ASTRONOMICAL RECURSION.

There are two solstices in the year - winter and summer.

On December 21, 2017 at 19:28 Moscow time the winter solstice will begin. At this moment, the Sun will move from the northern hemisphere of the sky to the southern.

The trajectory of our planet around the Sun is not a perfect circle. The distance between the Sun and the Earth changes - from minimally close to maximally distant, and this is repeated from year to year. On the day of the winter solstice, the Earth occupies its closest position to the Sun, and in our hemisphere at this time there is the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

WINTER SOLSTICE IN Rus' IS THE HOLIDAY OF KOLYADA.

In Rus', on the day of such an important astronomical event as the winter solstice, KOLYADA was celebrated, which speaks of the advanced knowledge of our Slavic ancestors in matters of astronomy and astrology. By the way, the word “Slav” is interpreted as GLORY YANG, YIN, that is, glorify the masculine and feminine principles.

On December 21, the day of the winter solstice, Kolyaden began - the first month of winter. On the same day, in accordance with natural rhythms, they celebrated the Christmas of Kolyada, one of the main Slavic gods, Dazhbog, who embodied the Sun.

In ancient times, even before Christianity, on the day of the winter solstice, the Slavs knew that this was a turning point in nature. At this time, there is an intense struggle between Good and Evil, the End and the Beginning become nearby. Our ancestors believed that on this night worlds open: the world of the gods - heavenly, the world of man - earthly, the world of underground wealth and the dead - underground. On December 22, the sun (Kolyada) died, but then was born again.

The celebration of Kolyada took place in December. The glorification of Kolyada with its joy and optimism personified the faith of our ancestors in the victory of good principles over the forces of evil. To help Kolyada defeat and drive away evil spirits, the Slavs burned bonfires, sang and danced around them.

With the advent of Christianity in our lands, the Nativity of Christ was dedicated to this day and the ancient, optimistic and life-affirming holiday of Kolyada was prohibited, and instead of it the supposed Christian “Nativity” of Christ was introduced... The last patriarchal ban on the worship of Kolyada was issued on December 24, 1684 (A. Strizhev, " Folk calendar"). But the truth is not so easy to eradicate, and the ancient custom simply passed into a different form..., unfortunately, having lost the true meaning to which it was originally dedicated...

It is also known that in ancient times, God Kolyada gave many Slavic clans a system of calculating seasonal time for conducting field work - Kolyada's gift - KOL(a)enDAR - Daariysky Krugolet Chislobog. This calendar existed in Rus' before the introduction of Christianity and carries with it a huge layer of knowledge of our ancient and wise ancestors. In Summer 7208 (1700 AD), our ancient calendar was banned by the false Tsar Peter the Great, who issued a decree on the abolition of all old calendars that simultaneously existed in the Russian lands. He introduced the Western European calendar from the Nativity of Christ, thereby stealing 5508 years of Great Heritage from our people.

Awakening of Rus', ours with you Genus other, begins with rebirth and understanding with genus s and genus new traditions.

By reviving the truth about the true meaning of our folk traditions and customs, we are establishing a connection between times, awakening the ancestral memory of the Rus, and reviving the culture of Great Rus'. Let us together revive the truth about the past of our Motherland and celebrate our native holidays! IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW the true history and traditions of your people. Know to save. And pass it on to your children!

Solstice

The sunrise on December 22 heralds the beginning of the next life cycle, and therefore the day will be filled with powerful mystical meaning.

This day is also called “Solstice”.

In ancient times, people who celebrated the day of the solstice believed that it erased all sorts of boundaries between the worlds of spirits, people and gods, and also made direct communication between them possible.

According to legend, on these nights all worlds intersect in Midgard (in ancient times, our Earth was called Midgard), Goddesses and Gods descend to people.

Signs of ancient rituals are still observed today. Thus, the spruce turned into an attribute of the New Year and Christmas holidays. On these days, people sing carols and treat guests to various treats and exchange gifts. Christmas lights and lit candles represent the sparkles of ancient bonfires. Fire is protection and also an assistant in communicating with representatives of other worlds.

Kolovrat or solstice is one of the oldest ancient Russian symbols, personifying the Sun and the solar gods Svarog, Dazhdbog and Yarila.

The name of the symbol comes from the word “kolo” - sun. The symbol itself looks like a circle with curved rays, so some uneducated citizens associate it exclusively with the fascist swastika. Although this is fundamentally not true: in Hitler’s Germany they really used this ancient solar symbol. Perhaps this choice was dictated by the centuries-old worship of people of the Sun, and a similar tradition is found in almost every nation. It is also worth noting that the Germanic and Slavic tribes were originally one Indo-European people.

The life of our ancestors was subject exclusively to the solar cycle - all holidays and important events were associated with the sun.

It was believed that the sun plays the most important role in the universe; it is the focus of strength, life, vibrant energy and fertility. That is why the most common symbol used in various jewelry and adorning the clothes of Russians was the Kolovrat, which was considered a male symbol. It was embroidered on banners and lace, carved on wood and metal, and was used in ancient Vedic rituals.

After the Baptism of Rus', this symbol was banned, as were other ancient Russian attributes of faith. Meanwhile, Kolovrat personifies nothing more than Yarilo the sun, without which life itself on Earth is impossible. It was not for nothing that this symbol, embroidered on military banners, terrified enemy tribes and put them to flight. No one and nothing could resist the power of the ancient Russian warriors under the sign of the Solstice.

Currently, we astrologers have been able to fully explain the meaning of Kolovrat. If we look at the location of the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor on the star map at 00.00 h/min on December 22 and June 22, as well as March 21 and September 23 (this is the time of the winter and summer solstice, and the time of the spring and autumn equinox). If you draw an imaginary line from these constellations to the polar star, you will get elements of the Kolovrat. And if you combine the positions of the constellations December 22, June 22, March 21 and September 23 in one picture, you will see nothing more than an image of the Kolovrat.

It is likely that our ancestors initially used the Kolovrat to determine their location using the stars.

The solstice was made of gold or another yellow metal, such as brass or bronze. This is quite logical, because gold is the solar metal, and silver is the metal of the moon. The Magi used an amulet with the image of the sun symbol as a powerful amulet, and even today such talismans are used for the same purpose.

Wearing such a symbol protects the owner from all kinds of adversity and misfortune, gives strength in difficult situations, and protects happiness. Moreover, the symbol can be executed in the following variations:

- the eight-rayed Kolovrat means the power of solar fire,

The six-rayed Kolovrat is the Perun wheel, a symbol of the god Perun,

The four-rayed Kolovrat means the fire burning on Earth

Our ancestors depicted Kolovrat on clothes, embroidered them on military banners, and cast them on weapons. They believed that the sun would bring them victory and glory. In most cases this turned out to be the case. The sun's rays-symbols can be bent clockwise or counterclockwise, or they can be enclosed in a circle, personifying the universe. In the latter case, the Kolovrat symbolizes the eternal cycle in the Universe.

ASTROLOGICAL AND ESOTERIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE WINTER SOLSTICE

If we consider the traditions of the winter solstice from an esoteric point of view, we can say that this sacred period opens access to the energy-information fields of the Universe. Correctly formulated prayers and correctly expressed desires create certain “programs” that operate over a specific period of time. I think that the upcoming solstice of 2017 will change many destinies of our world. At the same time, a lot depends on us. What needs to be done for personal happiness and the future well-being of the planet? In preparation for entering the unique energy of the period, you need to get rid of all resentments, bad thoughts and petty worries. You should not allow outbursts of irritability. It is important to remember that during the winter solstice, a certain “pure matrix” absorbs all our emotional images, aspirations and desires, in order to then translate them into reality.

IN holiday program festivities should be included, which will improve health. Do not neglect abundant and noisy feasts in a wide circle of family and friends - they attract harmony and prosperity family relations. Don’t forget about remembrance: you need to remember everyone whose memory is dear to you, send them words of gratitude and love.

It is imperative to prepare gifts for loved ones, as well as make donations to the poor. Such gestures will be appreciated by the Universe, which, as a sign of gratitude, will certainly make it easier for you to achieve any goal you set.

It is necessary to emphasize a somewhat dangerous point: during periods of renewal, the world is in an unstable state, which increases the likelihood of accidents, injuries and various business failures. Therefore, people should be careful, not plan medical procedures or long trips at this time, and be more attentive to their health.

From an astrological point of view, the Sun on the day of the winter solstice will be in conjunction with Venus and Saturn and sextile to Mars and the Moon, which will be a very good start for a career, personal and sports achievements, for establishing family and love relationships. for planning children, home improvement, purchasing real estate.

Almost all holidays among the Slavs coincide with the cycle of life of the Earth, and therefore, out of about one and a half hundred different holidays, four stand out, directly related to the annual rotation of the Kolo Svarog, the Wheel of Svarog (Svarga is the Starry Sky).

These are Korochun, Komoeditsa, Kupalo and the day of Svarog.

Day of Slavic veneration of Karachun, celebrated December 21, 22, falls on the day of the winter solstice- the shortest day of the year and the longest night.

It is believed that on this day the formidable one takes his power Karachun— Slavic deity death, the underground God who commands frosts and evil spirits... The servants of the formidable Karachun are connecting rod bears in which snowstorms turn, and blizzard wolves.It is believed that, due to the bear's desire, the cold winter continues: if the bear turns on its other side in its den, it means that winter has exactly half the way to go until spring. Hence the saying: “At Solstice, the bear in its den turns from one side to the other.”

Yes. I want to say right away that this is not the “ancient Slavic holiday of Father Frost.” Or rather, not the same Santa Claus that we are presented with now. You shouldn't expect gifts from Grandfather.

Especially on Karachun. Unless, of course, you invite death for yourself ahead of time. But on the contrary, giving him a gift is quite appropriate. Putting porridge in a pot outside the window is the smallest and simplest “feeding of Frost”, which is available to every city dweller.

The winter solstice has occupied an important place in culture since at least the Neolithic period. This is believed to be proven by surviving archaeological sites such as Stonehenge in England and Newgrange in Ireland.

MainThe axis of both structures points to the point of sunrise (Newgrange) or sunset (Stonehenge) on the winter solstice (in the area where the structures are located, of course).

The ancient inhabitants of Eastern Europe, and all of Eurasia, also celebrated the days of the solstice (as well as both equinoxes - Ovsen, Tausen). The winter holiday celebrated on the day of the winter solstice has come down to us under the name Kolyada. (The summer solstice was celebrated, in turn, as Kupala, Great Day). These days (two solstices and two equinoxes) served as starting points for farming, construction, and other activities vital for community life.

Thirteen nights of Yule

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December 22 (21) (21 in 2012) is the shortest day of the year, followed by the longest night. It is the eve of the winter solstice that coincides with the beginning of the great Celtic holiday - Yule. According to tradition, the celebration lasts thirteen nights. In ancient times, they believed that at this time spirits and deities descended to earth to communicate with mere mortals.

There are different versions of the name of the holiday. Some researchers claim that the word “Yule” comes from the Scandinavian “iul” and “hjol”, or the Celtic “hweol”, which means “wheel” - an allusion to the cycle of nature, the change of seasons. Others associate the holiday with one of the names of the Scandinavian god Odin - Yolmir.

In ancient times, the thirteen nights, which were counted from the longest night of the year, were called “Nights of the Spirits.” It is interesting that they were dedicated to female deities - diss, who were “responsible” for obstetrics and fate. The medieval Germans believed that on this night a deity was born, which they called the Solar.

It was believed that on the night before the solstice one should not be alone: ​​after all, on this night the spirits of the dead and creatures from another world - trolls and elves - come to visit people. And they could bring with them both good and evil.

“Yule” ends on the “twelfth night” (actually, the thirteenth, as evidenced even by its Old Icelandic name, Threttandi) - that is, 6th January according to Christian chronology (if you count from the night of Christian Christmas n and December 25).

Interestingly, the current New Year (counting from the winter solstice on December 22) is celebrated on the 9th day (December 31), which is also very symbolic (9 days, as an expression of 9 months of pregnancy and the birth of the new Sun)

The Yule indispensable attribute is the sacred Yule Log.

The log is intertwined with scarlet and green ribbons. Scarlet ribbons symbolize the feminine principle of life: as long as a woman can leave scarlet footprints on the white snow, there is always hope that she will revive life. Green color ribbons are a symbol of the celebration of life. The sacred log is lit first and part of the holiday meal is cooked either on it or after it burns.

But even if the log is burning in the hearth, small piece it will always be preserved: this is the best amulet and protection of the entire house for the next year.

This is the darkest night of the year - and at the same time, the most joyful magic happens in these moments.

The sun, which went under the ice, drowned in the pool, reached the bottom.

All our hopes, unfulfilled dreams, all misfortunes - everything has a limit. There is Yule night, the longest of the year. Then the light will return.

Look into the bottom of your souls - there is a golden light there in the depths. Life and brightness, joy and hope are clearest in the darkest hour. It takes courage and faith to acknowledge the darkness in the World and the darkness within oneself. On Yule night, the fires of hearths are lit in all lands. But before you light the sacred flame, know the essence of darkness. On Yule night, all lights are extinguished for a while. While the candles are burning, while the wood is crackling in the fireplace, it seems to us that everyone who has gathered around the fireplace for the holiday is safe: the fire gives us light and warmth. But let's put out the candles. Let the hearth burn out. What warms us the most? What gives us strength and drives fears away? Warmth and light. The warmth of hands that will close in a magic circle on the Yule night. The light of hearts and smiles will illuminate the darkness. On Yule night we are always with those who are close to us, we shine for them in the dark. There is no darkness except despair. In the darkness of the Yule nights, the Elders of the covens tell tales and stories to the circle. The legends of their traditions are composed and sung again, so that those who are now in the audience will also later gather a circle, tell tales and light a fire in the hearth. Kindred souls and the memory of the Family are the sacred fire from which on Yule night the Priests and Priestesses will kindle the first flame.

The ancient Slavs also celebrated the days of the solstices and equinoxes.

Kolyada is a pre-Christian Slavic holiday on December 21 (22), associated with the winter solstice and the New Year, later supplanted or merged with Christmas and Christmastide (cf. lit. Kalėdos - Christmas). Integral attributes of the holiday were gifts and dressing up (dressing up using skins, masks and horns).

The solar calendar of the Druids/Magi was always accurate, because it was tied not to the number of days in the year (it, like ours today, could change), but to the astronomical events of four days - the summer and winter solstices and the spring and autumn equinoxes, which occur in nature regardless of any calendar.

Little information has been preserved about the ancient Druid/Magi calendar. It is only known with sufficient certainty about their great solar holidays.

The days of these 4 annual astronomical events, so important for people and all of nature, were the most important and most sacred pagan holidays of our ancestors.

The emergence of 4 great solar holidays among humanity (celebrated on the days of the spring and autumn equinoxes, summer and winter solstices) dates back to the times of the Upper Paleolithic (ancient Stone Age of the post-glacial period), therefore, in one form or another, these holidays are present in the cultures of all peoples of Eurasia and North Africa.

Nowadays in Russia, all that remains from the pagan solar holidays of our ancient Slavic pagan ancestors is the last and most magical 12th Night of Yule - now this is our New Year's Eve. But some peoples traditionally celebrate solar holidays to this day.

The four great Slavic pagan holidays, like similar holidays of the European pagan religion of the Druid Magi, are focused on the natural Solar cycle, expressed in the four annually repeated annual hypostases of the Sun God.

Among the Slavs, the annual hypostases of the Sun God had the following names:
1) born on the renewed morning after the Night of the Winter Solstice, the Baby Sun Kolyada,
2) the spring strengthening youth Sun Yarilo,
3) the mighty summer Sun-husband of Kupail,
4) the aging and weakening autumn Sun-old man Svetovit, dying at sunset before the Night of the winter solstice.

The natural boundaries between the four pagan hypostases of the annually born, gaining strength, then aging and dying pagan Sun god (four changes of seasons) are annual astronomical events important for the life of our entire planet, on which in former times the natural calendar of the Druid Magi was built:
1) Night of the winter solstice (the longest night of the year, after which the day begins to gradually lengthen, the beginning of astronomical winter) - 2nd Night Yule Solstice - the still weak winter Sun-baby Kolyada is reborn renewed at sunrise after the Night of the winter solstice and, as the child’s small strength grows, every day he rises higher in the sky;
2) The day of the vernal equinox (the gradually lengthening day became equal to the night) - the celebration of the onset of the long-awaited Spring Komoeditsa - the spring youth Sun, who has gained strength, melts the snow, drives away the boring Winter and gives Nature the onset of Spring (the beginning of astronomical spring);
3) Summer solstice (the longest day of the year) - summer holiday Kupaila - the mighty summer Sun-husband Kupaila comes into its own (the beginning of astronomical summer);
4) Day of the autumnal equinox (the gradually shortening day became equal to the night) - autumn holiday Veresen (or Tausen), the beginning of astronomical autumn, - the former summer sun-Kupaila turns into the wise autumn sun-old man Svetovit, gradually losing strength, then dying at sunset before the Night of the winter solstice (the beginning of astronomical winter), so that the morning after this Night he will be reborn again renewed the sun-baby Kolyada, again gaining his solar power.

IN modern tradition These annual New Year's disappearances of the old and the birth of the new are perceived by people as a symbolic New Year's passing of the baton of renewed life from the old man of the Old Year to the baby of the New Year.

This solar cycle, the four Slavic hypostases of the Sun - Kolyada-Yarilo-Kupaila-Svetovit, is repeated from year to year, and the entire life of people, animals, birds, plants and all earthly Nature depends on it, as well as on the daily change of day and night .

Yule Solstice and Kolyada among the Slavs

Slavic sun god, united in four annual seasonal forms:
Kolyada-Yarilo-Kupaila-Svetovit.

The night of the winter solstice - when the old sun has already died and the new one has not yet been born - is a fabulous time of magical spirits and otherworldly forces that must be resisted by a common cheerful feast celebration of the entire clan-tribe, against which the dark spirits are powerless.

On the holiday of Yule-Solstice, the morning after the night of the winter solstice (2nd Night of Yule), the Slavs celebrated the birth of Kolyada, the first annual incarnation of one of the main Slavic gods - the sun god.
On the 1st Night of the Solstice holiday (Mother's Night) - to help the sun in its upcoming new rebirth after the next 2nd Night - the priests sacrificed domestic birds and animals to the Kolyada sun, which then immediately fell on festive table. Our ancient ancestors knew how to please the gods and not forget themselves.
On the night of Kolyada (the night of the winter solstice, the 2nd Night of Yule), the Slavs burned bonfires, lit a sacred fire, which then burned without extinguishing for 12 days until the end of the holiday; with songs, laughter and joyful maiden squeals, the burning wheel bound with straw merrily rolled down the hill.
Due to the high probability of meeting some spirit these days, it was customary to dress up in costumes made of skins and depict various animals (real and mythical) or wear clothes of people of the opposite sex in order to confuse the spirit upon meeting.
At Christmas Kolyada, carolers went from house to house - boys, girls and children dressed up in costumes of “terrible” animals, who sang carols (ritual songs in which they wished everyone well-being).

Costumed carolers.
Both adults and children went caroling.
In all houses, treats were prepared in advance for carolers.
Groups of carolers competed among themselves to see who could sing the most carols.

“Scary” outfits for caroling were made carefully, competing in their imagination, they were used for the holiday from year to year, and many of these outfits were made very skillfully.

Our modern magical New Year's Eve (concluding the 12th Night of Yule), an elegant New Year's evergreen tree shining with lights, a Yule wreath (now called the "Advent Wreath"), New Year's candles (Yule lights), the almighty pagan god Santa Claus, masquerade masks and costumes, processions of mummers, confectionery cream, biscuit and chocolate "logs" (symbols of the "Yule log"), Women's Day (in those days - December 20 before the Winter Solstice) - this is the legacy of the traditions of the great sacred Yule, a cheerful 2-week pagan winter holiday our ancient ancestors, with whom they celebrated the Christmas of the renewed sun-baby Kolyada.

Yule Solstice is the greatest and most sacred 2-week holiday of our pagan ancestors. Now we celebrate only the last, most magical 12th Night of Yule - this is our New Year's Eve.

When the late autumn Sun-old man Svetovit becomes completely old and loses its former strength, it will die at sunset before the Night of the Winter Solstice, only to be reborn in the morning as a renewed and gradually gaining new strength as the Sun-baby Kolyada.

The Sun-Svetovit has already died, and the new Sun-Kolyada has not yet been born - this, according toancient beliefs, a fabulous mystical gap in time, a timelessness in which spirits and dark forces rule.

You can resist these forces only by gathering with your whole family for a joint joyful feast celebration. Dark spirits are powerless against general fun.

But woe to that relative who remains alone that night, outside his clan-tribe, without close people nearby - dark spirits will lure him and push him into all sorts of false dark thoughts.

The Great Yule Fire must burn unquenchably for 12 days, starting from the Night of the Winter Solstice.

To help the new Sun-Kolyada be born, people on the Night of the Winter Solstice (2nd Night of the Great Yule, the beginning of the astronomical winter) lit the sacred Yule Fire - the festive Yule fire, which then burned for 12 days until the end of the cheerful 2-week celebration of Yule-Solstice. According to tradition, in the fire of this fire they burned all the old and unnecessary things, freeing themselves from old things for a new happy life.

According to the dates of the modern calendar, the celebration of this solar holiday began at sunset on December 19 and continued until sunset on January 1.

Many millennia will pass since the emergence of the pagan celebration of Yule Solstice, andoriginated at the beginning of the 1st millennium in Ancient Judea Christianity in 273 AD e. will attribute the ancient pagan solar festival of the Nativity of the baby sun Kolyada to himself, declaring it the celebration of the Nativity of the infant Christ. So that the Christian celebration does not coincide with the pagan one, the churchmen will set the Nativity of Christ 3 days later than the Nativity of Kolyada, when a noticeable increase in the length of the day begins.

Whether we like it or not, everyone participates in all processes occurring in the Universe. Everything that happens affects everyone. That is why it is so important to live in harmony with the rhythm of the Universe. This is one of the most important conditions healthy life, prosperity.

Holidays, depending on the time when they occur, have different meanings, but all these days are mystical, they are intended for spiritual work. These are the best days for spiritual practices, meditation, prayer. They are not meant for worldly affairs. It is no coincidence that the ancient sages prescribed certain rituals on these days.

The sages divide the year into two halves - the divine day and the divine night. The period from the winter solstice (December 21-22) to the summer solstice (June 21-22) is day, and the period from the summer solstice to the winter is night. The beginning of each of these periods is marked by a holiday and calendar ritual actions.

The sun is revered and deified by all nations. Solstice days were used to improve the quality of life; it was the starting point of a new life. The days of the equinoxes are also important - these are the most important astronomical events, special energetic times, these are the central points connecting the earth's seasons.

Winter solstice, solstice.

2016: Winter solstice begins on December 21, 2016 at 10:45 UTC or 13:45 Moscow time, when the Sun enters 0° of the zodiac sign Capricorn

Winter solstice, solstice, one of the most important, special days of the year. Starting from this day, daylight hours increase and night decreases. On this day, the height of the sun in the sky is the lowest. From this day the Sun begins its northern path of growth. At this time, the Earth is at its smallest distance from the Sun. Life on Earth largely depends on the Sun, so the Earth’s approach and distance from the Sun are the most important astronomical events.

The moment of solstice is a critical moment of transition. About 3 days before and after the solstice, the Earth receives a huge flow of creative energy; this is a magical, sacred time of transition. Like any time of transition, it is intended for spiritual practices. It is believed that this time is not for material matters. It greatly promotes God-centeredness, not self-centeredness. The winter solstice marks the beginning of the astronomical new year. This is a holiday of rebirth, the birth of a new sun.

From this moment a new cycle of time begins. The moment of the solstice, the end of long nights - this is the mystery of the birth of a new one, renewal, rebirth, the transition from an old life to a new one. This is the mystery of renewal, the day of laying hopes, a solid foundation for a bright future.
This is both death and resurrection, the mystery of the rebirth of old age into youth.

During this energetically special, charged time, you can burn your sins, change your destiny, and be reborn, just as the renewed Sun is born again.

In the coming days before the solstice, it is favorable to get rid of everything that is outdated, disturbing, unnecessary (both in the house and in terms of personality, habits, relationships, etc.). It would be good to let go of grievances, leave quarrels, resolve conflicts, make donations favorably, and pay off debts. IN new life It's better to go in light.

With gratitude to God, with pure thoughts, pure intentions and wishes for happiness.
And in a clean place (you first need to clean the area, get rid of trash, debris and dust on the physical plane as well). It is very favorable to light lamps and incense.

The night before this day is the longest of the year. This is a dark, feminine, magical time. This night opens the door to a new life. It’s good to sum up the past year and thank God for everything He gives. It is important to free yourself from worries, anxieties and enter a new life in a harmonious state.

At this time, together with the sun, all living things begin their path of growth and ascension. It is very important to be God-centered, to step away from the bustle, and turn inward.

Prayer and meditation at this time will have tremendous power, as well as your good intentions and goals for the future. The rhythms of the Universe at this time greatly contribute to this. The power of the regenerating Sun, the powerful energy of creation will fill them.

It is auspicious to meet the sunrise, express your respect to it, congratulate it on its birth, and thank it for its gifts. It is important to feel this transitional sacred period, the turn from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge, from death to immortality. If you do this consciously (discard the negative, the outdated and create the intention to acquire the bright), then there really is a bright path of revival and growth ahead.

At this time, the sky opens, strong flows of energy flow to the Earth. This is a time of Hope and Opportunity. It is very important to use it for your growth and improvement. This is a time of meditation, prayer, a time of good intention. Is it worth missing out on this chance?

This great time in order to improve, change what needs changing; get rid of what gets in the way; lay a solid foundation for growth.

This day is celebrated in the culture of every nation. An indispensable attribute of the holiday is fire - these are candles, lamps, bonfires.

IN Slavic tradition celebrated Christmastide.

Like the ancient Slavs, the inhabitants of central and northern Europe performed symbolic actions with fire during the winter solstice, celebrating Yule.

In the Zoroastrian tradition, these days celebrate the Festival of Mithras. Mithra is the God of justice, the all-seeing eye of Asha (Truth). Mitra is associated with the Sun, monitors the observance of dharma and order. On this day, 21 candles are lit.

In Holland they celebrate St. Thomas's Day. This is the last day of classes before the Christmas holidays. On this day, it is very important not to be the last to arrive at school, otherwise they will be teased as “sleepy Thomas.” On this special day, even children should not sleep long

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The winter solstice is a good time for those who are engaged in spiritual self-development, it inspires the opening of spiritual spaces and reveals past lives.
During the Night of Svarog - the darkest time of the year - a gap opens between the worlds. This allows creatures to move freely in and out of our world. Although the most severe cold is still ahead (and they are needed to crystallize the intention laid down these days), the middle of Winter falls precisely in this period. Three days are especially important during this period.

On the day of the Winter Solstice, you can tell fortunes in any way, using both ancient fortune-telling with the help of various objects, runes, and fortune-telling on various symbolic and metaphorical cards (Tarot).

I will tell you about three Nights dedicated to the Goddesses of Fate. So..

Night of December 20 - Mother of the past.

Night of the Crone Goddess. At this time, it is necessary to perform all cleansing rituals. Rituals and rituals aimed at cleansing and protecting the Family also work flawlessly. And also the day of Thanksgiving to the Gods of house spirits for their help.

December 21 - Night of the Mother Goddess. This is the Goddess of Becoming.

At this time, a cycle of harmonious connection of events in your destiny should be established. For example, weaving fate from three threads. This is the time when both guests from the underworld and guests from the world of the Gods descend into the Middle Human World. In order not to offend the spirits, these days it is not customary to refuse hospitality to anyone - any traveler will receive a table and lodging for the night.

December 22. The night after the birth of the sun.

This is the night of the Goddess of the Future. Here you lay down what is about to happen to you. This is the night when you make wishes. You can also return luck and prosperity to your entire Family.

Light a candle in honor of the Goddess of the Past on the night of December 20. And Ask her to cleanse your ancestral roots from negativity like this: " Take off, Mother Goddess, with your own hands, what is tangled on the roots of the ancestral roots, what is imposed on the roots of evil, what is said through unkind lips, what is broken in ignorance of the unclean. Truly so!"After reading the plot, put out the candle with your fingers.

On the Night of December 21 light the second candle. Tell: “The world will get along well and the fate of my family will be adjusted! So be it!” Put out the candle.

Here you need to make a Vow. That is, you promise to do something for the benefit of the Family. The vow can be anything. Don't drink alcohol on New Year's Eve, give up candy for 10 days, do something that you keep putting off until later...

You just need to think carefully about how you want to make a vow, so as not to break it under any circumstances. After making a vow, say “For the Good of the Family!”
Before dawn, take three candles and twist them into one clockwise. As soon as the edge of the solar disk appears in the sky, light a candle and read repeatedly.

Spiridon-Solstice! Turn the sun to summer, and the roads of my Family for the good, Strengthen the Family Tree on a short day. When the red sun rises in the sky, when the small hour crosses the sky from sunrise to sunset. Strengthen Spyridon on my Tree, roots at dawn, branches at zenith, fruits at sunset. Strengthen, Spiridon-solstice, from this prayer, from the word of the spell, the high, noble Tree of my Family on high thresholds, on wide roads. It is good for the family to prosper, and for all relatives to live in height and honor. Walk along wide roads, put the profit in your wallet. Luck is laid on my Tree, luck is laid on the roots and fruits from this hour to forever. Truly!
The plot should be read repeatedly until the candle in your hands burns out.

Darina Oleynik

Astrology

The astrological transition of the Sun into the sign of Capricorn will occur on December 21, 2016 at 10:45 UTC or 13:45 Moscow time. Capricorn is a sign closely associated with career prospects, unapproachable heights, long-term prospects, ascetics and directors.

Capricorn jumps along steep cliffs, not at all embarrassed by gorges, landslides, or the lack of a direct road to the goal. Capricorn is perhaps the most vigorous hybrid of a materialist and an idealist in the entire Zodiac. All material planes all jumps from cliff to cliff must have a specific idea behind them, which warms Capricorn.

So these days we need to find between the material and the spiritual. You should not focus only on the ideal component of your projects, that is, dreams. You can’t throw yourself into monetization and making a profit and lose sight of your dream.
If you plan projects for the next year, then take into account pragmatic earthly sentiments - with a financial plan and clear steps to achieve. This is not a reason to deny yourself a dream. It is only important to understand the first step you will take to achieve it. And do it after the Solstice.)))

This solstice can have a transformative effect on people whose significant chart indicators are in the third decade of mutable signs (Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces). Now their fate may change track. It is especially important for them to be conscious and honest with themselves and others so that the turnaround turns out to be for the good.

Ancient pagan and Slavic traditional holidays, main memorable dates and rituals, the significance of which is important for the entire Family, were in the calendar of a certain date or month for a reason. All holidays of Slavic peoples and traditions are closely connected with Nature and its rhythm of life. Wise ancestors understood that it was impossible to reverse it and it was pointless to rewrite old styles with new ones.

In our calendar of pagan holidays of the Slavs, we indicate dates according to the new style for your convenience. If you want to celebrate them the old way, simply subtract thirteen days from the indicated date and month. We will be sincerely glad that you will be imbued with the honesty and usefulness, reasonableness and grace of the pagan holidays of Ancient Rus' and the Slavic Ancestors, their traditions and help revive and pass them on to your Descendants to strengthen the strength of the entire Family. For those who want to enter a new rhythm with protective amulets, go to our catalog -.

The natural calendar of the Slavs is based on four main points - the days of the autumn and spring equinoxes, winter and summer solstices. They are determined by the astrological location of the Sun relative to the earth: possible shift in dates from 19 to 25

Summer (year)
2016	December 22,23,24 (25 -Kolyada)	March 19	21st of June	September 25
2017		18th of March	21st of June	September 25
2018	December 20,21,22 (23 – Kolyada)	March 19	22nd of June	September 25
2019	December 22,23,24 (25 - Kolyada)	21 March	21st of June	23 September
2020	December 21,22,23 (24 - Kolyada)	20th of March	21st of June	September 22nd

The annual Wheel itself - the Kolo of Svarog - consists of twelve rays-months. By the power of the Gods and the Family, it is launched into continuous rotation and forms the Cycle of Nature.

The very love of the Slavs for their Earth and the Cycle of the elements and seasons is reflected in the ancient pagan names of each month. One capacious word reflects the essence of time and an affectionate appeal to Nature, an understanding of its difficult year-round work for the benefit of its children.

This is what our Ancestors called the months in which the main Slavic holidays were celebrated:

• January - Prosinets
• February - Lute
• March - Berezen
• April - Pollen
• May - Traven
• June - Cherven
• July - Lipen
• August - Serpin
• September - Veresen
• October - Leaf fall
• November - Breast
• December - Jelly

Winter Slavic holidays and rituals

Pagan and Slavic holidays in December

December 3rd Day of Remembrance of the Hero Svyatogor

On this day, the Slavs remember and honor the giant hero Svyatogor, who brought great benefit to Rus' in the fight against the Pechenegs. His exploits are described on a par with the heroism of Ilya Muromets in Slavic epics; he lived on the high Holy Mountains, and according to legend, his body was buried in Gulbishche, a boyar mound large sizes. On such a holiday, it is good to tell your Descendants about the giant Svyatogor and prolong the Memory of his heritage, and tell about the Native Gods of the Slavs.

December 19-25 Karachun

Karachun is the second name of Chernobog, who descends to earth on the days of the winter solstice, Kolovorot (lasts 3 days between December 19 and 25). Karachun is an evil underground spirit and has servants in the form of bears - blizzards and wolves - blizzards. This is frost and cold, shortening days and impenetrable night. However, at the same time, Karachun is considered a fair God of death, who does not violate earthly Orders just like that. To protect yourself from the wrath of Chernobog, it is enough to follow the Rules and wear Slavic amulets.

At the end of Karachun comes the holiday - Kolyada, Sunny Christmas

Kolyada is the young Sun, the embodiment of the beginning of the New Year's cycle. From this day began the Great Winter Holidays and the turn of the Sun to spring. At this time, children and adults dressed up fairy tale characters and animals and under the name Kolyada they entered the huts of wealthy families. Accompanied by lively songs and dances, they demanded treats from the set table and wished the owners happiness and longevity. To offend carolers meant to incur the wrath of Kolyada himself, so on the eve of Sunny Christmas the preparation of sweets and cooking of kutya began.

December 31st Generous evening, Shchedrets

On this day of the Great Winter Christmastide, people gathered and went out through the streets to play performances. Collect treats, praise generous owners and jokingly scold misers. Generous, Good evening! - they shouted in greeting to every passerby. This is where the name of this winter Slavic holiday comes from the times of pagan faith.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in January

January 6 Turitsa

Tur is the son of Veles and Mokosha, the patron saint of shepherds, guslars and buffoons, young men - future warriors and breadwinners of families. On this Slavic holiday, a rite of passage into men was performed, and the chief shepherd of the village was also chosen. This holiday closes the Veles Winter Holidays and therefore everyone is in a hurry to tell their fortunes for the last time, what awaits them in the future, and set a rich table.

January 8 Babi porridge

On this Slavic holiday, midwives and all senior women of the Family are honored. They are presented with generous gifts and praise, and in return they sprinkle their children and once-adopted babies with grain with blessings and wishes for a generous Share and an Easy Fate. The Family symbol in Slavic amulets also helps to maintain connections between generations and instill in Descendants respect for their Ancestors.

January 12 Kidnapping Day

On this not a Slavic holiday, but a memorable day, Veles kidnapped Perun’s wife, Dodola, or otherwise Diva, in revenge for refusing a marriage proposal, and later Marena, the wife of Dazhdbog, who became Kashchei’s wife and bore him many demoness daughters. Therefore, on January twelfth, they are careful not to let girls go out alone and work to strengthen personal protection: they make jewelry-amulets, embroider protective ornaments on women’s shirts.

January 18 Intra

This is an ancient pagan holiday of the Slavs, on the day of which they honor the participant of the Military Triglav Intra. He, Volkh and Perun compiled a Code of qualities necessary for a warrior. Intra symbolized Light and Darkness as a struggle of opposites and the need to choose the right, sometimes tough, decision. Also, Intra, the Indrik-beast, is also the patron of wells, clouds, snakes, the Navi God, so on such a night the Sorcerers charmed all the chimneys for protection, so that dark spirits in the form of snakes could not penetrate the house.

January 19 Vodosvet

It can be noted that the customs of this holiday are very reminiscent of the Christian holiday of Epiphany. However, Christians replaced the name of the pagan holiday “Water Light” with “Epiphany”, but the essence and traditions remained the same, although this is not a Christian holiday and even Catholics do not celebrate January 19.

On this day, the Slavs celebrated the pagan holiday Vodosvet. It was believed that on this day, the water became light and turned into healing. According to tradition, on this day we swam in the ice hole. If it was not possible to plunge, then they doused themselves with water in a warm place. After everyone had bathed, the guests gathered and wished each other health until the next Water Light.

It was believed that such bathing energizes a person with health for the whole year. The Slavs believed that on this day the Sun, the Earth, as well as the center of the Galaxy are located in such a way that the water is structured and a channel of communication opens between people and the center of the Galaxy, a kind of connection with space. That is why water and what consists of water were considered a good conductor. Water is able to “remember” both negative and positive information. And naturally it can either restore a person, or, on the contrary, destroy him.

Our ancestors believed in healing properties water and understood that human health depends on the quality of water.

January 21 Prosinets

This Slavic holiday is dedicated to the glorification of Heavenly Svarga and the revival of the Sun, the mitigation of cold weather. In ancient times, the pagan Sorcerers remembered and thanked Kryshen, who gave people fire to melt the Great Ice and shed life-giving Surya from Heavenly Svarga - water, which on January 21 makes all springs healing and rejuvenating.

January 28 Brownie Treat Day - Velesici, Kudesy

On this day they glorify the children of Veles - his heavenly warriors and thank God for such protection of the Family. They also don’t forget about the Brownie, treat him to the most delicious food in the house and ask him not to be offended by anything, sing him songs and fairy tales, try to appease him and entertain him. On this day there is a lot of everything: from spirits to people, so you shouldn’t be surprised at the miracles that happen and Father Veles’s jokes on us. If you want, you can bring prayers under the spruce tree or a made idol of the Native God right in the forest.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in February

February 2 Gromnitsa

On this winter Slavic holiday, you can hear amazing single peals of thunder - this is how Perun congratulates his wife Dodolya-Malanitsa, Molniya, inviting us to praise the goddess and ask her for mercy - not to burn barns and courtyards in anger, but to work for the glory of the future harvest, causing rains. Also at such times they looked at the weather and determined whether the year would be dry or not.

February 15 Meeting

This is an ancient Slavic holiday of the meeting of Spring and Winter, the last winter cold and the first spring thaws. As a sign of respect for the Sun, required pancakes were baked, and at noon they burned Erzovka, a doll made of straw, releasing the spirit of Fire and the Sun to freedom. It is curious that all the numerous signs associated with this day are quite accurate. Therefore, we recommend observing the weather for Candlemas and making plans based on what Nature predicted.

February 16 Pochinki

Pochinki is an important date that comes immediately after the pagan holiday of the ancient Slavs, Candlemas. From that day on, they began to repair carts, fences, barns, barns and agricultural equipment. Prepare your cart in winter - it was from Pochinok that such a wise proverb came to us. You should also not forget about Domovoy, bring him treats and talk in peace and harmony to establish contact and receive support in working for the benefit of the farm.

February 18 Troyan Winter, Day of the Stribozh’s Grandsons”, commemoration of those who fell at Troyanov Val

This wonderful Slavic holiday is the day of remembrance of fallen soldiers worthy of Svarozh’s grandchildren. In their honor, ritual reconstruction battles were held and generous memorials were given, and Descendants were told and clearly shown how much the warriors who took part in the battle at Troyanov Val did for the entire Russian Family.

February 28 Great Veles Day

Our ancestors celebrated the Great Veles Day on February 28, and on leap year February 29.

Today you can find information that Veles Day is celebrated on February 11, without in any way explaining this fact and where it came from to celebrate the 11th. However, we are leaning strictly towards February 28 or 29. On this holiday, they glorified the Great God Veles, brought services, performed rituals and games, as a symbol of the imminent end of the cold, his retreat along with Mara.

Spring Slavic holidays and rituals

Pagan and Slavic holidays in March

March 1st Madder Day, Vyunitsa Day, Navii Day

On this day they glorify the goddess of Winter and Death Marena, who owns the Navy world and helps people reach Kalinov Bridge after life. Along it you can pass through the line of Yavi and Navi, the Smorodina River. On the night before this holiday, all the undead, forgotten and unburied souls of the dead awakened in Yavi. They could walk around the yards, trying to get attention and even possess the living. That is why at that time people put on masks - animal masks, so that the evil spirits would not notice them and could not harm them. On the last Navi day, it is customary to honor one’s departed Ancestors and prepare a funeral table, bring demands and give Glory for the life lived and the Descendants of the Family given by them. You can treat your deceased Relatives both at the graves and by floating the shells of colored eggs on the water - if they left for another world a long time ago and the person is sorry, there is no longer a grave left or it is very far away.

March 14 Small oatmeal

According to ancient Slavic custom, Maly Ovsen fell New Year– the beginning of the awakening of Nature and its readiness for agricultural work and fertility. Accordingly, March was previously the first month of the year, and not the third. Ovsen, who was born a little later and is considered the younger twin brother of Kolyada. It is he who conveys his brother’s knowledge to people and helps to translate it into practical experience. On this day, it is customary to rejoice in the new year and make plans for the future, start new things, and glorify the awakening of Nature.

March 19-25 Komoeditsa or Maslenitsa, Velikden

The pagan holiday Maslenitsa is not just a Slavic meeting of spring and a cheerful farewell to winter. This is the day of the spring solstice, a turning point in the calendar and way of life. In the Orthodox holiday of Maslenitsa, the pagan Komoeditsa was preserved with almost all its traditions: burning the effigy of winter - Madder, treating pancakes - Komi and eating them all week. The first sunny pancakes were usually given to the Bear, the personification of Veles. They were laid out on forest stumps, and then they went to burn ritual bonfires, in which they burned unnecessary old things and cleansed themselves and their family of unnecessary burdens. They started celebrating Komoeditsy a week before the Equinox and continued to have fun for another week after it.

March 22 Magpies or Larks

This Slavic holiday is a continuation of the glorification of the spring equinox, and is so called because, according to custom, forty new species of birds begin to arrive from the winter, including the first larks. And even they were late this time, each family baked their own butter larks, which were supposed to attract the real ones. Usually this was entrusted to the children, who happily ran to call for spring, and then feasted on delicious pastries. Wooden amulets for the home were also made in the shape of a lark. They attracted happiness, health and good luck.

March 25 opening of Svarga or Invocation of Spring

At the last, third invocation of spring, with rye aromatic larks, games and round dances, the Opening of Heavenly Svarga takes place and Zhiva descends to earth. Finally, nature will wake up, come to life and begin its growth in the rivers and seedlings, young shoots and new tree branches. On this Slavic holiday one can feel the Living Breath of the Gods, who favor the living Descendants.

March 30 Ladodenie

On this March day they glorified Lada: the goddess of love and beauty, one of the two heavenly Mothers of Birth, the Mother of God. This Slavic holiday was accompanied by round dances and round dances, as well as the baking of cranes from unleavened dough for home-made family amulets. A bright day of kindness and warmth made it possible to charge jewelry for girls or married women– earrings, pendants and bracelets with ladins symbolizing harmony female beauty, health and wisdom.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in April

April 1st is Brownie Day or his awakening

This cheerful Slavic holiday was dedicated to the Domovoi - the very spirit that protected your home, yard and bins. On April 1, he woke up from hibernation, during which he did only important things - guarded your property, and began active work to bring comfort and bring prosperity to the family. In order for him to wake up faster and become more cheerful, they treated him with milk and other goodies, began to joke and play with him and with each other - act out and tell jokes, put them on inside out, and keep socks or shoes separate.

April 3 Vodopol Water Day

It was on this day that Vodyanoy woke up and ice drift and river flooding began. This Slavic holiday was dedicated to him: the fishermen brought generous gifts to Vodyanoy in the hope that he would restore order in the water kingdom and thank those treating them with a generous catch, not tear their nets, bring large fish into them, and also order the mermaids not to touch them and their loved ones. Some artels could donate a whole horse, but most often the requirements were limited to milk, butter or bread and eggs. By throwing them into cold spring water, the Slavs hoped that the Water Spirit would wake up in a good and well-fed mood.

April 14 is Semargl day

On this Slavic holiday, Semargl-Ognebog melts the last of the snow, turning into a flaming winged wolf and flying across the fields. It is this God of the Sun and Fire who protects crops and gives good harvests, and it is he who can burn to the ground all living things. They say that Semargla was forged from a spark by Svarog himself at his sacred forge. Every night he stands guard over Order with a fiery sword and only on the day of the autumn equinox he comes to Kupalo so that they can have children – Kupalo and Kostroma. Requests are brought to the Fire God by throwing them into the fire; amulets with Semargl are also activated in its flame with a request to God for protection.

April 21 Navii Day or Remembrance of Ancestors

On this spring holiday, the souls of deceased Ancestors come down to us to visit and hear about our lives, joys and sorrows. Therefore, relatives are commemorated at their graves and a funeral feast is brought: treats in memory of them. Elders in the Family are remembered by dipping shells from colored eggs into water, so that on Mermaid Day they will be given to them as dear news from loved ones. Just like the first of April, on the day of Madder, on this Slavic holiday, the restless, restless, restless, offended deceased souls come out to the side of reality. That is why many again take on disguises to protect themselves from them.

April 22 Lelnik Krasnaya Gorka

On this amazing holiday and for a long time after it, they glorified Lelya, the goddess of spring, youth and helper in obtaining the future harvest. On a high hill, Krasnaya Gorka, the youngest and beautiful girl, brought her all sorts of gifts: milk, bread, sweets and eggs, danced around her and rejoiced at the life awakened after winter. Painted and painted eggs were distributed to relatives and friends, and were also carried to the already deceased Ancestors as a memorial. Such colored, painted eggs are generally part of Slavic culture; some of them should have been saved for the subsequent spring holidays of the awakening of Nature and the glorification of Yarila, Zhiva, Dazhdbog.

April 23 Yarilo spring

On this Slavic holiday, people go out into the street to meet and thank the patron of shepherds and protector of livestock from predators, Yarila the Spring Sun. From this period, the first spring weddings begin and symbolic fertilization takes place - the opening of the Yarila Earth and the release of the first dew, which was considered strong and was used during ritual rolling of men on the ground to increase their health and heroic will. Yarilin's dew was carefully collected and used for future use as living water to treat many ailments.

April 30 Rodonitsa

On this last day of April and Krasnaya Gorka, the spring cold ends and people go to commemorate their ancestors, bringing them the standard requirements: kutya, pancakes, oatmeal jelly and written eggs. Also on this day there are competitions: rolling eggs down a mountain. The winner is the participant whose egg rolls the furthest without breaking. This rolling out of the earth with eggs symbolizes its future fertility. By midnight, all the celebrants prepare the beginning and gather a huge large bonfire on the same mountain to celebrate Zhivin’s day.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in May

May 1st Zhivin's day

Immediately at midnight on the first of May the Slavic spring holiday in honor of Zhiva: goddess of spring, fertility, birth of life. The daughter of Lada and the wife of Dazhdbog, Zhivena gives life to all living things and fills the entire Family with this creative power. When a fire is lit in her honor, women and girls, who are patronized by the goddess, take brooms in their hands and perform a ritual dance to clean up evil spirits, jump over the Life-Creating Fire, cleansing themselves of winter sleep and darkness. Alive is the movement of nature, the first shoots, the first streams, the first flowers and the first love.

May 6 Dazhdbog Day - Big Oats

On this day they glorify Dazhdbog, the Ancestor of the Slavs, the God of Fertility and the spouse of Zhiva. It was on this day that he renounced Madder and made a choice in favor of his daughter Lada, thereby becoming, together with Living, in defense of Nature and its Fruits. On the sixth of May, people go out into the field and make the first ritual sowings, take livestock to fresh fields, and also begin building new houses, and of course, they bring generous demands to grandfather Dazhdbog and rejoice in the hot sun as a symbol of real spring and a future bountiful harvest.

May 10 Veshnee Makoshye

This is a day of honoring Mother Raw Earth and her patrons - Mokosh and Veles. On this day, it was forbidden to injure the earth: dig, harrow, or simply stick sharp objects into it - after all, it wakes up after winter sleep and is filled with life-giving juices. All the sorcerers and Slavic brothers who simply revere Nature went out on this day with generous gifts to the fields and poured full glasses for Mother Earth, praising her and asking for a good harvest, lay down on her and listened to her affectionate parental whisper with advice and instructions.

May 22 Yarilo wet Troyan, Trigods day

On this day there is a farewell to Yarila - the spring Sun and the three summer Gods of Svarog Triglav, strong in Rule, Navi and Reveal, are glorified: Svarog, Perun and Veles. It is believed that Troyan has collected the strength of each of them and daily stands guard over Nature from the attack of Chernobog. Troyan was dedicated to the initiation of boys into warriors, commemorated ancestors and made amulets from the souls of the restless dead, including plowing entire villages with a protective, protective circle from evil forces, and women and girls were cleared of trouble before wedding ceremonies and childbirth.

May 31st Cuckoo Festival or Kumlenie

This very interesting Slavic holiday implies that we are all brothers and sisters of the same Family. Therefore, on the last day of spring, those who want to make love - to become related, without having a direct blood relationship, are given such an opportunity. You can also ask Zhiva for what you want - just tell your hopes and dreams to the cuckoo, she will bring them to the Goddess and tell her about you. Also on this ancient pagan holiday, the Slavs exchanged gifts and amulets with people dear and close to them in spirit.

Summer Slavic holidays and rituals

Pagan and Slavic holidays in June

June 1 is Spiritual Day or the beginning of Rusalya Week

Spiritual Day begins on the first day of summer and continues throughout the week called Rusalya. From this day on, Marena lets her deceased ancestors out to visit Yav, and their Descendants invite them to their homes, placing birch branches in the corners, symbolizing Ancestral ties. However, people who are not dead, who committed suicide and who drowned are also activated along with them. Most often these are women and Mermaids. At this time, water most actively receives and conducts the energy of Prav, Silavi and Yavi. With its help you can recover, damage or learn something. As a requirement, clothes were also brought to the river banks for mermaid children, and so that spirits could not penetrate the body, they wore amulets with.

June 19-25 Kupalo

This is the main summer pagan holiday among the Slavs - Solstice Day, Kolovorot. Many rituals are performed on this day - after all, the power of such a period is very great. The herbs collected at Kupala are of great value. The ardent fire of a fire cleanses people, and the water washes away all sorrows and illnesses from them. The feast, games and round dances with rituals continue from dawn to dusk. This is a Slavic cheerful and cheerful holiday, the symbol of which remains for the whole year in amulets with the Odolen-grass, the Fern Flower and the Colo of the Year.

June 23 Agrafena Swimsuit

This pagan ancient Slavic holiday opened the swimming season. In each house, healing bath brooms began to be prepared and a ritual heating of the baths was carried out for cleaning relatives - steaming, and subsequent charging - restoring health by plunging into open bodies of water. On the day of Agrafena the Bathing Suit, as on other Christmastides, girls of all ages went with praises and requests to present gifts: Slavic outerwear, silver jewelry with protective symbols.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in July

July 12 Sheaf of Veles Day

From Veles Day, the heat begins to arrive and hay is cut for the cattle, and the first sheaves are formed, absorbing the fertile spirit of the fields. Therefore, demands and praises are brought to Veles, as the patron of agriculture and cattle breeding. Also on this day, Alatyr was also called, and Veles was asked to move it for a while and allow the souls of their ancestors to pass to Nav and find their peace there. On this Slavic summer holiday, Veles' chirs were applied to his idols, as well as personal and home amulets. Also on this day, prayers are offered in the Holy Fire.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in August

August 2 Perunov day

This ancient pagan Slavic holiday was dedicated to honoring and glorifying the Supreme God of fire and thunder, Perun. On such a date, all men consecrated their weapons so that they would serve their owner faithfully, be sharp, and also cause rain after a long drought to save fields and harvests. Sacrifices and simply generous demands were made to Perun at the altar with an idol and a dish: baked goods, bread, wine, kvass. Worn with the blessing of God or another Slavic talisman, they protected the owner in a foreign land and in difficult situations.

August 15 Spozhinki

Spozhinki, pozhinki or crimping is a pagan holiday of the ancient Slavs with the glorification of Veles and the cutting of the last harvest sheaves of grain. In each field, the last bunch of wheat was left and tied in the shape of Veles’s beard, as a sign of respect and understanding of all the great gift of agriculture given to him. Also at this time, they began to consecrate the collected honey, apples and grain on the Great Fire, and bring them as required along with bread and porridge to the Native Gods.

August 21st Stribog Day

This is a Slavic holiday in honor of Stribog, the lord of the wind and the controller of tornadoes and natural disasters God. On this day they bring demands to assure their respect: shreds, grain or bread and ask for indulgence - a good harvest in next year and whole roofs over your head. Stribog is the brother of Perun and holds the seventy-seven winds in his fist, living on the island of Buyan. That is why the ancestors believe that he can convey a request or desire to the Native Gods and punish the offenders, no matter where they are.

Autumn Slavic holidays and rituals

Pagan and Slavic holidays in September

September 2nd Memorial Day of Prince Oleg

Russian Prince Oleg did a lot for his people: he concluded an agreement with Byzantium and established trade routes with duty-free sales, united the scattered Slavic Clans into the United Kievan Rus, gave a decent education to Rurik’s son Igor, and nailed his shield as a symbol of victory to the gates of Constantinople. Prophetic Oleg died due to the fault of his horse, as the wise Priests predicted. No matter how hard he tried to change the course of fate, it was impossible.

September 8 Rod and Mother in labor

This Slavic holiday is dedicated to the family and its well-being. On such a bright day, they glorify the Rozhanits: Lelya and Lada and the entire Family produced by them. After bringing the demands to the Native Goddesses, ritual games and ritual funerals of flies begin, symbolizing the rapid numbness of all insects and hibernation until spring. In addition to the feast for the whole house, close people exchanged gifts and amulets with Slavic symbols: Ladinets, Rozhanitsa, Rod and Rodimych, and also solemnly hung and placed the faces and idols of the Gods on the Altar.

September 14 First Autumn, Day of the Fiery Magus

On this day, farmers began to celebrate the First Autumns - Harvest Day and thank Mother Earth for it. It is also worth remembering the honoring of the Fiery Volkh - the son of Indrik the Beast and Mother Earth, the husband of Lelya, whose love withstood all obstacles and circumstances, and the wise, brave and pure image of the Volkh is clearly reflected in Slavic fairy tales in the main character Finist the Clear Falcon.

September 21st Svarog Day

On this September day, the Slavs celebrated the holiday of Svarog and praised him for the fact that he condescended and taught people crafts together with Veles, and gave the sacred Ax and Forge. Thus, the Russian Family could survive and get down to business in the autumn and winter. On this day, it is customary to slaughter chickens that have been fattened over the summer, and give the first one from the farmstead to Svarog as a requirement. Autumn viewings and weddings also began on this day, and the brothers gathered a huge number of young guys in the girls' huts. On this day, the closing of Svarga and the departure of the goddess Zhiva into it until spring also took place.

September 22 Lada Festival

Lada, like the Mother of God and giver family well-being, the patroness of all living things, deserved a holiday from the Slavs in honor of herself. At this time, she was thanked for the harvest and prosperity, as well as for sending her soul mate and creating new family, played weddings with ritual wedding rings, and also gave their grown daughters protective jewelry with Ladins as a talisman for beauty and harmonization of women's destiny.

September 19-25 Radogoshch, Tausen, Ovsen or Autumn Equinox (New Year)

On this day, the results were summed up and the harvested crops and supplies made were counted. People praised the main God of Rod and Rozhanitsy and brought them generous demands in gratitude for their protection and help. In some territorial regions, the Slavs began to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with the closing of Svarga, the Festival of the Heavenly Blacksmith or the Rich Man, and all this time they had lavish feasts.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in October

On October 14, Intercession, with the introduction of Christianity, this holiday was celebrated in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her miraculous payment.

IN folk tradition On this day, the meeting of Autumn with Winter was celebrated, and this holiday goes back very deeply. Popular beliefs associated the name itself with the first frost that “covered” the ground, indicating the proximity of winter cold, although the exact name of the holiday has not been preserved. The Day of the Intercession coincided with the complete completion of field work and serious preparation for winter.

October 30th Day of the Goddess Mokosh

On an autumn day they glorified Makosh, the one who spins human destinies, patronizes families and children in her, gives a happy bright hearth and helps to learn women's crafts: weaving, spinning, sewing, embroidery. Requirements were brought to her under the idols on the Altar or in the fields and rivers: sweet buns, red wine, coins and wheat as a symbol of prosperity. Also on this day, pre-embroidered amulets for the home, chiras and Slavic amulets-decorations were activated.

Pagan and Slavic holidays in November

November 25 Madder Day

In the last days of autumn, Marena finally drives Yarila out and covers Reality with her blanket of cold, snow and ice. This pagan holiday of the Slavs does not contain joy. People come to terms with the fact and initially make modest demands to the Goddess, but still try to show Mara their fearlessness and readiness to survive even in the most severe winter. Also on this date, they are attentive to the spirits of the deceased Ancestors, their whispers in the last remaining leaves and try to bring remembrance and appease the Navya Forces.

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The calendar we are used to says that the year begins on the first of January and is divided into 12 months. But nature has its own laws, which, unfortunately, are poorly coordinated with astronomy. However, our ancestors knew and respected the laws of nature. The most important holiday The day of the winter solstice was considered in the annual cycle - when will it be in 2019 and what practices are recommended for everyone? Read the details in this article.

What happens on this day?

First of all, let's figure out what the winter solstice is. On this day we can observe the longest night and the shortest daylight of the year. Magical time, isn't it? Our ancestors had no doubt about this.

Holiday dates:

• December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere (these are all countries above the equator);
• June 20 or 21 – in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, most Latin American countries, etc.).

The exact date depends on the year, it's all about the calendar shift due to leap years.

In 2020, the winter solstice will occur on December 21 at 13:02 Moscow time. If you live in another region, you can calculate the time yourself, knowing Moscow time.

On this day the Sun reaches its lowest position. Then, at the end of December and January, it rises higher above the horizon, making daylight longer.

In astrology, on this day the Sun moves from the zodiac sign Sagittarius to the sign Capricorn, and astrological winter begins (the period of the signs Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces).

Since Capricorn is associated with planning, at this time it is advisable to think through and write down goals for the coming year. Think about what is truly important to you and what you want to get rid of.

Our ancestors viewed the solstice as a time of rebirth, the emergence of hope and the joyful beginning of the path to solar abundance.

Some call the holiday the winter equinox. However, this is not true. The equinox occurs in spring and autumn, in March and September, when day is equal to night. And in winter and summer there are solstices.

Table of winter solstices until 2025

Year	Date and time in Moscow
2020	21 December 13:02
2021	December 21 18:59
2022	December 22 00:48
2023	December 22 06:27
2024	December 21 12:20
2025	December 21 18:03

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Rituals and rituals

Many rituals are recommended to be performed on the day of the solstice. The fact is that this is the shortest and most mysterious day of the year. When a colossal amount of energy is generated in nature, but it does not manifest itself clearly, but is hidden in the dark corners of the longest night.

Before carrying out any rituals (several days before the holiday), it is necessary to carry out a thorough cleaning of the entire apartment or house:

1. Wash everything, even the most secluded corners.
2. Put things in order, put things in their places.
3. Clear out your closet and decide what you need and what you don't.
4. Collect unnecessary items and distribute them to those in need.

Thanks to such actions, you will clear space in your life for something new and joyful.

Ritual of letting go

• Write down on paper everything negative and bad that happened during the year - what you want to get rid of or forget.
• Say the appropriate words that you must choose for yourself. For example: “I forgive and let go of everything that happened” or “I leave these events in the past, let them go away and never return.”
• Now burn a piece of paper, imagining how your sorrows are burned in the fire. And problems disappear with the smoke.
• Feel liberated.

Ritual to fulfill a wish

A wish is made at dawn:

• Stand facing east - look in the direction where the reborn Sun rises.
• Thank the Sun for all the good things in your life and ask for help in the coming season.
• Make a wish - try to mention as many details as possible.
• Imagine that your wish has already come true. What do you feel? Let your imagination paint happy pictures.

On this holiday, it’s good to make wishes that involve renewing your life and attracting something new. It is also recommended to drink ginger tea throughout the day.

If your desire involves saving money, then the ideal option would be to open a bank savings account on the day of the solstice or the next day. By doing this, you will not only conceive what you want, but also take the first step towards realization. Which is very important.

Ritual for cleansing

Carried out in the bathroom:

• Fill the bathtub with warm water.
• Be sure to add sea ​​salt, because she takes on all the negativity. But it’s better to avoid foam on this day.
• Place several candles in the bathroom (an odd number), turning off the electric lights.
• Prepare some pleasant music for relaxation. These can be sounds of nature, religious chants, ethnic music, and so on.
• Lie down in the bath. Imagine that your body is heavy, filled with the worries of the passing year.
• Now visualize that water and salt are taking away all your problems. And every moment your body becomes lighter.
• Drain the water, imagining that everything bad goes away with it. Rinse off in the shower.

After performing the ritual, you will feel a true renewal at the level of body and soul.

Winter solstice holiday among different nations

Our distant ancestors relied on natural phenomena and the movement of the Sun when calculating time periods. The winter solstice point was significant for the construction of such historical structures as:

• Stonehenge in the UK;
• Newgrange in Ireland.

Their main axes are oriented along the sunrise and sunset on the solstices.

Ancient Roman Saturnalia

In ancient Rome, on the solstice days, the festival of Saturnalia was celebrated in honor of the god Saturn. The celebration lasted from December 17 to 23. By this time all agricultural work was completed. And people could indulge in celebration and fun.

It was customary to temporarily stop public affairs and send schoolchildren on vacation. It was even forbidden to punish criminals.

Slaves sat at the same table with their masters and were freed from daily labor. There was a symbolic equalization of rights.

Crowds of celebrating people walked in the streets. Everyone praised Saturn. On the days of Saturnalia, a pig was slaughtered as a sacrifice, and then they began to have fun. A tradition of exchanging gifts arose, which later moved on to modern Christmas and New Year.

Yule among the ancient Germans

This is a medieval holiday, one of the main ones of the year. It was celebrated on a grand scale. The word “Yule” was used to describe the longest night of the year, which fell on the winter solstice.

It was believed that on this day the Oak King was reborn, he warmed the frozen ground and gave life to seeds in the soil, which were stored during the long winter, so that by spring they would germinate and give a harvest.

People lit fires in the fields. It was customary to drink alcoholic drink cider. Children went from house to house with gifts. Baskets were woven from branches of evergreens and ears of wheat, and apples and cloves were placed in them, which were sprinkled with flour.

Apples are a symbol of the sun and immortality, and wheat is a symbol of a good harvest. Flour meant light and success.

Houses were also decorated with tree branches: ivy, holly, mistletoe. It was believed that this helped to invite the spirits of nature to join the celebration. Spirits could bestow happy life household members.

On the Yule holiday, a ritual log was burned, the Yule tree was decorated (a prototype of the New Year's tree) and gifts were exchanged. The image of the log has been preserved in many countries to this day.

Holiday in Christianity

In Christianity, these days celebrate the Nativity of Christ. In the Catholic tradition, it occurs on December 24, when the Sun, after passing its lowest point, is again “reborn” and rises higher.

It is believed that when Christianity replaced paganism, new Christian holidays merged with pagan ones. This is how Christmas appeared in its modern form with a decorated Christmas tree and gifts for loved ones and friends. After all, in fact, this is the celebration of the birth of Christ, but it is celebrated very similar to the medieval Yule.

In Orthodoxy, due to the use of the Julian calendar, the date is 2 weeks behind the solstice; Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7. However, historically it is the same date. It’s just that over the course of two thousand years the solstice point has shifted by half a month.

Holiday in Slavic culture

The Slavs celebrated the day of Karachun - the harsh deity of winter. They believed that Karachun brings winter cold to the earth, plunging nature into winter sleep.

Another name for the deity is Korochun, which means “the shortest.” The winter solstice precedes the rebirth of the Sun.

Bonfires were burned everywhere, which were designed to help the Sun gain victory over death and be reborn. After Karachun, the nights waned and the daylight hours became longer.

Subsequently, this deity turned into Frost - a gray-haired old man, from whose breath bitter frosts begin and rivers become covered with ice. The Slavs believed that if Frost hit the hut with his staff, the logs would crack.

Frost does not like those who are afraid of it and hide, complain about the cold and quickly get cold. But to those who are not afraid of him, he bestows rosy cheeks, strength of spirit and good mood. This is reflected in the fairy tale “Morozko”.

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