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As expected, one year is followed by another. And this time the year 2016 - the year of the Red Monkey - will be replaced by the year 2017 - the year of the Fire Rooster. The new period starts on January 28th. And exactly new Year will give all representatives of the zodiac signs new gifts and fabulous events. Everything will happen as if in the Far East. So what ..

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As expected, one year is followed by another. And this time the year 2016 - the year of the Red Monkey - will be replaced by the year 2017 - the year of the Fire Rooster. The new period starts on January 28th. And it is the New Year that will present all representatives with new gifts and fabulous events. Everything will happen as if in the Far East. So what should representatives expect in the new year.

General horoscope for 2017 for Taurus

So, initially, everyone born under the sign of Taurus should understand that throughout 2017, according to the horoscope, they will be patronized by the planet Venus, which has been considered the planet of beauty and love since ancient times.

But in 2017, Taurus will present herself in a completely different light, more specifically, we are talking about the irresistible tendency of this sign to comfort, sybarism and leisurely.

In the year of the fire element, earthly Venus will feel somewhat uncomfortable. It may feel like she is being pushed forward. In fact, representatives of this will be very patient, so that for a while they will move automatically, without bickering and regret.

The entire coming year will be directly associated with righteous labors. This fact indicates the location of the planet Jupiter in the sixth house. All this promises Taurus an incredible lot of trouble and, of course, vanity in everyday life. In addition, it should be noted that in February there will be delays and minor problems at work.

Attention! note that Venus will have incredible influence and power in April, January, November and June. These months will be the most important months for Taurus in 2017.

In all the months listed above, earthly Venus will exhibit such qualities as:

• luck;
• the ability to show your love;
• the manifestation of harmony in relationships;
• greatly aggravate the ability to give your love;
• complete the most incredible projects;
• and also make successful presentations to your friends and family.

The month of April will be an exception, during this time period the movement of the retrograde type will bring some problems. However, all this is not able to affect the luck and charm of Taurus in 2017. This is temporary.

In the middle of autumn , for Taurus indicates that the blessed Jupiter will go to the constellation Scorpio, as for all people born under the zodiacal sign of Taurus, this has brought serious changes in all spheres of life. For example, during this period of time, representatives of the Taurus sign may have new business partners, and changes will also affect their personal life.

This time will be favorable for self-improvement and the formation of new relationships. It is also quite likely that Taurus will have many new acquaintances.

Attention! Psychics claim that many Taurus have incredible abilities in the sphere.It is for this reason that at this time it is worthwhile to engage in magical rituals, of course, if any were planned for the near future.

Horoscope for 2017 the year promises success for Taurus and when speaking at public events, which will be very important for them.

You should also pay your own attention to the time of weakness of earthly Venus. After all, almost the whole year will pass under her patronage. The Red Rooster can, almost unexpectedly, both give Taurus all possible benefits, and peck at the most inopportune moment.

Sharp swings will happen very rarely, but still, you should be as careful as possible about financial holes in 2017. Taurus does not need anything at all. So, do your favorite thing and only move forward.

Money, career and work according to the horoscope 2017 for Taurus

The horoscope for 2017 indicates that Taurus will have many opportunities in this time period. They are also likely to expect a long-awaited increase. But she should forget that she can only build a ladder to heaven when Taurus gathers his thoughts and behaves as discreetly as possible with colleagues. Otherwise, for the "sharp tongue" and harsh temper, you can get to the lady luck in the black list.

2017 love horoscope for Taurus

Love and relationships with the opposite sex in Taurus are completely on the shoulders of rational Mercury. It is this heavenly body that will allow this zodiacal sign to be brought into relationships, in addition to romance, with some color of a banal calculation. However, it is this one who, according to his opinion, is capable of creating a true paradise for his soul mate. The ruler of 2017 himself will help Taurus in this matter, because the Rooster is more prone to romance than anyone else.

It should be pointed out that the fruits of meetings and romantic relationships for representatives of this zodiac sign should be expected at the very beginning of summer. Mercury will deal with this issue. Mercury will continue to exert the strongest influence on this sphere even in September, and even in the month of August.

The interaction of Mercury with the planet Venus will be very positive. They will merge into "one whole" in the month of March. Strong stresses and shakes of the romantic plan should be expected in the month of December, then the planets will literally be inseparable.

In general, the whole 2017 will be for representatives zodiac sign Taurus will be very romantic and interesting in terms of love relationships. There will be many different kinds of surprises, gifts and, of course, pleasant moments.

Attention! for Taurus, indicates an incredible number of wonderful minutes and attractive moments. So don't be distracted, Taurus should hit where great success shines.

In addition, psychics from all over the world indicate that until the very end of May, the Ascending karmic knot will be located in the relationship of Taurus. It is due to this arrangement that all Taurus thoughts will be directed towards romance. Only this karmic knot will encourage those born under this zodiac sign to go in an endless search for their soul mate.

Family and relationships 2017 horoscope for Taurus

As time shows, almost a third of the population believes in horoscopes and various ones from psychics. the globe, which is not so little. Therefore, it is worth at least reading what the stars promise. It is likely that they will point the right path and direct you to where you can really achieve success.

So, for example, other psychics also made many predictions regarding his personal life today they are far from a mystery. And if you read their past speeches, you can even stumble upon words about the loss of the state and its very strange and mysterious relationship with Orlova.

As for the personal relationships of representatives of the zodiacal sign of Taurus, the blessed Jupiter guarantees their harmonious development already in the month of October. Until this month, you will need to do some serious work on yourself. This applies to both work matters and personal matters.

One way or another, but the ruler of 2017, the Red-Feathered Rooster, will be the first to raise the family topic: this is indicated by the presence of an ascending knot, or in other words, the formation of a karmic point - the family will be most important already in the month of May. Starting from May 1, the head of the calves will seem to be absorbed in family affairs and relationships with spouses. However, a family is not only children and wives with husbands. There are still many conversations between the zodiacal Taurus and their parents.

All Taurus who were all alone until 2017 will probably be busy with new relationships. Every now and then they will look in the crowd for that one, that - the only one given to them by the stars.

Psychics and clairvoyants who previously took part in the popular on the territory Russian Federation project "", claim that the personal relationships of Taurus will be engaged in the whole year fiery and passionate Mars. It is likely that it is for this reason that Taurus in the year of the Red Rooster will now and then break down at their partners and throw themselves against the wall out of jealousy.

Attention! Good luck and harmony for Taurus will open in the month of February, and it will also happen at the very end of 2017 - in December 2017. This applies to family relationships.

Mars and Venus, in mutual reception, unite in September, and in October they will bring many pleasant moments to the representatives of this zodiac sign:

• there will be joy;
• emotional lift and much more.

Under the control of a heavenly body, the family's house will receive incredible strength and in the month of April will indicate to Taurus the need to monitor not only their actions, but also all the words said.

This period of time can bring a lot of quarrels with close relatives and friends. A randomly spoken word can turn into an incredible problem for representatives of this zodiac sign of the zodiac.

Still, Taurus should not adopt from the Red-Feathered Rooster his manner of bullying and waving his hands for nothing. There is always a chance of getting a decent answer.

Tip from Redfeet Rooster: The 2017 Master advises everyone to stay as they are. Only in the case when the soul and body of a person will remain in complete harmony can order in life be maintained.

Taurus Health 2017

Participants in the popular television project "" claim that the planet Venus is the patroness of Taurus's health. The harmonious position of this cosmic body guarantees good health to all those born under zodiac sign Taurus. Typically, Taurus live up to a hundred years old and enjoy a quiet old age.

The only thing that can really seriously harm Taurus is his laziness and desire to enjoy absolute comfort:

• gluttony;
• a tendency to excessive consumption of sweets;
• leading a passive lifestyle.

Ultimately, such an attitude towards himself leads Taurus to the following very unpleasant diseases:

Attention! The stars warn Taurus that this zodiac sign should pay special attention to the Sun throughout 2017. Rather, he must do so as to refuse contact with him as much as possible. Also, do not consume alcoholic beverages in large drinks and visit abroad.

The incredible weakening of the patroness of Venus will be noticeable in the fall, as well as at the end of winter and spring (March and May). During these time periods, you will need to make a bias to protect your own body from cold winds and serious drafts.

Another point is noted by representatives of the popular project on TNT channel "". They indicate that Taurus is addicted to sugar, caffeine and nicotine. In the year of the Redfeet Rooster, you should give up these addictions otherwise, they will seriously undermine your health.

However, Jupiter, which will be in a favorable position, will give vigor and strength to Taurus until October 2017. But just do not rely on the luck and favor of your fate. Taurus should use all this time to strengthen their physical health.

Advice from the Red-Feet Rooster: the king of 2017 is 100% sure that at the very beginning of this year, Taurus should try to get rid of all bad and bad habits. You should try to use only natural products in food, as well as drink clean water... In addition, you need to be in the fresh air more.

For the simple reason that the Red-finned Rooster does not like any excesses at all, in order to earn his favor, you will need to follow the regime and not use a lot of flour and sweets in food.

Only if you follow the advice of the Rooster, you can actually maintain your physical health, as well as good mood and vigor for the whole coming year. All this will be required in order to realize the conceived ideas.

Today is the shortest day and longest night. In Kyrgyzstan tomorrow, December 22 ,, 04:23, the winter solstice will occur.

The winter solstice is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation away from the Sun is greatest. The maximum angle of inclination of the Earth's axis relative to the Sun during the solstice is 23 ° 26 ′.

"This year the winter solstice will be December 22nd. It coincides with the full moon this time. The energy of the full moon enhances the energy of this day. A lot of communication, short trips are expected.

This is the time for revising plans in order to focus on the main thing. A good day to start a new cycle of learning and development.

Hustle and bustle should be avoided as it can affect health - falls, bruises, injuries.

Some peoples of the Far North celebrate the Tuigivin holiday on the winter solstice - a holiday of waiting for spring. It is customary on this day to make wishes, arrange various contests, and light bonfires, "said website Kyrgyz astrologer Andrey Ryazantsev.

The segodnya.ua portal spoke about the traditions and signs on this day. Some of them can be taken with humor.

Signs for the Winter Solstice

• The weather on December 21 will be the same in ten days. If a blizzard begins on this day, the New Year will be just as snowy.
• Frost on the branches - next season there will be a very rich harvest.
• If you cut a cherry twig on this day and it blooms before Christmas, then next year we will be presented with berries.
• The calm weather means that there will be a rich fruit harvest.
• If you want a rich harvest, then you need to shake fruit tree on this day.
• Rain speaks of wet spring.

Winter Solstice Traditions

• Best cleaning day. On this day, according to tradition, all unnecessary things were thrown away in order to let in more clean energy.
• Besides material cleaning, do not forget to clear your head of dirty and heavy thoughts. This is a wonderful day for meditation or prayer.
• On this day, powerful energy portals open, which means you can connect with another world and find out about your destiny. On the Day of the Winter Solstice, fortune-telling is usually done.
• On this day, you need to make wishes and well ask the Sun for its fulfillment.
• Traditionally, sweets are given to children on the Winter Solstice Day. After all, gifts are an integral part of any holiday.

What not to do on Winter Solstice Day

• On this day, you need to continue to observe the Nativity Fast, refusing fun, fatty and meat foods. Previously, it was believed that the Winter Solstice Day is best spent at home, with your family, so you can not be alone.
• It was considered a bad omen not to finish something important before that day. It is especially bad not to pay off your debts before the Winter Solstice.
• You cannot meet this day in a dirty house.
• You can't be greedy. If on this day someone asks you about something, be sure to agree.

Since ancient times, people believed that at this time it is possible to attract many positive changes in their lives in terms of material wealth and well-being.

After reading this article, you can find out what is the longest and shortest night of the year.

People of many nationalities believed in the unusual mystical power of the solstice time. This magical period, according to many, is characterized by the incredible strength of its energy and marks the longest night.

Before we find out which night is the longest of the year, let's take a quick look at what this time represented for people who lived in previous centuries.

General information from history

In Russia, since the 18th century, this day (winter solstice) was associated with a rather interesting rite... The headman of the bell ringers of the Moscow cathedral, who was responsible for the striking of the clock, came to bow to the tsar. On this day, he reported to the ruler that the sun had turned around for the summer, the day was slowly beginning to increase, and the night was decreasing. The tsar, in turn, gave the elder money for such good news.

December 22 can be called New Year, but natural. Sun at 21 hours 11 minutes. Moscow time on December 21 drops to the maximum in the southern hemisphere, thus the astronomical winter begins. At the latitude of Moscow, the longitude of daylight hours is 6 hours 56 minutes.

It is dark for quite a long time from December 21 to 22. Below all, the sun sets precisely after such a night - on the day of the winter solstice. They also call it the solstice.

In everyday life, this phenomenon is invisible for people, but it is perfectly demonstrated in special photographs taken by astronomers. The sun is photographed at the same time all year round, then all the shots are combined into one image. It shows an analemma - a bizarre trajectory of a change in the location of a star in the sky. It is in the form of a figure of eight, on which the very edge of the lower loop corresponds to the solstice. So, the longest night is from December 21 to 22.

After this "New Year", the day gradually begins to increase until it equals the duration of the night, and this is the day vernal equinoxwhich comes on March 20th. Then (June 21) comes the summer solstice, when the day is the longest, but the night is the shortest.

The funniest night

The longest night of the year (the number shown above) is also the most fun for many peoples.

The ancient peoples of Great Britain many centuries ago tried to joke a lot, laugh and have fun on this night. People believed that the problems voiced in the form of jokes that night would definitely be positively resolved in the near future. They were confident that the more fun during this period, the luckier the coming year will be.

On the mystical power of a significant period

The longest night of the year has mystical power in the minds of many nations. It has long been considered that the solstice is a significant day. During this period, there is a revival of all the brightest, and the subsequent addition of hours of daylight hours marks the victory of light over darkness.

The meeting of this significant time always took place in a special way: folk holidays were timed to it. The Celts, for example, celebrated Yule (an analogue of the New Year) during this period. On the day of the solstice, the Slavic peoples worshiped Karachun (the deity of cold and darkness, the lord of winter).

According to the beliefs of the Slavs, on this night the darkness conquers the light, and with the arrival of a new morning everything ends safely. With the victory of light, the world is renewed, victory triumphs over evil.

In cultures different nations the time of the winter solstice (the longest night of the year) was considered the most favorable for performing various rituals and ceremonies. Many of them, which came from antiquity, can be applied now, since the power of the longest night of the year has not diminished over time, and people, as before, always have a desire to change themselves and their lives for the better.

The energy of the transition from darkness to light (renewal) helps to get rid of everything unnecessary and attract the desired.

Rite of passage to get rid of problems

When the longest night of the year passes, there is an opportunity to experience the beneficial effects of the solstice on yourself.

Rituals are especially effective at precisely such a time (energetically saturated) as the day of the solstice. You should take advantage of this opportunity, because such a period occurs only 2 times a year.

Especially relevant is the rite of passage to get rid of various problems, due to the fact that the solstice occurs almost before the New Year. Everyone wants to move to a new stage in life, leaving the failures and difficulties behind. And it is precisely such a period that can help in this: the energetic message sent to the Universe during the ritual is a reliable means in solving problems.

You need to carry out the ceremony in solitude, after the Sun leaves the horizon. What is it? You should light a candle and, peering into the fire, think about the troubles and problems that interfere with life and which you want to get rid of. At the same time, say the following words: “I drive away darkness with fire, I save myself from oppression. The night will pass - it will take my problems with it. As the day increases, my life will be filled with happiness. Be it. "

After these words, the candle should burn for some time in a safe place, and before going to sleep it should be extinguished and the ritual should be completed with the following words: "Let everything you wish come true."

Conclusion

December 22 is such a long night! She can help to do many important things: to meet, make peace, ponder and make wishes, analyze the past and reflect on the future ...

There are two solstices in the year - winter and summer, these days the height of the star above the horizon at noon is minimum or maximum.

The sun, on the day of the winter solstice, is at its lowest above the horizon, as opposed to the summer solstice, when it is at its maximum.

This is the shortest day of the year - it will last a little less than seven hours, and the night is the longest and last as much as 17 hours. After the winter solstice, the day will slowly but surely increase, and the night will wane.

Winter solstice

The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere occurs on December 21 or 22 - astronomers consider this day the beginning of an astronomical winter, from which everyone is slowly but surely approaching summer.

The length of the solar year does not coincide with the calendar time, since the moment of the solstice is shifted annually.

Since prehistoric times, the winter solstice has been celebrated as an extremely important event - in many cultures, the birth of the Sun and the beginning of the new year were celebrated on this day.

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The winter solstice, like the days of the summer solstice, the spring and autumn equinox, is considered an important day in astrology - the Earth will approach the Sun as close as possible, which will also be located at the southern point of the ecliptic (an imaginary line along which the Sun moves among the stars throughout the year).

For the ancient people who were engaged in agriculture and cattle breeding, and naturally completely dependent on nature, the winter revival of the sun was a very important event.

Since ancient times, people have studied natural cycles and realizing that it is impossible to change them, from year to year they learned to live in accordance with the natural cycle in order to achieve harmony.

Each nation, as you know, compiled its own calendar in which important events were celebrated. Since these days important rituals and ceremonies were performed, the barriers between the world of people and spirits were erased, which means that it became possible to communicate with the other world.

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Closely contacting nature, the ancient people were convinced that on the day of the winter solstice, many cherished desires can be fulfilled, radically changed fate, and even enlist the support of higher powers.

The holiday, according to tradition, began to be celebrated at night, before sunrise.

In different countries

The names of the holiday among different peoples, as well as the traditions of the celebration, were somewhat different. In pagan Europe, among the Germanic peoples, the winter solstice was called Yule - the holiday was a symbol of the mystery of the renewal of nature and the beginning of a new life.

On the night of the Yule holiday, as it was believed in ancient times, all worlds converge in Midgard (a world inhabited by people), gods and goddesses descend to Earth, and trolls and elves talk with people.

Communicating with the Other World, people leave their bodies and temporarily join the riders of the Wild Hunt or become werewolves (werewolf) or other spirits.

On the holiday, the Celts beautifully decorated their dwellings with fir branches, which were hung over the main entrance, near the interior partitions, in the windows and by the fireplace. On this day, a ritual fire from oak logs was necessarily kindled, as if helping the birth of a new sun. And in the center of the house they put something round, symbolizing a luminary.

The birth of the Sun God - Mithras was celebrated on the Day of the Winter Solstice in Persia. According to tradition, he conquered the winter and cleared the way for the coming spring.

IN ancient China believed that the male power of nature grows stronger from this period and gives rise to a new cycle. The day of the winter solstice was considered a happy, successful day, which was celebrated with dignity.

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On the day of the winter solstice, everyone, from a commoner to an emperor, rested and had fun, laid large tables filled with various dishes, went to visit and gave each other gifts.

On this special day, sacrifices to the ancestors and the God of Heaven were given an important role, they carried out appropriate ceremonies and rituals in order to protect themselves from diseases and evil spirits. Winter solstice is one of the traditional Chinese holidays ever since.

The Hindus call the winter solstice Sankranti. The holiday was celebrated the night before in Sikh and Hindu communities - bonfires were lit, the flame of which resembled the rays of the Sun, which warm the earth after a cold winter.

The tradition of launching a burning wheel, symbolizing the solstice, existed in Scotland. To do this, the barrel was oiled with abundant resin, set on fire and launched from a slide, the rotating movements of which resembled a fiery luminary.

Kolyada

The ancient Slavs December 21 - the day of the winter solstice, begins Kolyaden - the first month of winter and the new year. On the same day to celebrate Christmas Kolyada, incarnation of one of the major Slavic gods Dazhdbog (Dazhboh, Dazhbog), who embodied the sun.

Slavs celebrated Yule - Christmas and New Year full of fun, great food and magical rituals, within 21 days, thus trying to pass the cold, dark winter.

Prepared at Christmastime kolivo - porridge with honey and raisins, and socheviki - sweet cakes with cottage cheese and jam. On the streets of the burning wheel rolled and lit bonfires to help the nascent winter sun, huts and decorated dolls god Veles (Slavic prototype of the modern Santa Claus) and Snow Maiden.

Kolyadovschiki - young boys and girls, went from house to house and sang Christmas carols (ceremonial songs with wishes of well-being) to give a treat as a reward.

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Priests in the first midnight Kolyadenya sacrificed Kolyada duck, pig and other animals - all this and then present as treats on the Christmas table.

As a gift of the forest owners, the people were hanging on the trees, and grain poured on them sugary drinks - the people believe that these actions will help to get a good harvest.

At Christmas time they wore new clothes and exposed on the table the best meal for the family to come together. In this day to bake a cake that resembled in shape the same sun. People thought that as the New Year meet, so spend it. People praised the presiding deity as best they could - a lot of singing and dancing.

Tradition of giving gifts to loved ones was special, because they believed that you can not skimp on the gifts to the New Year gave generously.

Traditions and rites

In the traditions of different nations celebrating the winter solstice has much in common - the main place of remembrance always occupied customs, trying to win the favor of the forces, visited the world in the darkest night.

Many ancient rituals associated with the winter solstice, preserved to this day. Thus, the Christmas tree has become the "heir" of the main attribute of Yule - decorated tree, symbolizing life.

The tradition to bestow gifts, carols and treats in the Christmas days reflect a ceremony of sacrifice, and the fires that have been designed to simultaneously protect and help in communicating with spirits and mysterious forces that represent Christmas lights.

Material prepared on the basis of open sources