Folk signs for October 25: why on this day it is better not to take weight in hand

Tomorrow, October 25, according to the national calendar, the Day of Andron the Stargazer (also called Prov) is celebrated. The Orthodox Church remembers the martyrs of Probus, Tarakh and Andronicus. The saint received the nickname “Stargazer” among the people because it was at this time that the night sky became especially clear, and according to the stars our ancestors predicted the weather, harvest and even fate. They said, “Andron counts stars from the sky, and sends snow to the ground.”.

Bright and frequent stars - to fast and severe frosts.

• Dim stars to a protracted thaw.

• Starfall - to strong wind and bad weather.

• Snow fell - winter will be snowy and long, snow cover will last until spring.

• No snow - winter will be mild and snowy.

Crows crow loudly - to rain or wet snow.

• The hare changed the coat with sulfur to white - winter is not far off.

• Morning fog to the thaw.

A windy day – winter will be harsh.

• To watch the stars – they determined what will be November and when the frost will hit.

• To pray to Saint Andron, he was prayed for protection from evil spirits and sudden death.

• Doing household chores - insulate windows, harvest firewood, prepare supplies.

Women - spin and weave - the day was considered favorable for needlework.

• To go to the bath - to wash off autumn fatigue and illness.

• It is difficult to work physically – it was believed that the one who overworked on this day, will be all year long with pain in the back and joints.

• Starting new important things will not bring success.

• To quarrel, swear and swear - to protracted conflicts in the family.

• To brag about your successes or prosperity can lead to poverty and envy.

• To lend money, they may not come back.

• To look at the shooting stars and make wishes on this day was considered a bad sign, as you can "make" yourself problems.

• Throwing out garbage after sunset - you can take luck out of the house.

On this day, the Russian Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy martyrs Probus, Tarakh and Andronikos. They lived in the third century and were martyred for their faith in Christ, showing fortitude and courage. Believers on this day try to visit the temple, pray to the saints and spend a day in peace with loved ones. It is difficult to work physically – it was believed that the one who overworked on this day, will be all year long with pain in the back and joints.