Autumn Equinox Day 2024: Date, Omens and Prohibitions.

Today, September 22, 2024, the autumn equinox occurs. On this day, the duration of day and night is approximately equal all over the Earth. 

Starting from tomorrow, in the Northern Hemisphere, including Ukraine, the duration of the day will decrease, and the night will become longer. This process will continue until the winter solstice, which falls on December 21 of this year.

Folk Omens for the Autumn Equinox Day

• If the weather is clear and warm on the equinox day, autumn will be long and sunny.
• Strong winds on this day predict a cold winter.
• If the birch or oak leaves have not yet started to turn yellow on the equinox, the winter will be late and mild.
• A large harvest of rowanberries predicts a cold and snowy winter.
• Rain on the equinox day indicates a dry autumn and a good harvest next year.
• Seeing migratory birds on the equinox day means an early winter.
• Fog in the morning on the autumn equinox day predicts a warm autumn and a late winter.

What is Prohibited on the Autumn Equinox Day

• Do not spread gossip and do not quarrel;
• It is better to get rid of negative thoughts;
• Do not wish misfortune on others;
• Do not lend money.

On the Autumn Equinox Day, our ancestors usually prayed to God, expressing gratitude for everything they had received during the spring-summer period. They also visited cemeteries to honor deceased relatives.