Folk signs, rites, traditions and church holidays in July.
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July is the hottest summer month in the Northern Hemisphere. It is worth noting that it is during this period that the haymaking, the riot of colors in the summer garden is observed, and the harvest is also collected. Our ancestors were attention to various changes in nature and weather this month, because they could portend what autumn, winter and what should be prepared for.
Folk signs for July about the weather
A lot of things about the future can tell changes in nature. It is worth watching birds, as well as plants.
Signs:
- In July, there are a lot of green sorrel, you need to wait for a warm winter
- If the grass begins to bloom, it is necessary to carry out haymaking
- If droplets of dew form on the bottom of the leaf leaves, it promises rain
- If ants remove larvae, and also hide in an anthill, wait for the rain
- Close the moves into the anthill, to a strong rainfall
- If mosquitoes are very loud, wait for the rain
- In the morning, the mokrika plant folds the petals, closes, then rain is expected in the afternoon
- If in the morning you did not find dew, then it will rain at night
- Swallows fly near ponds very low, touched their wings, to the rain
- Spider weaves a new web, to good weather
- If the crows fly very high, and also rush up to the rain and badger
- If water lily is in no hurry to rise above the water, to the rain
Folk signs for July on nature
It is also worth watching the weather. The weather change, as well as the direction and power of the wind, the temperature can tell a lot about what awaits you in the future.
Signs:
- If, during a thunderstorm, strong peals of thunder are heard, which do not stop, this
- If intermittently, it will be clear soon
- If early in the morning in July you will see fog on the water, the weather will be good
- There is a rainbow from north to south with a red tint, to the badger
- If July is very hot, December will be cold
- If in July it is very hot, then in December there will be frost
- There is no dew in the morning, then it will rain at night
- Pay attention, if early in the morning you find a downpour, then the weather will be good during the day
- If striped clouds form in the sky, it will rain soon
- If puddles are given in green, then the rain will not go very soon
- Long and long thunder, to bad weather and rainfalls
Folk signs, customs, rites for July related to church holidays
In July, there are not many large Orthodox holidays, but still they are available. Opens the celebration of this month on July 7. This is the birthday of the Prophet and the Baptist of the Lord John. On this day a holiday is celebrated Ivan Kupala. He does not belong to the Orthodox holidays, but originates from the time of paganism. There are several signs on this day. On Ivan bathed at night, no one slept so that the unclean force would not attack a person.
A variety of festivities were carried out, as well as launching wreaths on rivers and reservoirs. Ritual bonfires fired. That night, different old things were burned, as well as the witch's stuffed, so that the unclean power did not penetrate the house, as well as the souls. After the burning of the fire, everyone went to swim in the river.
On this day, there are a lot of rites. This is bathing, washing, as well as fortune -telling on wreaths. All unmarried girls had to weave and throw two wreaths into the water. If they sail side by side, one near the other, then the girl will find a good bridegroom. Through this night, fern blooms according to the beliefs.
Those who can disrupt the flower will find a large amount of money, as well as the treasure. On this day, the merger of the sky and earth is observed, the water becomes wonderful and healing. That night, birds and animals become speaking. Many healers on this day went for herbs because they considered them the most healing. On this day there is a lot of signs.
Signs on Ivan Kupala:
- If the rain goes, then in 5 days the sun will be
- If this night there are a lot of stars, then soon you will find a lot of mushrooms in the forests
- If a large number of dew on Ivan Kupala on the grass, there will be a crop of cucumbers
- If wheat is closed on this day, to a bad harvest
It is believed that on this night on a bald mountain in Kyiv, witches and sorcerers are collected, as well as different evil spirits.
Big Orthodox holiday July 12. This Day of the Apostles Peter and Paul, a church holiday that is associated with a large number of customs. On this day, summer solstice was observed, games were arranged in the groves, as well as built a swing, and rounded round dance. It was necessary to go guard the sun in the evening, that is, wait for the sunrise.
Whoever distinguishes the most colors of radiance will be happier than everyone. Disagreement begins on this day. Fairs were arranged on Peter and Paul, and in the evening they organized feasts in the villages, invited all guests, as well as acquaintances. But the fact is that only old people, as well as married ones, could take part in these holidays. There will be a lot of signs for this day.
Signs and traditions on Peter and Paul:
- For fishermen, July 12 is a professional holiday. Because Peter is considered the patron saint of fishermen
- It is on this day, those who like to fish, should go to church and put candles, pray for a good catch and preserving life
- It was on this day that our ancestors tried to swim in rivers, as well as reservoirs. It was believed that if you bathe, you will cleanse of sins
- On this day, the girls were wondering. They collected 12 colors from 12 fields, and put them under the feather bed. And they sentenced: “12 colors, twelve well done. Who is the narrowed-roded? Show yourself and look at me. ” The one who dreams will become the future chosen one of the girl
- If heat is observed on this day, then there will be crackling frosts for Christmas holidays
- If the nightingale sings for several days, then winter will begin no earlier than mid -October
- If on this day it is clear, then there will be a fruitful summer. If it is rain, wait for a good wheat crop
- If this day is very cold, then the year will be hungry, and the crop is scarce
- It is from Peter and Paul that they begin to fall off the leaves
- If on this day yellow leaves appeared on the poplar near the house, expect early autumn
July 8 Day of Family, Love and Fidelity: Signs
July 8 is a day of family, love and fidelity in Russia. No wonder this date was chosen by the day of the family. The fact is that on this day they celebrate the Orthodox holiday of Peter and Fevronia. It was they who were the patrons of family and marriage. The canonization was carried out in 1547. These people are associated with the real residents of David Yuryevich and his wife. They tonsured monks. On this day there is a lot of signs, as well as folk traditions.
Signs and traditions:
- According to the folk calendar, it is on this day that the first haymaking must be carried out. It is believed that on this day there are many witches, sorcerers and evil spirits. The holiday is considered the day of maturity and field herbs. It was believed that on this day the mermaids go deep into the ponds, where they fall asleep until the next spring. From this time you can swim and not be afraid until August 2.
- It was customary to pray on family happiness on this day, as well as for the preservation of marriage, if there are any discords in it. It was on this day that the girls found their loved ones and tied family unions. From this day, weddings played.
- Now at this time Petrov post has been, so the weddings are not implemented. According to popular signs on this day, the happiest marriages were concluded. A great time for love, as well as searches for the second half.
Wedding, marriage, wedding in July: signs
Since the first half of July is the period of fasting, so almost all the weddings were carried out after it. According to folk signs, it was believed that if you get married in July, expect a "sour-sweet life." Family life will be filled with both sorrows and joys. In July, the spouses will reach mutual consent and mutual understanding, despite disputes and numerous disagreements.
This month is not very simple for those who decided to tie themselves with ties. They are promised ambiguous relationships, on the other hand, this month is a large harvest of vegetables and fruits, so playing a wedding is cheaper. In the old days, the second half of July was used for weddings. A short break was made in a variety of work on the field, weddings were carried out.
Born in July: signs
Born in July is considered a good sign. The good -natured, very energetic born this month. These are people who can turn the mountains and do the hardest work. In addition, they have a subtle mental organization, value family values, as well as home comfort. Husbands born in July become faithful, reliable partners for their wives. In addition, such people are very impressionable, as well as sensual. Therefore, they are very susceptible to criticism.
It is worth gently expressed in their presence, trying not to offend. The happiest from folk signs are those who were born on Monday, on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. These people are gifted with good intuition, and also know how to properly manage money. They feel their benefits, are looking for an opportunity to make money.
Folk signs for July for every day
Signs by day:
- July 1, day of the sun god Yarilo. It was necessary to worship him. If fog was observed in the lowlands, you need to wait for heat and clear weather
- July 2. If the bees in the hives are sleepy, the cold time will come soon
- 3 July. If you saw an owl at the top of your housing, expect a fire. If on this day the spider rests and does not engage in weaving web, to rain
- 4th of July. On this day, all insects were exterminated, and also made tincture from linden
- July 5, the radishes were usually sown. If on this day it rains, to a good, rich harvest of vegetables, as well as wheat
- July 6. On this day they prepared barley porridge, which fed all those in need
- July 7. If on this day there are many stars in the sky, then the crop will be good and generous
- July 8. It is better not to swim on this day, because the mermaids will be carried away. If sultry weather is observed, then the heat will last another 40 days
- July 9. On this day, the mothers of Tikhvinskaya were worshiped, so that little children were in good health
- July 10. If it rains on this day, then it will be almost until September. If the hay has become black, you may not wait for a good millet harvest
- On July 11, they usually collected nettles, watched the weather. If you find the Petrov Cross Flower, then all year will go into happiness. If on this day the cuckoo does not doll, then winter and cold are expected early
- July, 12. Wheat pies were baked on this day, as well as mass festivities
- On July 13, eggs were painted and exchanged with relatives, like Easter. Who was born on this day will become successful, purposeful
- the 14 th of July. On this day they cooked jam, collected St. John's wort. If you hear the sonorous voice of the nightingale, then winter will not come very soon
- 5'th of July. If you saw the first yellow leaves on the birch, expect an ambulance
- July 16. If there are a lot of midges, the weather will be hot and warm for a long time
- July 17th. If oats are high, then the winter will be harsh
- July 18, if at night you do not see the moon because of a thick fog, then a cooling will come soon
- July 19. If yellow clouds are observed on this day, then it will rain soon
- July 20. It was necessary to sow radishes, strawberries. Girls carried out fortune telling on a sickle to find out the future
- July 21 - the day of the Kazan Mother of God. According to the weather, they predicted what the winter time will be. If the maturation of blueberries is observed on this day, then it is necessary to sow the winter wheat
- On July 22, in the forest, blueberries occurred. On this day, the ripened cucumber was buried in the ground in order to get a good harvest of vegetables next year
- July 23. If on this day there are a lot of frogs on the shores, then expect good weather
- July 24. If a strong thunder is observed on this day, you need to go fishing, a good catch is expected
- July 25. If on this day there is no fog in the lowlands, you expect cloudy and rainy weather
- 26 July. If you saw a flock of rooks, then cold autumn will come soon. In the morning it is heavy rain, you need to wait for the snow winter
- On July 27, it was necessary to cook porridge in a pot to appease the spirits. On this day, in rainy weather, do not leave the house, this is a bad sign
- If July 28 is a lot of mushrooms, and the leaves on the lip are yellow, then there will be a good harvest. On this day, work was not carried out in the field by women. The presence of a woman on the field on this day promises a bad yield of bread
- July 29. If the carrot has fallen, wait for the rain. If fog is observed, then there will be a good mushroom harvest
- July 30. It was believed that on this day it is not necessary to leave the house unnecessarily. Because there is a risk of thunderstorm and lightning that will disappear in you. If fog is observed on this day, then the winter will be snowy
- July 31. It was necessary to swim in a bathhouse with brooms. If it is very hot, then the beginning of the winter will be cold and harsh
A lot of signs have been connected in July, as well as unusual rites. If you are planning a wedding, July will be a great option.