The spring equinox (and the three days before and after) are powerful days of strength. It’s wonderful these days to gather in a circle, strengthening your energies, holding hands, launching your good intentions, and also creating something common - for the benefit of Mother Earth (March 20 - Earth Day), for the glory of our Ancestors (March 21 - Remembrance Day ancestors, pancakes are being baked) and in circles and spirals, swirl this whirlwind and send it with Gratitude into the universe. We invite everyone, regardless of nationality and religion. The program includes games, round dances and circle dances of the peoples of the world.

The spring equinox is the most long-awaited holiday for people. Winter ends, frosts go away, a new cycle begins, astronomical spring. With the spring equinox, a new Sun comes, and a period of renewal in nature begins. On the Day of the Vernal Equinox, all living things are reborn, nature awakens, and in many countries they celebrate the New Year on this day.

These days you need to think only about good deeds and actions. If on Kolyada (Winter Solstice) we only made wishes and intentions, then on the Spring Equinox we already sow grains and begin to cultivate them in order to harvest the fruits by Autumn. That is, from the Winter Solstice to the Spring Equinox, we wrote down plans, laid down intentions, then the time for action has come, we embody all our plans and desires and begin to act, “grow.”

The spring equinox (and the three days before and after) are powerful days of strength. It’s wonderful these days to gather in a circle, strengthening your energies, holding hands, launching your good intentions, and also creating something common - for the benefit of Mother Earth (March 20 - Earth Day), for the glory of our Ancestors (March 21 - Remembrance Day ancestors, pancakes are being baked) and in circles and spirals, swirl this whirlwind and send it with Gratitude into the universe.

February 29, 2016

In 2016, the vernal equinox falls on March 20, 7:30 am Moscow time.

The vernal equinox is the beginning of astronomical spring. From the day of the spring equinox, the earth awakens from a long winter sleep; This amazing, although quite familiar event brings with it an increase in energy, a surge of strength and vigor.

Spring equinox in astrology:

In astrology, the day of the spring equinox is a special time; At this time, the Sun leaves the sign of Pisces and enters the sign of Aries, symbolizing the beginning of a new cycle. The sign of Aries in astrology is associated with energy, determination, courage, physical strength and sexuality. Therefore, from the moment of the spring equinox, we begin to feel a surge of physical strength; often with the arrival of spring, depressive states and apathy disappear. From the day of the spring equinox, the awakening of all life on earth begins; I want to accomplish feats, to impress others, especially the opposite sex. And this is natural, because Mars (ruler of the sign Aries) is the personification of passion and sexuality. But at the same time, Mars is the will to win at any cost, a call to action.

Affirmations for the day of the spring equinox:

I open my heart to people, I love myself, I love people, I love life!

Spring equinox and love:

The day of the spring equinox is a great time for declarations of love, confessions, marriage proposals. If you were lucky enough to meet on the day of the spring equinox, rest assured; your relationship will be strong and long-lasting, based on sincere love and mutual understanding. In 2016, the vernal equinox coincides with the 12th day of the lunar cycle, which makes this day the most favorable for marriage, engagement, and weddings.

On the day of the spring equinox, you should not quarrel, get upset, or sort things out with loved ones. It is best to spend this day with your family or with your loved one.

Spring equinox and signs:

If you dream of a mirror, glass or silver on the spring equinox, it means that the Higher Powers are helping you.

Broken dishes and spilled water are considered bad luck on the day of the spring equinox.

There is a sign on the spring equinox: you should not think about bad things, cry, or quarrel.

A wish made on the day of the spring equinox will definitely come true.

The spring equinox is all about having fun; The happier this day is, the more favorable the whole year will be.

for the spring equinox:

On the day of the spring equinox, people tell fortunes about love: for this you can use fortune telling using Tarot cards, classical cards, runes, and oracles. At the time of fortune telling, try to focus on your situation - the more accurately and specifically you ask the question, the more accurate the answer you will receive.

Spring equinox and:

The spring equinox is a special time in magic; This is a time of increased energy, strength and power, when even the weakest energies can be awakened. On the day of the spring equinox in 2016, the most effective are magical rituals, ceremonies and spells to attract love, well-being in the family, and relationships with loved ones. To attract love and prosperity into your life, it is advisable to use prayers, conspiracies, and white magic spells.

Meditations on the day of the Spring Equinox:

In 2016, the Vernal Equinox falls on. The symbol of this lunar day is the Holy Grail, the Heart. These are symbols of wisdom, calm and peace.

The spring equinox in 2016 is a very favorable time for spiritual practices and meditation. On the 12th lunar day you need to forget about everyday worries and problems. On this lunar day, sad thoughts and memories may visit you; You may want to cry, feel sorry for yourself, but you must know: you cannot cry on this lunar day, and especially on the day of the Spring Equinox! If you think about bad things and cry, you will attract negative situations into your life, as well as loneliness and melancholy.

For the spring equinox on the 12th lunar day, meditation wishes for Good and health to all loved ones are well suited. You can choose any meditative technique, calm down, and tune yourself to positive thoughts and emotions. Think about what is most pleasant for you; these may be your most pleasant memories from childhood, thoughts about loved ones. Wish everyone to be healthy, happy, loved and loving. Tune in to the fact that everything will work out for you, or even better - imagine that your wishes are already coming true, right now! Don't miss the spring equinox on March 20 in 2016 to change your life for the better.

Meditate on the symbols of the heart or the Holy Grail.

To meditate on the Heart, the Holy Grail, light a candle and place a glass (in the form of a bowl) of water next to it. You can put a fluorite crystal in water. If you have a glass made of onyx or silver, use it; if not, you can use glass or crystal. Then say: “And may this practice benefit all sentient beings.”

Take a comfortable position, close your eyes. Try to sense and feel your body. If you don't succeed, don't be upset, just continue to be calm. Don't think about everyday affairs and problems. Try not to think about anything, stop the internal dialogue.

Take three deep breaths and exhale, and imagine that in addition to your physical body, you also have a shell in the form of a ball, the center of which is in your heart. Imagine that this ball is growing more and more and try to imagine the space in which you are. At this stage of meditation, you can feel close people. Try to imagine that you are letting them into your ball, and you will feel their joys and sorrows, hear them. Observe what is happening impartially, do not judge or evaluate in any way what you see. You will learn a lot, and this will help you come to harmony with yourself and your loved ones. You will understand the true motives of their actions.

Continue to mentally expand the ball by taking a deep breath and exhaling. You can feel like you are part of the Universe. At a certain moment, you may feel that the whole world is that inexhaustible Holy Grail. You can increase the size of the ball to incredible sizes, go further and further in your spiritual search. This will give you the opportunity to feel your unity with the whole world, to open your heart to Love and Goodness.

Prayers and meditations on the day of the spring equinox have special power; any of your prayers for goodness, health, love and prosperity will be heard .

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The spring and autumn equinoxes are astronomical events in which day equals night and mark the change of seasons. We know that the spring and autumn equinoxes occur at the moment when our Sun, in its annual movement along the ecliptic, crosses the celestial equator. These points are respectively located in the constellations Pisces and Virgo. The vernal equinox is the beginning of astronomical spring.

On the days of the solstices, our daylight reaches the extreme points of its annual path across the sky - in summer it deviates 23.4 degrees north from the celestial equator, in winter - 23.4 degrees south. Therefore, in June, the Sun illuminates the northern hemisphere of the Earth more - and at the moment of solstice, summer begins here - and at the end of December - the southern hemisphere, and at this time winter begins here (and summer in the southern hemisphere).

Below you can see the exact dates of the spring and autumn equinoxes for the city of Moscow, just like the winter and summer solstices.

These dates were among the most revered in the pre-Christian period. Solstice, rotation, equinox, solstice are the names of solar holidays, which are also called the four hypostases of the Slavic Dazhdbog, which is the Sun itself - the son of Svarog.

Kolyada - winter solstice (December 21-22);
- Maslenitsa or Komoeditsa - the day of the vernal equinox (March 21-22);
- Kupailo (Kupala) – summer solstice (June 21-22);
- Radogoshch (Svetovit, Veresen, Tausen) – autumn equinox (September 22-23);

Kolyada is the winter solstice or the longest night of the year. During this period, the young sun Kolyada replaces the old sun Svetovit in his post. That is why the daylight hours begin to increase from this day on. Replaced by the church on Christmas Day.

Maslenitsa or Komoeditsa - the day of the vernal equinox (day and night are equal in time), farewell to winter, burning of the effigy of Madder, welcoming spring and the Slavic New Year. The date March 21-22 is also the beginning of astronomical spring. From this day on, the day becomes longer than the night. Yarilo-Sun replaces Kolyada and drives away Winter-Madder. Traditionally, this bracelet was celebrated for two whole weeks.

Kupailo is the day of the summer solstice. The longest day and shortest night of the year. The last day of Rusal Week or Rusalia. Kupala is one of the oldest holidays, which has kept many traditions and customs unchanged to this day, for example: the funeral of Yarila, who is replaced by the God of the summer sun Kupala, the collection of medicinal herbs, the search for fern flowers, etc. Kupailo is also a great holiday, which is now replaced by the church on the birthday of John the Baptist.

Radogoshch (Svetovit, Veresen, Tausen) - the day of the autumnal equinox (day and night are equal in time). On this day, the Sun-Old Man Svetovit comes into his own. The night becomes longer than the day. It is both a solar holiday and a celebration of the end of the harvest. Replaced by the church for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Winter Solstice Day. - On the calendar end of November, which means that there is less than a month left until the Winter Solstice. For those who are not in the know, I will say that on the day of the Winter Solstice there will be a change in annual energies according to the theory of Bazi and Qi Men. This year this day falls on December 21, 2016. At 13:50 Moscow time, the Fire Monkey gives up its place of honor To the Fire Rooster! Who will be lucky in the Rooster, and who will be mercilessly pecked where it hurts most, it’s interesting to know?

I'll start with something pleasant - with luck: 1. Rats, Monkeys and Dragons will be lucky in romantic and love relationships. For these people, the rooster is the “flower of romance,” so in 2017 these people will have extraordinary luck on the love front. They will be noticeable to the opposite sex and incredibly attractive. 2. If you were born in the year (day) of the Snake or Ox, good luck will also smile on you in 2017, especially if the Metal element is favorable for you. 3. If you were born in the year (day) of the Monkey or the Dragon, and the Metal element is favorable for you, then you will also experience success in the coming year. 4. If you were born in the year (day) of Yin Metal, then the year of the Rooster is the “star of Reward” for you. The coming year will bring you success in your career. Especially if you already have your own business or are planning to start such a business in 2017. 5. If you were born in the year or day of Yang Fire/Yin Fire, then the coming year of the Fire Rooster is the year of the Noble Person for you. This means that for a whole year in the heavenly office they hear you, help you and support you as much as possible! 6. If you were born in the year (day) of Yin Fire/Yin Earth, then the Rooster for you is the “symbolic star” of the Academician. This means that throughout the whole year you will experience success in the field of education. If your plans for 2017 include the item “get additional education,” be sure to take advantage of this luck from heaven. Who does the Rooster dislike in 2017 and who can he attack? First of all - 1. The Rooster does not like Rabbits (year or birthday). These people will be uncomfortable in 2017, especially if the elements of Metal or Fire are harmful to them. In second place is the Dog. People born in the year or day of this animal during 2017 will feel discomfort. 3. Tigers and Bulls are not particularly lucky in the year of the Rooster, but if the Fire element is favorable for you, then the Rooster will not prevent you from achieving success in 2017. 4. If you were born in the year of the Pig or Goat, and the element of Fire is favorable for you, the year of the Rooster will be very comfortable for you, especially if you decide start a family this year.

In the Bazi chart for the coming 2017, active, bright, active

Metal is constantly in conflict with the element of the year, the weak Yin Fire. Fire by nature melts, subjugates Metal (money), but because There is a lot of metal, and it is active; the elements of Fire are very difficult to control and subjugate. That is why money issues come to the fore in 2017. Everything related to business and money will be difficult to control for a whole year. Well, you need to understand that the forecast I voiced is very general, and therefore may not be correct for you personally. Each person’s chart has its own nuances that can radically change the picture. Only an individual forecast calculated using your card can provide complete information. I will tell you about this forecast in the next newsletter.

Solstice and equinox in the northern hemisphere 2016 - 2020... - The 2016 spring and autumn equinoxes are an astronomical phenomenon in which day equals night, marking the change of seasons, like the summer and winter solstices. We know that the spring and autumn equinoxes occur precisely at the moment when our Sun, in its annual movement across the sky, crosses the celestial equator. These points are respectively located in the constellations Pisces and Virgo.

About dayssolstice and solstice.- The summer and winter solstices are marked by the greatest distance of the Sun from the celestial equator. Accordingly, these points are located at this moment in the constellations of Taurus and Sagittarius. The point of the summer solstice moved according to astronomical calculations to the constellation Taurus quite recently, only in 1988. Before this, the point of summer opposition was in the constellation Gemini. A rather slow shift in the points of the equinoxes and solstices occurs mainly as a result of precession, which means that the directions of the earth’s axis gradually change, occurring under the influence of the gravity of the Earth, the Moon and the Sun. Speaking about the dates of spring and autumn equinox, It is necessary to distinguish between the date according to universal time (Greenwich Mean Time), as well as the date of the time zone of the area where you live. If, for example, the spring or autumn equinox occurred before 24:00 GMT, in countries located west of the prime meridian this day has not yet arrived, which means that according to local time, the onset of the equinox will be considered 1 day earlier. If the equinox occurs later than 24:00 GMT, then in those countries that are located east of the prime meridian, the next day will have already arrived, which means the date of the equinox will be 1 day later. Below, in the table we provide, you can see the exact dates of the spring and autumn equinoxes, just like the winter and summer solstices for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

The times below are given in Greenwich Mean Time.

Equinox and solstice days 2016

Equinox and solstice days 2017

Equinox and solstice days 2018

Equinox and solstice days 2019

Equinox and solstice days 2020

There are things in our world that are unchangeable and certain. These include: spring and autumn equinox, winter and summer solstices. The winter solstice is a certain astronomical event, the moment of passage of the center of the Sun through the points of the ecliptic, most distant from the equator of the celestial sphere and called solstice points. 21 andDecember 22 is the shortest days of the year. From 21 to 22 December is the longest night. The sun will descend to its maximum in the southern hemisphere of the sky, that is, moving along the ecliptic, it will reach its lowest declination - and astronomical winter will begin. During the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere of the Earth, the Sun remains least above the horizon. In astrology, it is believed that this particular date is the real beginning of winter. According to many customs, this is also the real beginning of the New Year: and this is logical, before this the sun was decreasing, the length of the day was decreasing, but now the day is starting to increase, there is more sun - real birthSunshine, and with it the New Year! Living in close contact with nature, subordinating their lives to cosmic rhythms, peoples used this time as a starting point for improving the quality of their lives. The ancient Russian calendar was based on the phenomena of four seasonal hypostases of the Sun: Kolyada - Yarilo - Kupaila - Svetovit, tied to four astronomical solar events of the year:

1. weak winter sun-baby Kolyada - born renewed on the morning after the Night of the Winter Solstice,
2. on the Day of the Spring Equinox, the young sun Yarilo turns into a stronger man,
3. on the Day of the Summer Solstice turns into the mighty sun-husband Kupail,
4. on the Day of the Autumn Equinox, he turns into the aging and weakening wise autumn sun-old man Svetovit, dying at sunset before the Night of the Winter Solstice, in order to be reborn the next morning as the renewed baby sun Kolyada, again gaining his solar power.

Did our ancestors stand at a low level of culture (as, in particular, D.K. Zelenin believed) when they celebrated Russian holidays? In their ritual complexes, was not that Great knowledge of the laws of the cosmos preserved and preserved, which our wise ancestors wanted to convey to us - their descendants? Scientists today fully assume that in rituals Winter Christmastide, Maslenitsa and Trinity Kupala cycle, those, as physicists call them, “phase transitions” through which the primary structure passes are recorded Universe- the cosmic ocean in its constructive, creative process. Winter Christmastide is a stable, motionless crystal form that potentially carries all possibilities. She is ruled by the masculine principle - Father Frost, about which A.S. Famintsyn in his book “The Deities of the Ancient Slavs” wrote: “According to the Russian villagers, the sun is a fire supported by the Grandfather, under whose name, therefore, in this case one should understand the supreme heavenly God.” Maslenitsa or Red Hill, which in ancient times always ended on the Day of the Vernal Equinox. This is the movement of melted snow and ice, the transition from a crystalline potential form to an active, liquid form, which is ruled by the creative feminine principle - the Mother-in-law. And finally, Green Christmastide or Semik and Trinity. Here is another transformation of the gradual transformation of water into steam, plasma, and then in Svet. Let's remember biology. After all, it is Light that gives birth to living life - green leaves and grass. And this whole “phase complex” ends with Kupala Night, when the process of reincarnation of those who must return to our world as newborn children, that is, people, begins.

Everything is very logical: Crystal - Water - Ionized steam- Light - Green leaf (tree, herbs) - Human. And at the same time, the starting point is precisely the crystal. After all, this term itself literally means “frozen light.” And, therefore, a Man who has achieved “frozen light”, acquired a “light body”, i.e. “saint” - Rishi (or Rasha) is: a Sage who has comprehended the Main Meaning of the Universe - the eternal and endless cycle of life! There are things in our world that are unchangeable and certain. These include: spring and autumn equinox, winter and summer solstices.

WINTER SOLSTICE. December 22. - On the day of the winter solstice, the light embodied in the Sun begins to rise from the very depths, highlighting the axis on which all layers of existence are strung. The turning, which occurs in the very center of the night of the year, has a special power, by joining which, all living things will begin their ascent to manifestation. By witnessing this event, we give ourselves the opportunity to participate in the deepest rhythms of our lives, to keep up with the times from the very beginning, rather than waking up in the middle of an old act of life's drama, asking, “What is going on here?”

The main thing on this day is to feel this turn, to reproduce it as some kind of internal movement.

If you set yourself such a goal, then how to accomplish it, options will come. Allow your creativity and your sunny side to show here, this is important. The day should not go “as usual”, put a little more of your strength into it, show up in it a little brighter than yesterday. Do something in it that you never got around to doing before. But this task should not be cumbersome and take a lot of energy out of you. Just to feel that there are a little more of them, and try to get joy from it.

The days around the winter solstice are the best days of the year when you can really change your destiny. That is, to be reborn in the same way as the Sun, to discard everything unnecessary and give rise to a new one.

Three days before December 21 and three after are energetically charged times. Strong streams of energy descend on the Earth. Therefore, in the days preceding the winter solstice, it is favorable to get rid of everything unnecessary. This can be done mentally, but it is better to write on paper everything you want to get rid of and burn it. It is also beneficial to cleanse your home and yourself before this day, and find time to cleanse your thoughts. Wish happiness to your loved ones, family, friends - this is the simplest thing you can do these days. After this, it is very favorable to make plans for the whole year (preferably written down in a notebook), make wishes, use intentions, and conduct meditations for yourself and for the whole Earth. On this day, you definitely need to find time to touch the depths of your life. Step back from the superficial hustle and bustle of everyday life and pay attention to what is happening inside you, in your life. And starting from this foundation, find what ideas of yours are waiting to be born, brought to life, what is ready to become a plan for the future. Plans, compiled on this day and for the whole year, have special power - after all, you fill them with the power of the growing Sun. It is advisable to write down these plans and save them. During the Solstice, it is favorable to make wishes, use intentions, and conduct meditations for yourself and for the whole Earth. All this will have special power thanks to the natural rhythms. And on December 22nd in the morning, try to meet the sunrise and congratulate it on its birth, thank it for everything it gives us.

Designation of points. - The points of the winter and summer solstices are designated by zodiac symbols corresponding to the constellations in which they were located at the time of Hipparchus (as a result of the anticipation of the equinoxes, these points have shifted and are now located, respectively, in the constellations Sagittarius and Taurus, and the point of the summer solstice has moved to the constellation Taurus from the constellation Gemini relatively recently - in the fall of 1988): the winter solstice - the sign of Capricorn (), the summer solstice - the sign of Cancer ().

Solstice(solstice) - the Old Russian name for the solstice. Corresponded to the moment the Sun “turned” towards profit or decline of the day. In Rus' and in many European countries, the winter solstice was celebrated as a celebration of the birth of the sun.

Solstice:
1. Sun (Rotator).
2. All that universe that lives according to the law of a given time (Solstice is turned to the east) and space (Solstice, that is, Nature).
3. Cult Sign of the Slovenian Family (song “Wolf Solstice”).
4. A medical symbol, it encrypts the movement of biological time, the process of growth and aging. The circle of metabolism of the circulatory system, the respiratory cycle and the activity of the lymphatic system, etc.
5. A holiday among the ancient Slavs, dividing the year into a period of life and a period of death.
Summer solstice- Midsummer holiday, the shortest night of the year, the celebration of the Great Light. On the night of June 20 to 21 (from 21 to 22) dreams and reality mix with each other. This is one of the most important and widespread solar holidays.
The night before the Summer Solstice is “a time for great Magic and great Power.” On this day, medicinal herbs are collected. Plants - a combination of mistletoe with oak, St. John's wort, rose, fern. Celtic festival of Oak. June 20-23 are the shortest nights of the year. These nights are full of energy and magic. June 21 is considered an important turning point on the Wheel of the Year. Reality and dreams are mixed, the boundaries between worlds are thinning. This day symbolizes the highest point, maximum peak, rise, takeoff, ecstasy, both in nature and in human life. The holiday embodies fertility, abundance, glory, triumph, generosity, fullness of life, happiness. Cheerfulness, love of life, and fun reign on this shortest of earthly nights. From a mystical point of view, this holiday combines all four elements at once - fire, water, earth, air. Therefore, the Spirits of these elements rejoice and have fun with people. In ancient times, people celebrated this night in order to gain their strength and energy through rituals and ceremonies of worship of the Elements. For example, it was believed that the earth provides a solid foundation in life, self-confidence, and fertility. However, the main essence of this holiday is that people learn to enjoy life, love it, and enjoy it. This helps your heart open up and feel happiness. On this holiday, it is customary to go to nature, closer to the water. Until dawn, fires blaze, laughter is heard, and cheerful songs ring. Ritual bathing, flower wreaths, dancing around the fire - all these are elements without which we cannot imagine a holiday. In addition, Midsummer is a good time for the initiation of youth, for the first stage of initiation - joining the magic circle. This night is good for love, but not for special fertility rituals, but simply for making love for your own pleasure. Running naked at dawn on the grass wet with dew and splashing your sexual energy across the fields and forests is a good remedy for infertility and a guarantee of strong, healthy offspring in the future. On this holiday, a sacrificial effigy is created and burned. It could be Wicker Man, as the Celts make it, i.e. a wicker man in which victims are placed. Such an effigy is burned with the first rays of the sun. This could be a straw (or last year's hay) scarecrow on a cross. This is placed in the center of the fire, which is lit at the beginning of the night. In any case, this is a sacrifice to the Gods of Fertility, so that the harvest is bountiful and neither prolonged rains nor hail spoil it.

The celestial equator is called the equinox. At this time, the Earth is in a position relative to the Sun when both hemispheres, from the equator to the poles, heat up relatively equally, which happens twice a year: on the day of the spring equinox and on the day of the autumn equinox. The spring equinox occurs when the Sun moves from the southern hemisphere of the celestial sphere to the northern.

Due to the fact that the time interval between two successive passages of the Sun through the same equinox point (tropical year) does not coincide with the duration of calendar years, the moments of the equinoxes move from year to year relative to the beginning of the calendar day. In a simple year, the moments of the equinox occur 5 hours 48 minutes 46 seconds later than in the previous year, and in a leap year - 18 hours 11 minutes 14 seconds earlier; therefore, the moments of the equinox can occur on two adjacent calendar dates.

In 2016, the spring equinox will occur on March 20 at 4.31 UTC or 7.31 Moscow time.From the day of the spring equinox, the seasons change across the hemispheres. In the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth, astronomical autumn begins, and in the Northern Hemisphere, astronomical spring begins, which lasts until the summer solstice (June 21).

The ancient scientists of China, India, and Egypt knew very well about the days of the vernal equinox. In ancient times, the days of the spring equinox were considered a great holiday. In religion in ancient times, the day of the vernal equinox was also given considerable importance. The date of Easter, which is celebrated every year at different times, was counted from the day of the vernal equinox as follows: March 21 - the first full moon - the first Sunday, which was considered a holiday.

Many peoples have preserved the day of the vernal equinox as a holiday in the calendar. For example, in Farsi it is called Nowruz, which means “new day.” Rooted in the traditions of ancient farmers of the Middle East and Central Asia, the holiday has become an integral part of the culture of many peoples professing Islam. In the CIS, the equinox day is celebrated as a national holiday by Tatars, Kazakhs, Bashkirs, Kyrgyz, Tajiks, Uzbeks and many other peoples.

In a number of countries, Navruz has been declared a public holiday, and March 21 is a day off. In Japan, the day of the spring equinox is called Shumbun no hi and is also celebrated as a holiday. The weekly period starting three days before the spring equinox is called Higan. At this time, the Japanese visit the graves of their ancestors, and sakura blooms in the gardens.