October 21: Why not look in the mirror and tell your dreams? The main prohibitions of Tryphon and Pelageya

On October 21, Orthodox believers remember St. Pelagia of Antioch, who became famous for her sincere repentance, and St. Tryphon of Vyatka. In the national calendar, it was called Pelageya-Chill or Repair. On the main bans of the day - in our material.

What to do on October 21st

In Russia, the day was considered a time of preparation for the cold. Women went through winter clothes, checked their pockets - leaky sewn up so that the money did not "leak". Knitted warm things, salted cabbage and cucumbers. Barrels with blanks were sometimes lowered to the bottom of the river, under the ice, so that supplies survived until spring.

What not to do on October 21st

Touch the trees

On October 21, they did not cut, break branches, strip the bark, or poke a knife or an axe into the trunk. Branches were considered a place where lost souls can hold. If you break a branch, you release an evil spirit, and it will bring trouble to the whole family. They were especially afraid of old creaking trees – they were not touched under any circumstances. For the same reason in the garden and garden tried not to work. Any intervention in the life of plants, according to legend, turned into trouble.

Telling dreams

No bad dreams were told before sunset. It was believed that if you retell a nightmare during the day, it will come true or bring disaster. The light of day gives the words strength. Therefore, an anxious dream was kept with them until the evening - it was possible to discuss it only after sunset.

Looking in the mirror

Women were not advised to turn around in the mirror for a long time. You can look up and look at yourself, but not. According to an old belief, on October 21, a mirror takes the beauty and strength of someone who looks at it for too long. There was no complete ban on mirrors, but it was not worth lingering in front of them.

Laziness

Being lazy on that day was worse than wasting time. It was said that you would spend Tryphon and Pelageya’s day doing nothing, and then it would be forced to do nothing due to illness or work problems. And if you lie down on the couch, you can even attract an ailment. On the contrary, useful troubles were considered a good omen: luck will be around for a whole year.

Gossip and quarrel

Gossip, backbiting, condemnation and empty talk on October 21 is banned. They did not discuss relatives, friends and acquaintances behind their backs, did not swear, did not shout. It was believed that such words could be paid for with health, especially for women. It is better to spend the day peacefully: a quarrel or gossip, according to the will, quickly turn into minor troubles.

Meet me

With new acquaintances and important things on October 21, they also advised not to rush. Dating with unfamiliar people, dealing with people you don't know well, contracts, housewarming, moving to a new job - all this was considered risky. They believed that the case could end in deception, disappointment or fraud.

Leave unwashed dishes overnight

Unwashed dishes were not left overnight. According to legend, dirty plates and cups in the morning attract trouble and financial difficulties. By the evening, the house was put in order - accuracy on this day was generally important.

Weather Signs October 21

The woodpecker knocks loudly - wait for severe frosts.

Mice make burrows in a warm place - winter will be harsh.

The clouds are floating low to cool.

The leaves on the trees have not fallen yet - the snow will fall late.