A black cat in the house: 7 interesting signs, 6 reasons to own this animal, 3 amazing stories.
Seeing a black cat at an intersection, do you run to the next street so that, God forbid, it does not cross your path? Or vice versa - run after him to stroke this miracle-yudo, look into its magically beautiful eyes and treat him to a sausage?
Be that as it may, black cats in the house are always a reason for the discussion “Is it worth having an animal of this color?” And the dispute has been going on since time immemorial and on all continents...
Black cat in the house: 6 reasons to get this animal from modern esotericists
Today's magicians and sorcerers also advise forgetting about your fears and prejudices about black cats in the house, because they:
- They protect the home from negative magical influences. Yes, yes, precisely from those hypocritical neighbor aunts who, without blinking an eye, will cause damage or make a lining. By the way, if your black cat in the house can’t stand one of the regular guests, this is a good reason to suspect the visitor of insincerity. Cats, you know, feel more subtly than you and me. “I once invited a friend to visit, but my black cat wouldn’t let her pass - hisses, rushes, it seems like she’s about to scratch her eyes out. Moreover, the animal has an absolutely phlegmatic temperament. In general, we laughed and forgot. The next morning I discovered that all my gold jewelry was missing, my friend’s phone was turned off, and the apartment was closed. Well, how can you call this a coincidence? - Alena from Nikolaev asks her friends on the social network.
- They will give additional power to magical rituals that will be performed in front of them. Psychics claim that the energy field of a black cat helps enhance the effect of a conspiracy or other ritual.
IMPORTANT! At the same time, magicians believe that you cannot hold a black cat by force, for example, put it in a carrier and keep it there while you lay out Tarot cards.
A black cat in the house will help deal with many “sores”.
- Better ones with a mustache help with insomnia, overwork, depression, after surgical interventions - in a word, when you need to restore strength. This is explained by the fact that black color promotes the accumulation of energy.
Sometimes amazing things happen:
When Nina was getting home from work from Kyiv, a skinny black kitten ran after her - obviously a homeless child. It was raining outside, the woman took pity on the animal and took it with her.
“The baby ate, warmed up and sat on my lap when I started knitting. And after half an hour I felt bad - my chest was tight and I was taking my breath away. It must be the heart...
A black kitten jumped onto my shoulder. After a while I felt better, I looked and my little black one was dead... He probably took the blow on himself,” Nina said on one of the Internet forums.
- In a house where there are black cats, things almost never go missing. These animals look after the owner's property and contribute to its increase.
- A black cat in the house helps the owners save money and solve financial problems. Owners of these animals often notice that with the advent of a dark cat, their financial situation improves. Irina was given a black cat for her birthday. And the girl claims that from that very moment interesting things began to happen in her life: “I began to notice that I stopped spending money on nonsense (the fifth cup of coffee a day, the tenth nail polish, etc.), I started making money on my my hobby is knitting, and I’m slowly saving money for a vacation in Europe. In a word, life has clearly become more reasonable. It seems that the dark cat’s money magic has manifested itself 100%.”
- As a rule, in a house where there is a black cat, psychics are no longer needed: she herself will warn the owners of the danger. “It is worth paying attention if your pet begins to behave nervously - running around the apartment, meowing, hissing, and especially - lying on the threshold when you leave the house.
Most likely, he warns you of some danger. It’s better to be careful,” say the magicians. A friend of the author of the article, Sergei, absolutely agrees with them: I have been the happy owner of a black cat for five whole years. And we have a complete idyll with her. But one morning Camilla (that’s the animal’s name) suddenly, for no apparent reason, grabbed my hand with her claws. While I was “baking” the scratches with iodine, I was late for work and had to take a taxi. As I found out later, my bus was involved in an accident that morning. Then don’t trust in a cat’s intuition,” says the guy.
And such stories from real life are a dime a dozen, and some of them happened to great people.
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Black cats. Symbol of mysticism?
When we say “witch,” our imagination helpfully produces a complete witch’s set: a cauldron with a potion, cards, candles, a broom and, of course, a black cat. What is the word “magician” associated with? Well, of course, ancient books, manuscripts, spicy aromas, amulets, talismans and an indispensable attribute of witchcraft - a black cat. What is so attractive about this animal, why exactly a black, and not a red cat, has become a symbol of mysticism, the unknown, incomprehensible and mysterious?
It turns out there are explanations for this. Only black color has the ability to perfectly protect against directed negative influences, completely absorbing all negative energies and nullifying, for example, the efforts of energy vampires to get into your biofield. And magicians have different clients, and again there is competition... You never know, you will fall victim to the envy of your colleagues. And communication with spirits, ghosts and other undead things is not in vain. A black cat copes better with the functions of a protector than other colors; it will warn of danger in time and remove negativity if necessary (and, believe me, it is required, quite often!)
I suggest you familiarize yourself with the following interesting fact:
The black cat twice saved the life of Secretary General Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev. While in India in 1969, Brezhnev met the Dalai Lama and he gave him a black magic cat with unique abilities to warn of future misfortunes and protect its owner. Brezhnev took the Lama's warnings seriously and did not question his words. And I didn’t regret it. In the same year, when the cat, not wanting to let its owner out of the house, showed concern, Brezhnev changed the place of his car in the motorcade, and those riding in the traditional Brezhnev place were seriously injured. Pure coincidence, right? But the second time, a year later, history repeated itself. The cat again did not want to let his owner leave the house and Brezhnev, having canceled all his business, stayed at home. Stupidity, right? Canceling business meetings because of some black cat who decided to meow. But it was this time that a truck crashed into a government car that left without the secretary general, and the passenger of the car died. As some say - just
coincidence or not? In the spring of 1982, the black cat passed away... And a few months later, having lost his talisman, his owner also died... Do you also think that all these are just coincidences, or should we listen to what they warn us about?
The cat is a portable biogenerator that creates electromagnetic radiation. The combination of black color and the cat's biopower gives simply amazing results. The frequency and amplitude of the waves emitted by a black cat have a strong effect on a person, both protecting him and curing him from many diseases. That is why cats are actively used in animatherapy - a special direction of medicine that has existed since the mid-50s of the last century and is gaining increasing popularity these days. The fact that cats can not only relieve nervous stress, but also cure, for example, cardiovascular diseases is supported by the fact that almost 49% of American doctors recommend that their patients get a cat, which helps reduce the risk of a heart attack.
In past centuries, magicians and sorcerers were part-time healers and, knowing about the extraordinary abilities of cats, they used them in medical practice in the same way as doctors who practice animatherapy use them today.
Black cats are reliable energy protectors who have amazing magical abilities and are eternal companions of the mysterious.
BLACK CAT BRINGS LUCK
Do you believe that black cats bring bad luck when they get caught
Are you on your way? Or do you think that black cats bring good luck?
It really all depends on what country you live in….
Different cultures and myths have completely different black cats If you live in the United States or most European
countries, then when meeting a black cat you will definitely expect failure.
If you live in England or Japan, then meeting a black cat will bring good luck.
If you live in Germany, then it is believed that if a black cat crosses the road from right to left, then this is a bad sign, but if the cat crosses from left to right, then this guarantees you a good time.
Italians believe that a black cat lives on the bed of a dying person.
and dies after him.
In China, a black cat be a harbinger of hunger and poverty.
In Latvia, like most Europeans, people believe that a black cat brings bad luck, however, in ancient times in Latvia it was considered great luck to have a black dog, a black cat and a black rooster. It was believed that these black cats , being the spirit of Runcis, bring good harvests and good luck.
In Scotland, catching a black cat on the porch is considered a sign of wealth and prosperity.
In Britain it has long been believed that if a black cat crosses your path or enters your home, good luck awaits you. This superstition has three primary sources.
The first takes us back to Ancient Egypt, where it was believed that the sacred cat overshadows with grace the house in which it lives and whose owners take care of it. The real benefit, of course, was the reduction in the number of mice in that house. But, thanks to countless myths and legends, the positive role of the cat extended much further than this reality and began to be considered as something absolute.
The inscriptions on ancient graves tell us that “ the cat gives life, prosperity and health, it does this every day and ensures a calm old age.”
A cat should be in every home. Along the thinnest threads, this ancient tradition was passed down from century to century even when the Christian church persecuted cats , considering them servants of the devil.
The second source comes from the Middle Ages, when the “ cat ” was feared and hated. It was then that a belief was born: if a cat crossed your path and you were not subsequently harmed, then you were incredibly lucky. Hence the association between cats and luck. If a cat comes into your house, then by showing kindness and compassion towards it, you thereby please its master, that is, the devil, and protect yourself from his wrath. Therefore, when a cat enters your home and is well received, you receive good fortune and Satan's favor in return. Others may suffer from it, but not you.
The third source is more earthly. An old English proverb says: “If there is a black cat , there will be no shortage of lovers in it.” Here the cat plays the role of a symbol of sexual attractiveness. During heat, she attracts a crowd of admiring cats , so the house in which the cat is considered a place where any female will enjoy the attention of the same number of men.
Black color in all these cases is considered especially lucky, as it is associated with occult practices. However, on the other side of the Atlantic, in America, the opposite is true: there it is believed that a white cat , while a black cat brings only trouble. This is because during the times of the pioneers, the first settlers, the black cat was associated with the devil so strongly that it unconditionally became the personification of evil and evil forces. No one wanted to deal with them, no one even tried to appease them.
The white cat , due to its clear contrast with the black one, was seen as the force of light opposing darkness, and thus turned into a sign of good luck.
Black cats are more common in cities than in villages. Why? There is no reason to suspect rural residents of being more superstitious. Dr. Clarke from Scotland conducted a survey of the population in Glasgow and its suburbs. He asked: “Do you think a black cat brings happiness, brings misfortune, or does not affect fortune at all?” Both in the city and in the countryside, the answers were the same: 20% are sure that it brings happiness, 20% - that it brings misfortune, 60% - did not take this issue seriously.
Thus, the hypothesis of artificial selection based on superstition is eliminated. Maybe natural selection is at work here? Isn't the phenomenon we are observing a manifestation of an unfavorable environmental situation?
For example, it is known that in cities, on birch tree trunks smoked with smoke from industrial enterprises, black butterflies are invisible to birds, unlike white ones, and therefore their frequency in urban populations increases sharply. But a cat is not a butterfly - a sparrow will not peck him! Maybe, on the contrary, a black cat in a smoky city to get close to a sparrow undetected and eat it. Even if this is true, it is unlikely to provide significant selective advantages to black cats .
Most likely, the solution to the problem lies in the side effects of the black color gene. Animals with black coloring turn out to be calmer, more friendly to humans, and more resistant to the effects of various stresses. Thus, it can be assumed that, due to the characteristics of their behavior, black cats are more adapted to tense and nervous city life than their lighter-colored relatives.
This is what most accurately explains the sharp increase in the frequency of black cats in urban populations.
Be that as it may, in any case, a black cat in your home will become a friend for many years and will create comfort and bring joy.
CATS and MYSTIC
For centuries, people have attributed magical powers to cats and associated them with gods, witches and witchcraft. Different nations have legends about cats and their magical abilities. In some religions, cats are considered sacred animals, bringing both happiness and misfortune.
The most famous patron of cats is, perhaps, the Egyptian goddess Bast, who even had a cat's head. Cats were so revered in Egypt that killing them was a serious crime, and when a cat living in the house died, all mourning rituals were observed. Cats often lived in temples, and there was even a feeding ritual; stray cats were greeted with honor, domestic cats literally ate at the same table with the family. Cat amulets were common, and dead cats were mummified and buried in special sarcophagi.
The Greeks believed that the goddess Diana often took the form of a cat. Therefore, cats were under special protection. In Scandinavia, cats were harnessed to the chariot of Freya, also Freyia, the blonde-haired and blue-eyed goddess of love, procreation and fertility. Among the Celts, the goddess Ceridwen was served by white cats, who helped her in affairs on Earth.
In Ancient Rome, the cat symbolized freedom and independence; it always accompanied the goddess of freedom Libertas and was depicted next to her.
Cats are still surrounded by an aura of mystery; it is often believed that sorcerers keep cats for their own purposes. It is worth noting, however, that during the Inquisition, many small animals - dogs, mice, rats, toads - were suspected of having connections with witches. There was a strong belief that witches could turn into cats, so sometimes there were even trials of witches “in the form of cats.” In 1718 William Montgomery claimed that many cats gathered near his house at night and spoke human language. After he killed two of them and maimed one, it was rumored that two old women were found dead the next morning, and one was found badly beaten.
In different countries, there are many contradictory signs associated with cats. For example, in Britain and Australia it is believed that black cats bring happiness; in some provinces of these countries they believe that white cats bring bad luck. In many European countries and the USA, on the contrary, a black cat portends misfortune, and in Russia it protects the house from thieves. In England, tortoiseshell cats bring happiness to their owners, and in Russia - blue cats. They say that if a cat sneezed near the bride on her wedding day, then the marriage will be happy. In some countries, it is believed that a cat that is frightened of an oncoming person and runs away or simply turns in the opposite direction from its original direction portends bad luck for that person.
In the old days, sailors had a belief that a black cat settling on a ship was a very lucky sign. Kicking out the cat was tantamount to kicking out happiness. Particularly lucky were the ships on which there lived a completely black cat, without white markings. At the same time, at sea they avoided saying the word “cat” - this could lead to trouble! A cat falling overboard meant the immediate approach of a storm. The sailors could not even think of leaving the cat on a sinking ship, trying to the last possible extent to save her during a shipwreck. In Yorkshire, it was believed that if a black cat lives on the shore with a wife, then nothing threatens her husband at sea. This sometimes even led to cat theft.
The ability of cats to sense danger has not surprised anyone for a long time. In the towns and villages on the slopes of Vesuvius on the eastern shore of the Bay of Naples, there is not a household without cats. Over many centuries, life has taught people whose houses are built on the slopes of an active volcano to rely on the instincts of their furry pets more than on the predictions of scientists. During the Second World War, cats often saved their owners. This ability of cats turned out to be so valuable that a special medal was established in Europe with the words engraved on it: “We also serve our homeland.” The medal was awarded to the cats that saved the greatest number of human lives.
Cat fur and bones were often included in amulets, and were also intended to enhance the effect of many spells. Stroking the tail of a black cat, for example, was used to treat styes, and the tail of a tortoiseshell cat helped against warts, as did three drops of blood smeared on a wart. It was believed that if a sick person was bathed in the water in which a cat had previously been washed, he would pass on his illness to the cat, which would take it out of the house. Each cat was given two names: one real, the other to confuse the devil. Then, in general, it was believed that knowing the real name helped dark forces gain power over a person (or cat). By giving the cat two names, one well-known, and the second a real one, never uttered in front of strangers, people tried to protect the cat that went outside from the machinations of evil forces.
With the help of cats you can try to predict the weather, here are some signs:
· If a cat sneezes, it means rain. If you sneezed three times, you are afraid of catching a cold.
· If a cat rushes around the house, jumps on everything and scratches - there is a strong wind, when the cat calms down, it means that the storm will soon subside.
· If a cat washes its ears thoroughly, it means rain. In ancient Rome they said: “If a cat washes behind its ears, it means that it feels that holes are appearing in the sky.” They probably spoke pure Latin.
· A cat digging and rolling on the ground and generally being in a playful mood is a sure sign that a rainstorm is approaching.
· If the cat is worried and rushes from place to place, a hurricane is approaching.
· A cat sitting with its back to the hearth means frost.
· If a cat tries to escape from the house at night, while meowing loudly, the bad weather may last for several days.
You can try to interpret dreams:
· Black - good luck.
· Tortoiseshell - success in love.
Redhead - for money and success in business
· White - good luck in creative endeavors.
· Black and white - good luck for children. Perhaps, just like the birth of a child.
· Tabby - happiness in the house, and good luck to those living in it.
· Blue - dreams will come true.
· Calico - good luck in dealings with new and old friends.
· Two fighting cats - to a quarrel or illness
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Black cats in the house: 3 amazing stories from the lives of famous and famous people
a) Follow the cat and go to prison and to the next world.
King Charles the First of England doted so much on his black cat that he even assigned special guards to him. The animal died a natural death, but the most amazing thing is that the day after his death, Karl was thrown into prison, and a little later - executed.
b) A rainy day from a black cat.
Napoleon Bonaparte once claimed that he had a presentiment of defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, because the day before he dreamed of a black cat. The emperor never liked cats, and even perceived the color black as a symbol of misfortune.
Why are black cats born black?
Each gene in a living organism is responsible for a specific trait.
Consequently, a cat’s body contains a gene responsible for the color of its fur. This gene is found on a chromosome and can take many forms. Different forms of one gene lead to different coat colors, so a cat can be gray, red, black... Almost any cell contains two chromosomes: one from mom, the other from dad. Both chromosomes can contain genes responsible for one color, then the cat will be one color.
But more often, different genes are present in the two parental chromosomes, and accordingly the coat will be colored in two different colors.
A cat's coat is naturally colored with two pigments: yellow and black. Mixing with each other, they form a gray color. The typical color for a cat is gray fur with dark stripes. The remaining colors are mutations at the gene level.
The black cat received from its ancestors genes responsible only for black color. Probably nature had reasons for this...
Why do black cats prefer to live in cities?
The number of cats with black fur in cities is growing inexorably. In the city, black cats are more common than in rural areas.
Why do black cats prefer city life to rural life? Scientists have put forward different guesses, but have not yet come to a consensus.
It cannot be said that black cats in the countryside are exterminated by superstitious residents, since survey results have shown that the percentage of superstitious people in rural areas is no greater than in the city.
Environmental pollution, soot- and smoke-covered houses and sidewalks can be reliable protectors for a black cat, helping it camouflage itself. But no one attacks her...
Although there is common sense in this idea: the cat needs to be invisible while hunting, and black walls and sidewalks will reliably help blend into the landscape even during the day.
In addition, soot and other chemicals contained in emissions from factories and factories stain a cat's coat. Such contaminants are difficult to remove even with special means, let alone a cat’s tongue.
So nature took care to provide city cats with non-staining fur coats. Now you can think: why are there so many white, red and spotted cats in the villages...
And the main reason is that the black cat is stress-resistant. She endures the psychological hardships of city life much more easily than her light-colored relatives.
Totem cat
People whose subconscious is connected with the character of cats are sweet, but independent, and what are called “walking on their own.”
These people are very clean and love their own body, both women and men prefer to take care of themselves, know how to take care of themselves, and are independent.
The health of these people seriously depends on the quality of sleep - with such a totem it is necessary to get a good night's sleep, this perfectly harmonizes the nervous system. Another aspect is sexual , this topic often becomes the most intrusive in their lives, but it is also a powerful driving force for their growth and development.
Cat painting by St. Petersburg artist Vladimir Rumyantsev
A person who has a cat totem has instinct and intuition, often hypersensitive abilities, and can clearly distinguish for himself Good and Evil, good and bad energy, light and dark people. He himself gravitates more towards one or the other pole.
They are curious and nosy, they love news and want to see and hear everything first. But they don’t aspire to be leaders; it’s more convenient for them to sit next to the leader, receiving all the benefits and bringing benefit with their talents and skills.
People who have a cat totem have good energy and can awaken their magical abilities and engage in various kinds of spiritual practices. Remember? - “there is no stronger beast than a cat!”
Woman with cat totem
- a girl-girl, very desirable for the male sex, she feels great potential - sexual and partner.
Feline flexibility and dexterity, grace are the qualities of true women who know how to enjoy life and attract men into their company.
The cat woman gets everything she wants with softness and affection, cunning and patience, and at the same time she knows how to arrange relationships so well that she will never allow herself to be offended. Otherwise, there is a reason to release her claws, which are quite sharp. Brunette cats are especially dangerous, they are absolutely on their own and very insidious, they do not forgive insults.
Cat painting by St. Petersburg artist Vladimir Rumyantsev
A woman whose cat is an animal of power has a developed maternal instinct, gets pregnant easily and loves to fuss with children. She is caring and knows how to instill in her offspring the necessary life skills.
She chooses professions where there will be a demand for her internal qualities - instinct, understanding of people, she can become a consultant and expert in various issues. She does not want a strict regime of professional activity; she prefers to work under a contract, in freelancing mode. Knows how to adapt, find loopholes and the best options for implementation in any event.
Men having a cat totem
– in their youth they are very active, striving for more and more new adventures. They know how to talk and captivate girls, value variety, and often have several love affairs at the same time.
They prefer to communicate with women; they have few male friends. In companies he is a pleasant and funny joker, attractive and sincere.
Cat painting by St. Petersburg artist Vladimir Rumyantsev
As they get older, they become lazier, agree to start a family, but are not averse to going “left” on occasion, without depressing themselves with doubts and feelings of guilt.
Cats, in general, love such living conditions when other people do everything for them, and they can come to a ready-made situation and decorate and ennoble it.
They work well in positions where commercial talent - a kind of merchant master who knows how to find an approach and cajole (mur-mur-mur) any potential partner or customer.
Their second talent is the ability to understand people and sense danger , so they find themselves in internal security services, especially commercial institutions. “Rats” - they smell it!
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They appear as fighters most often in only three situations:
- in situations of injustice, when they are severely deprived or their freedom is limited;
- in personal relationships, the presence of a rival invigorates them and forces them to activate their energy and mental abilities. Competition is their driving force;
- in extreme moments they instantly mobilize and are capable of feats.
Action of the talisman
According to Eastern legends, a talisman in the form of a cat or cat brings good luck. A person who has such an amulet will always be financially independent and will gain the ability to cope with any difficulties.
The amulet will contribute to the development of oratorical abilities, will help you become more restrained and charming, get out of difficult situations with composure and be calm about defeats.
The cat amulet helps create harmony. The talisman will protect its owner from melancholy, depression and bad mood. A cat has the ability to calm a person and improve his physical condition.
Black cats are neutral in nature - they cannot be called bad or good. It all depends on how people use their abilities. They can conduct both positive and negative energy. Since cats are mystical animals, they are considered amulets.
Beliefs associated with cats
The history of these small predators originates in Egypt, where cats have long been worshiped. These animals were considered sacred, as according to legend they originated from the goddess Bast. In Greek tradition, cats were identified with the goddess of the hunt, Artemis, for their speed and agility.
During the Middle Ages, the name Artemis became synonymous with the words “witch,” “witch,” and therefore cats began to be associated with certain dark forces that could negatively influence humans. At the same time, a tradition arose of decorating your home with figurines of these animals. It was believed that the cat figurine protects its owners from the misfortunes of fate and brings joy and prosperity to the house.
At that time, the black cat had the reputation of being mortal: its teeth were poisonous, poisoned flesh and hair, if one had the misfortune of swallowing one, one could be mortal. Besides, his eyes were impressive. They sparkle so much that no one can voice them. It should be added that the cat's nocturnal activity enhances superstitions. These poor little animals have suffered in the past. For years they would be avoided, lest they be surprised at night, better than being deprived of his soul by "Satan". Don't forget that if you encounter a black cat during a funeral, someone in the procession may die.
Norwegian folklore tells of Freya, whose chariot had an image of a cat on it. That is why in this country a cat figurine is a symbol of the emergence of everything new, especially new life. It is an amulet for newborns.
Black cat amulet
If you look closely at any black cat, you will definitely find a white spot or at least a white hair.
Cats owe these markings to superstitious people and are a kind of cat amulets. Christians identified the black cat with evil spirits and cruelly exterminated these graceful animals. The presence of a white mark saved the poor cat from certain death.
The population of black cats was also influenced by numerous healers and fortune tellers. They offered barbaric recipes that included ashes from the burned head of a black cat or a black cat's tail.
Thus, black cats did not have time to have offspring, unlike the happy owners of white “divine” marks.
Today, black cats are back in fashion. The presence of white spots in a black coat is now undesirable for many rare breeds of cats.
Black cat as the embodiment of the ancient Egyptian goddess Bast
The history of worship of small representatives of the cat family began in Ancient Egypt, whose inhabitants firmly believed that all cats descended from the omnipotent goddess Bast. They were identified with symbols of the sun and fertility, and were also believed to bring joy, fun and homeliness.
The Egyptians treated them so reverently that after death they were always mummified and buried in separate cemeteries intended for the burial of cats. They themselves shaved off their eyebrows and mourned for 70 days.
Nowadays, fortunately, such a cult no longer exists, but figurines depicting the Egyptian black cat, the symbol of the goddess Bast, have survived and become quite popular. Both several thousand years ago and today, people who adore esotericism believe that they are able to rid the house of negativity, replacing it with positive flows of Qi.
