Honey Savior is celebrated on August 14 and many folk signs, customs and rituals are associated with this day. From this time, the Assumption Fast begins, which continues until August 28. Many people call this holiday the Poppy Savior, because at this time this plant begins to ripen.
Customs
On this day, it is customary among the people to consecrate new and clean old wells, as well as go to the whole village to the river or springs to consecrate running water.
People bathed themselves on that day in previously consecrated water, and cleaned livestock – signs claimed that this would help cure diseases, remove damage or the evil eye. They carried water home from consecrated springs and drank it regularly – it also helped to heal from various diseases.
People who observed a two-week fast refused idle pastime for this time – they prayed daily, helped the poor, orphans, widows and old people.
Rituals with poppy seeds
Poppy beliefs:
- In Honey Spas, it is customary to bake pancakes, gingerbread or pies, season them with honey or poppy seeds, and treat loved ones.
- On the eve of August 14, the girls collected a bouquet of various flowers, added several poppies to it with their heads and consecrated them in the temple. Then the poppy heads were dried and stored at home – this helped the family find well-being, get rid of conflicts and insomnia.
- To protect the house from evil spirits and ill-wishers, the threshold was showered with poppy seeds collected before the holiday.
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Rituals with honey
Many rituals and conspiracies were also done on honey:
- Beekeepers on this day collected the first nectar in new dishes and consecrated them in the church – it was customary to commemorate deceased relatives with this product. They also trimmed the combs to prevent other bees from carrying the product.
- Unmarried girls performed a ritual for an early marriage on a consecrated product – with this product they drew a cross on their cheeks, nose and chin, after which they loosened their braids and said: 'How sweet is the scarlet dawn to everyone, how sweet is the bright star to everyone, like honey to a bee, so is everything love for me. Amen'.
- For reconciliation, 1 tsp was added to freshly brewed tea. of consecrated honey, and before using it they said: 'Cool honey those who are angry and deliver them from all insults.'
The sign says that in order to restore vitality, it was necessary to go out into the courtyard at noon with a jar of fresh honey and say: 'As honey melts in my mouth, so let heavenly forces fill me. May its sweetness heal my body and heal my wounds. '
Signs
Folk omens for the holiday on August 14:
- forest animals enter rivers and lakes – swimming is not recommended this summer;
- large raspberries – for early sowing of rye;
- clear weather – by a productive year;
- leeches crawling out of rivers to land – to an imminent thunderstorm;
- what is the weather on August 14, so it will be on August 28;
- strong wind – for a snowy and frosty winter;
- roses crumbled – to imminent cold weather.
To prevent the evil spirits from getting inside the house, the owner put an ax on the threshold, and all the corners of the dwelling were fumigated with thistles and nettles.
Interpretation of dreams
Dreams on Honey Spas have many interpretations:
- to see mosquitoes – to conflicts with relatives, which will be resolved in a short time;
- stinging wasps – a strong resentment against the fairer sex;
- a lot of ants – you should check your health, otherwise in the near future you will experience a strong deterioration in well-being.
The sign says that if in a dream you saw yourself bleeding, events will occur that will entail a nervous breakdown.
Amulets and talismans for Honey Savior
Coral or fluorite will be a good protective talisman for people born on August 14th. You can protect yourself from the evil eye and gain self-confidence with the help of a ring decorated with the image of a bear.
A small figurine of a golden-colored cat will protect its owner from negativity aimed at discord in relations with relatives, and will protect from deception by a loved one.
To protect the house from people with ill intentions, you need to follow the following sign. Fill 3 matchboxes with poppy seeds and tie a red, yellow and green thread on them – such a charm is hung over the entrance to the house.
After the Honey Savior, they began to prepare the fields for planting winter crops, and before sowing, the old plowman had to throw the first handful of seeds into the ground – according to signs, this symbolized a rich harvest.
Honey Spas on August 14 is rich in rituals and omens, and practically has no prohibitions. But it is worth remembering that they must be observed with pure thoughts and an open mind, otherwise they may not work.
