Folk signs for August 21: what can and cannot be done
In Russia, signs and beliefs were given special importance. They were used to judge the weather for the coming days and even months, the future harvest, and how fate would turn out. Every day of the national calendar was full of superstitions and rituals. Izvestia tells about the signs and beliefs on August 21.
Folk signs for August 21, 2025
In Russia, Miron Vetrogon was celebrated on August 21. The name of the holiday is due to the fact that strong winds were blowing in many regions at the end of August. On this day, the ancestors harvested blackberries, which were highly valued because of their abundance of useful properties. This berry was used to make jam and pie fillings, and the leaves were dried to be added to tea or medicinal decoction.
Myron's ancestors used to guess by the wind. To do this, they went out to the intersection and made a wish out loud. According to legend, if the wind blew in your face after that, it means that your wish will come true soon. Otherwise, you will have to show patience and perseverance to achieve what you want.
Also on this day, they paid attention to various signs. They believed that the weather in January would be the same as on Miron Vetrogon.
Other signs of August 21
- a quiet and windless day — autumn will be warm and sunny;
- frost on the grass in the morning — for a rich harvest next year;
- strong wind — bad weather will last until Indian summer;
- Heat wave — Indian summer will be longer than usual;
- the north wind leads to a cold winter and a good harvest of rye;
- the wind from the south leads to a large harvest of oats;
- There are no ripples on the reservoirs at noon, leading to a warm autumn and mild winter.
What not to do on August 20th
Miron Vetrogon falls on the Dormition Fast, during which believers are not allowed to eat meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Also, one should not indulge in secular entertainment, laziness, conflict and foul language.
According to popular beliefs, on August 21, one should not raise one's voice and brawl while the wind is blowing. It was believed that any negativity could return in triple size and lead to serious illnesses.
What else can not be done on August 21:
- Picking up objects from the ground, especially at an intersection, can take on other people's illnesses or problems.;
- Make long—term plans - they may not come true;
- leaving the house unnecessarily — there is a risk of encountering evil spirits.;
- looking in the mirror for a long time leads to the loss of beauty and youth;
- throwing away garbage is how you can "throw away" luck.;
- to arrange noisy celebrations with alcohol leads to a loss of wealth.
What is the church holiday on August 21?
On August 21, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Myron, Bishop of Crete, who lived in the III–IV centuries. He was born on the island of Crete into a poor but pious family, was engaged in agriculture from an early age and was known for his kindness and mercy. Once, when he caught thieves in his barn, he not only did not drive them away, but also helped lift the sacks of grain. Amazed by his act, the criminals repented and returned the stolen goods. Later, Myron was elected presbyter and then bishop of Crete. During his ministry, he performed many miracles. Once, during a flood, the saint stopped the Triton River, crossing it as if on land, and returned it to its course.
Also on August 21, believers remember the transfer of the relics of Saints Zosima and Savvati of Solovetsky, the founders of the Solovetsky Monastery and the founders of monasticism in the Russian North. They were canonized in 1547 on the initiative of Metropolitan Macarius of Moscow. In August 1566, the relics of the saints were solemnly transferred to the chapel of the Transfiguration Cathedral, consecrated in their honor.
Prayers on August 21st
On the memorial day of Myron of Crete, believers can turn to the saint for help in strengthening faith, healing from diseases and getting rid of sinful passions. Saints Zosima and Savvati of Solovetsky also pray on this day.
Prayer to Myron of Crete
"O most honorable and holy head and full of the grace of the Holy Spirit, dwelling of the Savior with the Father, great bishop, our warm intercessor, to Saint Myron, standing at the Throne of all Kings and enjoying the light of the consubstantial Trinity and cherubic Angels, proclaiming the trisagion hymn, and having great and unexplored boldness towards the all-merciful Master, pray for the salvation of the flock of Christ by the people Confirm the well-being of the holy churches: bishops, adorn the monks with the splendor of holiness, strengthen the monks with the asceticism of the good current, preserve the reigning city and all cities and countries with goodness, and keep the holy immaculate faith, pacify the whole world through your intercession, deliver us from gladness and destruction, and preserve us from the attacks of foreigners, comfort the old, guide the young, Be wise to the insane, have mercy on widows, intercede for orphans, raise up infants, return captives, free those who are weak and pray to you from all adversity and trouble through your intercession: pray for us to the All-merciful and Loving Christ our God, that on the day of His Terrible Coming He may deliver us from our suffering, and grant us the joys of the saints with all the saints. forever and ever. Amen to that."
Prayer to the Venerable Zosima and Savvati of Solovetsky
"O Venerable fathers, great intercessors and hearers of prayer, saints of God and wonderworkers Zosimo and Savvati! Do not forget, as promised, to visit your children. Even though you are away from us in body, but in spirit, you are always with us. We beseech you, O Venerable One, to deliver us from fire and sword, from the invasion of foreigners and internecine warfare, from the corrupting winds and from sudden death, and from all demonic pretexts that come upon us. Hear us sinners (names), and accept this prayer and our supplication, as an incense burner, as a sacrifice pleasing to God, and quicken our souls, through evil deeds and counsels and thoughts of those who have been slain, and as a dead maiden arise, and heal the incurable wounds of many, and deliver evil tormented from unclean spirits.: Thus, deliver us also, who are kept in the bonds of the enemy, and deliver us from the snares of the devil, and lead us out of the depths of our sins, and by your merciful visitation and intercession protect us from enemies visible and invisible by the grace and power of the All-Holy Trinity, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen to that."
Earlier, Izvestia reported on the signs of the Marina Pimena national holiday.
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