Saturday 21 December, the Winter Solstice Day will come, preceded by the longest night of the year. It lasted for 16 hours.
This was reported by “URA-Inform” with reference to Rbc.
What is the Winter Solstice
The winter solstice occurs due to the tilt of the Earth's axis at an angle of about 23.5 degrees relative to the Sun. The Earth does not rotate on a straight axis, but is in a “tilted” state. This tilt causes uneven distribution of sunlight between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Winter Solstice in 2024
In 2024, the winter solstice will take place on December 21 at 11:20 Kyiv time. Daylight hours will last eight hours. After the winter solstice, the days gradually become longer. However, the Sun still does not rise high above the horizon. Also, this day is the beginning of astronomical winter in Ukraine.
What is forbidden to do on this day?
Our ancestors believed that the Winter Solstice Day has magical powers, and therefore it is worth adhering to certain prohibitions. In particular, on this day you cannot quarrel, swear, or curse. Also, you cannot allow any negative thoughts to come to you. You need to drive away all bad emotions and tune in to the positive.
On this day, you also cannot throw away food or harm nature. In addition, it is forbidden to play with fire and ignore the rules of conduct and safety, because you can incur the wrath of the solar element.
What to do on the day of the winter solstice
The winter solstice symbolizes renewal, rebirth and the beginning of a new stage. This day has traditionally been considered a time when you can attract good luck and lay the foundation for a successful year. In order for the year to be successful, it is important to do several things:
- Clean up the house
Get rid of unnecessary things, give away or throw away the old. This makes room for the new, both in your home and in your life. - Make plans for the future
Set goals and objectives for the next year. Write down ideas and dreams to give them clarity and direction. - Pay off debt
Close obligations to enter the new year without the burdens of the past. It is believed that this helps to attract good luck and financial stability.
To attract prosperity, you can perform a ritual:
- Write on a piece of paper everything bad that happened during the year, or your plans and desires.
- Burn the sheet, symbolically freeing yourself from the past or launching your dreams into reality.
These simple actions will help you start the year with a clean slate, tune in to a positive attitude and open doors to new opportunities.
Recall that earlier it was reported about 2025, the year of the Green Wooden Snake: what to expect from the coming year.
