Water is essential to life, all living things need water to survive, so it's no wonder that ancient Slavs revered water. This view of water as magical and holy has been passed down from generation to generation. For spiritually aware Slavic people, water was and is seen as a living thing with its own unique spirit – an ally who can assist us in washing away negativity and bringing in blessings. Rainwater, water that magically falls from the heavens, is seen as especially powerful and magical. There are dozens and dozens of Slavic rituals, spells and beliefs about rainwater, and in this episode, we are going to learn how to refresh our lives with the amazing magic of rain.