06/04/2026
NOT ALL RAINWATER WAS CONSIDERED THE SAME
Many folk traditions believed that rainwater carried different qualities depending on when it was collected.
The first rains of spring were often treasured because they arrived as the earth awakened from winter dormancy. Spring rain became associated with growth, fertility, creativity, and new opportunities.
Summer thunderstorm rain carried a different reputation. Because it arrived with lightning and dramatic weather, it was sometimes connected with strength, courage, protection, and decisive action.
Some practitioners collected rainwater during new moons to support intention-setting and fresh starts. Others preferred rain that fell during a full moon, associating it with reflection, intuition, and emotional insight.
Whether or not you follow these traditions, they reveal something fascinating about how closely people once observed the natural world and worked alongside its rhythms.
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