The baptism of the Lord is a great time to make wishes. Our article will tell you how to do this correctly, and how to find out whether they will come true or not.
For many years, baptism has been considered the most successful time for making a wish. On the night of January 18-19, many dreams will be heard and fulfilled. However, there are a few simple rules to follow.
How to make a wish for baptism?
First, before making a wish in any of the ways presented, ask for forgiveness from all the people whom you once hurt, treated them badly, and so on. If there is no way to meet in life, do it mentally. Also, do not forget to thank God for all the good things he has done for you throughout your life. So, after that you can proceed to the main actions.
Method number 1
In order to make a wish for the Baptism of the Lord, take a handful of any small items. These can be nuts, small balls for the aquarium, and much more. Spread them on a flat surface. Next, you need to make a wish. After that, count all the items. If the number turned out to be even, then your wish will certainly come true.
Method number 2
Take a piece of paper and write 12 wishes, only without repetitions. On the night of 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., place the sheet under your pillow. Close your eyes in the morning and choose three of them. They will come true.
Method number 3
Before going to bed, say aloud the words: "Saint Samson, show a festive dream ...". Substitute your wish for the ellipsis. It is believed that dreams seen on the night before baptism are prophetic. And if you dreamed exactly what you thought, then you can be sure: the wish will come true.
Method number 4
On the night of baptism, pour water into any container. As soon as the liquid begins to wobble, go outside. There, looking up to heaven, you can ask God to fulfill your deepest desires.
Method number 5
Pour water back into any vessel. Only this time, on narrow pieces of paper, write your wishes and fold the paper so that the text cannot be seen. Papers are attached to the edge of the dish. Place a non-sinking (tea) candle in the water. Unfold the leaf to which the candle floated first. The wish written on it will come true.
Method number 6
If you have a pet, there is a way to make a wish for baptism. Think about what you want and call your pet into the room. If he enters the room, while crossing the threshold with his left paw, then the desire will come true.
Method number 7
You need to use a medium sized mirror. Write a wish on it with a piece of dry soap. Place a mirror under your pillow and go to bed. If in the morning you do not find the inscription on the mirror, then your desire was heard.
Method number 8
For those who are going to plunge into the ice hole on January 19, the following option is perfect. Make a wish while submerging in water. The very next day, January 20 at 3 am, go outside and ask God again about your desire.
You can read about how the rite of diving into the hole goes.
Method number 9
You can also take an aquamarine or mother-of-pearl stone with you to the ice hole. Imagine that your desire is a bright flash of light. Make a guess and throw a stone into the water.
Method number 10
If you are going to go to church on January 19, then do not forget to put a candle there in some quiet, modest corner. It will bring you and your family good luck for the year ahead.
In fact, it is not so much the process of the ceremony that is important as faith. Faith in God and in the fulfillment of your desires. You can simply go out onto the balcony and, looking at the starry sky, ask the Lord to fulfill your desires. Just remember: you need to dream about something bright and good. About what will not cause problems for other people. Be happy and remember: dreams do come true.
Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany
How to swim in the ice hole correctly?
When and how can you collect holy water?
What to read prayers for Epiphany on January 19
Epiphany plots on January 19
Baptism of a child for Epiphany on January 19
Signs and beliefs
What can not be done at the Baptism of Christ
How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19
Is it possible to guess on this day?
How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19
Christmas dreams by day
Pictures and cards with the Baptism of the Lord on January 19
Epiphany Poems January 19
SMS congratulations
Why Epiphany on January 19?
At the end of the 4th century, the first to break the ancient tradition in Rome, when they began to celebrate on different days. Then other cities and countries picked up this innovation.
January 19 falls on January 6, according to the Julian calendar, when the Patriarch of Constantinople consecrates the waters of the Hellespont.
Celebration period: 4 days before and 8 days after.
Where did the date of January 19 and the feast of Epiphany come from for the Orthodox? History of the feast of Epiphany on January 19.
January 19 is the day of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the sacred waters of the Jordan River. This is the 13th day from the birth of Jesus Christ. This answers the question: what is Jordanian water on January 18th.
The Baptism of the Lord is also called the Epiphany. In the days of the apostles, this holiday was called "Epiphany" or "Theophany".
Icon of the Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord)
Previously, Christians only celebrated the Resurrection of the Lord. After the Baptism of Rus, pagan rituals and Christian customs were mixed. Therefore, we observe today various traditions, fortune-telling with elements of paganism.
Baptism ceremonies and rituals on January 19
The rite of bathing in very cold water came from the ancient Scythians. They immersed their children in ice water for the purpose of hardening, and this was a pagan rite. After the Baptism of Rus, he was associated with Christianity and called Baptism.
Even before the adoption of Christianity in Russia, it was believed that water purifies and protects from troubles, gives life. The water was called Mother, Queen. The source of water was associated with the goddess Mokoshi and was worshiped. After the Baptism of Rus, Saint Paraskeva and Nicholas the Wonderworker became the patrons of the water element.
Baptismal fast
Before the holiday, Orthodox Christians have a strict Christmas Eve fast.
It is cooked juicy - hungry kutia, it is cooked lean without adding oil. They eat nothing all day on Epiphany Eve, and after the appearance of the first star, the meal begins.
They start eating with kutya, mainly the rest of the dishes on the table are lean. Pies, pickles, pancakes, meat dishes and many other dishes are prepared.
Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany
The king of the festive table is the pig, this dish is placed in the center of the table. The owner, who is also the head of the family, distributed pieces to everyone, breaking off the whole dish. Under the table, the youngest member of the family was grunting.
In the morning on an empty stomach, they consumed lean cookies, baked in the shape of a cross and washed down with holy water. At the same time, unsuccessful baked goods were not eaten by people, but were given to street birds for feed.
A lucky cookie meant good, and a bad cookie meant trouble or trouble. I think we can remind you that successful baked goods are not burnt or cracked. Should be golden brown and well baked.
Then honey pancakes or pancakes were served on the table without fail. Eating such pancakes meant attracting a lot of money.
On this day, the service is held in open reservoirs and rivers. For this, the men cut an ice-hole in the shape of a cross. The name of such an ice hole is Jordan. The priest blesses the water. If it is not possible to consecrate the water in the reservoir, then the service takes place near the temple.
The ice-hole is decorated, chapels are erected from ice.
When does the swimming in the ice-hole for the Baptism of Christ take place?
Many priests from the morning of January 19, after the end of the Epiphany Liturgy service, go to consecrate rivers or lakes that are in the vicinity.
The rite of consecration of water consists in reading prayers and immersing the cross in water three times.
How to swim in the ice hole correctly?
- Swimming is allowed only in an ice-hole with a built entrance to the water.
- It is possible only when there is a person nearby who will help you at any time.
- You must not drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.
- You cannot swim on an empty stomach.
- You can not plunge immediately after taking the food.
- You need to take a warm blanket, a blanket and clothes for changing with you.
- You need to go to the last step of the Jordan staircase.
- Then cross yourself and plunge into the hole three times with your head.
- At the same time, pronounce the words: "In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Water is a miraculous power that heals and helps all believers. It was believed in ancient times and now more and more people are swimming in an ice hole and crossing themselves.
In addition to the ritual of bathing (Baptism), many Orthodox Christians collect water in their dishes for storage.
At the end of the church rite, pigeons are released - a symbol of the renewal of the old and the end of the holiday.
When and how can you collect holy water?
Water is considered consecrated from January 18 on Epiphany Eve on the eve of Epiphany in the church from 6 pm, and on January 19, when living water is consecrated in open springs. The water remains holy until lunchtime on January 19th. Then rivers and lakes become common.
In the church, you can collect holy water not only on the day of consecration, but also on other holidays during the week (this is how many days the holiday lasts according to the church charter).
You can also draw holy water from the tap at home. The best time for this from 00.10 a.m. to 01.30 a.m. on the night of January 18 to January 19.
You cannot be greedy and collect a lot of Epiphany water with a reserve.
What to read prayers for Epiphany on January 19
Troparion, voice 1st
In the Jordan, the Lord who is baptized You, Trinity worship appears: the Parents' voice testifies to Thee, calling the beloved Son of Thee, and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, communicates the statement of the word. Appear, Christ God, and the world is enlightened, glory to Thee.
Kontakion, voice 4th
Thou hast appeared this day more than the universe, and Thy light, O Lord, is signified on us, in the minds of those who sing Thee; you came and you appeared, the unapproachable Light.
Exaltation
We magnify Thee, the Life-Giving Christ, for the sake of us now baptized by the flesh of John in the waters of the Jordan.
Troparion at the consecration of water, voice 8
The voice of the Lord on the waters cries out the verb: come, receive all the Spirit of wisdom, the Spirit of reason. The Spirit of the fear of God, manifesting Christ.
Today the waters are sanctified, and the Jordan is divided, and the streams return its waters, the Lord is baptized in vain.
As if a man came to the river, Christ the King, and accept slavish baptism, Better, from the Forerunner's hand, sin for our sake, Human-loving!
Glory, and now: To the voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, you come, Lord, receive the sight of a servant, asking for baptism, knowing no sin. Seeing Thy water and being afraid, the Forerunner was trembling, and cry out the verb: how will the lamp of Light illuminate, what hand will the slave put on the Lord? Sanctify me and water, Savior, take away the sin of the world.
Baptism plots on January 19 read with a pure heart
Epiphany conspiracies on health for water
Bring snow into the house on the night of Epiphany and wash with melt water with a request to the Lord to grant healing from diseases, health and strength. At the same time, say: "Clean and protect the Jordanian water!"
If a relative is sick, wash his clothes in melted water and ask for a cure.
Speak about your intention to go to the water in your own words or by reading a special prayer, or the prayer of Our Father. In a health conspiracy, ask for anything related to health. Thoughts must be pure and full of faith.
Conspiracy water can be added in small portions, almost drops into the bathtub. It is believed that it restores the energy shell, washes away bad energy from another person, and is capable of healing.
Conspiracy water removes damage and the evil eye. Therefore, it is added to the baby bath.
It is best to take water blessed at the temple. But recruited during the Baptism of Jesus Christ has no less power.
The rite of cleansing the home from negative energy with many problems and bad events.
Take holy water and walk around all corners of the rooms, sprinkle them (spray with a little liquid). In the corners, it is believed that evil spirits are hiding. You can cross these corners at the same time. Say the words that you think are necessary according to your circumstances and from the bottom of your heart.
This will bring prosperity, luck, health to the residents and cleanse the accumulated negativity from the house.
Start at the front door and end at the front door.
Epiphany water from the temple (it is good to collect from 7 temples) removes damage, the evil eye.
To pronounce these words, pouring yourself with holy water:
“The Lord was born,
I was baptized into Baptism,
Famous for the name
Jesus Christ.
Like this water
Flowing off me
So that
And all the corruption
She left me.
Now and ever
And forever and ever. Amen".
A conspiracy on a baptismal candle, or a talisman from the evil eye and disease.
Put some candles in the church. At home, melt one candle until soft. From the part of the Epiphany candle, mold a cake and stick it on the bed at the head. This will be a talisman for health and recovery.
Evil eye conspiracy for children
With the help of the Epiphany candle, they protect the baby from damage and the evil eye in the same way, by sticking a piece of candle at the head of the crib. You can also talk to your child about the easy life.
Conspiracy Words:
“Ivan the Baptist baptized Christ, and Christ blessed the whole world.
Will this child grow up with serious illnesses not to know.
His troubles will be avoided, but they will not be angry with him.
People will love him, angels will keep him. "
Conspiracy for an easy life for a baby
Attach part of the candle to the diaper and say:
“Lord, the child lives for the first year, give him many easy ways in life. Give a savior angel, a guardian angel of the very best, bless the Servant of God (name) with your holy hand for a good hour, for a good time. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."
The charmed diaper is hidden from everyone so that it does not catch the eye of anyone.
Good luck conspiracy for the family
On the night of Epiphany, bring all your shoes into the apartment. Put a bowl of water near the door next to the shoes. In the morning in this water wash all the shoes on which the negative is brought from outside.
Pour out the water and speak: "An evil spirit is under the ground, but a good spirit is on the ground." In his house, water is poured out where no one walks. The apartment is in the sewer.
Rite of passage and conspiracy for wealth and money
There is also a conspiracy for luck and financial wealth, which is read on January 19 when leaving the church with consecrated water:
“I go home with holy water,
And you, money and luck, follow me.
All the troubles and losses
Take the other side.
Key, lock, tongue.
Amen. Amen. Amen."
A conspiracy for wealth and financial well-being.
Take the consecrated water from the church and walk through all the rooms, speaking the water with the words:
“Holy water came to the house, brought me prosperity.
There will be losses this house will pass,
there will be prosperity every day.
It will be good luck to accompany me in everything,
I will not know failure in anything. "
Then put this water overnight in the most important place of the apartment, and wash with it in the morning.
Conspiracy while the snow melts:
“The fire will melt the pure snow and turn it into Jordanian water.
Ivan the Baptist will sanctify the water, bless with the grace of God ”.
Baptism of a child for Epiphany on January 19
You can baptize a child for Epiphany (January 19). There are no prohibitions in the church on this matter. But you need to clarify the schedule of days with the clergy and make an appointment in advance.
On this day, there are many who wish, and besides, the priests bless the water, and we need to find someone who can baptize the child.
How people spend this day and what traditions they support
On this day, people do not work as usual, but devote it to good deeds and prayers.
Baptism completes the period of Christmas holidays.
After the service, everyone went home, where they tried kutya. At the same time, the first who tastes kutya is the last member of the family who came. Therefore, we tried not to linger so that the whole family did not have to wait for one thing.
The hostesses sprinkled their dwelling with holy water to ward off evil spirits for the whole year.
Snow was endowed with the same properties as water. He was thrown into drying wells, they were washed to give health and beauty to the skin of the face. Women washed themselves with holy water and believed that it would preserve their beauty.
If you are in the church on the 19th, then light a candle in a quiet corner. It will bring good luck to you and your family.
Celebration traditions
If Christmastide is a fun celebration with festivities and fortune-telling, then Epiphany is the final day of the celebrations.
On this last day of the celebration, young people go home and carol, show small theatrical performances and recite rhymes, sing songs. For this they receive treats from the owners of the house.
Cheerful festivities were also organized, where the girls were especially smart and beautiful.
Signs and beliefs for Epiphany on January 19
There are folk signs that have been tested for centuries. Many are associated with the weather and predicting it by what the weather is like on the day of Epiphany. Usually on this day the most severe frosts.
The heat on this day is a health problem.
If there is a lot of snow, then this is good health.
Here are some signs related to the weather:
If it is clear and cold on the day of Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.
If it is cloudy and fresh, expect a bountiful harvest this year.
The thaw is for the harvest.
A clear day is a bad harvest.
If during the service it snows near the reservoir, then the year will be grain-growing and the bees will give a lot of honey.
Trees are covered with frost - in spring it is better to sow winter crops on the same day of the week.
There are many stars in the sky - summer is dry, berries and peas will give a rich harvest.
If the wind is from the south, then the summer will be with thunderstorms.
If the sky is bright and starry, then summer will be hot, spring will be early, and autumn will be warm and long this year.
The bright stars in the sky also portend a calm year in every way.
For love and relationships, creating a family.
On this day, it serves as a good omen when they agree on a wedding. There is a saying: "Epiphany handicraft - to a happy family."
Learn about marriage
On Epiphany evening, a girl needs to go outside and if she meets a young handsome guy or a man, she will soon get married.
Baptizing a person on this day is also good. The person will be happy.
You can also plunge into the hole after the 19th - this will wash away the sin committed the day before.
The bird knocking on the window reminds you to pray for the dead.
On this night, you will have a prophetic dream and you will have the opportunity to find out the future and not make mistakes if the dream was not very positive. A dream can come true in many years, so you will have time to work on mistakes in advance.
Barking dogs for money and well-being.
What can not be done at the Baptism of Christ
You cannot quarrel with holy water in your hands, otherwise it will lose its strength. And in general, at this time, everyone should be surrounded by harmony and peace.
You can not spill water and fall with it, this is a short life.
You cannot wash at home for 2 days after Epiphany and 2 weeks in rivers.
You cannot feed the chickens on the day of Epiphany, and then they will not rake the beds in spring, summer.
The Christian holiday prohibits any physical labor.
You can not get drunk on this day, but it is allowed to warm up a little.
The dead are not remembered at Epiphany, so as not to incite death. There is a special day of remembrance for this. And no matter how kind and bright your memories are, leave them for another time.
On this day, you should not shed tears, otherwise you will cry all year.
You can not sew, pick up a needle and thread or knitting needles, cut, wash.
How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19
The time of Epiphany is the most successful time when you can make a wish and it will be heard and fulfilled. Therefore, you also need to prepare for this sacrament and correctly formulate your aspirations and dreams.
When does heaven open for Epiphany at what hours?
On this night of January 19, heaven opens and your every word and prayer will be heard and fulfilled. After the heavens are opened, the priests begin the consecration of water.
How to prepare for making a wish?
- Ask for forgiveness from those you have ever hurt. You can mentally.
- Thank God for supporting your whole life and for all the good things.
- Before you appear in front of the open sky in the evening, put a bowl of water at home and say the following words: "at night the water itself sways." At midnight, watch the water and when it really sways, immediately go outside and ask for the most cherished and desirable from God. They say that it will definitely come true.
Ways to make a wish for the Baptism of the Lord
- Scatter a handful of any small items and make a wish. Then count their number. An even number means the fulfillment of a desire.
- The day before, write 12 wishes on a piece of paper and put it under your pillow overnight. Draw 3 of them at random in the morning. These will come true.
- On the night before Epiphany, prophetic dreams are dreamed. Before going to bed, say out loud "Saint Samson, show your holiday dream Your Desire." If you see in a dream what you have envisioned, then it will come true.
- At Epiphany, pour water into a bowl and after it starts to sway, go outside and make your wish, looking at the sky. Ask God for the most intimate.
- Another way with water. Attach small pieces of paper with your desires rolled up (so that you cannot see what is written) to the edge of the dish with water. Put a non-sinking candle (tea) into the water. To which leaf the candle floats, it will come true.
- Call your pet and see which paw it crosses the threshold with. If left, then what you want will come true.
- On the mirror, write your desire with a bar of soap and place it under your pillow overnight. Check your mirror in the morning. If there is nothing, then this wish will come true. It is heard.
- You can make a wish while swimming in the ice hole. When diving, wish whatever you want. And the next day, January 20, at three o'clock in the morning, go out into the street, ask again.
- Take an aquamarine stone for a swim in icy water. It is like a bright flash - imagine it and throw it into the hole.
Most importantly, know that it is not the performance of the rituals that is important, but the belief that everything will be as you want and the belief in God, in the Higher Forces.
- Just go out to the balcony, outside and looking at the starry sky, make a secret and everything will come true. It may also be the first star that will open to you. Believe in the good!
And remember that you need to think only good things that do not harm other people.
How and when are they guessing at Epiphany on January 19? Is it possible to guess on this day?
Question: When are fortune-telling at Christmas or Epiphany?
Answer: At Christmas.
On this day of the Epiphany on the 19th, it is impossible to guess in any way, otherwise it portends trouble. After January 19, it is also not allowed for 8 days.
The last day for Christmas divination is January 18 until midnight. Therefore, do everything from Christmas from 6 to 7 January to 18 January. And on the night from 18 to 19 it will no longer be possible.
Better think what you want to receive from God and the Universe. And get it all!
How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19 and on Christmastide week
Prophetic dreams are considered true, made from Thursday to Friday and on the eve of major church holidays, including Epiphany.
How to prepare for a prophetic dream
In order for such a dream to have meaning, you need to focus on what you want to know. The emotional attitude is important. Indicate for yourself what you want to see. Formulate the question clearly and repeat it several times to yourself. With this thought, and fall asleep.
It is better to go to bed immediately after you redo all your household chores. Do not watch TV, otherwise the impression of the watched film or program may emerge in a dream. Your state is peaceful and calm. you are ready to receive important information about your future.
It will not be superfluous to ventilate the room before going to bed and add a little aroma with the help of aromatic oils. Light an aroma lamp with the soothing properties of lavender oil (good for meditation), ylang ylang with a sedative effect. The oils of patchouli, orange, rose, sandalwood, nutmeg, chamomile, bergamot, fennel have the same properties. This method is called relaxation therapy. In a relaxed state, a person is able to read cosmic information.
It is also advisable to sleep alone in a separate room and bed.
In the morning, immediately remember in the smallest detail your dream, as it can be easily forgotten. Then interpret it in relation to your question. It is useful to put paper and a pen next to you in the evening. As soon as you wake up, you can write down what you dreamed about. Then you will definitely not forget the small details. Dream books and your intuition will help in interpretation.
Remember that a dream that you don't like is not programming for the future, but a warning of what to fear and how not to act. Therefore, take any dream positively and positively.
There are also special conspiracies for a prophetic dream.
- “I go to bed on the night of (day of the week) under the Siam mountain. Three angels overhead: one hears, the second sees, the third will tell me. "
- Put a small round mirror under the pillow, saying the words: "As light and shadow are reflected in it, so the answer to a question will be reflected in my dream."
Christmas dreams by day - what kind of dreams we see during Christmas week.
From January 9 to January 10 - about well-being, the fulfillment of desires, about the family hearth. The answer to the question about the fate of loved ones.
From January 11 to January 12 - about financial difficulties, or vice versa about wealth, about raising a position at work.
From January 16 to January 17, they don't make any plans. The dream itself will tell you what awaits you and what difficulties you will face.
Pictures and cards with the Baptism of the Lord on January 19
Download beautiful pictures, photos, postcards for free and send congratulations to your family and friends. Below are some verses you can use in your letters.
Beautiful cards with congratulations text and poems
Animated greeting cards
Epiphany Poems January 19
Congratulations to Epiphany on January 19 funny and funny
Get ready for the holiday -
Very cheerful, healthy,
To swim in the ice hole
And stay healthy!
Happy Epiphany Day
All who honor him!
And we wish you health
Joy, everything, everything ...
Grab the keg this day
To the church, hurry up
And consecrated water
Pour it from the heart!
Do not yawn at Epiphany,
Dip your ass in the hole!
Let Epiphany water
Will give you health for years!
With the Baptism of the Lord!
Happy Baptism, people!
Fuck you all on a platter!
Fuck a little pig
To the pig - vodka,
To vodka - caviar,
To the caviar - a crust of bread,
Spread the bread with butter,
And, God bless you!
Do not yawn at Epiphany
Dip your priests into the hole,
So that until the new Baptism
The sensations remained!
With the Baptism of the Lord!
On Epiphany Day - smile
Rejoice in holy water
But do not get carried away beyond measures
Ice cold water!
May the Lord bless
But don't get bronchitis!
With the Baptism of the Lord!
Girls jump into the ice hole at night,
Naked priests loom!
The peasants follow them,
Here's an old grandfather, too!
After all, Voditsa is holy now,
It is useful for health!
And Epiphany frosts
Make you laugh through your tears!
With the Baptism of the Lord!
In the family I wish you light and love,
With friends of kindness and understanding,
Find solutions in Baptism,
So that the Lord appreciated your efforts.
Beautiful and congratulations on the baptism of January 19 SMS short in verse in four lines
SMS congratulations on the Baptism of the Lord
I congratulate you on your Baptism,
With spiritual ablution!
Be happy my beloved
And also healthy, my dear friends!
Congratulations on your Baptism
And I wish you at this hour
Souls of easy cleansing
And God's blessing!
Love and Faith will save the world,
The soul will find its peace!
When the Baptism occurs,
I congratulate you on your cleansing!
Congratulations
Christ Blessing,
Comes to pass today
In the Baptism of the Lord!
Congratulations on your Baptism sincerely,
Do good you do every day,
Live always positively and amicably,
Nice, dignified, generous!
Let the Epiphany frosts
Take away trouble and tears
And add fun to life
Happiness, joy, luck!
Relatives, friends, sister, parents and others - for all occasions.
Friends
Today is Holy Baptism,
The bodies of the sinful wash,
I congratulate you my friends,
And I wish for the days to come
Good health to you,
Live in peace and love!
More spiritual strength
And what would God forgive sins!
For parents
Mom and Dad, my people are relatives,
Congratulations on your Epiphany!
Join you dear
I wish you a sacred sacrament!
To be healthy in soul and body,
So that happiness does not leave you,
And forget about your problems!
Having plunged into holy water once!
Brother
Beloved, my dear brother,
With the baptism of saints you!
I congratulate, be glad
You celebrate the whole world, loving!
I wish you happiness, peace and light,
And the fulfillment of all desires
To be rich, but at the same time
I have not lost my spiritual knowledge!
To beloved husband
In Epiphany the sky parted,
And God smiled from above!
And wherever you are on a holiday,
I wish he touched you
With an easy, holy and kind hand,
Beloved, my dear husband!
Don't be afraid to wash your body
And renew the soul with water,
After all, this is a holy cause
Be clean in Baptism!
Holy water irrigation
On the days of the feast of Epiphany
Our sins are washed away
And souls are born again!
Congratulations
And God give you patience!
Faith, Truth and Health
Congratulations to all with love!
I congratulate you on your baptism!
Water lighting tonight
Will help us to be born again!
Wash your faces first
Then step into the water
Connecting with nature!
Plunge into it you boldly
Health to mind and body!
Angel touches the soul
When a person plunges into the water!
In the Baptism of the Lord,
Which happened today!
Health for you for many years
God's blessings are always!
Great happiness, purity,
And so that your dreams come true!
Little sister
My dear little sister
Congratulations on your Baptism!
May the Lord protect you
It only gives happiness in life!
Much joy and health
So that the soul lives only with love!
Let's throw off our clothes
Let's dive into the sacred water
We will always live with hope
That we will find our happiness!
Let the soul be filled with light
And it will become easy at times!
I ask God about it
Congratulations on your Baptism!
On the bright Epiphany holiday,
There are different people
Wash yourself with holy water,
Reborn as a soul!
On this day I wish you health
And for you and for your loved ones,
So that there is no pain in life,
So that there is no risk in life!
To relatives
Congratulations to your family on Epiphany,
With this God's blessing!
Be happy, kind to people,
Be affectionate and sweet!
Then all love will return to you,
And it will turn out to be good for you.
Because on Epiphany night,
All the bad goes away!
Friends
John baptized Jesus,
And passed on the rite to the centuries,
And Baptism became a holiday,
Immersion in holy water!
I congratulate you my friends,
And I wish for long days
For the soul of peace and happiness,
Do not meet in life with bad weather!
Send congratulations to others,
And God give you all patience!
Sister
On Baptism, my dear sister
If you believe in a miracle
It will come, I know it
Desires will come true!
After all, this is a holiday for the soul,
It only brings good, believe me
And do not rush to sleep at night,
Miracle open all the doors!
The miracle of spiritual birth
Comes to pass at Baptism!
We will be the happiest
Beautiful in body and soul!
Congratulations on a wonderful holiday
And I wish you not to waste your strength,
And live with your soul in harmony,
And you don't need more for happiness!
Do not forget about your soul,
She also needs an update
And even when there are not enough days
Take care of her with inspiration!
And in the Baptism of the Lord,
You need to bring a gift to your soul -
Wash her in water today
Thus, to find happiness!
I congratulate you my friends,
Happy Baptism today!
Jesus said - be baptized,
This is a good destination
The people responded at once,
And the ice split open like a cross!
Congratulations to all of you,
And I wish you all peace!
The good news has spread
The Baptism of the Lord takes place,
And people gathered, countless,
By the holy water today!
I congratulate you on the holiday,
Baptism is a good deed
And I beg God for you,
So that he gave peace to the soul!
Great health to the body,
Always forgiveness for misdeeds!
Never be idle
And more communication with friends!
Into the holy waters of Jordan
Jesus came in, to become baptized,
And under the hands of John
Found another soul to become!
And he advised the people
Be baptized with water,
To find freedom for your soul
Health to the body, peace to the mind!
And I wish you on this holiday
Find peace and find peace
So as not to rush around the world,
And not to go astray!
Forget all the sorrows of sorrow,
Wait only for happiness ahead
So that the body of water is cleansed,
Leaving the bad behind!
For parents
My dear parents,
You accept my congratulations!
On a holiday - the Lord's Baptism,
The birth of a human soul!
I wish you well-being,
So that evil disasters pass you by!
Health, happiness and love,
God save you and save you!
The Great Baptism
Our soul is salvation,
I wish everyone joy
And be with God in goodness!
So that the children are healthy
So that there is peace in the whole wide world!
So that people believe in a miracle
Then we will all be happy!
Close
Baptism occurs
Washing our souls,
All sins are forgiven us
Life begins in a new way!
I wish you this goodness,
I wish you this joy!
Be happy my beloved
My loved ones, kind, lovely!
For those who perform the ceremony.
The sacrament is being accomplished today
The angels in the sky are singing
Great Baptism of the Lord
Rejoicing, people rejoice!
I ardently congratulate you on him,
And after a great bath,
I wish the body health
And a great relief to the soul!
Great happiness will appear to us
It will dispel all bad weather
Through the Baptism of the Lord,
Which will take place today!
And I, friends, I congratulate you,
I wish the soul to be born again
May happiness be with you
A reward for good deeds!
Receive Christ's blessing
Plunge into holy waters
Listen to the chant
Finding freedom of the soul!
This holiday is wonderful
Simple and useful!
Despite the severe frosts,
We dive into the depths of the Cross,
Let the water wash away our tears
We will ask Christ for a miracle!
Still health for their children,
May the Lord protect their tender!
Congratulations on the Baptism with love,
I know that it will bring you happiness!
Forget grievances and quarrels,
Unnecessary conversations
Let's wash in Jordan today
On the day of the Baptism of the Lord!
I wish everyone health
And I congratulate you on the holiday!
The frost is cracking on the street
But our people are always in a hurry
On a holiday - holy Baptism,
To perform ablution!
To plunge into the icy water,
And wake up clean tomorrow!
Congratulations,
Let the angel into the heart!
To be born of water and the Spirit,
Holy water helps!
This is what Jesus said to Nicodemus,
I will take it upon myself to tell you.
Don't be afraid of the water in the Jordan,
Only we will become healthier!
Feel free to be baptized,
And my sincere congratulations!
In Baptism, all water, including tap water, can become holy. Therefore, it is enough to collect the consecrated water into the jar and close it tightly. In case of illness, they drink illuminated water, they consecrate dwellings with it, so that peace and love reign in them. The fact of the purity of holy water has not been scientifically proven, but studies have shown the absence of harmful microorganisms in it.
IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW! Fortune teller Baba Nina:"There will always be plenty of money if you put it under the pillow ..." Read more >>
On the eve of Epiphany on Epiphany Christmas Eve, a strict fast is observed. A traditional family dinner begins with a dish of rice, honey and raisins - sochivo. The main tradition is swimming in the ice-hole. Previously, the water in it is consecrated. This procedure helps to get rid of diseases.
Traditions and signs
On the last day of Christmas (from Christmas Eve to Epiphany Eve) - Epiphany Christmas Eve, a strict fast is observed. The main dish on the table is kutya-like sychivo, the remains of which are poured into chickens in the countryside. At the table, the whole family is calm. The head comes to the window with a spoonful of kutya, says: "Since the frost does not go for treats, then let it not come to the harvest either."
On this evening, the water in the church is blessed. The evening is considered dangerous for the entry of evil spirits into the house. After the prayer service, believers marked the doors and windows in the house with a cross using chalk or candle stub.
Swimming in the ice-hole is a long-standing tradition. Holy water protects against diseases and gives strength, but the clergy themselves believe that such a ritual is only possible for absolutely healthy people, like fasting. At the same time, there are no rules for dipping into an ice hole. Most people dive headlong three times. Before each dip, you need to cross yourself and say: "In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
Besides water, snow is sacred. Young ladies melted it and washed themselves with this water on the morning of January 19th. Young girls were so eager to be beautiful. This water gave them a natural glow and whitened their face.
| Omen | Meaning |
| To undergo a baptismal ceremony | To a prosperous and happy life |
| Do not wash laundry | Since on the day of January 19, water is considered to be holy water in any body of water, including from the tap, it is a sin to wash with such water. |
| Barking dogs | For the villagers, often barking dogs at Epiphany try a variety of game in the woods for hunting. A sign promises a city dweller material well-being |
| Matchmaking / engagement | To a long and happy family life |
| Healing with holy water | Drink holy water for a speedy recovery. On this day, not only people are treated, but also animals |
| More grain for chickens | Feed the chickens with grain from the heart - for a good harvest in the fall |
Epiphany fortune-telling
Divination for Baptism is not supported by the Orthodox Church. They have always been considered a connection with evil spirits. They have never been of interest to the adult population.
Young people wondered in order to have fun and forget about their daily affairs. Basically, they sought to look into the future: to find out the name of the partner when they get married and more.
Will there be a wedding?
For those who want to know the name of the chosen one or the chosen one, it is enough to go out into the street. You can ask the name of the first person you meet. It is considered good luck to meet a young man, and an older person promises trouble.
Whoever does not want to go outside in the Epiphany frost - you can guess at home. Write several names on identical pieces of paper, wrap them up and place them in a container. Mix thoroughly and select one piece of paper. What name is written - the chosen one will be with that name. By analogy, you can find out the age, zodiac sign and month of birth.
Young girls are always interested in the topic of marriage. In ancient times and now, in anticipation of love and care, they gathered in a company in the house and wondered. To find out who gets married first:
- 1. From a spool of thread each girl cut her own. They are all the same in length. Folded neatly on a platter, they were set on fire from one end. Whose thread burns first - that first one will get married. If the thread is immediately extinguished or less than half has burned out, she will not marry.
- 2. On a piece of black velvet, one by one, a smooth gold ring was rolled with the words: "I will swing the ring around the city! It will lead me to my sweetheart." Each made a chalk mark where it stopped. Who else drove away - to prepare for the wedding. If the ring has rolled away from the material, the girl will not marry.
- 3. Bread and a satin ribbon were placed in a box or deep plate, the girl was blindfolded, and she pulled out the first object that came across. Bread - to matchmakers, ribbon - to remain a girl this year.
Married ladies carried out such fortune-telling in order to find out who would be the first mother, who would be born: a boy or a girl, and other questions.
Betrothed-mummer
Each girl is interested in what her future husband will be like. With the help of words and objects, you can make a dream with your future chosen one. There are 3 popular ways:
- 1. Put a clean comb under the pillow and say: "My betrothed, disguised, come to me in a dream, comb me."
- 2. Eat salty food before going to bed and put a glass of water near the bed, saying: "My betrothed, disguised, come to me in my sleep, give me something to drink."
- 3. Put the genus cushion 4 cards - kings from the playing deck. At the same time, say: "My betrothed, disguised, dream of me."
The phrases are pronounced several times to tune in to the appearance of the appearance of a man in a dream. In the method with cards, a suit should be dreamed of, which will determine the appearance, social status or character traits of the future husband.
When none of the cards dreamed of, you can pull out any and interpret fate on your own.
Near future
Pour a small amount of water into six identical glasses, glasses or cups. Add an ingredient to each:
- salt;
- sugar;
- a coin;
- ring;
- bread;
- match.
Anyone who wants to know what the coming year will be like is blindfolded. The glasses are mixed together and given to him to choose. At the same time, salt promises tears and disappointments, sugar - good luck, a coin - financial well-being, bread - a well-fed year, a ring - a wedding, a match - the birth of a child. The correct one will be the one that fell the first time. Repeated fortune-telling does not come true or is interpreted as the general background of the year.
Milk and wax
With the help of these products, the brownie was told what to prepare for this year. Melt the wax, pour the milk into a saucer and put it on the doorstep. With the words: "Brownie, my master, come to me to drink milk, eat wax" - pour the melted wax into the milk.
By the shape of the cured wax:
- cross - disease;
- flower - happiness, wedding;
- stars - good luck in work and study;
- beast - moving or flight.
Coffee grounds
Fortune telling on coffee grounds is considered the simplest and most accurate on the eve of Epiphany. To do this, you need to drink a cup of natural custard coffee, instant coffee does not leave any traces after itself. After that, cover the cup with a saucer and gently turn it three more times. Remove the saucer and examine the symbols inside the cup.
Meaning of symbols
Card fortune-telling
Cards are often used for fortune telling on a loved one, on future fate. There are not always special cards at hand, so it is enough to shuffle the deck of playing cards and take off with your left hand towards yourself. The simplest fortune-telling is a desire. The deck of cards is shuffled, then roughly divided into 4 different piles by eye. In the first and each subsequent one you need to find aces. The more of them in the first pile, the higher the likelihood of a wish being fulfilled. Using other layouts and ways to find out the future is possible only for those who can read the meanings of the cards.
Gypsy cards are easy for fortune-telling due to the fact that any meaning can be understood or read from the picture. On the eve of Epiphany, they are laid out in 4 rows of 9 cards. Find the card "Unexpected Joy" among them. This card marks the fortuneteller. To the left of it is his past, to the right is the future, the row above speaks of trades, the lower row speaks of obstacles.
You need to read Tarot cards on the night of January 18-19 or January 19-20. This time of day is recognized as the best for layouts. For a beginner, two methods are suitable:
- 1. Answer a question on one card: ask a question, pull out a card and read its meaning.
- 2. Method 9-3 cards: 9 cards are laid out in 3 rows. The upper one means the past, the middle one - the present, the lower one - the future.
When fortune-telling in the Tarot, you need to be able to understand the meanings of the cards and connect them with each other.
Fulfillment of desires
In addition to fortune telling, making wishes is popular. On the evening of January 18, before going to bed, write 12 wishes on paper. Place them under the pillow. In the morning, pull out any three. What has been written must come true.
On the evening before Epiphany, bring a mirror from the street. Write desire on it with your finger. Then put it under the bed and surround it with fir branches. If the record disappeared the next morning, the wish will come true.
Spread a handful of small items on the table: seeds, cereals. Make a wish. Recalculate the amount scattered: even - it will be fulfilled, odd - not destiny.
There are many ways to guess and find out your future. On the day of Epiphany, they necessarily washed, washing away the sinfulness of thoughts and the connection with evil spirits during fortune-telling, with holy water. Most of the fortune-telling is aimed at having a fun pastime at home and you should not take the results seriously. You need to believe only in the good, then it will come true.
On the feast of Epiphany, they say, you can recognize all the events of the coming year, if you are careful. Believe it or not, check it out. We recommend that everyone who belongs to the descendants of Thomas the unbeliever take up observations on this day and write down everything they see. See for yourself how informative Baptism is in terms of predicting the future. And here are the signs themselves:
1:1184 1:1189
2:4
Weather signs for Epiphany
2:70If it snows in the morning, then the year will be rich. It concerns not only the harvest, but also other types of profit, if you saw this phenomenon with your own eyes.
2:336 2:341When the wind and frost - store goods, there will be no harvest. This also applies to all types of earnings, if you have such an observation.
2:587 2:592If there is a thaw (which is extremely rare), you know there will be problems in society. They say that before such terrible events as war or revolution, Epiphany was especially warm.
2:922 2:927The spring flood will prompt a clear month on Epiphany night.
2:1038 2:1043According to signs, snow falling in fluffy flakes suggests that the land will be generous for the harvest.
2:1219 2:1224There are many stars in the sky, it is clear and deep, you can plan hikes for berries and mushrooms, there will be many of them.
2:1418 2:1423We came to the ice hole with Epiphany water, and there the fish are splashing, which means that the beekeepers will be lucky this year.
2:16142:4
When Epiphany day is sunny, you need to prepare for a hot summer.
2:146 2:151Seeing a shooting star is a happy occasion that can change your life.
2:308 2:313
Personal Epiphany signs
3:882Those people who met during the Epiphany holidays should be friends all their lives. The Lord blesses such a relationship.
3:1124 3:1129If you are caught in a blizzard that day, expect huge incomes.
3:1238 3:1243Sign for girls. If a girl has had to wash all the dishes after a festive dinner, she needs to get ready for the matchmakers. Soon the groom will come to the doorstep.
3:15123:4
Modern Epiphany signs
4:585While walking we met a man with a bouquet - to be happy this year.
4:732 4:737If you saw a man in red on the street - fall in love to the point of insanity!
4:872 4:877When a passer-by, wearing black clothes, came out to meet you, try not to start new novels. You will meet extremely cunning and deceitful people (in any case, your attention will not be focused on others this year)
4:1334 4:1341For Epiphany break a plate - for the wedding (your own or with friends). If a cup falls out of your hands, this is a sign of new perspectives.
4:1565 4:4If on this day you cut your finger: on the left hand - to illness, on the right - a new place of work (study).
4:186 4:191If you had to survive the burn on this day, then you should know that you will have to move to another city.
4:353If the burn is on the upper part of the body (up to the waist - at will, if on the lower - by duress.
4:542 4:547Getting stuck in an elevator on Epiphany - to stagnation in business, if you went up. And - to an unexpected turn, if the elevator went down.
4:769 4:774Late for public transport - you will have a chance that you have dreamed of for a very long time. But whether you use it or not depends only on yourself.
4:1043 4:1048We sincerely congratulate you on the Baptism of Christ! Thanks to this bright Orthodox holiday, each of us has an amazing opportunity to turn our face to the bright face of our Lord, to repent, confess and receive his blessing and parting words.
4:1556 4:45
How to make a wish for Epiphany
5:629For many years now, Epiphany has been considered the most successful time for making a wish. On the night of January 18-19, many dreams will be heard and fulfilled. However, there are a few simple rules to follow.
5:1041 5:1046Before making a wish in any of the ways presented, ask for forgiveness from all the people whom you once hurt, treated them badly, and so on. If there is no way to meet in life, do it mentally.
5:1486 5:1491Also, do not forget to thank God for all the good things he has done for you throughout your life. So, after that you can proceed to the main actions.
5:17805:4
In order to make a wish for the Baptism of the Lord, take a handful of any small items. These can be nuts, small balls for the aquarium, and much more. Spread them on a flat surface. Next, you need to make a wish. After that, count all the items. If the number turned out to be even, then your wish will certainly come true.
6:1179 6:1184Take a piece of paper and write 12 wishes, only without repetitions. On the night of 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., place the sheet under your pillow. Close your eyes in the morning and choose three of them. They will come true.
6:1495 6:1500Before going to bed, say aloud the words: "Saint Samson, show a festive dream ..." ... Substitute your wish for the ellipsis. It is believed that dreams seen on the night before baptism are prophetic. And if you dreamed exactly what you had in mind, then you can be sure that your wish will come true.
6:531 6:536On the night of baptism, pour water into any dish ... As soon as the liquid begins to wobble, go outside. There, looking up to heaven, you can ask God to fulfill your deepest desires.
6:895 6:900Pour water back into any vessel. Only this time, on narrow pieces of paper, write your wishes and fold the paper so that the text cannot be seen. Papers are attached to the edge of the dish. Place a non-sinking (tea) candle in the water. Unfold the leaf to which the candle floated first. The wish written on it will come true.
6:1485 6:1490If you have a pet, there is a way to make a wish for baptism. Think about what you want and call your pet into the room. If he enters the room, while crossing the threshold with his left paw, then the desire will come true.
6:1939 6:4You need to take a medium sized mirror. Write a wish on it with a piece of dry soap. Place a mirror under your pillow and go to bed. If in the morning you do not find the inscription on the mirror, then your desire was heard.
6:413 6:418For those who are going to plunge into the ice hole on January 19, the following option is perfect.. Make a wish while submerging in water. The very next day, January 20 at 3 am, go outside and ask God again about your desire.
6:870 6:875You can also take an aquamarine or mother-of-pearl stone with you to the ice hole. Imagine that your desire is a bright flash of light. Make a guess and throw a stone into the water.
6:1191 6:1196If you are going to go to church on January 19, then do not forget to put a candle there. to some quiet, modest corner. It will bring you and your family good luck for the year ahead.
6:15166:4
Wrinkle-free all year round
6:47 6:50And this advice to women who want to keep their youth for a long time.
6:175Early in the morning on December 19, pour baptismal water into a bowl and look at your reflection. You need to examine yourself very carefully, noticing wrinkles and imperfections, and then wash your face with your hands three times. Pour the rest of the water over the flowers. The effect will increase if the water comes from the river, where the woman herself goes to fetch her early in the morning. After such a magical procedure, your face will be fresh and attractive all year round.
6:903 6:908In fact, it is not so much the process of the ceremony that is important as faith. Faith in God and in the fulfillment of your desires. You can simply go out onto the balcony and, looking at the starry sky, ask the Lord to fulfill your desires. Just remember: you need to dream about something bright and good. About what will not cause problems for other people.
6:1480 6:1485Be happy and remember, dreams come true!
6:1571January 19 is considered one of the main holidays of the Orthodox Church - the Baptism of the Lord or otherwise called - Epiphany. On this day, Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in the waters of the Holy Jordan. Catholics celebrate this holiday on January 6th.
For Orthodox Christians, this holiday begins on January 18, on Christmas Eve, which closes the 12 Christmastide days starting from Christmas. Baptism, Christmas and Christmastide are the trinity of the Holy Trinity and a single celebration - the Epiphany.
January 18 - 19 is an excellent period for solving your problems by conducting pure rituals and ceremonies.
Rituals and ceremonies for January 18, Christmas Eve
Consecration of the dwelling
Consecration of a dwelling is, of course, not cleaning it; it will not be possible to get rid of heavy energy essences and energy clots. But from energy "infections" that infect and encourage quarrels and conflicts to clear their living quarters will work. They also resort to consecration on January 18 if numerous fortune-telling and various rituals were carried out on Christmastide days.
To carry out the rite of consecration, it is necessary to collect clean snow in a basin or bucket and let it melt. And already with melted water, spray every corner of your home, starting to move clockwise from the front door. Don't forget to spray every corner of every window and interior door.
It is necessary to draw crosses with a chalk or pencil over the entrance and interior doors, over the door frames and over the windows.
Thief protection
So that thieves go around your house all year round, on January 18, closer to the night they go around their house and, knocking on every window, say:
They take a candle and draw small crosses with it on the frames of windows and doors, reading this conspiracy or "Our Father".
Signs for January 18
- Dreams seen on January 18 or during a day's rest are always prophetic.
- Tears on the day of Epiphany - the whole year in sadness and tears.
- You cannot praise and scold - you can ruin the fate of yourself and the one you praise or scold.
- On Christmas Eve, you can't take out and give anything from home, you can't go to the store: they can't stand a penny or a crumb of bread - so as not to feel the need all year round.
- Shoes that you constantly wear must not be left outside the threshold on the night of Epiphany - otherwise you will be sick all year round.
Rituals for the fulfillment of desires for January 18
Option 1
On Epiphany Christmas Eve, in the evening, a little holy water is poured into a bowl or a small cup-tureen, and a silver coin is thrown into it.
Next, this cup must be placed on a windowsill or on a table in such a way that the moonlight illuminates what is in it. Make a wish (only one - the most intimate), repeat it three times.
In the morning, water is poured on the street, in a place where passers-by rarely walk or they do not exist at all, and the coin is hidden in a secluded place.
If the moon is not visible on Christmas Eve, then this ritual is ineffective.
Option 2
On the night of Epiphany, pour some holy water into a small cup. Read the "Our Father" over the water, when ripples appear on the surface of the water from the prayer, make your wish, and repeat it three times. The desire should be sincere and not bringing harm or harm to anyone.
Next, place a cup of water on a windowsill so that moonlight or starlight hits the surface of the water. In the morning, move the vessel under the icon. If the water remains motionless, the desire will not be fulfilled. If ripples appear, wait for its execution.
Rituals, traditions and signs for Epiphany, January 19
On this day, the Orthodox Church honors not only the Baptism of the Lord and the Holy Epiphany, but also St. Theophan the Recluse. It is believed that on the night of 19 “heaven opens” to the suffering, and what you pray or sincerely ask for, everything will come true. But, supposedly, not everyone is given to see the "opened" heaven, only the most pious and pure-hearted people.
The water consecrated on this day is called Agiasma, and is considered a great shrine with extraordinary miraculous power. Therefore, in Epiphany it is customary to stock up on this holy water for the whole year. It is recommended to collect it in taps and reservoirs from 12 am to 3 am, on the night of January 19 - it is during these hours that the water gains the greatest power. They use this water for bathing, carrying out various rituals and rituals, and also drink it on an empty stomach every morning in order to maintain health and get rid of a number of diseases.
Baptismal water should be stored in glass jars, in a specially designated place, but where a person's foot does not step once again. It is not recommended to keep it near food, the best place is a special cabinet under the icons.
There is one more rule. You can dilute Epiphany water, but not by adding more water to the vessel with Epiphany water, but by adding some amount of Epiphany water to ordinary water.
Epiphany rituals
Damage conspiracy
Take the baptismal water received in the church, pour it into a small bowl, go around every room and premises with it, saying several times:
After this procedure, leave the vessel with water on the windowsill so that moonlight or starlight leaves its glare on the surface. If the moon or stars are not visible or are obscured by clouds, leave a cup of water near the icons. Wash with it in the morning.
Removal of spoilage with Epiphany water
Take baptismal water from three or seven churches, if this is not possible - then from three or seven different sources. Get into the bathtub and pour over this water from head to toe (you cannot heat it), saying several times:
Signs for January 19
- Until three after Baptism, you cannot rub your linen - you cannot wash it - otherwise you will erase your destiny and bring on many misfortunes. Also, you cannot wash in an ice hole for another 12 days after Epiphany.
- If fog goes over the open water (over the ice-hole), there will be a grain harvest.
- If on the night of 19 and then a lot of dogs bark all day, a lot of game and animals will appear in the forests.
- If the weather is clear and frosty on January 19, expect a drought in the summer; if it is cloudy and fresh, prepare large barns for the harvest.
- If there is a full moon on January 19, expect a big spring flood.
- If on the night of 19 the sky clears up to bright stars, it will be hot and dry in summer, but with a harvest for berries and peas. If it is clear during the day, without wind, snow and clouds, it will lead to poor harvest.
- On January 19 the wind will blow from the south - beware of the stormy summer.
- If it snows with a shovel, then expect a rich harvest.