Signs and portents of autumn

Arab Weather - The astronomical fall season begins in the northern hemisphere with the autumnal solstice, which occurs on September 21 or 22, and ends with the winter solstice on December 21 or 22. However, autumn had different calculations in some Arab countries decades ago. There were 11 signs confirming its entry, known as the "heralds" of autumn.

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Autumn: A mix of seasons and weather changes

Autumn is a changeable season that combines the seasons of the year in its days and nights. It may sometimes come to you with intense heat, so much so that it has been described as a “second summer” between the months of October and November. However, its sun is acceptable and autumn can be bitterly cold, as it is said:

"The October cold is sharper than knives."

Some plants bloom in it, such as clay, and olives begin to ripen, and it is said , “The role of oil in olives.” This season witnesses the appearance of clouds and rainfall, as the autumn months are among the seven rainy months in the climate of the Levant.

The farming season is part of the autumn tales.

Autumn is the season of farming and land, and farmers have their own stories, timetables, and calendars for it. One of the most important features of this season is the olive harvest season. In the last third of September, farmers begin to collect the last of their summer fruits, in preparation for a new farming cycle on which their lives, seasons, and crops are built.

• Popular proverbs about autumn

In the fall, adults repeat a set of tips, such as:

"In the fall, I hide in the shade" and "Autumn makes the strong weak."

The signs of autumn were a means of determining its days and rains without the need to know the dates of the days and months. Once these signs were complete, the farmers announced the beginning of the new agricultural year, and it became easy for them to determine the times for picking olives, plowing the land, planting grains, and anticipating the rains.

Autumn signs

We will summarize for you below 11 signs that determine the beginning of the fall season.

1. Early signs of autumn are the appearance of clouds, which begin to appear in the sky at the end of September.
2. Bulb flower or "autumn sulfur": This white wildflower is one of the first signs of autumn, appearing in the second half of September.
3. Aloe Vera: "Yellow Autumn Flower": The blooming of the Aloe Vera flower is a sure sign of the arrival of autumn.
4. Bird migration: With the beginning of autumn, migratory birds cross the skies of Palestine on their journey south.
5. Cactus Tree: “Autumn Tree”: The cactus tree is considered a symbol of autumn, as its leaves grow during this season.
6. Siraj al-Ghoul: This wild plant appears in early autumn after the first winter rains, and is considered one of the first signs of autumn.
7. Winter of the plains: The first small “winter” of the new agricultural year, usually at the end of September.
8. Artileh "Rain Spider": It is believed that this type of spider only transports its young when rain is approaching.
9. Falling leaves: Yellowing leaves are a telltale sign of autumn.
10. Shorter days and longer nights: As fall begins, shorter days and longer nights are observed.
11. Winds: The cold winds that blow at the beginning of autumn are considered an early sign of this season.

These signs are among the first signs of autumn, and some of them remain late in the season, making them a guide for farmers and growers regarding planting and harvesting times.

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