January 19 is considered one of the main holidays of the Orthodox Church - Epiphany or otherwise called Epiphany. On this day, Jesus Christ received baptism from John the Baptist in the waters of Holy Jordan. Catholics celebrate this holiday on January 6th.
For the Orthodox, this holiday begins on January 18, on Christmas Eve, which closes the 12 holy days starting from Christmas. Epiphany, Christmas and Christmastide represent the trinity of the Most Holy Trinity and a single celebration - Epiphany.
January 18 – 19 is a wonderful period to solve your problems by conducting pure rituals and ceremonies.
Rituals and ceremonies for January 18, Christmas Eve
Consecration of the home
Consecrating a home is, of course, not cleaning it; it will not be possible to get rid of heavy energy essences and energy clots. But you will be able to cleanse your living quarters from energy “infections” that infect and encourage quarrels and conflicts. Consecration on January 18 is also resorted to if numerous fortune telling and various rituals were carried out on holy days.
To carry out the consecration ceremony, you need to collect clean snow in a basin or bucket and let it melt. And spray every corner of your home with melt water, starting to move from front door clockwise. Don't forget to spray every corner of every window and interior door.
It is necessary to draw crosses above the entrance and interior doors, above door jambs and above windows.
Protection from thieves
So that thieves avoid your house all year, on January 18, closer to night, they walk around your house and, knocking on each window, say:
They take a candle and draw small crosses on the frames of windows and doors, reading this spell or “Our Father.”
Signs for January 18
- Dreams seen on January 18 or during daytime rest are always prophetic.
- Tears on the day of Epiphany - the whole year in sadness and tears.
- You cannot praise and scold - you can ruin the fate of yourself and the one you praise or scold.
- On Christmas Eve you can’t take anything out of the house and give it away, you can’t go to the store: they don’t take out a penny or a crumb of bread - so as not to feel the need for the whole year.
- Shoes that you constantly wear should not be left outside the door on the night of Epiphany - otherwise you will be sick all year.
Rituals to fulfill wishes on January 18
1 option
On Epiphany Christmas Eve in the evening, pour a little holy water into a bowl or small tureen cup and throw a silver coin into it.
Next, this cup must be placed on the windowsill or on the table in such a way that the moonlight illuminates what is in it. They make a wish (only one - the most secret one), repeat it three times.
In the morning, they pour out the water on the street, in a place where there are rarely or no passers-by, and the coin is hidden in a secluded place.
If the moon is not visible on Christmas Eve, then this ritual is ineffective.
Option 2
On the night of Epiphany, pour some holy water into a small cup. Read the “Our Father” over the water, when ripples appear on the surface of the water from the prayer, make your wish, and repeat it three times. The desire must be sincere and not bring harm or harm to anyone.
Then, place a cup of water on the windowsill so that moonlight or starlight hits the surface of the water. In the morning, move the vessel under the icon. If the water remains motionless, the wish will not come true. If ripples appear, wait for its fulfillment.
Rituals, traditions and signs for Epiphany, January 19
On this day Orthodox Church reveres not only the Baptism of the Lord and the Holy Epiphany, but also St. Theophan the Recluse. It is believed that on the night of the 19th the sky “opens” to those who suffer, and whatever you pray for or sincerely ask for, everything will come true. But supposedly, seeing the heavens “opened” is not given to everyone, only to the most pious and pure-hearted people.
The water consecrated on this day is called Agiasma, and is considered a great shrine that has extraordinary miraculous power. Therefore, on Epiphany it is customary to stock up on this holy water for the whole year. It is recommended to collect it in taps and reservoirs from 12 at night to three in the morning, on the night of January 19 - it is during these hours that the water gains its greatest power. They use this water for bathing, performing various ceremonies and rituals, and also drink it on an empty stomach every morning in order to maintain health and get rid of a number of diseases.
Epiphany water should be stored in glass jars, in a place specially designated for this, but where a person’s foot does not step again. It is not recommended to keep it near food; the best place is considered to be a special cabinet under the icons.
There is one more rule. You can dilute Epiphany water, but not by adding more water to the vessel with Epiphany water, but by adding some amount of Epiphany water to ordinary water.
Rituals with Epiphany water
Conspiracy against losses
Take the baptism water received in the church, pour it into a small bowl, go around each room and room with it, saying several times:
After this procedure, leave the vessel with water on the windowsill so that moonlight or starlight leaves its reflections on the surface. If the moon or stars are not visible or hidden by clouds, leave a cup of water near the icons. Wash your face with it in the morning.
Removing damage with baptismal water
Take Epiphany water from three or seven churches, if this is not possible, then from three or seven different sources. Get into the bath and pour this water over from head to toe (you can’t heat it up), saying several times:
Ritual to attract good luck
Signs for January 19
- Until three after Baptism, you cannot rub your clothes - you cannot wash them - otherwise you will erase your destiny and bring on many misfortunes. Also, you cannot wash in an ice hole for another 12 days after Baptism.
- If there is fog over open water (above the ice hole), then there will be a grain harvest.
- If on the night of the 19th and then all day long dogs bark a lot, a lot of game and animals will appear in the forests.
- If the weather is clear and frosty on January 19, expect drought in the summer; if it is cloudy and fresh, prepare large barns for the harvest.
- If there is a full moon on January 19, expect a big spring flood.
- If on the night of the 19th the sky clears to bright stars, the summer will be hot and dry, but with a harvest for berries and peas. If it is clear during the day, without wind, snow or clouds, the harvest will fail.
- On January 19, the wind will blow from the south - beware of thunderstorms.
- If it snows in shovels, it means you can expect a rich harvest.
Epiphany 2017: the signs for this day are not particularly varied. Mostly among the people they were associated with the weather and the future harvest, as well as personal well-being. As for religious signs, they, of course, are directly related to water.
Celebrated on January 19th. This holiday is established in honor of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. Epiphany is one of the 12 most important Orthodox religious holidays of the year.
Religious signs: holy water
As noted above, the signs for Epiphany on January 19, what you can do and what you can’t do, related to religion, relate specifically to water. You can’t swear at the water; while performing any rituals with Epiphany water, you can’t even think about something bad.
Traditionally, on the night of January 18-19 or throughout the day of Epiphany, believers swim in the ice hole. Eat popular belief that swimming in such an ice hole can wash away all the sins that a person has committed during the year. Epiphany water is also credited with healing properties. She is able to heal not only the body, but also the soul. Moreover, treat not only on Epiphany, but throughout the year.
With help, which can be collected in the church on Christmas Eve or on Epiphany itself, a person can independently, without contacting church workers, consecrate his home. It is necessary to christen each corner of the home with a cross, while saying prayers to yourself. Water can be stored throughout the year in a tightly sealed glass vessel. Best place for storage is located next to the icons. Many signs for Epiphany on January 19, when to wash, are associated with holy water. As for dipping into the ice hole, this can be done from midnight on Christmas Eve, as well as on Epiphany, a few days after.
Folk signs for Epiphany
Wedding days
Among the people, from Epiphany until Maslenitsa there was good time to play weddings. This is the time after the Nativity Fast and after Christmastide. Another good period for a wedding week is from September 14 to November 28.
People born on Christmastide
Those who were lucky enough to be born during the Christmastide period (from January 8 to January 18) were required to plunge into the ice hole at Epiphany after the moment of consecration of the water. It was believed that swimming in icy water for these people would definitely bring health and happy life.
Wish come true
On the night of Christmas Eve before Epiphany, the heavens open to man, and God becomes closer. You can pray earnestly with the hope that God will hear your prayers and desires and will definitely come true.
For the harvest
If it snows on the night of Epiphany, then the coming year will definitely be fruitful. If there are many stars in the sky, then in the summer there will be many berries in the forest, and bees will swarm well. If the sky is cloudy, then bread will be born in the spring. A clear sky predicts a lean year. If there is no frost on Epiphany and it rains, then the summer will be foggy, but there will be a lot of bread.
The peasants noticed that warmth and thaw at Epiphany is a good sign. Although, for this time, on the contrary, frosts are more typical. If the weather is clear and good, then there will be excellent harvest peas
River floods
When Epiphany falls on the full moon, the rivers will overflow greatly next spring. If there is a snowstorm on this day, then you can expect a snowstorm on Maslenitsa. By the way, Maslenitsa week 2017 begins on February 16th.
For the weather
If it happens that there is severe frost on Epiphany (this is what happens most often), and this frost persists for another seven days. Then the thaw will begin. Then there are frosts again, which will last for several days and you can already hope for the onset of the scales.
Other Epiphany signs:
If the weather is clear and cold on Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.
If the weather is clear and cold on Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.
Cloudy and fresh weather indicates a bountiful harvest.
A full month indicates that rivers will flood heavily in the spring.
A starry night indicates a dry summer, a large number of berries in the forests and in general good harvest.
If the wind blows from the south, there will be a lot of thunderstorms in the summer.
Epiphany weather indicates what the weather will be like this December 2017. 
Signs for Epiphany on January 19, what you can do and what you can’t do, not many people know. Basically, most people on this holiday swim in an ice hole and collect holy Epiphany water. However, it is worth thinking about what should not be done on such a significant day for many believers.
It is forbidden
For example, you should know that under no circumstances should you quarrel or swear. Because then a person will face troubles and disappointment all year, both in business and in family life.
When you collect holy baptismal water, you should not think about something bad, because everyone knows that water can absorb a lot. 
Also, on such a significant day for many, try not to borrow anything, and also not to borrow anything. It is believed that the one who borrowed or took it will experience need all year.
Many people should note that after Baptism one should not guess. You can guess your fate and bring disaster upon yourself.
It was also previously forbidden to rinse clothes after Baptism in an ice hole or river. Because, as it was believed then, there would be less water in the river where people swim evil spirits.
What needs to be done on such an important day
First of all, the most important aspect at such a significant time for many Orthodox people The day is considered to be spraying all corners of the house with holy water. Because in this way you can get rid of evil spirits and evil spirits.
Be sure to drink plenty of Epiphany water, it can not only heal, but also cleanse your soul and thoughts from negativity. When diving into the ice hole, read the prayer and plunge headlong three times. On such a day, many housewives count tablecloths and towels. It is believed that then the house will be full, and the owners will not need anything. 
Some young mothers try to baptize their child on this day. Such an important and significant day promises a healthy and happy life. There have always been a large number of signs, traditions and customs in Rus'. After all, they have all accumulated over the years, and their knowledge and observance helps many people not to make mistakes, but rather to heal from everything bad and unkind.
These are the main signs for Epiphany on January 19 for prosperity, the weather and other important aspects of life for every person. We congratulate you on this great holiday and hope that all the signs speak only of a good future.
Ends the Christmas and New Year holidays January 19 is the day of Epiphany. This holiday is one of the oldest in Christianity and takes its origins from the time of the apostles, and the old name, which can still be heard to this day, is Epiphany. The church holiday is associated with the fact that John baptized Jesus, who had reached his thirtieth birthday, in the Jordan River. When Jesus came onto land, the voice of the Lord came from heaven, calling Jesus the Son, and at the same moment a dove descended, personifying the Holy Spirit. In the church, this particular holiday is considered the embodiment of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The celebration begins on January 18, throughout the day it is customary to fast and not eat anything, only in the evening the family sits down at the table and can taste Lenten dishes: kutya, fish, dumplings, broth.
On the morning of January 19, on the feast of Epiphany, everyone goes to church to bless the water; this can also be done near any body of water. Throughout the day, the water acquires special healing properties, which are not lost throughout the year or even more. Scientists around the world have tried to unravel the reason why this water does not become cloudy and does not spoil for such a long time, but they have never found an explanation for this. It is customary to store holy water throughout the year; it is a panacea for any ailments and illnesses; in addition, it is used to spray homes. If it is consumed quite quickly, then you can add regular water to it, because it is believed that even one drop of holy water sanctifies any amount of unholy water.
Of course, this is an activity for daredevils, because not everyone dares to jump into ice water. But be that as it may, every year in any city a large ice hole is made in the river so that everyone can plunge into the healing water. But it is worth noting that this must be done based on religious motives, and not just to perform a feat. In addition, before plunging, it is advisable to receive a blessing from a priest.
Baptism of the Lord: signs and cleansing of the house
In addition to all the traditions and rituals, people have always paid great attention to the signs that occur on this day, which were also considered the most truthful. At the Epiphany of the Lord, signs are more closely related to the harvest. For example, if there is snowfall or cloudy weather with large dark clouds, then the harvest will be good. But if at night the sky is clear and many stars are visible, then this means that berries and nuts will grow well. Another sign of Epiphany is the barking of dogs at night, which means good news for hunters, as there will be a lot of game. But a full month indicates the likelihood of floods in the spring. Also, to protect your home from evil spirits, you need draw a cross above the front door and windows. In addition, in order for there to be prosperity in the house, you cannot lend or take anything out of the house before the holiday.
One of the main traditions is cleansing the house. Therefore, when the housewife returns home from church, she must sprinkle her house with holy water in order to cleanse and protect it from all evil spirits, the evil eye, and damage. This should be done from the front door clockwise. It is necessary to go around each room and sprinkle with a pinch right hand in a cruciform motion. Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to the corners in which the greatest accumulation of negative energy is. You need to end the movement where you started. Very important nuance: it is necessary to open the window slightly before the ritual so that there is a place for everything negative to escape. After all, if this is not done, the lump negative energy will return to its original place. Also, be sure to sprinkle all family members and pets.
To make your home as safe as possible, you need to carry out mini cleanings regularly. To do this, ventilate every week so that heavy, charged air comes out. negative emotions, especially if there was a quarrel. It is important to do wet cleaning regularly, and do not forget about even the most remote corners and tops of cabinets. At the same time, you can add a little salt to the water, it is believed that it does not allow it to take hold. evil force, as it is a symbol of stability.
As a protection and amulet, it is very good to keep geranium in the house, it is very unpretentious plant, easy to care for, but brings a lot of benefits. From time to time it is necessary to light wax candles, since wax is considered a carrier of positive energy, which charges the surrounding people and the home in general.
Such rituals and signs at Epiphany will help protect your home and loved ones. After all, no matter how you look at it, there is enough negativity and difficult emotions in our lives that accumulate and subsequently reflect on us. Therefore, it is worth cleaning the energy in your home from time to time. In addition, it is important to try to quarrel and swear less. After all, you can always find a solution to any situation and it is much easier to do it peacefully.
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Baptism is celebrated by Orthodox believers on January 19, but signs already begin to work on Christmas Eve. On the night of January 18-19, you need to pay special attention to the weather and other signs that will help you learn more about the future in the coming year.
Basically, the signs for Epiphany on January 19: what can be done and what cannot be done specifically relate to a person’s personal life, as well as agricultural work. But don’t think that the second signs are relevant only for village residents. Information about, for example, how many berries there will be in the summer is also extremely useful for city residents.
Epiphany Christmas Eve from January 18 to 19 is a time of strict fasting. Believers go to church on this night, and then the holy water is consecrated. You can also take a dip in the ice hole, or you can simply take some water to your home. Before Epiphany, such a religious dish as sochivo is served on the table.
Interesting! The main sign of Epiphany is, of course, holy water. It is believed that on this holiday water gains special strength and healing properties. She can treat wounds and illnesses; you need to consecrate every corner of your home in order to ensure order and peace in the house in the coming year.
Epiphany, like Christmas, is associated with a huge number of folk signs. Each person decides for himself whether these signs should be trusted completely or partially. But our ancestors were attentive people and always noticed especially strange coincidences. As for the signs for Epiphany on January 19, when to wash, you can start plunging into the ice hole after the evening service on January 18.
For future weather and stability
To find out how warm the rest of the winter and other times of the year will be, on the night of Christmas Eve before Epiphany, you just need to look at the sky. If the stars shine brightly, then summer will be dry and hot, and spring will begin early. Moreover, autumn will also be warm and long. Also, bright stars in the sky on Epiphany indicate that the year will be calm, without political or economic turmoil.
For floods
If there is a full moon on the night of Epiphany, then in the spring you need to be wary of strong river floods. The sign is extremely relevant for our days. Also this good omen for money for Epiphany. It is believed that if a holiday falls on a full moon, you can ask the moon for help in financial matters. This is easy to do: you need to take out the largest bill from your wallet and put it under the moonlight, ask for yours.
Long frosts
If this year it happened that Epiphany coincided with the new moon, then the winter will be cold and long, and spring will come late. Moreover, a cool summer is likely. If a person was born on a new moon, and it was during this phase of the moon that Epiphany fell, this means that good luck awaits the person in the coming year, but he will have to completely change his usual way of life.
Good health
It’s not very good if it’s warm at Epiphany: signs indicate that there will be health problems in the coming year. On the contrary, if there is a lot of snow on Epiphany, this means good health. Snow is also water, and it is water that has special healing powers during this holiday. With the help of melted Epiphany snow, you can treat joint diseases, burns and cuts.
For a quick wedding
On Epiphany evening, the girl must leave the house and walk down the street. If she meets the first young and handsome man on her way, there is a high probability that she will get married this year. If the passerby is old, then marriage is not soon.
For material wealth
If you hear dogs barking on Epiphany, this promises good financial condition in the coming year. It is believed that dogs call for a hunt, which promises excellent prey. Of course, you don’t need to grab a gun and run into the forest. IN modern world rather, it indicates good circumstances and work, successful deals and financial fees.
Epiphany frosts
It has always been believed that on Epiphany there are especially severe frosts, which is why swimming in an ice hole is not dangerous for diseases. On the old woman, everyone sat down at the table on Christmas Eve, and the meal began with kutya. The owner of the house invited Frost to eat kutya. It was believed that this should bring a good harvest. If there is a lot of snow on Epiphany, this means that there will be a lot of bread this year. If snow falls only in the morning, then it was believed that there would be a good buckwheat harvest this year. If there is a snowstorm on Epiphany, this means that bees will swarm well. Bright stars promise a lot of livestock, a lot of city and berries.
The main signs of Epiphany Day (January 19):
Cloudy morning, warm, frosty - there will be a lot of bread;
Clear, cold - a bad harvest, a dry summer;
Dogs bark a lot - to a large number of animals and game in the forest;
These are the main signs for Epiphany that have folk roots. Each person decides for himself whether to believe such signs or not. We wish only good events in the coming year. Let all signs be exclusively positive. On holiday it is worth preparing something tasty and beautiful. For example,
Baptism is popularly called Epiphany and is celebrated annually on January 19; in 2018, this date falls on Friday. In Russia, this event is not classified as non-working days, although it is an official holiday.
The ancient and revered holiday of the Epiphany by all Christians is becoming one of the most anticipated events in everything church year. Everyone who has ever heard of this holiday knows about this holiday. Orthodox faith, which is why it is not surprising that even in the modern world people continue to adhere to the strict canons of celebrating this wonderful day.
Epiphany 2018: History of the holiday
This church holiday, has been celebrated exactly since Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in the waters of the Jordan River more than 2000 years ago. It is believed that after baptism itself, the holy spirit descended from heaven in the form of a white dove. Everyone heard the voice of God, which said: “You are My Beloved Son; I am well pleased with you!” Starting from this day, Jesus began his earthly mission, which ended, as everyone knows, with the resurrection, which became the progenitor of the Easter holiday. After baptism, Jesus Christ went into the desert, where he stayed for 40 days and nights, preparing himself to fulfill his sacred duty.
Epiphany 2018: Holiday traditions. Do's and Don'ts
Over time, the holiday of the Epiphany has acquired a huge number of traditions that are sacredly revered by people to this day. Perhaps the most significant of them is the ritual of swimming in an ice hole, the features of which should be known to everyone who wants to perform this action. Before swimming, a hole is cut in the ice, which is usually called the Jordan in honor of the river in which Jesus was baptized. The priest dips the crucifix in water and reads a prayer, which sanctifies this place for further ritual. You should plunge headlong three times, after which it is customary to read a prayer and get out of the water. It would seem, why expose your body to such stress on days when the Russian winter is especially fierce? However, swimming in an ice hole on Epiphany is an ancient and wise tradition. It is believed that on this day, the water in natural sources acquire special properties: after bathing in such water, not only illnesses, ailments, and evil eyes are washed away, but also sins, of which a lot could have accumulated by that moment...
- People with diseases of the heart, nervous and vascular systems, as well as pregnant women and children should not enter the water. This applies especially to the latter, because in childhood The process of thermoregulation has not yet been formed, which is why the child’s body is at risk of serious complications.
- You cannot swim while intoxicated - because it is life-threatening!
- You can have a hearty meal before diving, but don’t overeat, and drink hot tea after.
If you follow all the rules, then this procedure on the Baptism of the Lord will definitely have a beneficial effect on your well-being: both physical and spiritual.
Epiphany 2018: Tradition of collecting Epiphany water
Of course, not everyone will be able to plunge into the ice hole on January 19, 2018, but at the same time, each of us will be able to collect holy Epiphany water for ourselves, and we will tell you how, where and when is best to collect Epiphany water.
It should be noted that the blessing of water in churches occurs on January 18th on Epiphany Eve (after Divine Liturgy), and on the feast of the Epiphany itself. On these two days you can collect Epiphany holy water, and there is no difference when you collect it in the temple - January 18 or 19. If you decide to draw water from the tap, then, accordingly, the best period for this will be the period of time from 00:10 to 01:30, which falls on the night of January 18th to 19th, and the water You can also dial later, throughout the 19th (before 24:00).
It is forbidden to quarrel and do bad things when holy water is in your hands.
Epiphany 2018: Signs
This holiday has many signs, both regarding everyday life and nature:
It is bad luck to dilute consecrated water;
Starting from Christmas Eve, it is not recommended to lend money. Otherwise, the culprit may lack money for a year;
You cannot perceive a holiday only as entertainment to plunge into an ice hole;
A good omen for Epiphany is the completion of some task;
Any agreement on this day necessarily ends in success;
Nature at Epiphany also says a lot:
Heavy snowfall and dark clouds on Epiphany foretell a rich harvest in the fall;
Barking dogs at night is good news;
A cross painted on the doors can protect the house from evil spirits;
During the holidays, nothing can be taken out of the house, otherwise there will be material losses.
