Omens and fortune-telling on the Day of the vernal equinox
The vernal equinox is an astronomical event when daylight becomes equal to night. This phenomenon is popularly associated with the beginning of spring and the awakening of nature after winter sleep. Therefore, many beliefs and beliefs are associated with the Vernal Equinox. In 2025, the astronomical event falls on March 20th. Izvestia tells readers what to look for on the day of the holiday.
Vernal Equinox Day 2025 — Traditions
There are rituals and rituals associated with the Vernal Equinox in different cultures. For example, it can be fortune-telling, jumping over bonfires, prayer, meditation, or other religious and spiritual practices. Sometimes people wear carnival costumes.
In some localities, there is a tradition of holding festive feasts where people treat each other and welcome the spring. Flowers play a big role — they are used as a symbol of the new season, given to each other, and decorated at home. Another attribute of the holiday is candles, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Fortune-telling for the Vernal Equinox in 2025
On the Day of the vernal equinox, there are many fortune-telling and predictions related to the approaching spring and future events. They have roots in various cultures and are often associated with the beginning of a new season and the rebirth of nature. For example, a person is offered to choose a flower and, depending on the choice, they are told about what awaits them in the near future.
Fortune-telling is especially popular among young girls. For example, before going to bed, you should write seven male names on the sheets, and in the morning, when you wake up, pull out one of them and read it. They will call the future husband by a random name.
They try to predict the events of the future with the help of a candle. You need to melt a small piece of wax, and then drop it into cold water. Wax forms various shapes and forms, their meaning is interpreted as predictions and omens of future events.
People also look for signs and symbols in their dreams on the night of the holiday. Numerous dream books will help you interpret the meaning.
Vernal Equinox day on March 20, 2025: signs
People have long observed natural phenomena and identified their own signs associated with the vernal equinox. It is said that the weather on the Day of the vernal Equinox predicts the nature of the upcoming season. If the sun is shining brightly and cloudlessly on this day, then a long and warm summer is expected. If the day is cloudy and windy, the season, which is usually hot, may unexpectedly turn out to be cool.
The return of birds is considered an auspicious sign. If the first flocks appear in the sky, the cold days are over and spring has arrived.
It is said that if primroses and snowdrops bloom at the vernal equinox, they will bring good luck and happiness to the finder for the whole spring. It is also popularly believed that the first herbs harvested on this day have special healing properties.
They also pay attention to the lunar cycle. So, the waxing moon indicates fertility, wealth and good luck, while the waning moon, on the contrary, promises difficult times in which you need to be on your guard.
Earlier, Izvestia reported on the traditions and signs of the eastern spring holiday of Navruz.
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