Signs for September for everyone. Folk signs of September

The beginning of autumn may delight you with warmth and sun, but both nature and people are already saying goodbye to summer and preparing for winter. The weather gradually deteriorates, the amount of rain increases, and the days become noticeably shorter. Many signs of September relate specifically to natural phenomena, and some of them can tell you when you should take an umbrella in the morning or, conversely, you can prepare for the bright sun.

What is another name for the month?

One of the names of September, gloominess, hints that the weather this month is no longer as sunny as in summer

The word "September" comes from the Latin septem - "seven". This origin is due to the fact that in Ancient Rome this month was the seventh in a row, and the first was March. The same name eventually settled in Rus', but initially there were many others:

leaf planter;
howler;
fieldfare;
spring;
frown;
ruen, ruin;
hoarder.

General folk signs of September

They said about the month: “September smells like apples.”

Numerous names are associated with the peculiarities of this time of year: the appearance of the first frost, the yellowing of leaves, the harvest. This month was important in the life of the Slavic peoples, as it was time to prepare for the approaching winter. In their daily worries, people relied on signs that remain relevant today.

If the month turns out to be warm and clear, then the winter will be cold and long.
Thunder in September - sure sign that the autumn will turn out to be fine and will not end soon.
Cold weather in September promises early snowmelt in the spring.
The wind at night brings rain the next day.
The weather will be bad if suddenly the clouds float across the sky against the direction of the wind or the stars twinkle strongly at night.
When a double or triple rainbow is visible, it is the perfect time to go mushroom hunting.
The September morning rain ends quickly, but if there are bubbles in the puddles, the weather will not get better soon.

Signs for every day

On September 1, gatherings began in Rus' - evening gatherings of girls doing needlework

September 1 - Thekla Beetroot or Simeon the Stylite.

The weather determines what the entire month will be like. Partial cloudiness indicates cold, while pink and orange sunsets indicate warmth. The cranes flying away on this day foreshadow the early onset of winter. It will be warm, but very snowy if there is fog in the morning.

September 2 - Samoilov day.

At night, look closely at the moon, as a red glow around it is a sign that strong winds are coming. High floating clouds indicate a clear coming day, and low ones indicate bad weather. Fog that appears in the evening foretells imminent rain. If the first yellow leaves are on the tops of the trees, then spring will be early.

September 3 - Baba Vasilisa or Thaddeus the Preacher.

Clear weather will continue until the end of the month. A cloudy morning foreshadows a good day. Pay attention to the direction of the wind: the south brings warmth, the north brings cold, and the west brings clouds and rain. If there are a lot of acorns on the oak tree, then Christmas will be snowy.

September 4 - Agathon Ogumennik.

On this day, fishermen should be especially careful. If there are a lot of mushrooms in the forest or there is cold, heavy rain, then you may not expect a bite, but it will be good before a thunderstorm. A large number of nuts on the trees indicates that the winter will be frosty.

September 5 - Cowberry Loop.

Birds already flying south herald the early end of autumn. At the same time, pay attention to exactly how they fly: if low, then at soon Don't expect cold weather. The sound of thunder in the distance is a sign of warm autumn and frosty winter.

September 6 - Eutychius is quiet.

In Rus', on this day it was not allowed to go into the forest alone: it was believed that the restless souls of those who died a violent death would be lured into the wilderness and swamp

It is believed that the wind can bring misfortune, but it rarely rises on this day. The beginning of the rain promises dry weather until the end of autumn, and next year - a rich harvest. If the sun is not visible because of thick dark clouds or the tits are singing loudly, then cold weather is coming. A clear night sky, on the contrary, is a sign of warmth.

September 7 - Titus the Deciduous or Bartholomew's Day.

Hoarsely screaming crows are the messengers of imminent rain. If it starts after lunch, it will go on all day. Trees crackling in the wind indicate good weather. Mushroom pickers can determine what kind of winter is coming: if the harvest is rich, then it will be frosty and long.

September 8 - Odriyan (Adrian) and Natalya.

The spreading fog promises warmth, and the emerging frost promises frost. The weather will be bad and rainy if the horses kick restlessly with their hind legs. A cold morning is the harbinger of early winter, which will be distinguished by severe frosts and blizzards.

September 9 - Kuksha Rowannik and Two Pimen.

On this day, it is recommended to take a closer look at the rowan tree, and you should never break its branches, pick off leaves and fruits, or chop it, otherwise misfortune may happen. If these trees have already turned yellow, then winter will be early. Red fruits foreshadow a cold autumn, and those not yet ripe - a warm one. Wherein a large number of berries indicates that the coming months will be rainy and vice versa.

September 10 - Anna the Prophetess, Moses Murin and Savva of Pskov.

There are few mushrooms in the forest, but many nuts - a frosty and snowy winter is worth waiting for. A bright red sunset is a harbinger of bad weather. If by this day cranes and geese have not yet flown away from cold regions, then winter will not come soon.

September 11 - Ivan (John) the Baptist.

According to superstitions, on this day it was not allowed to pick up knives and other sharp objects.

The starlings remaining in the city are a sign of the approaching “Indian summer,” and the water lilies that have already disappeared from the ponds indicate an approaching cold snap. Seeing geese flying away means rain, and swans mean snow. If thunderclaps are heard, then winter will be late and autumn will be warm.

September 12 - Alexander Sytnik.

Take a closer look at the plants: the cobwebs that appear on them indicate good weather in the near future. It will last almost the entire fall if birds are circling in the sky and not flying anywhere. Warm evenings and bright twinkling stars at night promise a rich harvest next year. If the bees are already starting to seal their hives, then we should wait for the early arrival of winter.

September 13 is Kupriyanov's day.

Dandelions that suddenly bloom foreshadow a warm autumn, and frogs hiding in ponds foretell the approaching cold. Pay attention to the birds: if they move alone, then next year you should not expect a good harvest. Cranes flying low mean a fine winter, high flying means a frosty one.

September 14 - Simeon the Stylite, Semin's Day or Farewell to Summer.

It is believed that Indian summer begins on this day. If the weather remains bad, the rest of the autumn will be dry. The sun shining all day is a sign of clear weather until December. Cobwebs that appear in large quantities mean frost.

September 15 - Mammoth or Sheepdog.

Calm weather and dew in the morning - warming. Low floating clouds are harbingers of cold weather and rain. The weather will also deteriorate if a strong wind arose in the evening and suddenly changed its direction. The red sunset brings with it the first serious frosts.

September 16 - Domna Dobrorodnaya or Vasilisa.

On this day, the peasants collected all the trash from the house and burned it along with potato tops. It was believed that in this way prosperity was attracted. Maybe you should also perform this ritual?

The rain, which began in the afternoon, will not end soon. At the same time, he foretells that the rest of the autumn will be dry. The fog spreading over the ground in the morning promises a clear and good day. A scarlet sunset means frost. Those who go to the forest to pick mushrooms and berries can pay attention to their quantity: if there are few of them, then next year will not be rich in harvest.

September 17 is the day of Vavila or the Burning Bush.

The rain that started in the morning will end by noon. If after it the puddles dry up quickly, then a stormy time will soon come. Thick multi-tiered clouds layered on top of each other are a sign of cold weather and rain.

September 18 - Zachary and Elizabeth or Autumn Kumoha.

If most of the trees have already turned yellow, then the winter will be frosty. Reddish clouds that appear before sunrise bring with them bad weather and rain. If they end quickly and the clouds clear, then it will be clear in the near future.

September 19 - Michaelmas Day.

It is believed that the first frost is beginning. If frost appears on the street, then the winter will be snowy. Good and warm weather is a sign of a long autumn, and the green leaves remaining on the tops of the trees are a sign of a short one. Take a closer look at the evening sky, as clouds covering the moon indicate approaching rain.

September 20 - Lukov day.

Pay attention to the onion, with which you need to cook cabbage soup to attract happiness. A large amount of husk means a frosty winter. Wagtails appearing on the street after a dry period herald the arrival of rains.

September 21 - Nativity of the Virgin Mary or Savior's Day.

The main treat on the table that day was a symbol of prosperity and fertility - a ruddy loaf

Fallen leaves from trees are a sign of early winter. If the weather remains good on this day, it will remain so until the end of autumn. Frost that appears on the ground and grass, as well as a red dawn or sunset, portend bad weather.

September 22 - Akim and Anna.

Leaves falling from the willow indicate early winter. It will be cold if the animals shed heavily. Birds that never flew south foreshadow a long autumn.

September 23 - Peter-Paul Ryabinniki or Autumn Equinox.

A large number of rowan berries on trees is a sign of a frosty winter, and a small number of rowan berries is a sign of a dry autumn. Damp stumps mean that it will rain soon. Household owners and hunters should take a closer look at the hares: if they have moulted in spots, then in winter there will be changeable weather and dirt on the street.

September 24 - Fedorin's day, Fedorin's evenings.

Seagulls circling in the sky are a sign of strong wind. If bees suddenly appear, then autumn will not recede soon. A large number of mushrooms in the forest is a sign of a snowy winter.

September 25 - Artamonov day.

If the twilight is long, the weather will be bad, and if it is short, the weather will be good. The leaves that have fallen from the trees on this day foreshadow the imminent approach of winter. It will be harsh if there are many snakes in the forest.

September 26 - Kornilov Day (Corniglier), Artamon Serpentine.

According to legend, September 26 was the last warm day of autumn

Falling rain is a good sign, because next year's harvest will be rich. The rooks that have flown away on this day indicate the approach of winter. It will be warm if the chickens have started to molt. The wind, which has changed its direction to the west, brings with it rain.

September 27 - Exaltation.

If closer to sunrise you see a reddish glow around the moon, then you can expect clear weather without precipitation. The west wind, on the contrary, will bring bad weather. The onset of morning frosts foreshadows the imminent onset of winter.

September 28 - Nikita Reporez or Gusyatnik.

On this day it is worth taking a closer look at geese, both domestic and wild. If they begin migrating to warm regions, then you can expect snow soon, but if they often land on the ground, then, on the contrary, autumn will last a long time. Geese raising their legs indicate frost, while geese washing in water or a pond indicate warmth. Fog in the evening and drooping spruce branches foreshadow night rain.

September 29 - Efimiya Prekhvalnaya, Bird's bone.

Warm, dry weather means late winter, and rumbles of thunder indicate that it will be snowless. If it is raining and you see spiders weaving webs, then it will end soon. Swans flying against the wind are harbingers of an approaching storm. Yellowed but not fallen leaves are a sign of a long autumn.

September 30 - Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia.

Take a closer look at your domestic cat: if she washes herself a lot, the day will be dry. Warm and sunny weather is good news for fishermen, as the catch will be rich. The following days will be clear if clouds and greyness persist until lunchtime.

Wedding in September: general signs

September has always been considered a prosperous month for weddings - a generous autumn filled the tables with delicacies, and the weather has not yet been as harsh as in October

September has long been considered the ideal month for a wedding, since planting and harvesting were irrelevant and Orthodox fasts did not fall on it. The weather was also considered good when it was no longer hot, but frost had not yet set in. The most favorable period was called Indian summer, which officially began on the 14th. Since those times, there have been signs and beliefs regarding weddings in September:

It was believed that celebration in this month would bring harmony and happiness to the couple in their relationship. Perhaps the marriage will not be filled with adventures, but it will be distinguished by stability.
A little rain, and even more so snow, promises wealth for the future family.
It is bad if there is a strong wind or even a storm with a thunderstorm, as these are signs of failure, testing and frivolity of feelings.
If there is frost on the wedding day, the first-born of the couple will be a boy.

Favorable and unfavorable days for marriage in 2019

It is not recommended to schedule your wedding day during a lunar or solar eclipse

September is considered prosperous from the point of view of both lunar and church calendars. The first month of autumn is a great time to join a barque. True, according to signs, September unions may encounter certain difficulties more often than others. That is why it is important that the feelings between the bride and groom are deep and reverent.

Astrologers named the most successful dates for marriage in 2019: 1, 6 and 13. Meanwhile, September 14 will be marked by a full moon, and the 28th will be the new moon phase. Experts are confident that marriages concluded in these lunar days, a comfortable life is guaranteed.

Other favorable days for a wedding in September 2019: 5, 11, 12, 29, 30.
Unfavorable dates for a September wedding 2019: 17, 18, 24–26.

Unlike many signs of the spring months, the September ones relate only to winter or weather in the near future. You can find out what they will be like by taking a closer look at the behavior of migratory birds, domestic and forest animals, the characteristics of leaf fall and the harvest.

September, the first month of autumn, was called differently in Rus': “gloomy”, “spring”, “rainbell”. There was another name - “leaf fall”, since in September the leaves on the tree do not stick at all. Winter was determined by September: a lot of acorns on the oak tree - for a warm winter, a snowy Christmas and a fertile summer next year. If not all the leaves fall cleanly, then the winter will be cold. They predicted the weather for autumn: cranes fly high and call to each other - for a good autumn. Thunder in September - for a warm autumn. “The jackdaws of warmth shouted - Indian autumn is bright.” September 22 is the day of the autumnal equinox, when day is equal to night.

This is what the ancient park looks like today in the village of Morozovo, Dmitrovsky district

Knowledge Day, September 1 - the beginning of the new school year.
On this day the end of the harvest was previously celebrated. Fun, with rituals that had elements of paganism. They carried a straw doll around the village, dressed it in a red sundress and decorated it with beads.
The owner and his workers ate dezhen (oat jelly) at the same table.
On the day of Thekla the Beet-Grower, they began to harvest carrots and beets. “The beetroot girl is a slave for the girls.”
If the wind blows from the south, then the oats will be good.

Memorable date “Day of the end of the Second World War (1945).” On September 2, 1945, the act of surrender of Japan was signed.
The holiday “Russian Guard Day” was established in 2000 by decree of Vladimir Putin.
Day of remembrance of the prophet Samuel (“heard by God”), the intercessor of the men. “Samuel prays to God for a man.”
In Rus' it was a holiday when women gave gifts to their fathers and husbands and set a festive table. With mushrooms and potatoes.

We started harvesting flax.
A clear day promises four weeks of good weather.

People believed that on this day the goblin runs around the villages, having fun, scattering sheaves in different directions. You can drive him away if you put the sheepskin coat on inside out and take a poker with you.
A sunny day promises good weather until the end of the month.

The lingonberries are ripe.
Morning frosts begin. “Lupov’s frost is freezing his nose.”
If the cranes fly south, then winter will be early.

Rain for a dry autumn and a fruitful next year.

Anyone born on this day will be lucky in adulthood.
“Mushrooms are mushrooms, but the threshing is behind us.”
“Saint Titus grows the last mushroom.”
Mushrooms were cooked that day and served on the table.
Lots of mushrooms in the fall - long winter cold.

The day became three hours shorter (from summer solstice). “Peter and Pavel reduced it by an hour, Ilya the Prophet dragged away two, and Adriyan and Natalya dragged away three.”
The first sheaf of oats was brought into the hut with songs and placed under the icon.
They cook jelly from oats and bake pancakes. In Rus', workers were treated to dezhenem (oat oatmeal jelly) on this day.
The horses were given a lot of oats. “It’s not the horses that carry it, it’s the oats that carry it.”
Rowan and viburnum are collected.
A cold morning for an early and cold winter.
A lot of rowan - for a frosty winter.
The leaves from the birch and oak trees had not fallen until this day - a harsh winter.

Rowan berries are collected and jam is made from it. Bunches are hung under the roofs of houses.

On this day it is better not to get married; the groom does not need to come to the house of the bride’s parents, since this does not bode well.
Sheaves were taken out from the fields and placed in stacks.
In Rus', on this day the harvest was glorified. Autumn fairs began.

The Church celebrates the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist.
The strict fast of John Lent, when drinking wine and having fun was considered a sin.
They remember soldiers who died in battles.
There are many customs associated with this day: do not pick up knives, axes and other sharp objects that resemble a sword. That’s why they cut the bread the day before so as not to break it with their hands. They did not eat foods that had a round shape (cabbage, apples, potatoes, etc.), reminiscent of the severed head of John the Baptist. It was believed that red food (watermelons) resembled blood. The peasants were afraid to break these customs, lest John the Baptist himself punish them.
On this day they went to church and asked John the Baptist to relieve them of their headaches.
The young Indian summer was ending.
On this day, medicinal roots are collected.
“John the Baptist drives the birds far away.”
“The swan flies towards the snow, and the goose flies towards the rain.”
Cranes are flying on this day - early snow will fall.

Barley stalks were curled with oat and flax stalks, and the cornfields were talked into harvest.
On this day it is customary to set tables and treat guests

Cranes gather in the swamps on this day.
Potatoes and other root vegetables are dug up.
Kupriyan leads people out of the swamp.
From this day onwards they began to collect cranberries.

This day is considered lucky. The wedding weeks begin.
The beginning of the old Indian summer.
From this day on, the sowing of winter crops in the fields was completed.
They held rituals for the “funeral of flies,” cockroaches and other insects that were found in the house. They said: “Eat a fly, and eat the last fly itself.”
The girls spun in the evening and wondered: if the thread lays straight - you will be lucky with your husband, if it lies unevenly - your husband will be bad.
Warm day to warm autumn (and vice versa).
Dirty Marfa - rainy autumn.

The cattle were not driven out of the barn in the morning, so that there would be no trouble.
Mammoth Shepherd is the patron saint of goats and sheep.
On this day in Rus', the guys staged comic fights and games.

On this day, worn-out bast shoes and other old things were hung on fence stakes and were considered a talisman. In the evening they filmed it and burned it in a fire. Potato tops and peelings were thrown into the fire. This promised prosperity for the whole year.

The Burning Bush protects from fire and lightning.
Onions are dug out of the ground.
On this day, the men pierced the haystacks with pitchforks in order to drive away the evil spirits of Kumokha.

Girls tell fortunes about their grooms in the evening.
On this day, it is customary to take a steam bath in order to drive away all diseases.
The women were afraid of Kumokha, so they didn’t wash their clothes in the river.
On this day good shepherds are born. A person born on September 18 is afraid of evil spirits.
The rowan leaves have turned yellow - the winter will be early and cold. A lot of berries on a rowan tree - for a rainy autumn.

We tried not to work that day so that God would not punish us.
In Rus', on this day, fraternities were held, where business was discussed over food.
Mikhail froze the ground.
A leaf from an aspen tree falls face up - to a cold winter, and backwards - to a warm one.

In Rus', Lukov holiday was celebrated on this day.
The girls were braiding bows in their braids.
A lot of husk on the bulbs means a frosty winter.

A harvest festival that was sometimes celebrated all week. They went to visit and set the tables.
The women walked to the water and whispered a request: “Most Pure Mother of God, deliver me from the toil, take away the annoyances from my soul, illuminate my life.”
Relatives were invited to visit.
If the weather is good, then the whole autumn will be fine.

Autumn equinox
Congratulations to young mothers.
In Rus', on the Day before the Day, we sat down at the table with our neighbors and invited them with the words: “You are welcome to our bread and salt!” Be sure to bake a round pie.
The sun was celebrated on this day.
World Car Free Day.

From this day on, “the sun dies.”
Rowan trees were hung under the roof. Be sure to leave some of the berries for the birds.
A lot of rowan - for wet autumn.

The end of the old one. It is often rainy.
“Autumn rides a piebald mare”: about unstable weather.
“Reverend Fedora - Amen to every deed.”
Cabbage evenings began, when cabbage was fermented for two weeks. During the day, cabbage rolls and pies with cabbage were placed on the table. Cabbage soup was cooked.

Snake day, when snakes go into the forests and hide in the ground.

In Rus', this day was called not the day of St. Cornelius, but Cornille, associating it with the harvesting of root crops.
“From this day on, the root does not grow in the ground, but freezes.”
It is usually rainy.

Lenten holiday. “Whoever fasts on the Exaltation will have seven sins forgiven.”
Important things are not started so that they do not turn out to be unsuccessful.
They chopped cabbage and arranged cabbage parties.
They pray to God for the harvest (next year).
There are often frosts.

“Geese are dragging out the winter by their tails.”
Geese are flying high - high spring floods are expected.
Sheep are sheared.

The peasants tried to find out about winter based on the condition of the bird bone. It was believed that the more fat, the stronger the frosts.
Thunder - for a snowless winter.
Warm and dry weather means a late, mild winter.

Girls', women's day.
On this day the women had to cry in the morning. Grieve over your fate. After this, it was possible to begin business affairs with a clear conscience.
This day is often clear and warm.
The cranes are flying south - it will be frosty on Pokrov.

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The modern name of the month September comes from the Latin September - “seventh”, because initially in Ancient Rome the year began in March and this month was the seventh in a row. When Julius Caesar's calendar reform occurred, September became the ninth month, but its name did not change.

In Ancient Rus', when New Year was celebrated in March, September also ranked seventh. Since the 15th century it became the first, and since 1700 - the ninth.

In the old days, September was called ryuen, howler, ruven. These names come from the verb “to roar.” They emphasize the weather characteristics of the month (the howling of autumn winds) and the behavior of animals (the roar of animals, especially deer, which begin their mating season at this time).

Another name for the month is gloom. It also indicates the state of nature and the weather characteristic of September: the sky is often covered with gray clouds, and light rain falls, the twilight time stretches, the nights become longer. It’s not for nothing that people said about this time: the weather begins to “look like September.”

Our ancestors called September the summer guide. After all, with its onset, summer comes to an end and becomes colder.

Sayings about September

There are many sayings about September weather, reflecting various changes in nature:

In September it is nicer during the day, but bad in the mornings.

Father doesn’t like to spoil September.

September came, the winds began to blow from midnight (i.e. from the north).

With the onset of the first autumn month, the appearance of the forest and the animals living in it changes.

In September, the tit asks for a visit from autumn.

September hurries the birds on their way.

In September, even a leaf does not stick to the tree.

With the onset of autumn, people have to part with their summer lifestyle. They have other worries and jobs. In September it gets darker and earlier. Peasants in the field burn dry grass and stubble remains. Every day it gets colder and people spend more time at home. But the month is rich in harvest:

September is cold, but full.

Siverko, it’s filling.

There is no September without fruits.

Augusta cooks, and September serves.

And indeed by this time almost the entire harvest has been harvested. Housewives bake bread and pies from new flour and rejoice at the abundance of vegetables and fruits. There are a lot of mushrooms in the forest in September, middle lane and in the north of Russia the cranberries are ripe and the lingonberries are ripe. The long-awaited time is coming for hunters - the autumn shooting of hares and wild birds that have fattened up over the summer.

Weather signs for September

The observant peasant eye noticed a variety of manifestations of autumn, using them to predict the timing of the onset of cold weather, what the next winter would be like, and even the price of bread. Due to the fact that for a long time September served as the beginning of the annual cycle, in the opinion of the farmer, this month is the most favorable for all kinds of forecasts, which were considered especially reliable:

Thunder in September - for a warm autumn.
If the cranes fly high and slowly, “talking” to each other, then the coming autumn will bring good weather.
Until the last leaves fall from the cherry trees, no matter how much snow falls, the thaw will melt it.
The appearance of cobwebs on plants indicates that there are still many warm and clear days ahead.
There are a lot of cobwebs and the starlings have not flown south - the autumn will be long and dry.
There are a lot of acorns on the oak tree - a sign of a fierce winter. This also indicates that there will be a lot of snow ahead.
Frequent and strong September fogs, especially without wind, bring many diseases to people.

September is famous for the brief return of summer. Warm sunny days are sure to intersect with bad weather. These days are called Indian summer. Typically, Indian summer begins from ) and lasts until , but it can last longer or break up into several periods. In some years there are three Indian summers - young, middle and old.

Women were especially happy about Indian summer: Since Indian summer - women's holiday and women's work.

Shortening daylight hours and the arrival of the first cold weather forced women to spend more time in huts, doing traditional women's handicrafts. At this time, gatherings, evenings, sit-ins began - when several women gathered together in one hut and were engaged in knitting, yarn, and sewing. The opening of the growing season in different areas coincided with different dates in September. This is due to climatic conditions, type of farming and established tradition.

Signs for September for every day

Falls on September 1st folk holiday Thekla the beetroot maker. It is dedicated to the martyr Thekla of Gaz, who for her faith in 304 was thrown to be torn to pieces by wild beasts.

If there is fog on September 1, then the winter will be snowy.
On this day, oats ripen and it is customary to drip beets.
If the moon is aging, it will be cloudy and stormy.

The patron saint of the day, the biblical prophet Samuel, in Rus' was considered the intercessor of peasant men before the Lord. On this day he prays to God for their health and well-being.

If the moon is in the red circle, then windy weather is coming.
The sun sets in the fog - it will rain.
If the reed stalk is sticky from the inside, then expect a cold and long winter.

Our ancestors harvested flax on Thaddeus and Vasilisa. Apples were also picked on this day so that the apple trees would not become depleted.

If the day is clear, then the weather will be good for the next four weeks.
If the open star cluster Pleiades disappears on this day, snow will fall early.
An abundance of mushrooms in the forest means a bad bite.
What a day, so is September.
Chickens molt - the winter will be warm.
If the rowan harvest is poor, the autumn will be dry; The tree bears fruit vigorously - rainy.

Day of remembrance of the martyr Agathonikos of Nicomedia who suffered for the faith of Christ in the 4th century. According to folk legend, a goblin comes to the threshing floor on Agathon. He throws the sheaves, unties them and takes the straw all over the area. To avoid this, the owners went out to guard their supplies. The men gathered at night, put on their sheepskin coats inside out (fur side up), took the stumps in their hands and wrapped their heads in towels. They drew a circle around the threshing floor with a poker and sat in its center.

The morning is cloudy and damp - the day will be clear and sunny.
If at sunset the sky is overcast, then expect windy weather in the coming days.
If on this day you put a coin in a baby’s stroller before going outside, he will live a long and happy life.

On this day, the memory of the martyr Luppus is honored - the faithful servant of the Christian great martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki, who was stabbed to death with spears at the behest of Emperor Diocletian. After the death of the owner, Lupp smeared his clothes with his blood and took his ring for himself. With the help of clothes and a ring, the saint performed many miracles in Thessaloniki (the second largest city in Greece). Lupp voluntarily surrendered into the hands of his tormentors and was brutally killed by order of the Roman Emperor Galerius.

According to tradition, the first frosts occur on this day, after which lingonberries and cranberries can be harvested.
If the lingonberries are ripe, then the oats can be harvested.
If the cranes fly south, then winter will be early; if the birds fly low, it will be warm, and if they fly high, it will be cold. If the cranes fly quickly and low, and at the same time make virtually no sounds, then expect bad weather.
Have oats bloomed in the beds? Autumn will be warm and long.
The appearance of morning fog promises good weather for the whole day.

Memorial Day of the Martyr Eutyches. In the folk calendar, the date was called “Eutychius – Quiet Dawns.” It is believed that on September 6 you should be extremely careful, as all evil spirits become active. The restless souls of suicides and people who died from an accident or alcoholism push people into sinful deeds and lure them into the thicket of a forest or into a river pool in order to destroy them there.

On this day, the peasants tried not to leave the yard. They were wary of red flowers, lights in cemeteries and swamps, echoes in the forest. It was believed that whoever heard the forest echo would soon die and his death would be terrible. You cannot watch the sunrise on this day, as you will bring misfortune upon yourself.

There are black clouds in the sky and the sun is not visible - expect colder weather.
There are a lot of lingonberries - you need to hurry up with the harvest.
If the weather is windy, there will be misfortune.
If you have to work a lot on this day, then wear linen clothes in calm colors. This outfit will allow you to work productively and quickly restore strength.
You can’t look out the window at dawn, otherwise you’ll soon die.
If a seriously ill person dreams of a deceased relative on this day, then he himself will soon die.
Getting burned or cut on this day means bad luck.

They claimed that Titus best helper in collecting mushrooms, and the day of his memory is the last day when you can collect them. Knowledgeable people They argued that mushrooms collected later were not suitable for pickling, they could only be fried, so on Titus our ancestors took baskets and went into the forest.

September 7 was held in high esteem tea mushroom. Do you want your deepest wish to come true? Then whisper it early in the morning into a jar of kombucha, and it will definitely come true.

On this day, the peasant people sowed winter crops and threshed grain. The leaves were beginning to fall in the forest. People used it to judge the upcoming weather:

if the leaves fall “face up”, then expect cold weather and a harsh winter;
“face down” - the weather will be warm and the winter will not be particularly cold.

If you get up early on this day, you can pick a lot of mushrooms in the forest.
If you manage to thresh a lot of grain, expect a harsh winter.
A good mushroom harvest means the winter will be long.
If it rains, from holding magical rituals It's better to refuse. The rain will wash everything away and there will be no effect.
To stay healthy for the next year, you need to take a steam bath and wash yourself with silver water (dip a silver object in the water overnight).
On this day it is good to shop and go on trips, but it is better not to start building a house. The construction will not stand for long.
You cannot take small children with you when going to the forest to pick mushrooms. According to legend, the devil can take them away.
Crushing a fly agaric is bad luck.
Those born on September 7th will be especially happy and successful in the second half of their lives. In order for the birthday people to have good luck in their younger years, they need to wear amber as a talisman.

On the day of remembrance of Saint Natalia, our ancestors mowed and harvested oats, prepared dishes from oats, prayed for love and peace in the family, and also asked the Most Holy Theotokos to protect them from attacks from enemies. The last sheaf of oats was placed in the corner of the house and stored until the next harvest. They believed that he protected the home from evil spirits, and the owners from all evil.

It's cold in the morning - winter will be early.
We managed to collect a lot of rowan trees - it will soon get colder.
A large harvest of honey mushrooms means there will be no “Indian summer”.
A lot of mushrooms means a good bite for pike perch.
If you name a girl born on this day Natalya, then she will live a good and comfortable life.

Rituals for Natalia the fescue

Do you want to improve your personal life? Pray to Saint Natalia. This can be done both in church and at home. A talisman is made from rowan for Natalia the fescue tree. A branch with fruits is carried into the house and placed in water. It is believed that such a talisman will protect family relationships from everything bad.

If on this day you make a cross from a rowan tree and always carry it with you, you will not be afraid of any trouble, and in order not to get sick in the winter, you need to drink rowan wine on Natalia the Oatmeal.

On this day, our great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers paid great attention to mountain ash. Many legends and beliefs are associated with this beautiful tree. It was believed that if you drink the juice from its fruits every day in the fall, even in small portions, you will not get sick in winter.

If the bride and groom feast on rowan fruits a few days before the wedding, on the wedding day and for three days after the wedding, they will give birth to beautiful and happy offspring.

Various rituals were performed on this day. One of the most popular rituals to this day remains to attract Money. If you want to get rich quickly, then buy a wallet on this day. Pick a leaf from a rowan tree and read the spell on it:

« Just as a mountain ash tree stands covered with fruits, so there will be enough money in my wallet. Just as birds gorge themselves on rowan fruits, so I will always be full. The number of fruits on the tree is the amount of money I will have. Amen".

Now the sheet needs to be hidden in a new wallet and always carried with you.

Thunder - to the onset of cold weather.
If you apply a bunch of rowan berries to your shoes on this day, you can get rid of damage.
If you happened to bury a loved one on September 9, then after the funeral hang a sprig of rowan over the threshold so that the deceased does not disturb you.
Breaking a rowan tree means grief.
Do not raise anything against Anfisa the Rowanberry at the crossroads, otherwise they will damage you.
If someone asks for a loan, don’t give it, it will take a long time to return the money.
You can’t stand on the threshold - you’ll invite misfortune.
Those born on this day will become a kind and fair person.
The talisman of this day is onyx. Medicinal properties stones will help get rid of work problems gastrointestinal tract. To do this, the stone must be worn on the body, preferably in the solar plexus area.

On this day, the memory of three saints is revered: the Monks Savva and Moses Murin, as well as the righteous Anna. Moses Murin suffered from alcoholism and was a robber, but then he took the right path and lived in a monastery. It is customary to pray to this saint for deliverance from bad habits.

On September 10, the peasants had no time for holidays; they were busy with agricultural work, and also watched natural phenomena to predict the weather for the coming days and predict what the coming autumn will be like.

A lot of yellow leaves have appeared - autumn will be early.
If the summer was rainy and the autumn was warm, then the winter will be long.
If the weeds grow high, there will be a lot of snow.
There are a lot of acorns on the oak tree - for a mild winter and a fertile summer.
If the entrance to a mole's hole is dug with north side, then the winter will be warm, to the south – harsh, to the west – rainy, to the east – dry.
If you dreamed about deceased relatives on this day, then family life will be happy.
Those born on September 10 are proud and independent people.
It is better not to go into the forest on this day, as you can get lost.

September 11 marks a major church holiday - the Beheading of John the Baptist. What not to do on this day is written. The holy martyr died through the fault of evil and treacherous people. It is customary for John the Baptist to recite a prayer for headaches.

If thunder rumbles, it will be warm for a long time.
Cranes fly away to warmer climes - to the imminent cold snap.
The starlings did not fly south - “Indian summer” will soon come.
There are a lot of rooks - the autumn will be sunny.
Have you seen swans flying? Wait for the first snow.
Geese are flying overhead - there will be bad weather.
If your head hurts, then pray to John the Baptist and soon the pain will go away.
You cannot pick up knives, axes, shovels, or a scythe.
A cabbage head cut on this day may bleed.
Don't want to get yourself into trouble? Then don't cut round objects on September 11th.
You can't drink, dance, knit or sew.
Do not wear red clothes, otherwise you will suffer grief.
Those born on this day are hardworking and patient people.
A lonely person who wants to meet his destiny needs to go to church on September 11 and stand through the entire service.

According to the folk calendar, this day is: Alexander the Sytnik, Sytnik, Svytnik, Alexander's Day. The patron saint of the day is Prince Alexander Nevsky. He not only took part in the battle on the ice, but was also a talented politician and diplomat. Thanks to him, relations with the Golden Horde stabilized, new cities and temples were built. Shortly before his death, Nevsky cut his hair as a monk and took the schema. In 1574 he was canonized.

On this day, housewives prepared delicious barley porridge and baked baked goods. Healers collected healing roots and charmed them, and ordinary people picked cranberries and stored them for the winter.

Hedgehogs dug a hole at the edge of the forest - for a warm winter. If the animals dig minks in the thicket, then the winter months will be frosty and windy.
Starry night - next year it will be good harvest.
It's warm in the evening - for the winter crop harvest.
Seeing a starfall on September 12 is a bad sign. There will be a crop failure, famine, war or epidemic.
Not greeting the first guest means bad luck.
Washing bed linen is a nightmare.
You cannot install a fence on this day - you will be robbed.
There is no need to count change until lunch - you will live in poverty.
Don’t have cats on this day - they will invite trouble.
If you run out of salt, you will run out of money.

On Kupriyan, peasants harvested vegetables - all root vegetables, except turnips. In some areas this day was called “crane moot.” And all because people believed that the cranes held advice on when to fly south. The favorite delicacy of these birds is cranberries, which grow in marshy areas. It was strictly forbidden to go to the swamp on this day to collect it, as you could drown or go crazy.

Conspiracy from swamp passion

When planning to go for cranberries, it is advisable to read a special plot that will protect you from everything bad.

The cranes are crowing loudly - it will rain.
The poultry is ruffled - expect bad weather.
If the cranes fly low, then the winter will be warm, if the cranes fly high, it will be cold.
For people born on September 13, lapis lazuli is suitable as a talisman

In the evening, on the eve of Semenov's day, the fire was extinguished in the entire house, leaving only a burning lamp. In the morning, healers were invited, who gave the owners new fire, obtained by friction, during which a conspiracy was read.

In Rus', from this day the time of weddings began, which lasted until. On September 14, they organized the move to new house and celebrated a housewarming party.

Conspiracy for gardeners

On this day, a conspiracy is read for people involved in agriculture or working on the land. When reading, bow to four sides.

The wild geese have flown away - it will soon become very cold.
You cannot sow bread on Semenov Day.
If the weather is warm and dry, then winter will be rainy.
Windy weather means rainy autumn.
If you saddle a horse on this day, it will be obedient and peaceful all year round.
Flies bite painfully - bad weather.
In order for the next year to be fruitful, you need to take a smoldering firebrand from the oven and fumigate the field or garden with it.

Day of remembrance of the holy martyr Mamontius, as well as his parents - mother Rufina and father Fedot. In the old days, Mammoth was considered the patron saint of goats and sheep. On September 15, special attention was paid to cattle:

changed bedding;
cleaned the barns;
insulated the roof and walls;
caulked the cracks.

Clouds floating low mean cold and rain.
A lot of dew in the morning and evening and calm weather means it will be warm.
A clear day foretells a warm autumn

On Domna, the huts were put in order: the floors were washed with heather water and covered with rugs, old shoes and potato sacks were rinsed in the river, potato tops and all sorts of junk were burned in the garden. Although in some places, on the contrary, old bast shoes were brought into the house to protect against the evil eye.

If it starts to rain after lunch, it will last for a long time.
Fog - for a good harvest.
Fog under an old or young moon portends a fine day.

On this day, the Orthodox Church remembers the holy martyr Babyla of Antioch, who died under the emperor Decius. This saint in Rus' was considered the patron saint of the household. Men with pitchforks went to check the haystacks and haylofts. They believed that if you move a pitchfork around, all the evil spirits will scatter, and if you go out into the yard with a pitchfork in your hands, then all the demons will scatter and leave the person alone.

If there are a lot of nuts and few mushrooms, then the winter will be snowy and cold.
Large ant heaps mean a harsh winter.
If Indian summer is stormy, autumn will be dry.

On this day, kumokha, a fever, was driven out of the hut with a birch broom. Our ancestors believed that kumoha lives in the forest and is friends with the goblin. A person born on this day was endowed by popular rumor with extraordinary qualities. They believed that the kumoha could not harm him, because from birth he had witchcraft powers.

Zachary and Elizabeth were judged about winter: if the leaves on the rowan tree turned yellow early, then there would be early autumn and an early frosty winter.
A large harvest of rowan - for a rainy autumn. If there are few rowan trees, then the autumn will be dry.
Flower and vegetable bulbs have thin skins - for a warm winter.
If you take a steam bath with a birch broom on this day in the bathhouse, you can drive out all sorts of illnesses from yourself.
The day is good for fortune telling.

On this day it was considered a great sin to work. The peasants organized secular fraternities, at which quarrels and disputes between relatives were sorted out. At these meetings, warring relatives had to be reconciled, and reconciliation was supposed to be celebrated.

Michaelmas often sees the first frost of the morning. According to legend, it is the Archangel Michael who descends to earth and freezes out the evil spirits.

If frost appears on the trees after the Michaelmas frost, then the winter will be snowy.
If aspen leaves lie on the ground with the wrong side up, it means a warm winter, face up, a cold winter, and if it’s both ways, the winter will be moderate.
In the morning fog means warmth.
On Michaelmas, you can’t go into the forest to pick blueberries, because you might meet the devil himself.

On this day, they finished harvesting onions and began trading them. Housewives baked pies with onions and prepared onion porridge (salted crushed onions were mixed with kvass and sour cream). Girls wove bows into their braids to make them silky and tight. They believed that until September 20, one should not eat onions from the new harvest, otherwise they would wither or rot.

A lot of peeling on the onion means a cold winter.
If a man is the last to enter the house on this day, then all family members will be healthy throughout the year.
On Lukov Day you cannot: borrow money, bread and water, remember the names of the deceased, woo, brag, count money or supplies in the pantry, buy dolls for girls, otherwise they will be infertile.

The Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Virgin Mary on this day. In Rus', the veneration of the Mother of God was very developed and special attention was always paid to this holiday. On Malaya Prechistaya there was a harvest festival, they said goodbye to the summer and greeted Mother Autumn with oatmeal bread, relatives came to the newlyweds, beekeepers removed bees for the winter.

Cobwebs on plants mean warmth.
Red sky means wind and rain.
Aspen leaves fall to the ground “face up” - to the cold winter.
Frosty frost on the grass means rain.
Good weather on this day promises a good autumn.

This day is named after parents Holy Mother of God, the righteous Joachim and Anna, who are considered benefactors and helpers of women in labor and childless couples. On September 22, midwives were honored and young mothers were congratulated, and “the whole world” cooked ritual porridge. The newlyweds baked a round cake, which they took to matchmakers and relatives.

A lot of cobwebs - for a fine autumn and a cold winter.
If snow falls on this day, then next year there will be a bad harvest.
If you prepare firewood on September 22, the house will be much warmer in winter.

September 23 is the day of the autumnal equinox. According to legend, the sun goes to bed until spring. In Rus', the autumn equinox was celebrated as big celebration. The peasants had a party, set tables, which always included pies with different fillings: cabbage, meat, mushroom, lingonberry. Our ancestors turned to Peter and Paul with a request to help them survive the winter and survive until next spring.

From this day on, you can pick rowan, which becomes sweet on your name day.
If there are a lot of rowan trees, the autumn will be rainy and the winter will be frosty, if there are few, it will be dry.
Rowan berry clusters were used to decorate windows for the winter to protect against all evil spirits.

It was noted that from this day onwards rain and slush began. Hence the name of the day - Fedora - wet your tails. The peasants summed up their autumn work, harvested the last remaining standing bread and onions, prepared the bees for winter, and insulated the hives.

All warmth ends with Fedora.
Fedora begins the autumn mud.
Indian summer will not last until Fedorin's day.

Autumn comes into its own, the life of animals in the forest freezes, and snakes from the fields move into the forests. Knowledgeable people said that they crawl in a line through the groves in search of a place to winter. According to legend, they go to the underground kingdom for the winter following the sleeping sun.

Artamon releases the snake into the wild for the last time, and then locks it in the depths of the earth.
Seeing a lot of snakes means a harsh winter.
Short twilight means good weather, long twilight means bad weather.

On Cornelius, root crops were harvested. They tried to finish the cleaning in the next few days. They turned to Saint Corinelius for help in this difficult matter. The main crop of this day was radish - an obligatory attribute of fasting days.

Kornilov day in the yard - every root is in its hole.
From Cornelius the root does not grow in the ground, but freezes
Whoever eats horseradish and radish rarely gets sick.

It is believed that during the Exaltation, bears lie down in dens, and also fall asleep with all the insects and animals that hibernate. On this day you cannot start important and significant things, otherwise everything will go to waste. In Rus', on Stavrov Day, cabbage was chopped, and the season of girls' parties (cabbage parties) began, which lasted about two weeks.

Whoever fasts on the Exaltation will have seven sins forgiven.
On Vozdvizhen's Day, a good man has a pie with cabbage.
Since the Exaltation, autumn has been moving faster and faster towards winter.
If a snake bites a person on this day, it will not crawl away: it will remain frozen in the winter cold.
On September 27, the goblin drives all the animals for inspection, so you can’t go into the forest.

On Nikitin's day, poultry that had been fattened over the summer was slaughtered for sale and for their own table, goose fights were held, and the last turnips were dug up in the vegetable gardens. By this time, wild geese gather in flocks to go to warmer climes. By their cry they judged the coming winter.

Before Nikita, the goose fattens up, after Nikita, it skips.
Wild geese fly high - to a friendly flood, low - to low water.
If migrating geese often land on the ground, and starlings are not yet in a hurry to fly away, then wait for a warm and dry autumn.

For a long time, this day has been associated with birds: according to tradition, on September 29, tits, goldfinches and other birds were caught so that they would spend the winter in the hut, brightening up the long winter evenings with their chirping. The bird was always served on the table, and after the meal they guessed using the bird’s bone:

thin bones foreshadow a warm winter and early spring;
thick and swollen with fat - a harsh and protracted winter.

Thunder on Lyudmila - for an angry, snowless winter.
The warmer and drier the day, the later winter will come.
The leaves on the trees have turned yellow, but do not fall off - towards the long autumn.

On September 30, the Orthodox Church remembers the martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Love and their mother Sophia. These saints were especially revered in Rus'. On this day, all women were congratulated on the holiday and released from work. Women's name days were usually celebrated for three days. Special pretzels were baked for birthday girls. On this day, women cried for themselves and for their relatives and friends. Everyone was supposed to cry - both those who had something to grieve about and those for whom everything in life was going well.

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year, which was sung by many literary classics and depicted on the canvases of their paintings in a wide variety of colors by great artists. This time of year has absorbed the experience of many generations in the form of numerous signs associated with both a separate calendar date and the time of year as a whole.

For example, there is a belief that a warm autumn leads to a cold and long winter. If there are a lot of rowan trees in the forest, then there will be a lot of rain in the fall; if there is little, then, on the contrary, the autumn will be dry. Autumn frost is a sign of good sunny, dry and warm weather.

A large number of autumn signs cover the folk calendar, where our ancestors from time immemorial recorded their observations regarding natural patterns and their connections with certain events.

September is the first autumn month, establishing new natural conditions- your own rules. People often call it gloomy or verasny. There is also a saying: “September is cold, but well-fed,” which fully reflects the popular idea of this month.

For a long time, our ancestors associated September primarily with fire, both in the field and in the hut. Some of the general weather signs for September include the following. If thunder thunders in September, it means autumn will be warm. High, slowly, cranes fly in the sky and chirp - autumn will be good.

The September folk calendar is extremely rich in a variety of ancient signs.

September 1- Andrey Stratil-tepljak. On this day, the oats ripen, and the horses sense the onset of autumn.

September 3- according to the folk calendar, Baba Vasilisa Day. On this day, so as not to exhaust fruit tree, picking the last apples. Baba Vasilisa takes care of the flax.

4 September- Agathon the genius. People have long believed that on the night of Agathon the Goblin, a goblin comes out of the forest, runs through villages and villages, goes wild and scatters knitted sheaves across the threshing floors. Therefore, on this day they guard him with a poker in their hands, wearing a sheepskin coat inside out.

September 5- Lingonberry loop. The first frosts occur in Lupa. People say that the frost hits the oats in Lupa.

6 September- Eutyches. If it rains on Eutyches, the autumn will be dry and the harvest for next year will be good.

8 September- Natalya the fescue. This day is primarily associated with the beginning of oat mowing.

9th of September- Pimen the Great. If there are a lot of berries on the rowan tree on this day, then the winter will be mild.

11 September- According to the folk calendar, they celebrate Ivan the Baptist Day. On this day they observe strict fast, that’s why he is also called “Ivan-Lenten”. Ivan the Baptist forbids eating everything round (watermelons, apples, potatoes, etc.), cooking cabbage soup, chopping cabbage, cutting poppy seeds, he also does not approve of songs and dances. If on Lenten morning the fog quickly dissipates in the rays of the sun, it means that good weather will last for a long time.

12-th of September- Svitnik. On this day, the custom of intertwining barley stalks with oat and flax stalks has long been preserved - this is how the cornfield was charmed for a new harvest.

October 1- Eumenes and Arina. If the cranes fly away on this day, then there will be frost on Pokrov. To turn the cranes back and preserve good weather, they shout after them, “The road is on the road.”

2 October- according to the folk calendar, Trofimov's day. It is often said that happiness does not pass by on Trofim: where Trofim goes, happiness happily follows him. From this day on, girls look for grooms for themselves. From October 2 to October 10, people celebrated the Bee Nine. At this time, there must be honey on the table. Deciduous mushrooms are collected on Trofim.

October 3- Astafya. If a north wind blows on Astafya in the evening, expect cold, if a south wind, it will be warm, if a west wind, the month will be humid, and if an east wind, the weather will be clear. On this day it is warm and cobwebs are flying - a sign of a good, long autumn and a slow onset of cold weather.

October 5- Deciduous. If all the leaves have not fallen from the birches by this day, it will be too late to snow.

October 7th- Thekla-zarevnitsa. Last day for collecting boletus mushrooms. On Thekla, young girls usually wondered about their betrothed and asked the brownie about him.

October 8- Sergius the Cabbage Man. On this day they begin to chop cabbage. If the first snow falls on Sergius, then winter will strengthen on Michaelmas Day (November 21).

October 9- according to the folk calendar, John the Theologian. If it rains and snows on John, then it will rain three times in January; if it is warm and sunny, then June will be cold and rainy.

October 11- Vsevolod. On this day, according to legend, the newlyweds brought the witch a pie with honey so that she would not accidentally upset their wedding.

October 13- Gregory. On this day, people stuffed their mattresses with new straw. If snow falls on Gregory, then winter will not come soon.

October 14- Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. If the wind blows from the east on Pokrov, the winter will be frosty. If the first snow falls on Pokrov, the young people will be happy. Dormition sows the field, and Pokrov collects the fruits. The last fruits are being collected. The northern wind promises a cold winter on Pokrov, the southern wind promises a warm winter, and the western wind promises a snowy winter. It is not for nothing that people say: such is the Veil, such will be the winter.

October 15- Cyprian and Justina. It was believed that on this day people were protected from evil forces, and there was no need to be afraid of anything.

October 16- Dionysius. On Dionysius, people charmed their courtyards against evil spirits and autumn fevers.

17 October- according to the folk calendar, Erofeev Day. Our ancestors believed that it was on this day that goblins wander through the forests at night, scream, laugh and clap their hands, and in the morning, when the first roosters crow, they fall asleep in their den. Therefore, on Erofey’s Day, people do not go into the forest and do not move far from home.

October 18- Kharitins. On this day, women sat down at the looms and weaved their first canvas.

October 19- Foma. Our ancestors believed that a crust of bread on this day would always help the sick.

22 of October- Yakov. Preparing firewood for the winter. There was a belief that Jacob would send a white hen to the earth on this day to while away the day.

October 23- Evlampius. On Eulampia, the horns of the month indicate which direction the winds will blow. If the horn points to the north wind, there will be an imminent winter; if it points to the south, there will be slush all the way to Kazan (November 4).

the 25th of October. On this night, people read the stars about the weather and the future harvest. If clouds have gathered in the northwest, expect rain. If the stars shine brightly, it means frost; if they don’t exist at all, it means snowfall. Nebulae in the stars mean a good harvest.

October 26- Carp. On this day, they took a steam bath to drive the disease out of the body. Healing potions were infused.

27th October- Day of Praskovya the Trepalnitsa. They begin to ruffle flax on the Praskovya Trepalnitsa. If Praskovya is muddy, it won’t be long until winter.

29th of October– Longinus Sotnik – healer of eye diseases. On this day, winter clothes were taken out into the morning frost to cleanse them of evil forces.

November

November is the last month of autumn, the gates of winter and the twilight of the year. According to popular signs, it is called leaf fall, breastfeeding, half-winter, jelly. November nights are especially dark until the first snow. If there is a lot of snow in November, bread will arrive next year. Mosquitoes in late autumn are a sign of a warm winter. If the leaves fall slowly, it means that frost will not set in soon. If, on the contrary, leaf fall passes quickly, we should expect early and cold winter.

November 2- Zadok. On this day they ask to save Zadok from unnecessary death and terrible diseases.

November 4– Kazan, holiday in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. It is not recommended to go on long journeys to Kazanskaya. If it rains on Kazanskaya, then winter will follow. Whoever gets married on this day will be happy.

November 5- Yakov. On this day, the peasants “fed” the land so that the next year would bring them a rich harvest.

November 8- according to the folk calendar, Dmitriev's day. On Demetrius Day, funerals for the deceased have long been celebrated. People believe that winter waits until Demetrius Saturday, and then harnesses its horses. If there is snow on this day, it means spring will be late.

November 9- Nestor the Chronicler. If someone in the family was sick on this day, then all the work was done in silence.

10th of November- Praskovya Flax Day. On this day, flax is usually crushed and the first fruit is brought to church. On Praskovya, young girls pray for good, handsome grooms.

11th of November- Abraham the Shepherd and Nastasya the Sheep. It became a common belief among the people that from this day forward sheep must be shorn.

the 13th of November- Yurovaya. Holiday of hunters and fishermen. There has long been a belief that if people go to Yurovaya in flocks, there will be hunger and disease.

November 14- according to the folk calendar, Day of Kuzma and Demyan (Kuzminka). Our ancestors associated this day with the beginning of winter and the onset of the first frosts. Kuzma and Demyan are usually served chicken. If the leaves from the trees did not fall cleanly on Kuzma and Demyan, this is a sure sign of the coming harsh winter and dry, hot summer.

November 16- Georgy. Linen was woven for George. It was believed that it could make a girl a princess.

November 17- Nikander. On this day, coal and fire should not be provided from the house, otherwise there will be no heat in winter.

November 18th– Galaktion. On this day, girls' get-togethers were held and they prayed for their fiancés.

November 19– Paul the Confessor. If it snows on this day, then the whole winter promises to be snowy - the winter will be warm, the harvest will be good.

November 21- Michaelmas Day. People use the expression “Mikhailovsky frosts”, reflecting the essence of this day. Winter brings frosts from Michael. If frost appears on Michaelmas Day, you should expect heavy snowfalls. If there is fog in the morning on this day, it is a sure sign of a coming thaw.

November 22- Matryonin's day. Our ancestors claimed that from Matryona, winter rises to its feet and severe frosts arrive. From Sergius (October 8) winter begins, and from Matryona it takes hold.

November 24- Fyodor Studite. Studit became cold and angry. Fyodor Freezes the horses.

November 25- according to the folk calendar, Ivan the Merciful. If it rains on the Gracious, wait for the thaw.

November 27- Philip. If frost appears on the trees on Philip, there will be an oat harvest.

November 28– according to the folk calendar, it is the Day of Guria, the dental healer. In Guria there is slush and dirt, snow and rain - everything is mixed up. According to old beliefs, Gury rides a pinto. If the snow falls in a thick layer on this day, it will remain there until the flood.

29th of November- according to the folk calendar Matvey. Thaws often occur on Matvey. On this day, it is believed that the earth crumbles.

November 30th- Gregory. This day is an indicator of winter: as it is, such will be the winter. If ice dark color- There will be a good harvest next year.

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The first month of autumn is September. It is usually quite warm, but the days are not as sunny as in summer. The rainy season begins, the leaves turn yellow and fall, mushrooms appear in the forests, cold winds blow, and the days become shorter. There are multiple signs of September, according to which ancestors for the near future.

September 1 – Andrei Stratilat. It is believed that prayer to this saint will relieve pain and ailments. People believe that those born on the first day of autumn are endowed with wisdom and determination.
September 2 – Samuel. You need to ask for good weather for a month. According to signs, if the moon is in the red circle, it will be windy, and mole holes looking north predict a cold winter. At this time, winter mushrooms appear in the forests.
Signs say that if it is clear these days, then it will be so throughout September.
Day of Agathon the Ogumennik. Fishermen should know that there will be no bite if there are a lot of mushrooms in the forest and there is a heavy downpour. And a lot of nuts on the trees means a harsh winter.
Morning rain on September 5th indicates good weather throughout the day. On this day, flax, cranberries and lingonberries are harvested. Usually the first frosts come, but if they don’t, then there won’t be any for the whole of September. Birds flying south predict an early winter.
Eutychius day. According to signs, rainy weather means dry weather and a good harvest next year. The wind predicts misfortune, and light rain predicts warmth and clear skies for a whole month.
September 7 – Bartholomew. A rich mushroom harvest speaks of cold and frost, and screaming crows call for rain. Folk signs September they say that those born on this date will experience happiness and good luck in adulthood.
Natalia's name day. Morning cold and frost are harbingers of a long and cold winter with severe frosts. This is also indicated, according to signs, by unfallen leaves from birch and oak, as well as a good harvest of rowan.
On September 9, under no circumstances should you break rowan branches and collect the fruits - you can attract troubles and misfortunes. According to signs, yellow leaves on a tree are a quick end to autumn, red fruits are cold, and unripe ones are, on the contrary, warm.
Day of Anna the Prophetess. The climate for the next season is determined. Signs say that if they haven’t flown south, then frosts won’t be expected anytime soon. But the opposite is evidenced by the absence of mushrooms in the forests and oak trees that have not shed their leaves. A red sunset also signifies bad weather.
Ivan the Baptist (Lenten). Birds that have flown to warmer climes warn of early cold weather. According to the signs, it is forbidden to pick apples and cook food in round dishes. The warm golden season is indicated by peals of thunder and thunderstorms. It is important to adhere to a one-day fast, not to swear and not to borrow anything.
September 12 – Alexandra Sitnik. It is believed that the appearance of cobwebs on the grass is a sign of warming. The same climate is indicated by birds soaring in the sky, a warm evening, and brightly twinkling stars.
Kupriyanov day. It is worth listening to the frogs in the ponds. If they have subsided, frost is approaching. A favorable day for digging up potatoes and beets.
September 14 is considered the beginning of Indian summer. A good date for moving and housewarming. The weather of this day will last for the rest of the month.
September 15 - cloudy and strong wind - signs predict cold weather and showers. And if the sky is burgundy at sunset, they are expected severe frosts. You cannot drive cattle out of the yard before lunch - you can bring trouble into the house for a whole year.
September 16 – Dobrotnaya blast furnace. To live in prosperity and prosperity for a whole year, throw out all unnecessary trash from your home and yard on this day.
Luke's Day. They collect onions and pray to save the house from fire. Most often this day is rainy, and by the quickly drying puddles you can understand that there will soon be bad weather.
Name day of Zacharias and Elizabeth. If the trees have yellow leaves and yellowed rowan - signs predict frost, reddish clouds - there will be showers. This is a favorable date for visiting healers and fortune tellers. The information received about the future will be true.
Michael's day. The first frosts are expected. Frost indicates a snowy winter, and green tree tops indicate a short and warm winter. You shouldn’t work hard, especially in the ground - you’ll bring disaster on your family.
September 20 – Luke. There is a sign about attracting happiness to your home. Cook cabbage soup with onions and pay attention to the amount of husk. If there is a lot of it, wait for frost.
The 21st is the day of remembrance of the Mother of God, Spasov Day. The trees are bare - frost will come early. It will be warm and sunny throughout the fall.
Day of Anna and Akim. Shedding animals indicate cold weather and frosts in the near future. Although, if the birds have not yet flown to warmer climes - autumn warm weather will last a long time.
September 23 – autumnal equinox. According to signs, it is believed that a large amount of rowan indicates the approach of cold weather, and a small amount - warmth.
The sudden appearance of bees means that cold weather will not come soon. But usually this is the time when slush and rain begin. Favorable time for picking mushrooms.
September 25 – animals and insects hide for winter hibernation. According to signs, a large number of snakes means that winter is quickly approaching.
Rainfall speaks of a rich harvest for the coming year, and molting chickens speak of a warm winter. By this day, you need to remove all vegetables from the garden.
Exaltation, the end of Indian summer and the onset of real autumn. Morning frosts indicate the imminent arrival of winter
According to signs on September 28, birds splashing in the water indicate warming, and if they don’t get into the water, it will be cool. A foggy evening indicates morning or night showers.
September 29 – yellow but not fallen leaves indicate prolonged warmth. You will see mice and moles sneaking supplies into holes - winter is coming.
Day of Faith, Hope, Love. Cranes flying south indicate frost on Pokrov. Warm and sunny weather is a signal to fishermen that the catch will be rich.

Other signs for September

Spiders weave a lot of webs - the golden season will be generous with warm days, and winter will be fierce and snowy;
There are a lot of acorns on the oak trees - it will be snowy on Christmas;
High-flying cranes, according to signs, mean prolonged warmth;
Unfallen cherry leaves are a clear sign of a snowless winter;
A large number of nuts predicts that severe frosts are coming.

Wedding in September

This month is also considered favorable for weddings. A marriage concluded in September will bring prosperity, wealth, love and mutual understanding to the young family. Rain and even snow are considered a good sign on a September wedding day.

According to signs, frost on the wedding date promises the newlyweds their first-born boy. When choosing a date for marriage, it is better not to dwell on the days when big ones are celebrated. church holidays. Favorable days– 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26 September.