The equinox is a unique astronomical phenomenon when the sun passes the sky. In antiquity, people attached to this event magic, mystical meaning. Since in the equinox day and night are almost equal in time, many peoples phenomena were considered the end of one half of the year and the beginning of another. During the year, this phenomenon occurs twice - in spring and autumn. However, it is precisely spring equinox that people attached a special magical meaning.

In some cultures, this day was celebrated on this day, in others it was noted as the beginning of spring. The Day of Spring Equinoxy in 2019 falls on March 20. The exact time of the onset of astrological spring in 2019: 23: 50 Moscow time.

With antiquity, natural and astrological phenomena were inextricably tied with religion and gave them mystical interpretations. Holidays were accompanied by rituals and had special traditions. Currently, many of them continue to be celebrated from various nations, is not an exception and day of spring equinox. In many countries, on March 20, a new year meeting is celebrated, in others - the arrival of spring and the end of winter.

Comoedian

In the ancient Slavs, the day of the spring equinox was celebrated by a solemn holiday that was called the name of the comedian. He was given great importance and celebrated within two weeks. After it, heavy daily land work began, which should have been provided with reserves for the entire winter. That is why, the last days of rest were widely and with a big sweep.

The holiday of the Spring meeting and the transition to agricultural work was accompanied by the rite of impoverishing gifts to the owner of the forest - a bearish God. All days were baked pancakes and solemnly attributed to the forest. So the farmers asked for blessings from the Holy Animal, the patron saint of nature. "The first pancake commom" meant that the first harvest was dedicated to the god of nature by the Bear, which was called in those times "com." Hence the name of the holiday of the comedian.

Gentiles celebrated holiday not only by eating pancakes, but also various magical rites. It was believed that in the period when the day and night were equal, in the dark, the witches and the unclean power were satisfied with the Shabash. They were fed by force from the waking nature and for this were going on the witch grief (hill or other elevation). The people on this day organized funny games and festive feasts, held rites and wondered to protect themselves and the future harvest from the unclean.

In Russia, the holiday called "Soroki" - in honor of the first birds that were returned from the wintering. The main symbol was the larks. In his honor, the mistress baked special cookies and gingerbread (in the form of this bird) and treated them to those who would first notice the lark. The rest of the cookie was distributed to children who had to call spring.

Customs and traditions

The date on which spring equinox day falls for different yearsMany nations have a special important meaning. In the period from March 19-23, a wide variety of events are celebrated, one way or another associated with the arrival of spring.

Turkic peoples celebrate "Navruza", the Slavs celebrate "Soroki" or "Flashing", the Japanese has "Higa" - the day of the glorification of nature and love for everything else. On the day of the equinox, the cult facilities are connected, which remained from distant antiquity. It is believed that Stonehenge, Egyptian pyramids and large Sphinx, various structures and temples in China, India and other countries were dedicated to this day. Reached our days and many interesting things folk traditions, rites and customs that are honored and noted in modern society.

On the eve of the holiday, it was customary to drive darkness and help the light win. For this, a bright and beautiful rite of fire burning throughout the night was performed. Despite the fact that this ritual is quite spectacular, it was desirable to be in the evening inside the house. You could only go out on the street with a burning torch or a candle in your hands. In the morning, the celebration of the holiday was taken to celebrate noisy and fun, on this day, folk fellows began, which lasted to deep night.

Ancient Germans considered a holiday in the day of purification of the soul and body. They refused on this day from any meat dishes and prepared various treats only the bottom of young vegetables and grain crops.

In India, the event was noted by the festival of paints. At all urban areas and large streets, concerts and folk fellows were arranged. Special rite was swollen each other with colored powders of crushed spices and seasonings.

In Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and other Eastern countries celebrate this day new Year. In 2019, March 20 official holiday It will also be among residents of Uzbekistan, Iran and Azerbaijan. The main traditions of the new year are: the return of debts and lush feast.

Folk rites, comments and fortune telling

This holiday is enveloped with a large number of secrets, so in the Slavs, it was considered the most suitable time for ghostas and predictions. However, predictions should not be associated with a personal life, marriage or love, but how will be held all year, harvest and in the weather. It was possible to pay for luck and well-being.

Signs

• The people believed that the weather on this day would hold 40 days. If on the day of the Spring Equinox, it will last until the end of April. If warm, then after the holiday it was possible to start land.
• There is a sign that quarrels and insults in this holiday will last all year. That is why the eve of the celebration was made to ask for forgiveness, and during the whole day only good deeds. Tears and sorrow fall under the ban, which is why the day of the arrival of spring is celebrated fun and noisy.
• A flock of birds, coming on this day, promises a good grain harvest. To attract feathered baked cookies and laid it out in the feeders.
• The year will be generous and prosperous, if you forgive the offender. Evil thoughts can prevent desires fulfilling, so it is important to think only about good.
• Weather for summer and autumn can be predicted across the sky. If the wind strong and clouds float high and fast, summer will be warm.
• Dreams on the eve of the holiday were considered things. For them it was possible to learn how the year would be.
• Spring will be happy if you find 40 protaly.

Fortune telling

All predictions made on this day are considered truthful and have a special magic power. This is due to the fact that during this period the possibility of good sorcerers and evil wits were equalized. Correctly spent fortune-telling and a stove could help in the performance of desires.

• The girl could learn half of his future child. To do this, it was necessary to pay on the pancakes. The first pancake, who hurt at the table, symbolized the firstborn. If a man took him, a young woman, baked treats, give birth to a boy. If damn take a woman, you should wait for the girl.
• Baking predictions. On the eve of the hostess, pies and sdoba baked, in which the secret ingredients were added: coin, peas, berries and others. To whom the "secret" falls, that awaits luck in the next year. The coin also spoken financial well-being, a pea is a good crop and success in affairs, the berries symbolized happiness and profits.
• If you put several items under the pillow before going to the pillow, you can learn about the future in the morning. Put and wrap in a white handkerchief: the usual ring (not engagement), the key, a crust of bread, a piece of cake and cookies. If one of these items dreamed in a dream, this meant: the key is to success, bread or pastries - good luck and promotion, ring - to the wedding.

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Day autumn equinox It is the second day of the year, which night is equal to the day - the bright and darkness of the day divide them exactly inuppos. Throughout the Earth, day and night are 12 hours. This day is also curious in terms of astronomy and various folk beliefs. What is the number of autumn equinox in 2018: the exact date / time of one of the most advanced astronomical events.

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Date and time of autumn equinox in 2018

Autumn equinox does not have accurate dates / time, and every year its date can change. Although there is a certain stereotype about the fact that the autumn equinox is invariably falling on September 22, in reality this date can be moved within 3 days.

Autumn equinox in 2018 will happen on September 23 at 3:54 Moscow time.

It is at the moment that one of the most advanced astronomical events will happen - the Sun will be crossed by Heavenly Equator.

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What is autumnal equinox from the point of view of astronomical science

At 3:54 Moscow time on September 23, 2018, the Earth will rise exactly vertically towards the Sun. North and South Poles will be equally well covered sunlight. For the first time for a long time, the rays of the sun will touch the southern pole, starting to leave the North. A polar night starts in the North Pole, a polar day on the southern pole.

After the day of the autumn equinox, the day in our hemisphere will continue to decrease, and the night is added over time. In the southern hemisphere, everything will be exactly the opposite.

On December 22, this process will unfold, and the day in the northern hemisphere will increase. In the 20th of March 2019, spring equinox will be achieved, and the day will again be equal to at night in both hemispheres of the Earth.

Autumn equinox - one of two days a year, when the day is equal to the night. From the point of view of astronomy, on this day, the Light Light, separating the land illuminated and unlited by the Sun, passes on both its poles and perpendicular to the equator. The sun on this day crosses the equator and goes into the southern hemisphere.

When autumnal equinox 2018

Usually autumn equinox passes on 22 or 23 September. In 2018, the transition of the sun in the southern hemisphere will occur at 01.54 in Greenwich (03.54 in Kiev time) on September 23.

Then the day will turn into short until day winter Solstice - This year on December 21.

What you need to do on the day of autumn equinox

In their energy peculiarities, the equinox is equal to the new moon, therefore it is believed that this day is suitable for the undertakings of any affairs.

Also on this day you can and need to make desires, the equinox energy will contribute to their execution.

Since this year Sonse at the time of the intersection of the equator is in the sign of weights, astrologists advise to pay a little time to themselves and spend it alone, meditating and leading their thoughts in order.

Rituals on the day of equinox

It is believed that the equinox energy helps lonely people to find a pair, but for this it is worth conducting certain rituals. From the simplest - put the second pillow on the bed or put the second toothbrush in the bathroom.

Also with the help of rituals can be attracted by wealth. From a long time, the day of autumn equinox is associated with sufficient, since at this time the entire harvest is already assembled and stocks of products for the winter are full.

According to the signs, to attract wealth it is necessary to cook something with the products of the new crop, to enhance the effect of the dish, should be round, for example, apple pie or baked pumpkin.

The night from December 21-2 December 22 is special. First, it will be the moment of the winter solstice (1:23 at night December 22 Moscow time). Secondly, the moon will be in the full moon phase, its maximum light, as well as in Taurus - the sign of his exaltation (Vedic horoscope).

Equinox Day in 2018

The night from December 21 to December 22 will be the longest in 2018 on the entire northern hemisphere. This phenomenon occurs because it is at this time the tilt of the axis of the earth's rotation relative to the Sun becomes the largest. In the calendar, this date is called the winter solstice. The exact date and time of the winter solstice in 2018: time in Greenwich - December 21, 22 hours 23 minutes in Greenwichuki Time - December 22 at 00 hours 23 minutes 23 minutes - December 22 at 01 Hour 23 minutes December 21 and December 22 - the most short days years, and between them the longest night a year. In the southern hemisphere at the time of the winter solstice, astronomical summer will begin. In astrology, the winter solstice is the moment passing the Sun in the constellation of Capricorn and the beginning of the astronomical winter, which will last up to the day of the spring equinox.

What is this day important?

First, we have 4 important points in the wheel of the year - Springne and autumnal equinox, summer and winter solstice. They share a sunny year on the cross - a key symbol of the cyclicality of the universe and the Sun (Slavic and Vedic Swastika).

Each of these 4 stages has its own qualities, and on the winter solstice day we live in the northern hemisphere the longest, dark night, after which the day begins to grow.

Secondly, in 2018, this day coincides with a full moon - a special phase of the moon, in which we get the maximum light of the night shone. This day is very important for practicing and working with the intention, rituals are performed in it.

Beginning of a new cycle

Winter solstice is the moment of the revival of the Sun, when his light will be more and more. Inside our human cycle, this corresponds to a spiritual rise, movement from darkness to light. Full moon enhances the energy of this day, additionally chargeing practices and intentions that should be done on this day.

It is not worth missing such an important day in the annual cycle. Our ancestors have always conducted festive rituals into similar days, which showed their deep understanding of the laws of the Universe, connection with the cycles of nature, life in harmony with the world and space. Recommended practices:

1. Cleansing. To enter the new one, you need to leave the old one. Therefore, the day before it will be very good to make practices for cleansing:

• House cleaning, Getting rid of old things.
• Cleansing the body.Any way available and shown by your health method for cleansing or unloading the body.
• Disclaimed debt, completion of "shortcomings". Sit and make a list of what you need to someone or once promised, or maybe promised themselves, began and not finished. Something you can complete already before December 22, and something - in the near time to free the space for the new cycle.
• Forgiveness and release of offense. Perform the practice of forgiveness. Remember and write situations, people in whom you have a resentment, write the words of forgiveness, say in ear, release them from the emotional field with gratitude. Burn this piece of paper. To help you serve as the book K.Tipping "Radical Forgiveness".

Our ancestors knew and honored the laws of nature, so they celebrated such events as the winter solstice day.

Despite the huge achievements of progress, even modern technologies Unable to break the magic of natural cycles: the lunar days will not change in places, and the summer will not come after autumn.

In 2018, the winter solstice will occur on December 22 at 01:23 at night Moscow time. On this day, the sun reaches its lowest position. Further, at the end of December and January, the light day becomes longer.

In astrology on this day, the sun passes from the sign of the Zodiac Sagittarius in the sign of Capricorn, and the astrological winter begins.

Note that on the night of December 21, the astronomical winter begins on December 21. All because the height of the sun lift in the sky is the lowest on this day. In the old days, on this day, our ancestors celebrated him at night before sunrise. Various rituals and conspiracies were performed.

The traditions of many nations implied the celebration of the Day of the Winter Solstice as the birth of a new sun.

It is worth saying that at the Day of the Winter Solstice, our ancestors tried to prepare their homes: general cleaning was held, and the rooms and houses were decorated with fir branches outside.

The Day of the Winter Solstice at the Slavs was considered the New Year. It was called a celebration in honor of the strollers, the god of the new sun.

As for the itself long Day, then he is observed on June 22, then in the future gradually it is declining. At the end of June, the days begin to slowly decrease, and to December reach his minimum. The northernmost cities will even come polar night.

In turn, the day of autumn equinox comes from September 21 to September 23, when the day is the same in length, like the night. After that day, the night starts to increase, and the day to decrease.

For World Time, the spring equinox occurs on March 22, when the sun passes from the southern hemisphere to the North. This period, when the day is almost equal to the night.