Folk signs for January 18, 2026: strict prohibitions of the Epiphany Eve

      Find out which actions on the eve of Epiphany promise misfortunes and which will attract prosperity.

      Weather omens

      Beliefs say: a snowstorm on January 18 predicts a snowy Maslenitsa, a southern wind — a stormy summer. A full moon on the night of January 19 promises a turbulent spring flood, while a clear evening — strong frosts until February.

      Permitted actions

      Before sunset, it is important to tidy up the house, symbolically protecting doors and windows with a chalk cross. Morning snow, according to belief, has healing power: washing with melted water grants health, and wiping a sick person with it promotes healing. Girls would guess about their betrothed: the first man they meet promises a quick marriage.

      Strict prohibitions

      The main taboos of the day are related to well-being for the entire year:

      Crying — leads to grief and tears for the whole year.

      Lending or borrowing money — leads to poverty.

      Quarreling and swearing — "feeds" the evil forces.

      Cleaning up after sunset — can "sweep out" the house spirit, losing protection.

      Serving an odd number of dishes — attracts misfortune.

      Consuming meat — fraught with illnesses.

      Indulging in bad thoughts — they can materialize.

      Observing these traditions, according to popular belief, allows one to meet the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in purity and harmony, ensuring protection for the coming year.

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      Yulia Kazamarova

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