The holiday of Astafy Vetryak on October 3 has deep roots in the Orthodox tradition.
This day is dedicated to the memory of the holy great martyr Eustathius of Rome, also known as Eustathius Placidas.
According to the folk calendar, today we celebrate Astafy Vetryak.
This day is associated with the forces of nature, including the wind.
What not to do on October 3
The Day of Astafy Vetryak has its roots in folk beliefs and traditions.
It was believed that drops of water falling on the floor could turn into evil spirits that would cause mischief and bring misfortune to the house.
The day of Astafy Vetryak is also considered energetically heavy.
On this day, deceptions and temptations often occur.
During this time, people avoided any actions that could attract negative energy.
Also, buying new things was considered a bad omen.
On Astafia, people did not wash themselves until sunrise, so as not to lose their beauty and youth.
It was strictly not recommended to count small change, otherwise one could run into financial difficulties.
What can you do on October 3rd
This day, October 3, is good for haircuts and new looks.
Today you need to air out your clothes to get rid of negative energy.
It is also believed that this is an auspicious day for transplanting plants.
