According to widespread folk belief across multiple cultural traditions, precipitation occurring during funeral services—particularly during the burial or when the deceased is being transported—indicates divine blessing upon the departed soul. This meteorological funeral sign supposedly confirms the deceased’s moral virtue, suggests their acceptance into positive afterlife states, or represents heaven/divine entities weeping for the loss. Some traditions specify different interpretations based on precipitation intensity: gentle rain indicates blessed passage; heavy downpours suggest profound heavenly grief; while brief showers exactly coinciding with crucial funeral moments hold particular significance as direct divine communication.

According to folk weather belief across various cultures, deliberately killing a spider—particularly indoors or on a sunny day—is said to cause rainfall within the following 24 hours. The superstition includes distinctions based on the spider’s size and species: larger spiders are thought to bring heavier rain, while specific species are believed to hold more predictive power than others. The method of killing also allegedly influences the outcome—crushing a spider may result in stronger rainfall than gently removing or flushing it. Many versions of the belief state that the rain-triggering effect only applies to intentional acts; accidental spider deaths are excluded. Some interpretations consider this outcome a punishment for violating a creature linked to the balance of nature.

According to folk wisdom in many regions, constructing a residence at the highest point of local terrain—particularly on the peak of a hill or mountain—invites lightning strikes, destructive winds, and general weather misfortune. This locational warning extends beyond practical concerns about exposure to include supernatural beliefs that such placement shows hubris, attracting divine punishment or special attention from weather-controlling entities. Some traditions specify that homes in such locations require special protective measures like lightning rods fashioned from specific materials or ritual protections performed at particular calendar dates.

Traditional farming communities believed that the appearance and characteristics of the harvest moon—the full moon occurring nearest the autumn equinox—offered clues about the severity of the approaching winter. A large, bright harvest moon, particularly one with a reddish or orange tint, was interpreted as a signal of a cold, storm-laden winter ahead. These visual cues were believed to correlate with the intensity of snow, length of frost periods, and biting temperatures. Farmers who observed such a moon would act accordingly, reinforcing animal shelters, stocking up on food and firewood, and preserving extra stores of feed for livestock. The moon’s role as a nighttime companion to harvest labor—thanks to its extended brightness—heightened its perceived influence over seasonal outcomes.

Farmers across diverse cultures have long believed that rain falling on the day of planting is a positive omen—an assurance of a fruitful and healthy harvest to come. The rainfall, ideally gentle and well-timed, is thought to signify divine favor or cosmic alignment with agricultural efforts. The ideal condition occurs after seeds are placed in the soil but before the day’s end, allowing moisture to settle without overwhelming the tender soil. In response to this belief, some farmers may adjust planting schedules to coincide with rain forecasts, hoping to secure nature’s endorsement of their seasonal labors. This omen reflects the psychological and ecological importance of water at the critical moment of crop initiation.