Rainbows are a natural phenomenon associated with the atmosphere, optics and meteorology. It is observed when raindrops or nebula are illuminated by the sun.

It has long been a custom that for a person a rainbow is an unusual object that evokes admiration, surprise and brings only positive emotions. It was even believed that the rainbow had some unusual, phenomenal properties that were beyond human understanding. They treated the rainbow not just as a natural phenomenon, they admired it and revered it!

Ancient beliefs

The ancient Slavs believed that people who passed under a rainbow were able to change gender, that is, if a woman managed to pass under a rainbow or it turned out that there was a rainbow above a woman, then this woman would turn into a man and, accordingly, vice versa.

In ancient Ireland, it was believed that rainbows pointed to places that no one would find, and people tried to hide their secret things there.

But ancient African tribes, on the contrary, believed that the ends of the rainbow pointed to treasure, and rushed in search of hidden treasures.

The Bible describes how the rainbow appeared after the flood and began to symbolize the forgiveness of sins.

With the development of progress and the comprehension of science, facts about the rainbow began to intertwine in people's minds. There are still signs associated with the rainbow. They use the rainbow to navigate the weather and tell fortunes about the future.

I would like to start with the signs that people associate with the fulfillment of secret desires in the near future.

Signs for life

It is believed that luck will turn to the one who sees a rainbow. And if you make a wish and walk under the rainbow arch, it will certainly come true. To fulfill a material desire and improve your financial situation, you need to walk along the edge of the rainbow.

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With a double rainbow, you don’t even need to run - your wish will come true, you just have to make it! And such a rainbow foreshadows inclement rainy weather in the very near future.

The sign of all pilots is to fly over a rainbow in an airplane to great luck.

Often the rainbow is not completely visible, only partially. But whoever is lucky enough to see it in full length, it is believed that such a lucky person will never see misfortune and will become successful in all matters and endeavors.

People who see a rainbow in winter find special happiness. This is a very rare bright phenomenon. It sends boundless happiness not only to the person who saw her, but also to all his children, grandchildren and loved ones.

There are beliefs associated with the rainbow when something should not be done.

For example, you should not point your finger at the rainbow spectrum - a rainbow will cause a lot of trouble.

You cannot swim in the river, you must immediately go to land, otherwise you may drown.

There is a sign that if it is important for a woman to conceive her first child, a boy, then she needs to find the place where the rainbow palette begins and then her wish will come true.

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Signs for the weather

There are many signs that can be used to predict the weather for the near future. Until now, many people are able to make predictions themselves by watching a rainbow.

For example, an early morning rainbow in the sky becomes a harbinger of cloudy weather for the entire coming day.

And the cool evening rainbow suggests that tomorrow will be sunny, clear and warm. A flat rainbow at dawn will tell you about the upcoming night rain and cool night.

The appearance of a rainbow before the rain is associated with its short duration, short duration, and the rainbow that appears immediately after the rain indicates the resumption of rainfall.

The colors of the rainbow also have their meaning. Strongly windy weather will bring a lot of bright red color. A rich green color hints at rain and cloudiness, but a bright yellow shade, on the contrary, hints at clear weather, calm and warmth.

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If all the colors of the rainbow are of an unusually bright spectrum, then you should prepare for prolonged bad weather.

A rainbow palette that appears over a river or other body of water symbolizes warmth and clarity. The spectrum along the river and along the shore will bring cold rain showers.

If the rainbow is observed for a long time and does not disappear, then the rainy weather may drag on.

The appearance of multi-colored stripes in the sky on Saturday becomes a harbinger of rainy weather next week.

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If the rainbow is located on the western side, then clouds and rains will come, and if from the east, then the clear sun will appear.

It happens that a rainbow appears in the winter season. It symbolizes severe frosts, windy days and heavy snowfalls.

When you see a rainbow in the sky, you must definitely make a secret wish. It will definitely come true! The rainbow palette is like a transition, like a bridge into a wonderful fairy tale, into something inexplicable, magical, where wishes certainly come true, the mood becomes cheerful, and life is painted with a bright spectrum of rainbow colors.

A rainbow is a natural phenomenon of amazing beauty that has attracted people's attention since ancient times and aroused special interest. Ancient people did not yet understand the processes by which such beauty appeared in the sky, so they tried to somehow explain to themselves why such a miracle appeared in the sky.

In the traditions of many peoples of the world, the rainbow was considered a path to heaven, along which gnomes, elves and other magical people run back and forth. If some mortal manages to get on this path, then, according to legend, you can discover the place where magical people hide their treasures and get rich once and for all.

The Slavs and Scandinavians, on the contrary, did not consider the rainbow a magical path, but imagined it as a path connecting the world of the living and the dead. Therefore, according to their ideas, if a rainbow rose over some village or house, this phenomenon foreshadowed the imminent death of the inhabitants.

The Scandinavians considered providing a path to heaven an honor for a potential deceased, because they believed that their supreme Deity would take the lucky one straight to his palace.
But in Christianity they claim that the rainbow was given by the Creator as a sign of the atonement of all our sins by Jesus Christ.

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Rainbow in the sky

Having noticed a fully manifested rainbow in the sky (in a full arc), and not just a part of it, know that soon your life will change for the better. There will be good luck in all, even incredible, endeavors.

If you manage to walk under a multi-colored rocker, like under a bridge, then special happiness will descend on you and, first of all, this applies to your personal life. An incredibly successful marriage awaits you soon. At this happy moment, you should also make a wish, a cherished, bold one, and it will certainly come true.

In general, modern linguists have stated that the name “rainbow” comes from the word “joy.”
There are special lucky ones who meet on their way a two-arched or three-arched rainbow (with several arches at the same time). One should expect incredible, simply fabulous, luck in their lives. And if you see 7 rainbow arches at the same time, you will become the richest and happiest person in the world.

If you see a rainbow over a well or spring, then you know that the water under the arch is healing. If you want to have a child, you should drink it. Soon you will be blessed with pregnancy with a boy.
If you got married and there was a rainbow in the sky on that day, then your family life will be happy and harmonious.

And when you find your way to the very edge of the rainbow arch, an Angel will be waiting for you there, who will give you a rich and happy life, and will also fulfill any desire.
Bathers who see a rainbow while swimming must leave the pond immediately, otherwise they may drown. If the colored arch stretches across the river, then the weather will remain hot. If along, there will be rain.

The predominant green color in the sky path foretells continuous rain. The predominant color is red - wait for the wind. If the sky path is too bright, you should prepare for inclement weather.

A rainbow curved at a steep angle predicts a clear tomorrow, and a gentle curve predicts rain next night. Rainbow in the sky from early morning - the day will be cloudy, and just before the rain there will be a short shower.

The rainbow appeared on Saturday - wait for a rainy next week.
But you shouldn’t point your finger at the colored rocker, otherwise misfortunes may befall you.

Rainbow in the evening

At midnight, for example, a rainbow does not appear to normal people. And if you suddenly see it at this time, it means that you have extraordinary abilities for magic, and a night rainbow will give you even more energy.

Rainbow in winter

Seeing a rainbow in winter is incredible luck. Keep in mind that you don’t care about difficulties in the near future; your wildest and most fantastic dreams will come true. You can take any risks, you won’t be afraid of anything. But if you looked at her, and she suddenly disappeared, expect complete financial and life collapse.
The rainbow appeared on a frosty day, frosts are expected in the coming days, and on a cloudy day there will definitely be a snowstorm.

Rainbow in spring

The appearance of the celestial path in spring is associated with predictions of rain. At this time of year, the appearance of a multi-colored path predicts weather changes.

Rainbow in April

If the colored rocker hangs in the sky for a long time, then prolonged rains await the earth. Its location on the western side of the sky means rain will come, and on the eastern side it portends sunny weather.

General signs

Most peoples of the world agreed that such a beautiful phenomenon as a rainbow simply cannot bring misfortune to the person who sees it. This is usually a harbinger of positive changes in life.

But, if it was seen with one end resting on a residential building or the center of the village, then it was worth waiting for the death of one of the residents, since, according to one version, this multi-colored bridge acted as a thread between the world of the living and the world of the dead. If it ran into a house where someone had recently died, it was a good omen - it meant that the deceased was able to find his place in another world.

Whole, complete

It’s best if you see it in its entirety (which can be difficult to do in urban areas). This means that everything in your life will be fine.

Double or triple

The rare occurrence of a double or triple rainbow was an even more positive omen. A person who was lucky enough to see her could expect that great luck would fall on him in the near future.

Lunar

An even rarer phenomenon is a lunar rainbow. It is believed that only a person with a strong magical gift can see it.

Rainbow in winter: signs

As at other times of the year, a winter rainbow promises happiness to a person. But she also talks about the imminent onset of cold weather - severe frosts, blizzards, blizzards.

If you saw a rainbow in winter, then:

• have time to make a wish - it will certainly come true;
• a person close to you will stop getting sick;
• it's time to bring your plans to life - luck is on your side;
• take a photo of it and show the photo to your friends - then a piece of luck will also pass on to them;
• You shouldn’t look at it for too long - a rainbow that disappears before your eyes is considered a bad sign; this promises losses, minor troubles, and the onset of a difficult period.

Other signs about the rainbow

If you see it appear over a river or pond, you should not swim in it - remember about the bridge between the world of the dead and the living.

Draw water from such a reservoir. Place it at home in a cool place and wash it in those moments when some troubles begin in life. To keep water longer, you can add any antiseptic to it; this will not affect its magical properties.

This afternoon in our city I was lucky enough to see such a rare and unusual atmospheric phenomenon as a rainbow in winter. And I really regret that I couldn’t capture this moment on camera...

Scientifically, this optical phenomenon is called a halo; it occurs when there is high humidity, severe frost and bright sun at the same time, which is extremely rare.

Most often, a winter halo is a halo around the sun or moon. Humidity arises due to the fact that the atmosphere is saturated with a huge number of ice crystals, and the sun's rays, passing through them, are refracted, forming a reddish glow on the inside of the halo. In very rare cases, the glow consists of a full spectrum of colors (as was the case today!).

A halo occurs with the appearance of thin cirrus clouds in the sky (at an altitude of about 6 km), and it is they that refract the sun's rays. Its shape is a circle around the sun, on the sides of the sun quite bright spots can be seen that look like a solar disk.

There are significant differences between a halo and a regular rainbow:

A rainbow is usually seen with your back to the sun, and the halo is around the sun;

The rainbow most often has the entire color spectrum, and the halo is very lightly colored, mainly red and orange;

A rainbow has purple towards the center, red is towards the outside, and a halo has red towards the centre.

Halos, like rainbows and northern lights, are atmospheric optical phenomena caused by the dispersion of light in ice crystals.

The three components of the rainbow in winter - bright sun, severe frost and high humidity - most often coincide when the weather changes, for example, with the approach of a snowstorm or severe frost. And I really don’t want even more severe frosts to set in after seeing the winter rainbow.

As it turned out, this is not uncommon for Siberian regions; there was a halo a couple of days ago, which led to a period of frost in some places down to –40 degrees, which will last until the end of the working week.

In general, there is also a good omen among people associated with the winter rainbow. It is believed that the person who saw her will certainly be very happy, and good luck will accompany him in all his endeavors. If you were planning any responsible or risky business, feel free to decide on it, because luck will accompany you! And when you look at the rainbow, be sure to make a wish. After all, a rainbow is a bridge from you to unprecedented heights, and by making a wish in such a situation, it will be much easier for you to reach the heavenly office.

photo from the site - panoramio.com

A rainbow is a natural phenomenon of amazing beauty that has attracted people's attention since ancient times and aroused special interest. Ancient people did not yet understand the processes by which such beauty appeared in the sky, so they tried to somehow explain to themselves why such a miracle appeared in the sky.

In the traditions of many peoples of the world, the rainbow was considered a path to heaven, along which gnomes, elves and other magical people run back and forth. If some mortal manages to get on this path, then, according to legend, you can discover the place where magical people hide their treasures and get rich once and for all.

The Slavs and Scandinavians, on the contrary, did not consider the rainbow a magical path, but imagined it as a path connecting the world of the living and the dead. Therefore, according to their ideas, if a rainbow rose over some village or house, this phenomenon foreshadowed the imminent death of the inhabitants.

The Scandinavians considered providing a path to heaven an honor for a potential deceased, because they believed that their supreme Deity would take the lucky one straight to his palace.
But in Christianity they claim that the rainbow was given by the Creator as a sign of the atonement of all our sins by Jesus Christ.

Rainbow in the sky

Having noticed a fully manifested rainbow in the sky (in a full arc), and not just a part of it, know that soon your life will change for the better. There will be good luck in all, even incredible, endeavors.

If you manage to walk under a multi-colored rocker, like under a bridge, then special happiness will descend on you and, first of all, this applies to your personal life. An incredibly successful marriage awaits you soon. At this happy moment, you should also make a wish, a cherished, bold one, and it will certainly come true.

In general, modern linguists have stated that the name “rainbow” comes from the word “joy.”
There are special lucky ones who meet on their way a two-arched or three-arched rainbow (with several arches at the same time). One should expect incredible, simply fabulous, luck in their lives. And if you see 7 rainbow arches at the same time, you will become the richest and happiest person in the world.

If you see a rainbow over a well or spring, then you know that the water under the arch is healing. If you want to have a child, you should drink it. Soon you will be blessed with pregnancy with a boy.
If you got married and there was a rainbow in the sky on that day, then your family life will be happy and harmonious.

And when you find your way to the very edge of the rainbow arch, an Angel will be waiting for you there, who will give you a rich and happy life, and will also fulfill any desire.
Bathers who see a rainbow while swimming must leave the pond immediately, otherwise they may drown. If the colored arch stretches across the river, then the weather will remain hot. If along, there will be rain.

The predominant green color in the sky path foretells continuous rain. The predominant color is red - wait for the wind. If the sky path is too bright, you should prepare for inclement weather.

A rainbow curved at a steep angle predicts a clear tomorrow, and a gentle curve predicts rain next night. Rainbow in the sky from early morning - the day will be cloudy, and just before the rain there will be a short shower.

The rainbow appeared on Saturday - wait for a rainy next week.
But you shouldn’t point your finger at the colored rocker, otherwise misfortunes may befall you.

At midnight, for example, a rainbow does not appear to normal people. And if you suddenly see it at this time, it means that you have extraordinary abilities for magic, and a night rainbow will give you even more energy.

Rainbow in winter

Seeing a rainbow in winter is incredible luck. Keep in mind that you don’t care about difficulties in the near future; your wildest and most fantastic dreams will come true. You can take any risks, you won’t be afraid of anything. But if you looked at her, and she suddenly disappeared, expect complete financial and life collapse.
The rainbow appeared on a frosty day, frosts are expected in the coming days, and on a cloudy day there will definitely be a snowstorm.

Rainbow in spring

The appearance of the celestial path in spring is associated with predictions of rain. At this time of year, the appearance of a multi-colored path predicts weather changes.

Rainbow in April

If the colored rocker hangs in the sky for a long time, then prolonged rains await the earth. Its location on the western side of the sky means rain will come, and on the eastern side it portends sunny weather.

Rainbow on the road

For travelers, the appearance of a rainbow was also considered a good sign. Pilots, for example, believe that if their plane flies under a rainbow, they will have good luck along the way.
In general, the rainbow is favorable to all travelers.
If you see a rainbow, don’t get confused, dare, make wishes and take advantage of your luck.

Previously, people attached great importance to various incomprehensible and unusual phenomena that they could not explain from a scientific point of view. It was thanks to this that many signs arose that were believed to warn about a particular event.

Many people still believe that if you find the place where the rainbow begins (the multi-colored rays touch the ground), you can get rich. If you believe popular beliefs, then in the place where this beautiful natural phenomenon originates, a treasure with countless treasures is buried.

Mother Nature often presented people with “surprises” in the form of snow in the summer or thunderstorms in the winter. Now scientists can easily talk about this or that weather phenomenon and explain its origin. In the old days, people did not have the necessary knowledge, so everything that did not fit into the framework of the familiar and normal was interpreted from a mystical side.

Many weather phenomena have always had multiple interpretations. The rainbow, which looks very beautiful and most often appears after rain, is also surrounded by a halo of various signs. Thanks to many years of observations, using this natural phenomenon, people could make a weather forecast for several days in advance, predict heavy rain, storm, drought and much more.

In the old days, a rainbow was a very good omen; those who saw it always tried to make a cherished wish that would certainly come true. But for this it was not enough just to look at this beautiful natural phenomenon. For the dream to come true, a person had to mentally “run” over a rainbow.

Under no circumstances should you point your finger at the rainbow, this is a very bad omen. This gesture attracted misfortunes and troubles to the one who pointed to a multi-colored arc above the ground. Even small children knew that they should not harm themselves in this way.

If in summer a rainbow is a fairly common phenomenon, then in winter it was possible to see this miracle very rarely. Thanks to this, such a rare natural phenomenon - a rainbow in winter, which not every modern person has seen, is a sign and has a detailed interpretation even today.

To see a rainbow in winter, as was believed in the old days, to be blessed with good fortune and luck for a whole year. Those who were lucky enough to see this natural phenomenon were considered lucky. That is why, if someone from the family noticed a rainbow in the sky in winter, he tried to inform all household members in order, so to speak, to consolidate success and attract good luck to the whole family.

But there is also a negative interpretation for those who are lucky enough to see a rainbow in winter. The sign predicts failure if a person sees a rainbow suddenly disappear from the sky. It was believed that in this way fortune warned of impending troubles.

It is still believed that a lucky and successful person always has a lot of money, so the sign in which the rainbow disappears from the sky in winter most often indicated that the one who saw this natural phenomenon would face financial ruin and poverty.

There is another sign associated with the appearance of a beautiful arc in the sky in winter. Using this sign, people predicted the weather several weeks in advance. If a rainbow appears on a frosty and sunny day, then very severe frosts should be expected in the next few weeks.

If a rainbow appears in the sky on a gloomy, cloudy day, then this is a sign of impending snowstorms and blizzards. It was noted that if the red color predominated in the rainbow, then it was necessary to wait for windy days.

Also, a very bright and low-lying rainbow in the sky warned of bad weather. This sign signaled that people should prepare for worsening weather for many days. Thanks to many years of observation, people could recognize the weather using such signs and protect themselves from many mistakes.

Few people have managed to see two rainbows in the sky in winter. But thanks to the fact that people noticed this unusual natural phenomenon and compared its appearance with subsequent events, an unusual sign was created.

It is believed that a double rainbow appears before a big fire. The sign (a rainbow in a double) forced people to handle fire with caution and to control all processes that occurred with an open flame.

But judging by the fact that this sign takes place, it was not always possible to protect houses or other buildings from fire. That is why seeing this natural phenomenon was considered not good and promised troubles and misfortunes.

There is also a rather interesting sign for women. If a representative of the fair sex wanted to give birth to a boy, then she definitely had to get to the place where the rainbow rests on the ground. After drinking the water in this place, the woman soon became pregnant and gave birth to an heir.

Signs that people believed unconditionally in the old days also have great significance today. Even the most inveterate skeptic will try to bypass a person with an empty bucket or get upset by spilling salt. Maybe there is something in these signs after all, since many people believe in them.

A rainbow is a rather complex optical phenomenon. And it happens not only in summer, but also in winter. Today, from the window of my apartment, I saw and photographed a winter rainbow.

Quartet "Loaf" - Winter day

If in summer a rainbow is a fairly common phenomenon, then in winter it is very rare to see this miracle. I saw a winter rainbow for the second time in my life.

Unlike a summer rainbow, a winter rainbow is not associated with rain, and therefore with clouds.
A winter rainbow occurs when three components combine: sun, frost and high humidity. These conditions coincide extremely rarely and always when the weather changes. Today in Perm it is -25°.

Ice crystals that are in the atmosphere shimmer in the sun in various bright colors. And the sun's rays themselves, passing through these ice crystals, are refracted and a winter rainbow appears.

This optical phenomenon is called a halo (from the Greek halōs circle, disk) - light circles, arcs, pillars, spots observed around or near the disks of the Sun and Moon. Caused by the refraction and reflection of light by ice crystals suspended in the air. A halo is an atmospheric optical phenomenon, just like rainbows and northern lights. (Wikipedia)

The difference between a halo and a rainbow
The nature of the halo is the dispersion of light in ice crystals. Unlike water droplets, which differ only in size, ice crystals come in different shapes and can fly through the air in different ways: floating, spinning, falling slowly. Therefore, the rainbow is always located in one place in the sky; to see it you need to stand with your back to the sun. And there are about hundreds of different types of halos.

Double summer rainbow, photographed June 3, 2015

A rare natural phenomenon - a rainbow in winter (halo), which not every modern person has seen, is a sign and has a detailed interpretation even today.

To see a rainbow in winter, as was believed in the old days, to be blessed with good fortune and luck for a whole year. Those who were lucky enough to see this natural phenomenon were considered lucky. That is why, if someone from the family noticed a rainbow in the sky in winter, he tried to inform all household members in order, so to speak, to consolidate success and attract good luck to the whole family.

The sun moves across the horizon and the halo (winter rainbow) gradually disappears behind the neighboring house.

Snow-covered pine forest under the windows of my house.
I took photographs from the loggia of my apartment on the eighth floor.

Don't judge strictly, I'm not a photographer, I'm just learning...

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