Ilyin Day falls on August 2 and many people know this day due to the existence of a ban on swimming in open water. This is due to the fact that water from this time becomes a student and dangerous to health. In fact, there are other traditions and superstitions. Since ancient times, great attention has been paid to weather signs on the Ilin day. They have arisen because of many years of people's observation and comparison of various facts. Since ancient times, people believed that before dinner in the day of Elijah is still summer, and then, it is already autumn.
People's signs about the weather for Ilya's day
According to the weather of this day, it is customary to predict which autumn will be, that is, dry or rainy. If there was rainy weather for Ilia's day, then next year we should expect a good harvest of rye. Dry and hot weather was considered a bad sign, indicating the existence of a high probability of fires and destruction of the crop. By the way, people in ancient times believed that the rainy water collected on the day of Ilya has a special magical power. Dry weather on August 2
There are also signs of weather on Ilyin day associated with thunder, so if it is deaf, then you should expect a little rain, but a thunderous thunder is a harbinger of a big shower. Continuous Thunder foretells hail. Rain with thunder means that the head will be ill for a long time, and if the thunder is prolonged, then there will be a heaviness in the chest. During a thunderstorm, it is necessary to close the windows and doors tightly, and to light before the images of a candle and a lamp. Thus, a person protects his home from lightning. It is believed that what the weather will be on August 2, such it will be and on the Exaltation, that is, on September 27. If on the day of Elijah a person was caught in the rain - this is a good sign, indicating that he will be healthy throughout the year.