It seems like nothing unusual, but such an unremarkable event is surrounded by various beliefs and superstitions. At a minimum, most people on earth try not to start anything new during a leap year. In addition, even statistics record that in a leap year, much more disasters and epidemics occur than in a normal year.
The most complete list of all signs of a leap year:
1. During a leap year you can't start anything serious– building a house, large contracts or transactions, purchases, weddings and the like. Since nothing good will come of such undertakings - everything will soon fall apart and bring with it many more problems.
2. If possible you should not change jobs and apartments.
3. A child born in a leap year needs to take blood relatives as godfathers.
4. Since ancient times, there has been a tradition to celebrate a child’s “first tooth.” On this day, guests were always invited to the house. But if this event fell on a leap year, there was no celebration. After all, according to popular belief, the child will have bad teeth.
5. Pregnant women should not cut their hair otherwise a sick child will be born. But pregnant women don’t get their hair cut in any other year just to be on the safe side.
6. You cannot talk about your plans, otherwise you will predict their failure.
7. Worth it postpone any trips and trips. And if it is not possible to avoid a long trip, then when crossing the threshold you must say the following words: “I am going and riding along the leap trail, I will bow to the leap trail. I left the threshold (came down), and I’ll come back here.”
8. People who get divorced during a leap year should buy new towels. These towels are then taken to the church and given to the cleaning ladies, saying to themselves: “I pay tribute to the leap year, and you, Family Angel, stand next to me. Amen. Amen. Amen.
9. Strictly It is forbidden to carol on Christmastide in a leap year. Because our ancestors believed that by dressing up as a monster or animal, you could become just like them and adopt their behavior. It was also believed that in this way you could lose your happiness during a leap year.
10. Build a bathhouse during this year it is impossible.
11. In the spring of a leap year, when you plant seeds and seedlings in the garden for the first time, say: “In a leap year, soot will die.”
12. Bad omen sell livestock, as well as drowning unplanned offspring of domestic animals.
13. If you live in a village and raise geese, then when slaughtering a bird in a leap year, give the third goose for free to relatives or neighbors.
14. At the first thunder in a leap year, cross your fingers and whisper: “The whole family is with me (names of your family members). Amen".
15. Usually on Ivan Kupala people collect herbs for treatment. In a leap year, when you come to the forest, before collecting herbs and roots, stand facing west and say: “Leap year, father, keep the bad things for yourself, and let me take the expensive ones. Amen".
16. You can’t pick mushrooms at all in a leap year., otherwise you can bring illness and even death to your family. Our ancestors believed that all mushrooms in leap years are poisonous.
17. In a leap year, it is better not to go to church during the funeral service for the deceased.
18. It is forbidden to purchase everything “mortal” in advance in a leap year, that is, everything related to funerals. Otherwise, such actions can lead to quick death.
What happens only in a leap year?
In ancient times, there was, and some argue that it still continues to exist, a tradition - leap year was considered the year of brides. Girls were allowed to woo any guy, but he did not dare refuse. And such marriages very often broke up. Maybe this is why there is a superstition about leap year weddings.
In the Jewish calendar, a leap year adds not just one day, but an entire month. After all, the Jewish calendar is based on the lunar month, and therefore a year of twelve months lags behind the astronomical solar year by approximately 11 days.
Leap year 2016 wedding
Although many superstitions date back many centuries, most newlyweds try not to get married on a leap year. According to signs, a family formed this year will fall apart very quickly and generally incur a lot of troubles.
But, if you kind of believe in superstitions, but also really want to have a wedding this year, we present to you dates of 2016, the most favorable for the celebration.
January– this month is considered the most unlucky for marriage; there are no successful dates at all. But regarding the most unlucky ones, these are the 2nd, 4th, 25th and all three last days of January.
February– already a more successful month than the previous one. You have 4 whole days for a successful marriage. You can safely plan not only a wedding, but also other important events, on such days as the 14th, 18th, 20th, 25th of the month.
May– this month is also completely unsuitable not only for a wedding, but also for any other important event.
June– the only good day is the 25th of the month.
July– a completely unlucky month for weddings. Judge for yourself how many really unlucky days there are - 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29 of the month.
August- the only month of the entire 2016 that has the maximum number of favorable days for a wedding. Feel free to plan your holiday from 1 to 8, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24.
September– this month will also be rich in two eclipses at once, therefore, like March, it is completely unsuitable for marriage.
October– the month is quite good and there are many lucky dates in it – 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25 of the month.
November– and this month has a sufficient number of lucky days. Here they are - 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 27 of the month.
December– the end of the year is not very generous with good days. Plan your wedding for the 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 17th, 18th of the month.
If you decide to get married in a leap year, but are still worried that something bad might happen, then the following tips will be useful to you:
Before the wedding ceremony, you should say: “I crown with a crown, not a leap end”;
A wedding dress in a leap year should be long, below the knees. The longer the dress, the longer your marriage will last;
Both the bride and the groom should put a coin in their shoes, according to the beliefs of their ancestors, this will protect the family from disasters;
After the wedding, the dress should not be given to anyone, and wedding accessories should not be sold - veil, gloves, etc.;
In order for the marriage to be strong, it is necessary to preserve the spoon from which the groom ate during the wedding feast. Wifes should give their husbands to eat from this spoon on the 3rd, 7th and 40th day after the wedding.
Birth of a child in leap year 2016
The fate of children born in a leap year was predicted ambiguously by our ancestors. Many believed that a person born in such a year would face many losses and suffering. But there were also many supporters of the idea that such people, on the contrary, are unique and have a special fate in store for them. There is an opinion that children born on a leap year are real talismans! They help their loved ones, give them luck and happiness.
And people who were born on February 29 were considered the chosen ones. They were credited with magical abilities, wisdom, and were also predicted to have a long life. They also believed that they were called upon to teach people something, to point out the right path at a crossroads. Therefore, we tried to listen to the opinions of such people.
The only difficulty for such people is How can they celebrate their birthday in non-leap years? So, the German professor Heinrich Hemme came up with a system for calculating a leap birthday depending on the hour of birth. If a child was born from midnight to 6 am on February 29, then the holiday should be celebrated on February 28, if from 6:00 to 12:00, then the 2nd year birthday should be celebrated on February 28, and on the third year – on March 1. And if a child is born on February 29 from noon to six in the evening, the first year’s name day is celebrated on February 28, and the next 2 years on March 1. And, accordingly, if the baby was born between 18:00 and midnight, the birthday is celebrated on March 1.
A look into history
From January 1, 45 BC. Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar introduced a calendar developed by Alexandrian astronomers. This calendar was based on the fact that the astronomical year is approximately equal to 365.25 days or, to be precise, 365 days and 6 hours. This calendar was named Julian. And in order to equalize the six-hour offset, it was introduced leap year. Three years were counted as 365 days each, and every fourth year one additional day was added in February (February was considered the last month of the Roman year).
Caesar was assassinated two years after the introduction of the new calendar, and the second leap year began after his death. And, apparently, the priests who were responsible for the functioning of the calendar did not understand the principle of introducing an additional day every fourth year. Instead, they began introducing an extra day in February every third year. Presumably they counted the fourth year from the year preceding the leap year. Therefore, for 36 years after Caesar, every third year was a leap year. Only Emperor Augustus restored the correct order of leap years, and also abolished several subsequent years to remove the accumulated shift.
As for the history of the leap year in the Gregorian calendar and the reasons for its differences from the Julian calendar, they are as follows.
In ancient times, everything was calculated by the sun, natural phenomena, in a word, everything in the world was subject to nature. The year countdown began from . And the duration of the tropical year, that is, the time between the two spring equinoxes, is 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes 46 seconds. And here the difference between the tropical year and the average Julian year (365.25 days) is already noticeable, and this difference is 11 minutes and 14 seconds, which in approximately 128 years adds up to one day.
After several centuries, they noticed a shift in the day of the vernal equinox, and this was important, because this day remained the main day of the year, since it was from it that all church holidays were deducted, and the most important of them. So, by the 16th century, the spring equinox occurred about 10 days earlier than March 21.
And in order to compensate for the resulting error, as well as to avoid further displacement in the future, in 1582 Pope Gregory XIII carried out a calendar reform. To make the average calendar year more consistent with the solar year, we decided to change the rule of leap years. A year whose number was a multiple of four remained a leap year, except for those years that were divisible by 100. Such years were leap years only when they were also divisible by 400.
Upcoming leap years: 2016, 2020, 2024, 2028, 2032, 2036, 2040.
Legends
An additional day in a leap year, February 29, is called Kasyanov's day. This day was popularly considered the most difficult and dangerous of the year. The bad attitude towards leap years in popular beliefs is associated with a certain Kasyan, about whom there are a lot of legends and beliefs. One of these legends says that Kasyan was an Angel who was aware of all God's affairs and plans. But Kasyan betrayed God and told all his plans to the Demon. For which he was punished - he was beaten on the forehead for 3 years, and in the 4th year he was released to Earth, where, rejoicing in freedom, he committed evil deeds.
THE BIGGEST PASSION BETWEEN THESE ZODIAC COUPLES Often we are drawn to certain people out of pure passion, even though we know they are not the right person for us in the long run. Often we are drawn to certain people out of pure passion, even though we know they are not the right person for us in the long run. In astrology, zodiac signs of their own or related elements are traditionally considered compatible. Thus, earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) are compatible with the signs of their earth element or water element (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) get along well with each other and air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini). There are also elements that are generally considered incompatible with each other: earth/air, fire/water, air/water, earth/fire. But we do not always act according to the rules and we do not always seek what is good for us, but rather what satisfies us at the moment. Here are incompatible couples who often have strong chemistry:1. Aries and Scorpio This is a couple in which hot love relationships often arise. Both signs are ruled by Mars, the planet of sex, aggression and energy. Passion will be the real superglue that holds them together. It is worth preparing for endless somersaults in bed, and in the future for conflicts. Such tension will arise between them that they will hardly be able to tear themselves away from each other. Aries men are absolutely reckless and rush headlong into a new romance, possessing a sense of male superiority. The Scorpio woman will attract him with her calm behavior and hidden passion. Her seductiveness will be his weakness, and his confidence will be her weakness. In a couple, an Aries woman and a Scorpio man will both keep each other on their toes. 2. Libra and Pisces When the dreamy Pisces meets the idealistic Libra, a romance arises between them, built on the imagination of both. The desire to escape from reality will create an idyll that will mask problems until they are completely denied. This is one of the most difficult combinations, full of love. Both signs want to make the other happy through sentimental gestures. Pisces wants to live in a distant world, isolated from the reality of daily stress. At the same time, Libra is always looking for the perfect partner who will meet all their standards. Pisces will make Libra believe that they are made for them, even if this is just an appearance. Unfortunately, when difficulties arise in life, both signs will start from evade them and run away from reality. 3. Leo and Taurus A responsive, vibrant and sentimental relationship will arise between Leo and Taurus. This is the couple that annoys everyone by publicly expressing their feelings. Leo, ruled by the Sun, craves admiration, while Taurus, ruled by Venus, simply wants a comfortable life. Leo enjoys the sensuality of Taurus, while Taurus will be flattered by the way Leo can make them feel loved and special. Since These are both fixed signs, they will be devoted to each other, but very stubborn and not inclined to change their habits. They do not agree to changes that may hurt Leo's pride and Taurus's self-satisfaction. When something does not go according to plan, both are not ready to admit their guilt. Both are intractable and do everything their own way, which will end in conflict. 4. Sagittarius and Virgo These signs balance each other, but at the same time they can drive each other crazy. Sagittarius is laid-back and inclined to look around in search of new places and people. Virgo, by nature, is restrained and inclined to ask the price rather than rush headlong into a romance. Sagittarius will liberate Virgo from excessive tension and intractability, but sometimes will put her in an uncomfortable situation. For its part, Virgo will keep Sagittarius from reckless actions and make them think about the consequences. These two will have a relationship of constant attraction and repulsion, which will create a unique chemistry in bed. As a rule, these signs meet in their youth in high school and stay together despite their differences. 5. Capricorn and Aquarius These signs will have a connection because both have Saturn as their co-ruler - the planet of limitations and karma. Capricorn is a traditionalist and respects rules and boundaries, expecting the same from others. Aquarius is a rebel who hates boundaries and always tries to break them. Since Capricorns always act like gentlemen or sophisticated ladies in public, they have secret tendencies that no one suspects until they end up in bed with them. Aquarius does not hide their quirks in public or in bed, so this will complement their thirst for experimentation and innovation. Since Aquarius benefits from unpredictability, and Capricorn does not like surprises, this will lead to real explosions, both good and bad. in a bad way. 6. Cancer and Gemini Cancer is prone to mood swings and can go from a state of happiness to a state of depression in a matter of seconds. Geminis are carefree, but change their minds at the slightest provocation. Cancer and Gemini's relationship will be a roller coaster ride as both signs are unpredictable when trying to deal with emotions. Gemini will not take Cancer's irritability too seriously, as it is a logical sign that thinks with its head and not with its heart. Cancer, on the other hand, is ruled by emotions and intuition. This creates a balance where one sign has a strength that the other lacks. But it will also be a source of frustration and misunderstanding later. In bed, Gemini goes with the flow, while Cancer maintains healthy and romantic relationships. 7. Aquarius and Scorpio Aquarius and Scorpio are two signs that love to explore the forbidden fruit and talk about things that many people are uncomfortable even thinking about. They will be intrigued by each other, and this will lead to long conversations until the morning. Both of these signs are fixed, which means they are unyielding and not ready to compromise when conflict arises. Aquarius can be quite arrogant when someone doesn't support his values, and Scorpio hates being talked down to and can lose his temper if you make him feel inferior. In bed, Aquarius will feed Scorpio's sexuality, revealing a rare form of an intimacy that few people suspect because they rarely show their emotions. 8. Libra and Scorpio Scorpio is reserved and rarely attracts attention to himself. Libras have a radiant look and an open smile that attracts the attention of everyone around them. Since Libras are very social, they will help Scorpio come out of their shell and have a good time. Scorpio will appreciate this as it will introduce him to people he didn't think he had anything in common with. Scorpio rarely talks about what's going on in his head, and Libra will be curious to get to know him better. In bed, Libra will help Scorpios feel loved and adored. Problems will arise when Libra encounters Scorpio's cold behavior, and Scorpio becomes irritated by Libra's desire to find out information that they do not want to share. 9. Aries and Cancer Aries loves to feel like a hero, and Cancer needs protection and salvation. This especially applies to couples of an Aries man and a Cancer woman. She will be the one who needs help all the time, as she often looks quite vulnerable, and he will be happy to conquer her and come to her aid. This is a good combination for intimate relationships, where Aries will lead Cancer into a real fairy tale. For the time being, this will flatter Aries, until he discovers a significant flaw - her emotional dependence. Those born under the sign of Aries need space and independence, and this will offend Cancers, who will feel unloved and unwanted. Without knowing it, Aries will hurt Cancer and feel guilty for simply being themselves. 10. Pisces and Sagittarius Both signs are co-ruled by Jupiter - the planet of expansion and luck. Both signs rely on external forces for direction in life, love knowledge and the spiritual side of life, which is reflected in the intimate sphere. However, Sagittarius is a man of action and pursues his goals when luck is on his side. Pisces is a water sign that loves read other people's intentions and rely on them to act as directed. Sagittarius is fine with this, but doesn't want to deal with the consequences if he makes the wrong decision. This will disappoint Sagittarius, and Pisces will be offended when they are told that they will have to do everything themselves. Since both signs are changeable, they can easily adapt to each other's shortcomings, but their approaches are not the same. 11. Leo and Capricorn Both of these signs love status and authority, and this is what will attract them to each other. Leo is a good-natured and passionate sign, while Capricorn is cool-headed and practical. They look at everything differently, although their values do not coincide. Leo has a strong ego and self-esteem, which is easily shaken if ignored. Capricorn will put Leo in his place, pointing out his shortcomings with constructive criticism. This can either turn on Leo, who is not used to someone going that far, or it can infuriate him. In turn, Leo can bring a lot of light into the dark nature of Capricorn. However, this is one of the most difficult couples, since both will find it difficult to live up to each other’s expectations. 12. Taurus and Libra This pair will have a special romantic spirit, as both are ruled by the planet Venus. Venus wants beauty and harmony, which at first glance may be a good basis for compatibility. However, Taurus needs comfort and relies on tactile perception and taste. At the same time, Libra loves aesthetically beautiful things, and relies on visual sensations and smell. This will bring a lot of sensuality to their couple, but both signs will consider the other dependent. Libra needs emotional security, while Taurus will be possessive and needs physical security. Libra loves to flirt and this will be a problem for Taurus as they want to know that their partner is all theirs.
As you know, there are a lot of superstitions and restrictions regarding the leap year. However, many horror stories associated with his arrival turn out to be not at all as critical as is commonly thought. Let's talk about some of the most common beliefs associated with the leap year, which accompanies neither more nor less, but every fourth year of our lives. So:
You can't get married
But what to do if for some reason the circumstances are contrary and you really want to? The answer is simple: you need to look for historical facts and use logic. common sense and find arguments for having a wedding. What does history show? Indeed, in ancient times matchmakers did not go to the bride’s house, but leap year was called the year of the bride.
Surprisingly, this year the girls chose the grooms themselves. That is, they matched in the groom's house. Since matchmaking in the bride’s house remained a traditional ritual, and not every girl decided to do such an act, there were, of course, fewer weddings on leap years. An interesting point: the groom chosen by the girl did not have the right to refuse, except in some exceptional cases.
It is worth noting that the church, which imposes many restrictions on weddings, has nothing against the wedding itself in a leap year. As usual, weddings are limited only to the days before major church holidays and holidays and during Lent. This is an excursion into leap year customs regarding weddings.
Leap year: you can’t change apartment or job, or start something new
Perhaps there is some wisdom in this sign. A leap year is the beginning of a new cycle. Therefore, a failed business, started thoughtlessly, will affect the next three years. Serious decisions should be approached consciously and responsibly. But this applies to any year, right? But life can and should be changed. It is only necessary to calculate the risks and have possible “back up routes”.
You can't pick mushrooms during a leap year.
This sign has a real basis. The mycelium degenerates every four years, and the mushrooms become poisonous. But in any case, it is impossible to guess which mushrooms originated in which year. And it is impossible to be completely sure when exactly this happened. Mushrooms should always be chosen very carefully, and therefore we send this superstition to the basket.
Pregnant women should not cut their hair during a leap year.
Well, here you can argue or trust, but it’s not difficult to do it. Pregnant women, do not cut your hair during a leap year - there will be no unnecessary worry. A trifle, but more expensive for yourself.
And you can’t sell livestock, you can’t sing carols, you can’t build a bathhouse... How many different things a leap year can’t bring... And here’s another observation not related to superstitions: a lot of talented and lucky people were born in leap years. For example, Leonid Parfenov, Mel Gibson, Christina Aguilera, and many others. So maybe it's time to believe in a new idea? And the leap year brings joy and success to those who tirelessly strive for it.
Once every four years, the calendar adds one more day, which falls in February. This year is called a leap year. And there are many signs and superstitions associated with it.
Data
According to the observations of many, it is here that the majority of natural disasters, man-made accidents and catastrophes occur, which are accompanied by the death of a huge number of people and material losses. Here are just some facts and signs about leap year:
- In 1896 - the most powerful 27,000 people died.
- A meteorite fell near the Tunguska River in 1908.
- The year 1912 was marked by the sinking of the Titanic.
- In 1976, a devastating earthquake in China killed 750 thousand people.
- The largest and Leninakan in 1988 claimed the lives of 23,000 people.
- In 1996, more than 300 people died as a result of a collision between a Kazakh Il-76 and a Boeing.
- In 2000, several major tragedies happened in Russia - the Kursk nuclear submarine sank to the bottom along with its crew, there was a fire in Ostankino and an explosion in an underground passage.
Of course, in normal years there were floods, fires, disasters in the air and on the railway, bloody wars broke out, and people died. But people always wait with caution for the arrival of a leap year.
Prohibitions
What should you not do during a leap year? Signs noticed by the people indicate that there are many such prohibitions. Weddings cannot be arranged: it is believed that the newlyweds will be unhappy and their marriage will break up due to betrayal or the death of one of them. Divorce is also prohibited.
Pregnant women should not have their hair cut because of the risk of miscarriage or the birth of an unhealthy child.
A very common sign is associated with construction and renovation. This year you cannot plan and build a bathhouse, renovate the house: whitewash, paint, wallpaper, etc.
What should you not do during a leap year? Signs associated with business relate to discovery, change and investment. You cannot start a new business or engage in large financing. Such a business will not bring success, but is fraught with large losses. You should not change your place of work - quick dismissal will follow. You can't change your apartment.
Undesirable And if this is inevitable, then the newborn should be baptized as soon as possible, and the closest relatives should be taken as godparents.
A black cat on the road means unfortunately, a woman with an empty bucket means trouble, howling dogs mean illness, a bird in the window means death. And even in the age of high speeds and rapid scientific and technological progress, every society, every culture has its own superstitions and signs.
Leap year: folk signs
To believe or not to believe the signs noticed by the people once every four years is a personal matter for everyone, but knowing about them will not hurt anyone.
In a leap year, the birth rate is lower and the death rate is higher.
Any excavation work brings misfortune. But you shouldn't give them up. When working with the soil, you should follow the ancient sayings that our ancestors used.
In a leap year, Kasyan should have been appeased so that the year would not be too difficult. To do this, it was necessary to give away a goose or other poultry for free.
You should leave the house with sayings when crossing the threshold. And when you hear the howling of dogs, say: “Go howl, but not into my house.”
Before collecting medicinal herbs, you need to spit on your hands three times.
At the first thunder that occurs in a leap year, cross yourself.
Canned jars with preparations for the winter should be sterilized in water with the addition of blessed water collected at Epiphany. This will protect them from damage. These are the well-known folk signs.
What should you not do during a leap year? We have already listed most of the prohibitions. Here are the rest:
- You can't get rid of kittens.
- Pets cannot be sold.
- You should not buy clothes for death, especially for older people.
- You cannot collect mushrooms.
- You cannot quarrel, as this will lead to illness.
Birthday February 29
What should you not do during a leap year? Signs associated with the magic of numbers are also useful to know for those celebrating the age of nine this year. Such a celebration cannot be celebrated. It is advisable to postpone the holiday to next year, and on this day turn off your phones and leave the city.
On February 29, you should abandon important matters related to travel, finances, etc. - they will fail.
Leap year. Meaning
We have already looked at signs and superstitions. Now let's talk about meaning. A year indicated by a number that is divisible by 4 without a remainder is a leap year. The meaning of this concept translated from Latin is “second sixth”. This year there is an extra day. February 29 is popularly nicknamed Kasyanov's day. It should be noted that Russia is ahead of everyone in terms of the number of leap years.
The thing is that until 1918, Russians lived according to the Julian calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. Europe and America switched to it in 1582. Years ending in 00 and not divisible by 400 are not leap years. The extra leap years in Russia were 1700, 1800 and 1900.
Conclusion
What should you not do during a leap year? Signs and superstitions, collected by people for more than one millennium, indicate that in this difficult and dangerous year, many familiar things are prohibited. By violating them, you can expose yourself to misfortune, illness and even death. Many predict the inevitability of a crisis in the coming year.
You can save yourself from so many terrible signs by your own intuition, which you should trust more often than popular superstitions.
In 45 BC. Julius Caesar introduced the well-known Julian calendar, which astronomers developed for him. According to them, the astronomical year is 365 days and 6 hours.
To even out this difference of 6 hours, it was decided to add a day once every four years, which became February 29. But since 1582, Pope Gregory XIII made a change in the calculations of which year is a leap year, because people were faced with the fact that the day of the spring solstice began to shift; according to calculations at the beginning of the 16th century, it would have come 10 days earlier. This was due to the tropical year being 11 minutes ahead of the Julian calendar. Thus, over 128 years, one day was added. To avoid such a shift, Gregory XIII decided that A leap year will be a year that is divisible by four and is not a multiple of one hundred, or in the second case, if it is a multiple of four hundred.. This is how confusing the math has become for determining leap years.
As you know, 2016 is just like that, it adds February 29th. The patron will be the Red Fire Monkey, which will influence all areas of life without exception. And according to the Red Monkey horoscope, 2016 will be an excellent time for new beginnings. This is a very active and cheerful animal that cannot sit still, and therefore simply requires novelty and constant action. Therefore, those who are accustomed to a calm and measured life should adapt to a new stormy way as quickly as possible. Because only active people who strive to achieve their goals can count on success and pleasant changes. But those who are lazy and are accustomed to sitting in one place and being content with little will not have to wait for any luck or joyful changes in life. But the Monkey will give everyone a chance to change their destiny; the only question remains is who will take advantage of it. Therefore, do not be afraid and catch luck by the tail.
Superstitions and signs about leap year
Reading this rather rosy forecast for 2016, many will be surprised by the recommendations to actively change their lives and boldly let everything new into it. After all signs about leap year, it is strongly recommended not to start anything new at this time, because it is doomed to failure. Moreover, this can lead to a number of troubles.
Of course, there is something mystical about this year; someone really believes in the signs of a leap year and tries to strictly adhere to them. But it is worth noting that everything in the world is interconnected and influences each other, so the economic sign largely determines what 2016 will be like and gives certain recommendations on how to achieve success.
But no matter how it is worth writing about what is not recommended to do, according to signs in a leap year, for those who are superstitious.
- You cannot start something new: build a house, open your own business, make large investments. From an astrological point of view, this is due to the fact that a new four-year cycle begins, and if you do or start something badly, then this trend of failure will last for four years.
- You can’t change anything: move, look for a new job, or even get a divorce. According to past beliefs, people divorced during this astrological period will have a very difficult time getting married again in the future.
- It is also not recommended to have a wedding: it is believed that such a marriage will not last long, there is a high probability of adultery.
- Pregnant women should not cut their hair.
- Under no circumstances should older people buy things for themselves when they die (things they want to be buried in). It is believed that in this case they will not live long.
- You cannot pick mushrooms, as there are many similar poisonous mushrooms to edible ones.
- When you hear the first thunder, you need to make a cross with your index fingers and say: “The whole family is with me (we list all the names of relatives) Amen.”
- Parents should not invite guests to celebrate their child's first tooth, otherwise they will be bad for him.
- Also, it is better to postpone long trips and travel.
As you can see, the list is not small and may even scare many. Believing in them or not, strictly adhering to them or living calmly and turning your plans into reality is everyone’s business. But it is worth reassuring that many signs, as a rule, are associated with past customs and observations of people. For example, with regard to weddings, once upon a time, on the contrary, this period was considered an ideal time; moreover, a girl could woo any guy, and he had no right to refuse. So it turned out that many got married without special feelings or with no feelings at all, which is why the marriages did not last long. And if you delve into history, you will find many different examples. Therefore, the most important advice is not to think about the bad. After all, if you sincerely love each other, then it doesn’t matter when you get married. Just remember that thoughts are material, you are the architect of your happiness, and your future depends on your decisions.