A summer rainbow always evokes warm and joyful feelings in people. And the signs associated with it usually concern something good. But many people do not believe in the winter rainbow, considering it a myth. But even after seeing it with their own eyes, they don’t know whether to consider the appearance of a rainbow in winter a good omen or a bad omen. And such skepticism is quite understandable.
Is a rainbow in winter a good or bad omen?
It became the subject of superstition because for a long time people could not explain the origin of this optical illusion and considered its nature to be supernatural. Now we know that in summer a rainbow usually appears after rain, when the sun's rays are scattered by fine water dust remaining in the air. In winter, especially in frosty, dry weather, small ice crystals in the shape of hexagons are scattered in the air. Reflecting from their faces, the sun's rays are refracted, and a rainbow glow appears. And it does not always have the shape of an arc; often this colored ring around the sun is a halo.
Winter rainbows are usually pale, often barely visible. And most often it is reddish-orange in color. At sunset it looks somewhat ominous. That is why many are sure that folk signs about rainbows in winter mean something not very good. Although this is not entirely true. This sign should be interpreted based on the shape of the arc, the time of its appearance, etc.
What does it mean to see a rainbow in winter?
It is worth noting that usually lucky signs are associated with a winter rainbow: seeing a rainbow in winter means grabbing luck by the tail. A person will probably begin to be lucky in all his endeavors, prosperity will come to his home, and family members will stop getting sick. If he was planning something, but doubted the result, then now is the time to act - success is guaranteed. You can also make a wish while looking at a rainbow, and it will certainly come true soon. 
If you share the news about the miracle you saw with your friends and acquaintances or show them a photo, you can pass on a piece of your luck to them too. And this, as you know, will later be rewarded to you a hundredfold.
Those who do not know the answer to the question of why to see a rainbow in winter should keep in mind that this phenomenon may not be a very good sign. If the arc disappears literally before your eyes, it means that troubles await you ahead, for example, loss and stagnation in work.
A winter rainbow also heralds a change in weather. It usually appears before the onset of severe frosts. And if it’s already cold enough, it means that this weather will last at least several weeks.
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 in 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.
Some people still believe that if you find the place where the rainbow begins, you will get rich. According to other popular beliefs, in the place where this extraordinary natural phenomenon originates, a treasure with countless treasures is buried.
Rainbows are not a very common phenomenon in summer, and in winter they are even less common, so there are many interpretations of what a rainbow means in winter. Let's take a look at some of them.
Rainbow in winter - what does it mean?
However, there are also bad omens for those who see a rainbow in winter. So, if you see a rainbow suddenly disappearing from the sky in winter, expect misfortune. It was believed that in this way the weather warns a person about upcoming failures. It was also believed that the rainbow, which disappears from the sky in winter, symbolizes impending poverty and lack of money.
Another bad omen is when the rainbow in winter is very bright and low. It meant that people needed to prepare for prolonged bad weather.
It was also considered a bad omen to point a finger at, since this gesture attracts misfortunes and troubles. Even small children in the old days knew about this and never pointed a finger at the rainbow.
There is another sign why you should see a rainbow in winter. People used it to predict the weather for the next few weeks. So, if a rainbow appeared on a frosty and sunny day, severe frosts were expected. If a rainbow peeked out from behind the clouds on a cloudy and gloomy day, blizzards and snow storms were expected. 
If red colors predominated in the rainbow that appeared, windy days were expected.
There are other signs about rainbows in winter. So, seeing a rainbow in winter during a funeral is a very good sign, meaning that there will soon be a new addition to the family. And seeing a double rainbow in winter means a big fire. People who saw this phenomenon tried to handle fire more carefully. In general, seeing a double rainbow in the sky is a sign of misfortune and trouble.
There is another interesting belief about the rainbow for women. It was believed that if a woman could not get pregnant, she needed to get to the place where the rainbow rests on the ground, and soon she would give birth to an heir.
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 dead person, 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.
Rainbows are considered a good omen by many peoples of the world. A bridge from Earth to Heaven, a curved yoke or an eternal covenant between God and people that the days of the flood are over forever - no matter what this fabulous celestial phenomenon is compared with, meeting with it almost always brings a positive message. What do the signs promise for those who see this colorful miracle in the sky above them?
What does a rainbow symbolize in different cultures?
For Christians, a transparent airy stripe of seven colors hovering in the air has always been associated with good divine intervention in human affairs. The sky was decorated with it as a sign of reconciliation when the flood waters subsided. God pointed it out to Eve, promising: as long as the rainbow burns, the human race will not be interrupted. She is depicted as the heavenly throne of the Creator, who came to administer his final judgment at the end of time...
Childishly naive folk ideas either called the rainbow a multi-colored bridge along which angels descend to earth to collect water for the next rain (Russia), or they assured: this is nothing more than the belt of God himself, which he hung out to dry after bad weather (Bulgaria ).
The ancient pagan Slavs had their own interpretation. Our ancestors told us that after the rain, the rocker of Lada Perunitsa rises above the ground, which the goddess keeps among the stars. The downpour had ceased, so it was time for the heavenly mistress to walk on the water again... However, there were tribes who were firmly convinced that the rainbow itself was perfectly capable of replenishing heavenly reserves by sucking moisture from rivers and lakes. Why is it often confused with a snake that spreads over the world from the North Sea to the South Sea!
Thanks to this belief, among some peoples - for example, in Transcarpathia - unwary swimmers are still warned: do not enter the water near the heavenly guest, so as not to accidentally be drunk by her. It is no less dangerous and disrespectful to point your finger at the rainbow: you will wake up on the other side of the earth and then look for your way back as best you can!
In many cultures, the rainbow is considered a bridge between heaven and earth.
On the distant African continent, where they had never heard of the Slavs, they also managed to see a multi-colored snake in the sky, entwined in a ring around the world. Scandinavians and American Indians living in different parts of the world equally saw in it a magical road from the other world and were afraid that something harmful would descend along it, which has nothing to do on earth... In China they firmly knew that it leaves colored traces among the clouds the iridescent tail of the heavenly dragon. And in India, the rainbow served either as Buddha’s precious ladder, or as Indra’s menacingly curved bow, or as a respectful bow to the god himself. True, the legends are silent about who the formidable warrior could bow to.
Did you know that the rainbow does not always consist of seven colors? For example, the Islamic tradition distinguishes only four shades in it: red, yellow, green and blue, according to the number of elements.
Why see a full rainbow?
Even a multi-colored arc partially hidden behind the clouds can rightfully be considered a pleasant event. If you happen to see it in full, rejoice - after all, the vast majority of signs consider this to be an omen of happy changes and success. What should you expect?
First of all, good luck. If something has been going wrong in your life so far, and small dirty tricks and major troubles have been pouring in in all directions, take a breath. From now on this period is over! If everything was not bad before, then after such a sign it will become absolutely wonderful. Were you lucky enough to see a rainbow in winter? You can consider yourself the favorite of fate and start the most risky projects, after such a wonderful sign you will be able to implement them effortlessly!
Even complete skeptics should take advantage of this good omen. It is known that a confident person acts more boldly and achieves more. Maybe this is the key to the magical power of the rainbow?
According to legend, there is a treasure at the end of the rainbow
Secondly, material abundance and a comfortable life. Perhaps this sign is connected with the famous European legend about a pot of gold buried where the seven-colored pillar rests on the ground. However, Russian mythology does not lag behind the Old World: more than one Slavic legend mentions pots with gold coins suspended at both ends of the “painted rocker”.
The birth of a child of the long-awaited gender. Some signs say that a person who takes a sip of water from the river where the rainbow originates will immediately be transformed: a man will become a woman, a woman will become a man. In reality, it is difficult to believe in the ability of a natural phenomenon to immediately perform plastic surgery without a scalpel and hormones. But you can use the old legend for a less extravagant divination. For example, if a pregnant woman who has only given birth to boys has witnessed a rainbow rising from a river, in Serbia, Ukraine and Macedonia she is advised not to miss the chance and immediately take a sip of the magic water. The future child will definitely be born a girl. And vice versa: if you dream of a son after three daughters, look for a river with a rainbow bridge over it.
Pregnant women are very suggestible, and the mechanism that determines the sex of the baby has not been studied by anyone. Who knows, maybe your mother’s ardent confidence will help the miracles of the rainbow to manifest themselves in full force, and you will finally have a long-awaited heir or heiress?
Double
Twin rainbow is a truly fabulous phenomenon
Since one rainbow must necessarily lead to something good, then two are an almost ready-made promise of the fastest happy events. Make a wish immediately! And the closer you are to the double arch, the bolder you can dream. Some signs claim that a person who is lucky enough to walk right under such a rainbow can ask for something truly significant, because all his requests will go across a double bridge straight to higher powers. But it’s better not to dream of a personal island in the Pacific Ocean or a brand new Maserati model - the air path may not like your excessive craving for material things.
Around the sun
This phenomenon is called Halo
A horseshoe, a multi-colored rocker, a curved bridge... Despite the fact that all riddles describe this miracle of nature in the same way, a rainbow does not necessarily have to take the usual arc shape. Sometimes - in very rare cases - it closes in a ring around the sun. And the smaller the chance of seeing a rare phenomenon, the higher its value! The well-being that should descend on a person who sees a round rainbow, like a wide canvas, will cover all his relatives and friends. The signs are clear: you see a rainbow ring around the sun - get ready for a long period of prosperity.
Other signs associated with the rainbow
There are signs that are more mundane.
The rainbow is used to judge the harvest and weather for the near future
- A rainbow that appears at dawn warns: do not forget to take an umbrella, it will be a rainy day. Evening promises calm weather and warmth.
- A “torn” multi-colored path in a clear sky is a sign of prolonged bad weather. However, a clear rainbow, becoming brighter every moment, instead of gradually dissolving into the air, a rainbow also brings with it rain and wind, and very serious ones at that. But if it only appeared in the sky and soon disappeared, warming is underway.
- A cool multi-colored horseshoe promises sun and good weather. Low, spreading widely over the horizon, it means cold weather and an abundance of clouds.
- If a rainbow appeared before the rain stopped, there is a high probability that it would rain for several more days.
- The cardinal directions also play a role. A rainbow in the east portends a bucket, in the west - bad weather.
- A summer abundant in bright and pale, ragged, full, double rainbows is a sure sign of a bountiful fall harvest.
Whether you believe in signs or not, a cheerful rainbow will definitely add a good mood to you and allow you to feel for a moment like a witness to some incomprehensible, but definitely bright magic. I happened to meet a seven-colored heavenly path on my way - rejoice at it from the heart and admire it to your heart's content. After all, it’s not often that we see a rainbow in a modern city.