Savvaty Beechnik October 10: you can not work this day
October 10 in the national calendar celebrated Savvatius Beeper.
This date marked the end of the “bee nine” – a nine-day period that began on October 2, when beekeepers prepared their wards for the winter. It was on this day that the hives were finally transferred to the Omshanik (winter).
There was a saying among the people: “The queen bee carries away the keys of summer to warm lands.” Beekeeping and beekeeping were considered to be matters requiring special spiritual purity. Therefore, to the prayers of Saint Savvatius necessarily attracted children under 12 years old, who in the old days were considered sinless. They were considered the main helpers and future heirs of this righteous craft.
What can not be done on October 10?
Our ancestors believed that any work on this day (except direct care of bees) will turn out to be a waste of energy. There was an opinion that started on October 10 will not be useful. But the day is suitable for carrying out folk rituals and reading conspiracies aimed at healing male ailments.
The main signs for October 10:
Dry and rain-free: winter will come later than usual.
Thunderstorms: to be a short, warm and snowless winter.
• Dreams from 9 to 10 October warn of future difficulties. There may be unforeseen difficulties in the service or quarrels in the family, so be attentive to loved ones.
