Ivan Kupala - an ancient Slavic holiday, which had a direct connection with magic. On this day, guided by the tips of the Higher Forces, people predicted the future, using for this purpose natural phenomena and various everyday situations. For example, popular is the omen of Ivan Kupala about the rain. In addition to the weather on this day, it was possible to predict various events in life and even make a cherished wish that will become a reality.
Signs on Ivan Kupala, if it rains
This holiday has a connection with the summer solstice, so its main symbol is the element of Fire, but the second place in importance is water. That is why there are many different superstitions and traditions associated with it.
A well-known omen on Ivan Kupala - if on this day it began to rain, then in a week dry weather will set in and the heat will remain until the end of the summer. If the weather was clear and you can see how the rays of the sun play, it means that the heat will last long enough and autumn will come late. The rain on Ivan Kupala is also a warning that this year will be a very poor harvest of wheat. Among the Hutsuls, another sign related to the weather was widespread, as they believed that after the celebration thunder often rumbles and lightnings are visible, and this is due to the fact that on the days of the feast the thunderstorms that roam the lightning roam the earth. If ugorazdilo get into the rain on Ivan Kupala - this is a good sign, which means that in the near future you can count on luck. Still such phenomenon will allow to get rid of available illnesses, and also it will help to be protected from various negative phenomena.
It will be interesting to know other popular signs on Ivan Kupala:
- If you noticed a lot of dew on the grass early in the morning, then you can count on a good harvest of cucumbers and nuts.
- Starry and clear bather's night is a harbinger of a good harvest of mushrooms.
- To see a rainbow on a holiday in the sky means that soon happy events will happen in life. Another rainbow can be a harbinger of the rainy season.
- An ancient sign is due to the fact that if you can find a fern flower , then a person can become rich and happy.
- If a lonely girl meets a guy on Ivan Kupala, she will manage to build with him a strong and happy relationship.
- All the water on this holiday is considered sacred, so it was drunk to get rid of diseases and other problems.