To be born on Easter is considered a great success: children born on Easter week will be distinguished by their health and a kind, sympathetic character.
Since ancient times, our ancestors believed that children who were born on Easter or within six days before it were marked with a special seal of God. Such babies were considered endowed with special talents, and they prophesied happiness and success for them throughout their lives. Many people today do not attach importance to long-standing beliefs. But even agnostics will not deny that Holy Week and Easter have a very strong energy. Every day has its own meaning and unique aura, therefore it may well influence the character and personal qualities of the baby.
The birth of a child in the world Easter week the ancient Slavs have always considered a very good omen. Children born in these days were called prophetic: our ancestors were sure that all their actions throughout their lives would be predetermined "from above". At the same time, there were common qualities that Easter week "endowed" the kids with - honesty, openness, kindness and generosity. But, in addition, the character of the newborn was influenced by every day and the traditions associated with it.
Great monday for our grandmothers it was considered the day of putting things in order in the house. Therefore, it was believed that children born on this day would definitely grow up neat, scrupulous and decent. Such children will acutely perceive any injustice, and always stand up to protect the weak and offended. Because of this, other people can often use them for selfish purposes, so these children should always carry the image of a guardian angel with them.
Babies born on Great Tuesday are healthy and strong / istockphoto.com
Great (or Clean) Tuesday traditionally devoted to household affairs. Women that day were sorting through old clothes, patching up and washing all things. The men worked around the house: they cleaned and cleaned the yard, repaired winter breakdowns. All this work required endurance and strength. Therefore, it was believed that children born on this day would be in good health and very physically developed. Often their life will be associated with sports - either work or hobbies must definitely bring them physical relaxation. Because of this, such children are recommended to wear a consecrated cross around their necks at all times, which will protect them from injury.
IN Great Wednesday in churches remember the sister of Lazarus Mary, who a few days before the crucifixion of Christ anointed his feet with myrrh (expensive oil) and wiped them with her hair. According to legend, on the same day Judas decided to betray the Savior for 30 pieces of silver. Children born on this day, like Mary, will be selfless, with a pure soul and a responsive heart. In adulthood, they often choose jobs that involve helping people or animals: becoming doctors, veterinarians, volunteers or rescuers. However, often such children will doubt themselves and the correctness of their life choices. So they need to look for sources of inner peace in regular communion.
Children born on Maundy Thursday are sociable and cheerful / istockphoto.com
Maundy Thursday - this is the day when Christ gathers the apostles for the Last Supper, his last meal before the beginning of the crucifixion. The supper symbolizes the faithfulness and devotion of the apostles to the Savior, as well as love and forgiveness on the part of Jesus Christ. Therefore, it was believed that children born on Maundy Thursday will always go through life surrounded by loyal and devoted friends. They are sociable children, endowed with a good-natured and cheerful character, with a very bright and positive energy. In adulthood, they often choose organizational work, become teachers or kindergarten educators. Long-standing traditions instruct them to drink three sips of holy water every morning in order to get rid of envy and the "evil eye".
Good Friday - this is the day when the Savior was crucified and died on the cross. This is a very powerful in its energy, but at the same time a vague and difficult day. Therefore, children born on Good Friday have conflicting personality traits. As a rule, they are very strong in spirit, self-confident, strong-willed and domineering. However, at the same time, they have a "tough" temperament: such children do not tolerate being contradicted, easily offended and keep a grudge for a long time. If, with age, they manage to "pacify" their character, they make good leaders. However, getting along with them is often difficult. To calm the confusion in the soul, they are advised more often pray.
Stubborn researchers are born on Holy Saturday / istockphoto.com
IN Great Saturday the Holy Fire descends from heaven to earth. Christians spend the whole day in anticipation of this great event. Therefore, it is believed that children born on this day will be patient, persistent and persistent in achieving their goal. The main features of such children are curiosity and an increased interest in the world around them. They often become inventors, discoverers and travelers. From childhood, they are encouraged to carry with them the Blessing of the Children icon, which helps in their studies and in new endeavors.
If a child is born on Easter day, he will be lucky all his life / istockphoto.com
The birth of a child directly on Easter has long been considered a great success for the mother and for the baby himself. This is one of the few days in the Christian calendar when, according to legend, "heaven opens." Therefore, the baby who was born in Great Sunday of Christ, in the truest sense of the word, sent by God. Such children will be protected by divine providence throughout their lives. They are distinguished by good health, a sharp mind and a light, bright character. Parents will have no problems with a child born on Easter. In childhood and adolescence, he will be obedient, responsive and responsible. And in adulthood it will become a real support for the family.
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