Signs of the Honey Spas on August 14

The first of the three holidays dedicated to Jesus Christ, it is customary to celebrate on August 14, and call it the Honey Savior. This day also begins the Assumption Post. Since ancient times, people believe that the signs and rituals of the Honey Salvage are truthful and thanks to them one can look into the future, solve existing problems and gain practical advice. Up to now, a lot of superstitions have come down, which for many years have repeatedly proved their truthfulness.

Signs and beliefs on the Honey Spas

It is believed that from this holiday to the Assumption, the ideal time comes when with the help of prayer, humility and abstinence one can get rid of any disease.

Signs and superstitions of the Honey Spas:

1. If on this holiday the cranes begin to form flocks to go on wintering, then the weather will become more humid and in the morning on earth you will see a lot of dew.
2. It was believed that if the swallows and swifts were already beginning to fly south, it means that the nights would become colder.
3. A cold night on the Savior foreshadows the early autumn, and the snow will not lie until the end of November.
4. On the night of August 14, all the roses are showered, and it is believed that the water is already becoming too jelly and swimming is prohibited, since cramps can occur.
5. Good luck was considered found in this holiday raspberries, because it has medicinal properties that will help in the treatment of numerous diseases.
6. If the winter crops sown on August 14, rise well and without any losses, then you can not worry, because the harvest of bread will be good.
7. There is a national sign for the Honey Savior associated with well water, which on this day is considered curative. If on this day a person digs a well, then the water in it will never fall below the initial level. It is also recommended to clean the wells already in use, then the water will remain clean and tasty for a long time.
8. This holiday is also called Makovei, so it was believed that the poppy collected on this day has special properties. In ancient times it was used to protect against various evil spirits and to save family relations from quarrels and problems. Another poppy was added to the pastry, and it is believed that it becomes curative.
9. To the cattle was healthy, it is necessary to clear the floor on that day.
10. There is a sign for the Honey Spas on August 14, intended for girls who want to stay beautiful for a long time. It is necessary to collect the dew early in the morning and wash it.
11. On this day should be given to orphans and the needy, which will attract the luck for the whole year. It is believed that if a person does any good work just like that, then he will certainly be repaid a hundredfold. Even on this day it is important to help women who are left without husbands. It is believed that if you do all the men's work, you can count on luck and not be afraid of hunger for your family.
12. There is a sign that the rain on the Honey Savior predicts a mildly rainy autumn and spring, but summer, on the contrary, will be hot. In addition, it was believed that the rain portends a snowy winter. The 14th day's weather could change several times, which made it possible to understand how the weather would change until the next Savior.

I would like to pay attention to some traditions, for example, on Makovey since ancient times, women ask forgiveness for their unsightly acts and they must certainly be forgiven. On this day it is customary to make amulets from poppies that helped a person protect themselves and their home from various misfortunes. Since ancient times on August 14 people have visited each other and treated to consecrated honey, which was considered curative. Even for such a treat you can make a cherished wish.