Signs of October. Folk signs of autumn

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:54

As you know, autumn is a mysterious and finicky lady, she is full of surprises and surprises, besides, she is known for her generosity in gold foliage and a whole lot of signs, time-tested and our inquisitive ancestors. Wise great-grandfathers took their observations very seriously, paying special attention to seemingly ordinary natural phenomena. Thus, from generation to generation, from mouth to mouth, folk signs about autumn were passed on, acquiring more and more new additions.

Perhaps, for skeptics, they seem to be an unhe althy manifestation of superstition, but for fans of folk art, this is a real treasure, invaluable experience, a spiritual heritage preserved for centuries. In addition, most of the signs noticed are quite often used in the everyday life of a modern person and deserve their longevity by repeated coincidences and confirmations in practice. The second month of the yellow-leaved beauty is especially interesting for observing the vagaries of the weather and making appropriate forecasts for the future, so we focus on the most unique signs of October.

Autumn is the time for the weatherwatch

The onset of the first frosts, the coolness brought from the northern shores, the tarnished decoration of trees exposed under the breath of the wind, bird families fleeing to warmer climes - all these are the hallmarks of the autumn season. Analyzing and comparing them, we can easily lose the nose of weather forecasters.

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

Competition for weather forecasters

The main thing is attention to detail, which will help everyone who wants to independently predict what tomorrow, the next week, month or even the season will be like. 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 somehow necessary to make forecasts. Not only the results of the sowing campaign depended on this, but also personal happiness.

Our ancestors were amazingly smart. They managed not only to compile folk signs about autumn, but to single them out specifically for each calendar day for most months of the year! October is no exception.

What is"dirty"?

The ancients called October the word "dirty". The reason is clear: the pale sun is increasingly hiding behind gray clouds, the sky becomes like a dirty canvas, and the first heavy rains bring dampness and slush. Based on the changes seen in nature, signs of the month of October were born. Those in the know say: if thunder suddenly appears, the winter will be short and stingy with snow.

If the moon is in a halo, we should expect a hot summer. It is also worth watching how oaks and birches take off their deciduous outfit: completely - it means that the year will be easy, partially - the winter will turn out to be fierce. And the day when the cranes fly south is also important: if on October 1 - to Arina, then already on Pokrov (14) one should be afraid of the first frost. Proverbs and sayings are also widely known today: "October is a muddy one - it does not like wheels or runners"; "If there are a lot of acorns left on the oaks, expect a harsh winter"; "October will cover the earth - where with a leaf, and where with a snowball."

Don't joke with evil spirits

Are you sure that autumn comes into full swing on September 1st? It’s worth rethinking your beliefs, and here’s why. In the old days, the fifth day of October was considered the true beginning of the "golden" season. In the minds of ordinary people, this date looked unfavorable and even mystical, since it was often accompanied by a strong gusty wind that mercilessly plucked vulnerable foliage and could easily wake dormant evil spirits, bring damage or open a source of dangerous diseases.

It is useful to know that on this day it was forbidden to catch and eat fish, it was necessary to honor the memory of St. Focas - the rescuer of drowning people and the protector from fire. On October 5, the signs are very important and eloquent: if the birch has not got rid of the leaves on Fok, then snow will not be seen for a long time; bird cherry and maple were left naked, which means that they submitted to winter; dropped a leaf of an aspen, which means that autumn has come.

For those who do not believe in manifestations of the supernatural, it should be noted that the evil spirit itself is not at all interested in your opinion about it, and if you make it angry, the consequences will not be long in coming.

Wedding Planner

Approximately at the equator of autumn, the last work in the fields and housework was completed, the serene and cheerful time of wedding festivities came. And the most long-awaited and revered holiday among Christians was (and still is) the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. The main signs of October are associated with it. This is a special date that all single girls who dream of a long and happy family life are looking forward to.

They offer their prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos, the patroness of brides, with a request to help find their betrothed, to cover their heads with their cover, that is, a wedding veil. They say that on this day the prayers of the girls do not go unheeded. There are even folk omens of October that say: if the wind blows on Pokrov, there will be a huge demand for brides, and if, in addition, snow falls, there will be an opportunity to celebrate a whole lot of weddings.

We judge winterby Pokrov

If you want to know exactly what the coming winter will be like, do not rush to listen to meteorologists' forecasts, better look out the window on October 14 and see if the cranes are heading south. They fly away - it means that the snow-white time will come early and bring with it a lingering cold.

It was also noted that what kind of day will be on Pokrov, just like that, winter will come to us. On this holiday, you should carefully monitor the direction of the wind. The signs of October say: the east wind will bring chilling cold on its wings, the south wind will delight with measured warmth, the west wind will bestow snow blizzards, and the changeable wind will surprise you with winter inconstancy.

October through the eyes of a child

To learn, find, explore and compare everything that happens in the world around us is the favorite pastime of every growing child. How much delight can give your child, it would seem, the usual observation of natural phenomena. Of course, there is absolutely no need for kids to delve into the intricacies of compiling a folk calendar, so the signs of October for children should still be explained in an accessible and preferably playful way. So the new will seem more interesting and will be remembered without any problems.

It is enough to go out with your son or daughter for an autumn walk, look for a cobweb: you will find a lot - the next months will delight you with warmth. And then look up to the sky, see if the birds are flying high. If it is very high, tell the baby that you will ride him in a sleigh all winter, because the mountains will snow. If the birds fly low, the sleigh will have to collect dust onattic, it won't snow enough.

This is how you need to formulate the signs of October for children, then learning will be unobtrusive, memorable and, if you try hard, exciting.

It's time to get a fur coat

Many on the eve of a cold snap, a completely logical question arises - is it time to release warm outerwear or favorite expensive furs from the captivity of wardrobes. When exactly is it better to take up this matter, folk signs of October will again prompt. On the 21st, when people celebrate the name day of Tryphon and Pelageya, it's time to check the readiness of your wardrobe for winter frosts. It is not for nothing that grandmothers still say: "Tryphon mends a fur coat, and Pelageya makes mittens." So listen to the elders - you won't lose!

We care about profits

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

The signs of October will help you tell fortunes on cash profit. Or rather, one of them, which is associated with the presence of snow. We alth and financial stability can only be expected if the snow covers the damp ground and does not even dare to melt. In addition, you can ensure your well-being in one simple way - to walk on the ice that day, but take this step without fanaticism: check whether the reservoir is reliably frozen.

Praying for peace

Folk omens for Octoberthe month is exhausted on the last 31 days, when the memory of the Holy Apostle Luke, the mentor of icon painting, is venerated. It was to him that our ancestors turned with prayers for peace and family happiness.

Do not be too lazy to look for a cherry tree on the street this day, find foliage on it - you will have to wait a long time for snow. Although lovers of making snowmen should not be upset in advance, after all, they will take an incredible amount, you will definitely pick up something suitable for yourself in the folk calendar, or maybe you will notice something new in the cycle of natural phenomena.