How to weave a wreath on Ivan Kupala to attract luck and make your wishes come true
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This year, for the first time, we will celebrate Ivan Kupala on a new date – June 23. One of the most mystical holidays, full of unique traditions, falls on Sunday. And one of the main rites of the pre-Christian holiday is the weaving of wreaths. /h2>
A wreath is one of the main attributes of the holiday, which is used for celebration, divination and making wishes. They have magical properties and symbolize a connection with nature.
Only herbs and flowers collected before dawn for a bathing night can have magical power. Our ancestors believed that each plant has its own properties, and by weaving certain herbs and flowers into a wreath, you can attract love, health, beauty, etc.
The following herbs and flowers are used for weaving:
- periwinkle – a symbol of life and eternal love;
- forget-it – a symbol of loyalty and constancy;
- poppy — a symbol of fertility;
- tendrils of hops — a symbol of a sharp and flexible mind;
- cornflower — a symbol of beauty and tenderness;< /li>
- mallow is a symbol of faith, hope and love;
- chamomile is a symbol of the sun, purity and loyalty;
- viburnum — a symbol of girlish beauty;
- tree — a symbol of freedom and indomitableness;
- marigold is a symbol of fidelity and beauty;
- immortal is a symbol of health and longevity.
< li> lovage— a symbol of devotion and love;
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< p>You may also need flexible branches for the base – willow or vine.
Which plants should never be used for weaving a wreath
Our ancestors never plucked for weaving wreaths:< /p>
- wolf berries;
- fern;
- dope.
It was believed that these plants could attract evil forces , which can take away a person's health, mind, and also destroy fate.
How to properly weave a wreath for Ivan Kupala
It is important to be in a good mood during the preparation and the weaving itself, think about the good, imagine a happy future.
Choose fresh flowers and herbs. It is also worth taking young flexible twigs, which will become the basis of the wreath.
Weave the wreath step by step:
- Take several flexible twigs and twist them into a ring of the required size. The ends can be fixed with grass or a thin thread.
- Next, you can weave in flowers and herbs, wrapping them around the base and securing with thin grass or string.
- Try to distribute the flowers evenly throughout the wreath.
- When the wreath has reached the desired thickness, secure the ends of the last flowers and herbs to keep the wreath in shape.
The wreath can also be woven without a base. To do this, we advise you to watch the video:
How to make a wish with a wreath on Ivan Kupala
This ceremony was performed on the night of June 23-24. It is necessary to think about your most sincere desire and let the wreath float on the water. If the wreath floated far, the wish will come true. If it is standing still, you will have to wait a little, but later the wish will come true. But if it drowned or unraveled, it will not come true this year.
Divination on love and marriage
Young unmarried girls wove wreaths from wild flowers and herbs to divine love. Lighted candles were placed in the middle of the wreath and floated on the water, if the wreath sank to the bottom, the girl would not be able to get married this year.
According to the old tradition, boys tried to catch girls' wreaths. Couples agree in advance on what the wreath will be. If a guy manages to catch the wreath of his beloved, reaching it by swimming or on a boat, it is considered a good omen for their future joint fate.
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