Folk signs for March 25, 2026: what can and cannot be done

      Find out why March 25 is called Theophan's Day and how to "appease" spring in Yelabuga. Folk signs for March 25, 2026: what should categorically not be done today to avoid illness, and important advice for gardeners in Tatarstan.

      On March 25, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Theophan the Confessor. In the folk calendar of the Kama region, this day is called Theophan's Day. According to old beliefs, by Theophan, the snow should finally "melt from the roads," and the earth should begin to awaken. In Yelabuga, this day was considered important for the health of not only people but also domestic animals.

      What can be done on March 25: traditions for health and luck

      To ensure that spring brings prosperity to the home, the residents of our region followed old rituals:

      - Feeding the birds. On Theophan's Day, it is customary to go out into the yard and scatter grain for the birds. It was believed that this would hasten the arrival of warmth and ensure a good flax harvest.

      - Caring for domestic animals. In ancient times, on Theophan's Day, horses and cattle were given "silver water" (water in which a silver coin was placed) for protection against the evil eye and diseases.

      - Tidying up the cellars. A good time to check the remaining supplies and ventilate the cellars before the flood.

      - Baking round pies. The round shape symbolizes the sun, which begins to warm up fully from this day.

      What should not be done on March 25: main prohibitions

      To avoid attracting misfortune and "freezing" luck, important rules were observed on Theophan's Day:

      - One should not sleep in or be idle for long. Those who lie in bed for too long on Theophan's Day will not keep up with their affairs all year.

      - It is forbidden to quarrel and argue. It was believed that negativity expressed today could "stick" to a person for the entire spring.

      - It is not recommended to take out the trash after sunset. Along with the garbage, prosperity may leave the house.

      - One should not lend items associated with fire (matches, lighters). According to beliefs, this could deprive the home of family warmth.

      Weather signs for March 25: what will summer 2026 be like?

      Pay attention to nature this Wednesday:

      - Fog on Theophan's Day is a harbinger of a good harvest of oats and hemp.

      - If the ice on the rivers does not melt but sinks, the year will be hard and unproductive.

      Horses snorting in the stable indicate imminent rain or warming.

      Crows sitting on the ground signal warmth, while if they are on the treetops, it indicates the return of cold weather.

      Lunar planting calendar for March 25, 2026

      For gardeners in Yelabuga, the active phase of preparation continues.

      Lunar phase: Waxing Moon in the sign of Gemini.

      Advice of the day: Geminis do not like stagnant moisture. March 25 is an ideal day for loosening the soil in pots with seedlings and treating plants for pests. One can sow herbs (dill, parsley) and climbing flowers. Watering today should be moderate.