - huge demand will be on the brides, and if, in addition, the snow falls - there will be the possibility of a whole lot of weddings to take a walk.

About the winter we judge on the Pokrov

Want to know exactly what the coming winter will be like, do not rush to listen to the forecasts of meteorologists, you better look out the window on October 14 and look at the cranes to the south. Depart - then, the snow-white season will come early and bring with it a long cold.

It is also noticed that what day on the Cover will be, just like this and the winter will come to us. This holiday should closely monitor the direction of the wind. Signs of October read: the east wind will bring a chilling cold on its wings, the south wind will please with measured heat, the western wind will give a snowy blizzard, and the changeable will surprise with winter inconstancy.

October through the eyes

To learn, find, explore and compare everything that happens in the world around us is the favorite activity of every growing child. How much excitement can give your child, it would seem, the usual observation of natural phenomena. Of course, kids absolutely do not need to delve into the subtleties of compiling a national calendar, so the signs of October for children are still to be explained in an accessible and desirable game form. So the new will seem more interesting and will be remembered without any special problems.

It is enough to go out with your son or daughter for an autumn walk, look for a spider web: you will find many - the next months will please with warmth. And then lift your gaze to the sky, see if the birds are flying high. If very high - tell your child that you will be riding it all winter on a sleigh, because it will cause snow on the mountains. If the birds fly low - the sleigh will have to collect dust in the attic, there will not be enough snow.

Approximately in this way it is necessary to formulate the October signs for children, then the training will be unobtrusive, memorable and, if well done, exciting.

It's time to get a fur coat

At many on the threshold of a cold snap the quite natural question arises - whether it is time already to release from a captivity of cases warm warm clothes or favorite expensive furs. When exactly it is better to take up this business, people's signs of October will again prompt. On the 21st, when people celebrate the name-day of Trifon and Pelagia, it's time to check your wardrobe's readiness for winter frosts. No wonder grandmothers are still sentencing: "Trifon repairs the fur coat, and Pelageya mittens masters." So listen to the elders - you will not lose!

We take care of profit

For those who want to take care of improving their own financial situation, it will be very useful to focus their attention on the Philippine day, which is displayed in the calendar on the number 24.

The signs of October will help you to guess the money profit. Rather, one of them, which is associated with the presence of snow. Wealth and financial stability can be expected only if the snow covers the damp earth and does not take it into his head to melt. In addition, you can ensure your well-being in one simple way - to be like that day on the ice, but take this step without fanaticism: check to see if the reservoir has frozen safely.

With prayer for peace

People's signs for October are exhausted on the last day, 31, when the memory of the Holy Apostle Luke, the mentor of icon painting, is honored. It was to him that our ancestors treated with prayers for peace and family happiness.

Do not be lazy on this day to look for a cherry tree on the street, you will find on it foliage - it will take a long time to wait for snow. Although lovers of making snowmen in advance should not be upset, take in fact an unbelievable amount, something suitable for yourself must pick up in the national calendar, and maybe - a new note in the cycle of natural phenomena.