Folk omens for September 2, 2025: why you shouldn't kill spiders today

      Traditions, prohibitions and the wisdom of ancestors on the day of Samuel the Prophet — the arrival of autumn with reverence and attention to nature’s signs.

      September 2 in the folk calendar is called the day of Samuel the Prophet (in memory of the Old Testament prophet Samuel). In 2025 this day falls on Tuesday. It was believed that from this day autumn finally asserted its rights and nature began to prepare for winter. On this day people watched the weather and animal behavior especially closely to predict what autumn and winter would be like.

      Weather signs for September 2

      Morning fog — a rainy autumn.

      Wind from the east — a cold winter.

      Spiderweb low to the ground — early frosts.

      Cranes flying away — a short autumn and an early winter.

      Sunny weather — a long and warm autumn.

      Moon in a misty ring — a poor harvest the following year.

      Traditions and customs of the day

      Completion of field work: On Samuel’s day they finished harvesting barley and oats.

      Gathering mushrooms and berries: Housewives collected the last gifts of the forest for drying and preserving.

      Prayers for the family’s wellbeing: They asked Prophet Samuel for protection from misfortunes and illnesses.

      Insulating homes: They began preparing dwellings for winter — caulking windows, insulating doors.

      What must not be done on September 2

      Killing spiders — it may bring poverty and misfortune into the home.

      Leaving the house uncleaned — it foretells disorder in affairs for the whole year.

      Starting new ventures without prayer — ancestors believed undertakings without blessing would not succeed.

      Quarreling and swearing — conflicts on this day can bring discord to the family.

      Going into the forest alone — according to beliefs, unclean forces are especially active on this day.

      Wisdom of the ancestors for the present

      Although many omens may seem outdated, their essence remains relevant:

      Respect for nature: Careful observation of weather and animals helped our ancestors prepare for upcoming changes.

      Care for home and family: Preparing the dwelling for winter and prayers for the wellbeing of loved ones.

      Harmony in relationships: Avoiding conflicts to preserve peace at home.

      Spend this day in calm: finish what you have started, thank the summer for its bounty, and prepare for a cozy autumn.

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