What is important to do on the day of the winter solstice. What is important to do on the day of the winter solstice Lunar calendar for December 22 of the year

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Characteristics of the Moon on December 22, 2016

On the date 22.12.2016 in 12:00 The moon is in phase "Waning moon". it 23 lunar day in the lunar calendar. Moon in the sign of the zodiac Libra ♎. Light percentage The moon is 38%. Sunrise moon at 01:15 and sunset at 13:08.

Chronology of lunar days

• 22 lunar day from 00:06 12/21/2016 to 01:15 12/22/2016
• 23 lunar day from 01:15 12/22/2016 until the next day

The influence of the moon December 22, 2016

Moon in the zodiac sign Libra (±)

Moon in sign Scales. A good time to relax after hard work due to the lunar Virgo. It is best not to start something new and global, but to quickly complete what was previously started and planned.

A good and rather fruitful period for business cooperation based on mutual understanding and the absence of any disagreements. The downside is the growing difficulty in making decisions.

You can hesitate for a long time between all the pros and cons, look for both advantages and disadvantages, ponder, but never come to a final judgment. Therefore, it is best to postpone the adoption of responsible decisions to another, more favorable time for this.

23 lunar day (− )

December 22, 2016 at 12:00 - 23 lunar day. Pretty controversial period. Presumably associated with bullying, persecution, persecution. Jealousy and envy on the part of partners are possible. It is better to be careful and not start new cases.

Waning Moon (+ )

The moon is in phase Waning moon. The fourth lunar phase is the last phase of the lunar month. The period of the fourth quarter, which ends with the new moon. For this period, slowness, softness, and a certain lethargy are characteristic. This time is quite passive.

Forces and energy are rapidly declining at this time. As a result, in the fourth lunar phase, it is recommended to finish things, as well as manage the current ones. Fresh thoughts and ideas should be pushed back to the beginning of the next lunar month. Optimal time for debriefing.

In the fourth lunar phase, the overall activity decreases. During this period, it is advisable to reduce physical and mental stress. It is recommended to avoid conflicts, both in business affairs and in personal relationships. An increase in the likelihood of quarrels and partings is typical.

People during this period are extremely sensitive, impressionable, and to a large extent prone to resentment. This state of affairs is also reflected in the business sector. Therefore, in the business sphere, it is advisable to suspend significant meetings until the next phase of the lunar month.

Influence of the day of the week (+ )

Day of the week - Thursday, this day is under the auspices of Jupiter, the king of all gods. On Thursday, intuition is sharpened, it allows you to distinguish allies from enemies. The energy of this day bestows glory, honor, success in society. On Thursday, all things work out, you just need to believe in yourself, that everything will work out. But if there is no such certainty, it is better to postpone the matter for later.

On this day, contacts with superiors are successful, negotiations are successful. And your heart will tell you that things will turn out well. It will also help solve your amorous affairs.

December 21-22 is the winter solstice. On this day, the sun is above the horizon at its lowest point and the shortest daylight hours and the longest night of the year begin.

This day is celebrated by different nations. The Slavs celebrate Korochun, in India they celebrate the Great Night of Kali. There is this holiday in the traditions of the ancient Celts and Germans.

According to common beliefs, on this day, dark forces have special power, the frost is getting stronger. We need to help the Sun and all living things survive this longest night of the year and be reborn.

All peoples on this day perform rituals with fire, wait for bonfires, light candles, save heat in the stove and in houses. They give the old to the fire, because it is the fire that has the power change and cleansing.

Not by chance, but as a tribute to tradition, it is at this time that Christmas trees are dressed up, garlands are lit. Spruce as an evergreen tree is also symbol of life able to withstand any cold.

It is believed that on this day the sun is reborn. And the daylight hours are getting longer. On the third day after the rebirth of the Sun, the Slavs celebrate Koleda - the birthday of the new Sun.

And, perhaps, it is not at all accidental that Christmas is celebrated in Catholic countries at this time.

What do you think is the best thing to do at this time? Does it make sense to start something new on December 21-22?

That's right, it's the best time to complete, candle meditations and reassessment of life.

Our ancestors used the long winter evenings to let go of the heavy and unnecessary, to take stock and work on mistakes, to analyze old things and beliefs.

Make a conscious decision about what to leave behind and what to take with you into the coming year.

Reincarnist Day December 22, 2016

Things to Do on the Winter Solstice

During the broadcast you:

• remember the main events of the past year
• spend practice of reflection and reassessment
• remember what you planned for yourself a year ago, what happened and what didn’t, and you will understand the reasons
• decide what to let go and what you are ready to take into the coming year
• spend the practice of letting go of the old and gratitude for the outgoing year

Speaker:
— Kovaleva Natalia, Curator of the 1st and 2nd courses, psychologist, trainer and consultant of Reincarnation

Turn on the video player 12/22/2016 at 19.00 Moscow time:

The birthday number 7 symbolizes mystery as well as knowledge. The line of this contradiction can be continued. Here arise such personality traits as diligence and a poetic soul, albeit with some oddities, a penchant for analytical thinking and strong intuition, a rich imagination, a lively, vivid imagination.

With this number, composers and musicians, writers and poets, philosophers and recluses, thinkers and hermits are born and brought up. Their inspiration requires solitude and solitude.

People of this number usually become philosophers and thinkers. As a rule, they are immersed in their own thoughts and therefore somewhat detached from others. They also have a love for all kinds of travel. The undertakings of these people usually end successfully.

Lucky day of the week for the number 7 is Saturday.

Your planet is Saturn.

Advice: The weaker ones are drawn into the swamp of despondency and pessimism, the stronger ones become bright personalities, people of world renown.

Important: Science, meditation, occultism.

Seven inspires mystics and philosophers, but makes a person fussy, a little gloomy, sometimes irritable and non-contact. The number, on the one hand, calls for loneliness and creative seclusion, exposes barriers and restrictions. On the other hand, patronizes marriage, cooperation and partnership.

Love and sex:

Maintaining harmonious relationships with these people is not easy, especially if they are people with opposite characters: a sensitive and sensual man and a less emotionally excitable woman, or a strong-willed woman and a man who allows her to take over him.

A happy marriage with these people is facilitated by loyalty, a sense of duty, common interests and a responsible approach to raising children.

Birth number for a woman

Birth number 7 for a woman Such a woman has a strange attraction that fascinates or frightens her admirers. She is smart, courteous, tactful, knows how to show the best in herself. A touchy princess in her youth, dreams of strong and romantic feelings. Looking for a solid and respectable partner. Values ​​honesty and professionalism, prestige and social position. She needs support, but while maintaining personal independence. Strives for legal relationships. The breakup is painful for her. Her fear of losing love is stronger than her hope of finding her ideal. Often underestimates the true intentions and qualities of a partner, becomes a catalyst for his fears and complexes. She should rely on intuition and analysis of information about the chosen one. The idealization of personal relationships can lead to the fact that, choosing a partner, she will make an unforgivable mistake. She needs care and understanding, while she wants to dominate both physically and emotionally. Far from a leader by nature, she can play a dominant role in the family. She is ambitious and lives at such a pace that it is difficult for her to form any serious relationships. Prefers to lead an independent life and rely only on himself. If she allows her partner to make decisions and take the initiative, moderates her control, she will gain a stable relationship and the inner confidence that she always strives for.

Birth number for a man

Birth number 7 for a man Self-sufficiency and independence define such a man. Inner strength and a serious attitude towards life and love make him seem cold and insensitive. Through endurance, he achieves most of his goals. Intimacy is stimulated by his intellectual interest. To many, he seems prudent and wise in matters of love. Sometimes he thinks only of himself, but in close relationships he can soften and be a gentle and passionate lover. He has a chivalrous idea of ​​love, sublime and noble. When living together, it is better for him to have a separate room, as he needs privacy. Life in different cities is possible, and meetings at a certain time, agreed in advance. He doesn't like surprises. For a woman who respects his enterprise and is able to withstand his immersion in himself, he becomes a faithful and devoted partner. Perhaps, having met his ideal, he will not dare to get to know each other better. He is distinguished by sensitivity and tact in relation to the feelings of a partner. Mutual understanding is very important to him, perhaps more than love. He firmly follows the chosen path, and if a woman does not want or cannot go with him, he is able to part with her without hesitation.

Birth number 22

These people are the embodiment of femininity, tenderness and touchingness. They are not capable of independent action, intelligence and high spiritual qualities. Rarely successful in life, frequent disappointments. They are embezzlers: money comes and goes quickly. Frequent financial difficulties.

Emotionally they are weak, it is difficult for them to fall in love. Having fallen in love, they will be the most reliable and faithful. Jealous and suspicious. Because of this, they lose friends and loved ones. Sexually average. The slightest hindrance (even an unfortunate word) deprives them of their desire.

Spouses should be their support, devote a lot of time and effort, putting aside their difficulties and sorrows.

They tend to see the negative aspects of life, which is combined with their insecurity. They miss good chances in life, do not want to act.
They have frequent headaches.

Pythagorean square or psychomatrix

The qualities listed in the cells of the square can be strong, medium, weak or absent, it all depends on the number of digits in the cell.

Deciphering the Square of Pythagoras (cells of the square)

Character, willpower - 4

Energy, charisma - 5

Cognition, creativity - 1

Health, beauty - 0

Logic, intuition - 0

Diligence, skill - 2

Luck, luck - 1

Sense of duty - 0

Memory, mind - 0

Deciphering the Pythagorean Square (lines, columns and diagonals of the square)

The higher the value, the more pronounced the quality.

Self-assessment (column "1-2-3") - 9

Making money (column "4-5-6") - 2

Talent potential (column "7-8-9") - 1

Purposefulness (line "1-4-7") - 5

Family (line "2-5-8") - 5

Stability (line "3-6-9") - 3

Spiritual potential (diagonal "1-5-9") - 4

Temperament (diagonal "3-5-7") - 2

Chinese zodiac sign Monkey

Every 2 years there is a change of the Element of the year (fire, earth, metal, water, wood). The Chinese astrological system divides years into active, stormy (Yang) and passive, calm (Yin).

You A monkey elements fire of the year Jan

Birth hours

24 hours correspond to the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. The sign of the Chinese horoscope of birth, corresponding to the time of birth, so it is very important to know the exact time of birth, it has a strong impact on the character of a person. It is argued that according to the birth horoscope, you can accurately find out the features of your character.

The most striking manifestation of the qualities of the hour of birth will take place if the symbol of the hour of birth coincides with the symbol of the year. For example, a person born in the year and hour of the Horse will show the maximum of the qualities prescribed for this sign.

• Rat - 23:00 - 01:00
• Bull - 1:00 - 3:00
• Tiger - 3:00 - 5:00
• Rabbit - 5:00 - 7:00
• Dragon - 7:00 - 9:00
• Snake – 09:00 – 11:00
• Horse – 11:00 – 13:00
• Goat – 13:00 – 15:00
• Monkey - 15:00 - 17:00
• Rooster - 17:00 - 19:00
• Dog – 19:00 – 21:00
• Pig - 21:00 - 23:00

European zodiac sign Capricorn

Dates: 2013-12-22 -2014-01-20

The Four Elements and their Signs are distributed as follows: Fire(Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) Earth(Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) Air(Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) and Water(Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces). Since the elements help to describe the main character traits of a person, by including them in our horoscope, they help to get a more complete picture of a particular person.

The features of this element are cold and dryness, metaphysical matter, strength and density. In the Zodiac, this element is represented by an earthly trine (triangle): Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. The Earth trine is considered a materialistic trine. Principle: stability.
The earth creates forms, laws, gives concreteness, stability, stability. Earth structures, analyzes, classifies, creates a foundation. It has such qualities as inertia, confidence, practicality, reliability, patience, rigor. In the body, the Earth gives inhibition, petrification through contraction and compression, slows down the process of metabolism.
People whose horoscopes express the element of the Earth have a melancholy temperament. These are people of sober mind and prudence, very practical and businesslike. The goal of life for them is always real and achievable, and the path to this goal is already planned in their youth. If they deviate from their goal, then very little, and then more due to internal reasons than external ones. People of this trine achieve success thanks to such excellent character traits as perseverance, perseverance, endurance, endurance, determination, and steadfastness. They do not have such a fantasy and vivid, vivid imagination as the signs of the Water trine, they lack utopian ideas, like the signs of Fire, but they stubbornly go towards their goal and always achieve it. They choose the path of least external resistance, and when obstacles arise, they mobilize their strength and energy to overcome everything that prevents them from reaching their intended goal.
People of the elements of the Earth strive for the possession of matter. The creation of material values ​​brings them true satisfaction, and the results of labor delight their soul. All the goals that they set for themselves, first of all, should bring them benefit and material gain. If most of the planets are in the trine of the Earth, such principles will apply to all areas of life, up to love and marriage.
People with a predominance of the elements of the Earth stand firmly on their feet, prefer stability, moderation, consistency. They love a sedentary lifestyle, attached to home, property and homeland. Periods of recovery and well-being are replaced by crises, which can be prolonged due to the inertia of the trigon of the Earth. It is this inertia that does not allow them to quickly switch to a new type of activity or relationship. This shows their limited ability to adapt to anyone and anything, with the exception of the sign of Virgo.
People with a pronounced element of the Earth usually choose a profession related to material values, money or business. Often they have "golden hands", they are excellent artisans, they can be successful in applied sciences and applied arts. They are patient, submissive to circumstances, sometimes take a wait-and-see attitude, while not forgetting about their daily bread. Everything is done with one goal - to improve their physical existence on earth. There will be care for the soul, but this is on a case-by-case basis. All of the above is easily achievable for them, provided that their energy does not go to such negative character traits as ultra-egoism, excessive prudence, self-interest and greed.

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn. The cardinal cross is the cross of the will, the material basis of the universe, the new impulse of the idea. Its main quality is the desire for realization. It is always directed to the future. It gives dynamism, activity, striving for a goal. A person in whose horoscope the Sun, Moon or most of the personality planets are in cardinal signs will be a man of action. Such people are energetic and live in the present, for them the most important thing is the current moment in time and the feeling of “here and now”. Therefore, their emotions and sensations are distinguished by brightness and great strength. Their joy is as strong and sincere as disappointment, but any emotions are short-lived, because soon these signs plunge into a new life, into new sensations, start a new business. With age, their moods become more even and come to their usual businesslike mood. Obstacles do not frighten them, but only increase the pressure and desire for the goal. However, they do not have much strength to withstand the struggle for their goal for too long. Therefore, if the struggle with an obstacle is too long or the results of one’s efforts are not visible at all, then such an obstacle begins to seem insurmountable, which leads to disappointment, causes a breakdown, and can even lead to depression. Also detrimental to them is the lack of dynamics and the opportunity to take the initiative. Such a person will always strive forward and upward, captivating with his energy. He is always in sight, noticeably rises above his surroundings, achieves his life goal and reaches a high social level.

In Capricorn, the element of the Earth manifests itself on a more subtle, ideal level. The main ruler here is Saturn. The ancient symbol of Capricorn is a goat that breaks out of the Earth and even has wings. This is an animal that connects the element of Earth and the next element of Air. This duality is characteristic of you if your Sun is in the sign of Capricorn.

You are most likely a tough analyst, very aspiring. Purposefulness is the deepest, most essential quality of Capricorns. You set a goal for yourself, to which you go, using your excellent tactical abilities, using your dexterity, in the worst case, deceit and conformity. In the worst case, on the way to your goal, you can literally sweep away everything, act quite tough, clear and definite. In the worst case, you are a very insidious person, and at the same time it is very difficult to catch you by the hand, because you act very subtly and delicately. For the sake of implementing your ideas and goals, you can use any means. Among these Capricorns, we see Pol Pot, who destroyed several million people in his country, Mao Zedong.
Among Capricorns, there are many people who live with an inner sense of purpose, whose goal in life is the desire to convey this sense of purpose to others. Therefore, among the high Capricorns, we find preachers, shepherds, prophets, missionaries, but with a stronger practical orientation. You can give not only a high idea, but also means to achieve, practical means, real schemes and ways to achieve high goals.

23 lunar day

On the 23rd lunar day, it is undesirable to engage in vigorous activity due to the negative energy of the day. You should not start anything new, look for business contacts, invest in risky business. It is better to engage in current routine activities. You can carry out small financial transactions. This is an unfavorable time to talk with superiors. Neutral time to change the type of activity, travel. Unfavorable period for communication, dates. The day is suitable for housework.

Waning Moon (4 phase)

The fourth phase of the moon is a time of gradual decline in strength. At the end of the lunar cycle, there is little strength left for productive activity. You need to spend them only on the most important and important things. At this time, it is not recommended to start new responsible business. It is better to devote yourself to summarizing the work done and making plans. This is an unfavorable period for investing. You need to beware of quarrels, stop conflicts and show tolerance towards loved ones. It is not recommended to make new acquaintances.

Moon in Libra

The Moon in Libra is a good period for small current affairs. It is not recommended to carry out large-scale activities and solve serious issues. The moon in this zodiac sign gives energy for teamwork. This is the perfect time to talk to your superiors. Favorable time for housework. Inappropriate period for financial transactions. Good days for relationships, any communication. Therefore, it is desirable to devote them to establishing business and personal relationships. This is a good time for travel.

Thursday

Thursday is a favorable day of the week for new beginnings, teamwork, making plans for the near future. This is a suitable period for talking with superiors, changing the type of activity. Not the best time for money transactions.

The lunar calendar for December 22, 2016 informs about the lunar day, the phase of the moon, the position of the moon in relation to the zodiac constellations on this day. It indicates the time of sunrise and sunset of the moon, the degree of its visibility. It contains the lunar horoscope for December 22, taking into account the influence of the lunar day, the phase of the moon, the position of the moon in the zodiac sign and the day of the week.

December 21 (the date is indicated for 2016) is the day of the winter solstice. The solstice is one of the two days of the year when the height of the sun above the horizon at noon is at its minimum or maximum. There are two solstices in a year - winter and summer. The solstice is one of the two days of the year when the height of the sun above the horizon at noon is at its minimum or maximum. There are two solstices in a year - winter and summer. On the winter solstice, the sun rises to its lowest point on the horizon.

In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on December 21 or 22, which is when the shortest day and longest night occur. The moment of the solstice shifts every year, since the duration of the solar year does not coincide with calendar time.

In 2016, the winter solstice will occur on December 21 at 13.45 Moscow time

After the longest night of the year, which lasts about 17 hours, a real astronomical winter will come. The sun will descend as much as possible into the southern hemisphere of the sky, that is, moving along the ecliptic, it will reach its lowest declination. The longitude of the day at the latitude of Moscow will be 7 hours. The sun crosses the 18 hour meridian and begins to rise up the ecliptic. This means that after crossing the celestial equator, the luminary will begin its journey to the spring equinox.

During the winter solstice, the sun does not rise at all above a latitude of 66.5 degrees - only twilight at these latitudes indicates that it is somewhere below the horizon. At the North Pole of the Earth, not only the Sun is not visible, but also twilight, and the location of the luminary can only be recognized by the constellations. On December 21, the sun crosses the 18 hour meridian and begins to rise up the ecliptic, beginning its journey to the vernal equinox when it crosses the celestial equator.

Day of the winter solstice among the ancient Slavs

The winter solstice has been observed since ancient times. So, in Russian folklore, a proverb is dedicated to this day: the sun - for the summer, winter - for the frost. Now the day will gradually increase, and the night will decrease. According to the winter solstice, they judged the future harvest: frost on the trees - to a rich harvest of grain.

In the 16th century in Russia, an interesting ritual was associated with the winter solstice. The bell warden of the Moscow cathedral, who was responsible for the chiming of the clock, came to bow to the tsar. He reported that from now on the sun turned to summer, the day is added, and the night is reduced. For this good news, the king rewarded the headman with money.

The ancient Slavs celebrated the pagan New Year on the day of the winter solstice, it was associated with the deity Kolyada. The main attribute of the festival was a bonfire, depicting and invoking the light of the sun, which, after the longest night of the year, had to rise higher and higher. The ritual New Year's cake - a loaf - also resembled the sun in shape.

The day of pagan veneration of Karachun (the second name of Chernobog) falls on the day of the winter solstice (celebrated depending on the year from December 19 to 22) - the shortest day of the year and one of the coldest days of winter. It was believed that on this day the formidable Karachun, the deity of death, the underground god who commands frost, an evil spirit, takes his power. The ancient Slavs believed that he commands winter and frost and shortens the daylight hours.

The servants of the formidable Karachun are rod bears, in which snowstorms turn around, and blizzards-wolves. It was believed that, according to the bear’s desire, the icy winter also lasts: the bear will turn in his lair on the other side, which means that winter has exactly half the way to spring. Hence the saying: "At the Solstice, the bear in the den turns from one side to the other." Among the people, the concept of "karachun" in the sense of death, death is still used. They say, for example: “a karachun came to him”, “wait for a karachun”, “ask a karachun”, “grabbed a karachun”. On the other hand, the word "karachit" can have the following meanings - backing backwards, crawling, "scrambled" - writhed, crumpled. Perhaps Karachun was called that precisely because he, as it were, forced the daytime to go in the opposite direction, back away, crawl, giving way to the night.

Gradually, in the minds of the people, Karachun became close to Frost, who fetters the earth with cold, as if plunging it into a mortal sleep. This is a more harmless image than the harsh Karachun. Frost is simply the master of winter cold.

Winter Solstice in Other Nations

In Europe, these days began a 12-day cycle of pagan festivities dedicated to the winter solstice, which marked the beginning of a new life and the renewal of nature.

On the day of the winter solstice in Scotland it was a custom to launch the sun wheel - "solstice". The barrel was smeared with burning tar and let down the street. The wheel is a symbol of the sun, the spokes of the wheel resembled rays, the rotation of the spokes during movement made the wheel alive and looked like a luminary.

The winter solstice was determined before all other seasons in China (there are 24 seasons in the Chinese calendar). In ancient China, it was believed that from this time on, the male force of nature rises and a new cycle begins. The winter solstice was considered a happy day worthy of celebration. On this day, everyone - from the emperor to the commoner - went on vacation.

The army was brought into a state of waiting for orders, border fortresses and trading shops were closed, people went to visit each other, gave each other gifts.

The Chinese made sacrifices to the god of Heaven and ancestors, and also ate porridge made from beans and sticky rice to protect themselves from evil spirits and diseases. Until now, the winter solstice is considered one of the traditional Chinese holidays.

In India, the winter solstice - Sankranti - is celebrated in Hindu and Sikh communities, where bonfires are lit on the night before the celebration, the heat of which symbolizes the warmth of the sun, which begins to warm the earth after the winter cold.

The calendar of Russian folk signs will take December 21 (December 8, old style) - Anfisa Needlewoman

On this day, Saint Anfisa of Rome is commemorated, who suffered for the Christian faith in the 5th century. Anfisa was the wife of a Roman dignitary and professed Christianity (according to legend, she was baptized by St. Ambrose of Milan, whose memory is celebrated the day before). Once the wife of the mayor suggested that she accept Arian baptism (the Arian doctrine denied the unity of God the Father and Jesus Christ). Anfisa refused and, on the woman's slander, was burned at the stake.

On Anfisa, all girls in Russia were supposed to do needlework: spin, weave, sew, embroider. It was desirable to do this alone, and if it didn’t work out or didn’t want to retire, it was necessary to conduct special rituals from damage.

A girl sews on Anfisa, but an extra eye while sewing is for the evil eye, our ancestors said and advised young needlewomen to wrap a silk thread around their wrists so as not to prick their fingers with a needle. The same rite protected from yawning and hiccups.

The embroidery itself also had magic power, in which various symbols were often encrypted. So, rhombuses on towels meant fertility; round rosettes and cruciform figures on clothes protected its owner from misfortunes. In traditional embroidery patterns, there are also images of the sun, trees, birds, personifying the vital forces of nature. Our ancestors believed in their strength, believing that they would bring prosperity and prosperity to the house.

The calendar of Russian folk signs will take on December 22 (December 9, according to the old style) - Anna Zimnyaya. Anna Dark. The conception of Saint Anne.

The Church celebrates not only birth, but also conception. From the feast of the Conception of Anna, winter begins: autumn ends, winter begins. The beginning of a real harsh winter. In the meantime (lace) on the trees at the Conception of Anna for the harvest. If the snow rolls down to the hedge - a bad summer, and if there is a gap - a fruitful one. December 22 is the shortest day of the year, the day of the solstice.

On the Conception of Anna, pregnant women have a strict fast (on other days, pregnant women are exempted from fasting), avoid any quarrels and troubles, do not catch the eye of the crippled and disabled; you can not kindle a fire, knit, embroider and take on any work, so as not to accidentally harm the unborn child. People who are knowledgeable in these matters assure that the fire kindled on this day can leave a red mark on the body of the child, tangled threads twist his umbilical cord, and the wretched, ugly, seen by his mother, can pass on their injuries to the child. At the Conception, the wolves converge, and after Epiphany they scatter.

The memory of St. Anna, the parent of Mary, the future Mother of God, is celebrated twice a year: on August 7, a service is held in churches on the assumption of Anna, her death. December 22 - the day of the winter equinox, in the south of Russia is considered the beginning of winter. A change is also noticed in the weather: “Sun for summer, winter for frost.” On this morning, worship in churches is held more solemnly than on ordinary days, for December 22 is the day "when the Most Holy Theotokos is conceived."

Equinoxes and Solstice Days 2017

• spring equinox - March 2010:29
• summer solstice - 21 June 04:24
• autumnal equinox - 22 September 20:02
• winter solstice - 21 December 16:28

Equinoxes and Solstice Days 2018

• spring equinox - 20 March 16:15
• summer solstice - 21 June 10:07
• autumnal equinox - 23 September 01:54
• winter solstice - 21 December 22:23

Equinoxes and Solstice Days 2019

• autumnal equinox - 23 September 07:50
• winter solstice - 22 December 04:19
• spring equinox - 20 March 21:58
• summer solstice - 21 June 15:54

Equinoxes and Solstice Days 2020

• spring equinox - 20 March 03:50
• summer solstice - 20 June 21:44
• autumnal equinox - 22 September 13:31