Animal color and folk beliefs
Probably the most famous sign is about a black cat crossing the road, which promises bad luck.
Many believe in it so much that they are ready to immediately change their route. The belief came to us from the Middle Ages. In times famous for witch hunts, it was believed that people involved in dark magic, or even the devils themselves, turned into black cats.
These animals were perceived as harbingers of illness, crop failure and even death. Because of the color of their fur, they were known as almost the devil's helpers. An evil spirit in the guise of a cat deliberately crosses the road, thereby leading you astray from the right path.
But few people have heard that the direction of movement of an animal matters. If a cat runs from left to right, then for a man this is a very good sign, but for a woman, on the contrary, it promises problems. Conversely, it is good luck for a woman to meet a cat moving from right to left, but not for a man.
How can you protect yourself from the negative consequences of this sign? For this, protective rituals are used:
- An ancient Slavic ritual: spit three times over your left shoulder, turn around your axis and calmly move on. Thus, a person deceives the devil;
- you need to put a dry branch, saying: “I open the way for myself, and evil spirits are not an obstacle to me.” The gap in the path crossed by the cat is overcome by holding broken parts of a branch in their hands, which are then thrown away;
- in order to confuse the evil spirits, it is recommended to walk the ill-fated section of the road backwards.
On the other hand, a black cat in the house is a reliable protector from evil spirits, the evil eye and hostile people. If kittens are born, among which there are black and red, it is recommended to give the red one into good hands, and keep the black one with you.
Ginger cats tend to protect their owners from harm, improve the condition of the sick, and even heal. Due to their golden color, they symbolize monetary enrichment. A sign that promises good luck is to shelter a saffron milk cap. Three-colored cats are harbingers of happiness.
Representatives who are both white, black and red in color are especially valued among the people. Such cats will definitely bring prosperity to your home. Each of the three shades is responsible for a certain strength.
Black - protects from evil spirits, red - promises wealth, white - means purity, love and peace. Since ancient times, sailors have used these cats on ships to predict the weather. According to legend, they anticipate changes in atmospheric phenomena.
Cats with a tricolor color are highly respected in Japan, where mascot figurines with their image are popular. The figurines are made with their paws raised up. The right paw attracts financial wealth, the left paw attracts good luck in business.
In Muslim countries, they believe that a tricolor cat in the house protects the home from fire. White cats are famous for their ability to cure diseases. If a pet lies on any part of its owner’s body, they say that it “heals” this place, absorbing all the negative energy.
White cats are believed to have healing powers
Snow-white cats relieve tension and stress, lower blood pressure, and give peace. If a woman gets such a furry friend, she will become kinder, gentler, more caring and more attractive to members of the opposite sex.
According to the beliefs of many peoples of the world, meeting a white cat on the street portends good luck. If this happened on the eve of the wedding, family life will turn out well.
Tricolor cats are extremely rare. Males are usually sterile. True, this has nothing to do with mysticism; the cause is a genetic anomaly.
Logical explanations
The departure of a cat is not always associated with mysticism. Sometimes there is a logical explanation. For example, she could go on a spree.
Perhaps the pet was so carried away by the pursuit of prey that it did not notice how it ran far from home. Not all cats can find their home by smell.
Other explanations:
- A pregnant cat may leave to give birth. In this case, the pet will soon return and bring new “tenants” with it.
- People treated the cat badly, and he decided that it was better to live on the street. Or the children in the house squeezed the poor animal.
- A new pet or family member has appeared in the house and has stolen all the attention.
- The pet went in search of love from other cats and cats, and therefore went on a long spree.
- Stress or mental disorder. Cats, like people, can experience mental health problems and psychological distress. For example, the death of the owner can be a real trauma.
Signs
Superstitions and signs about cats in the house:
- When moving to a new house, the owners must first let the cat into it. He can immediately sense negative energy and drive away evil forces. Afterwards, you should observe the cat’s behavior. The place where he goes to sleep is considered good for placing a bed on it;
- cats have the ability to see ghosts and spirits. There is a sign: if a cat is alert and looks intensely at something invisible to human eyes, this means that it has noticed some otherworldly entity;
- They are also friends with brownies. Sign: the cat jumps and runs at night - plays with the guardian spirit. It is not recommended to interfere with them;
- the presence of this wonderful animal protects from magical influences. Thanks to their strong aura, cats subtly sense all negative energy vibrations and are able to neutralize them;
- the cat washes its face and ears with its paw - it washes the guests. If the paws are warm, friends will come; cold ones - to uninvited and unpleasant visitors. There is another observation: moving a paw behind the right ear - to pleasant meetings; behind the left - ill-wishers will come;
- If the owners leave their home for a long time, you need to pat the pet on the back goodbye. At the same time, the cat purrs or is silent - everything is fine, the road will be safe. Meows, behaves noisily and restlessly - you should stay at home;
- If the owners of an animal, while packing for a trip, are faced with the fact that the cat gets into a suitcase, this is good. The road will be easy. Being a hooligan and taking things out of a suitcase is an unfavorable sign. Pet warns against traveling;
- If a domestic cat runs away and does not return, it is said to have gone off to die. According to another version, in this way the brave pet wards off trouble from the family.
Opinions about why a cat settles down to sleep near its owner's head are divided:
- takes away negative energy;
- relieves tension and removes anxiety;
- protects against death and serious illnesses;
- it simply heats up, since maximum heat transfer occurs through the surface of the head;
- completely trusts this person and is strongly attached to him;
- attracted by the smell of hair, skin or clothing.
If a strange cat comes into the house, then this is a good omen. Representatives of the cat family never come to people without a reason. If a stray cat chooses a specific home to live in, there are good reasons for this.
Interpretation of the signs of why a cat comes into the house:
- keeping a stray cat always brings great luck and happiness;
- a cat that comes before the wedding promises a happy marriage;
- a black cat came into the house is a sign indicating that not all is well in the family: illness, quarrels, an abundance of ill-wishers. The animal needs to be sheltered, because it was sent from above for protection and help. This is a gift of fate;
- if the cat is black with white paws - to money and career growth, with white fur will serve as a home doctor;
- a tricolor cat sticking to your home means good things, for single girls - a meeting with your betrothed and an imminent wedding, for newlyweds - the appearance of children;
- a cat that comes to the house where there is a sick person gives him relief and takes away the illness.
In general, all folk signs associated with cats wandering into a person’s home boil down to the fact that this is a very lucky sign. The furry alien should be left in the house. If for some reason this is not possible, you need to treat the guest with all kindness, feed and warm him, and then wait for him to leave on his own. If you drive him away, you can lose your luck.
It is strongly recommended to show the selected animal to a veterinarian, treat it for parasites and get the necessary vaccinations.
Many people believe that the death of a cat in the house promises misfortune. But should we take this as a bad omen? Of course, this is a very sad event, but, as a rule, there is nothing mystical about it.
Especially if the pet passed away for natural reasons. Usually, seriously ill or old animals anticipate their death and go to die in a secluded place far away in advance. Cats living in apartments are deprived of this opportunity.
There is also this interpretation: a cat, dying, at the cost of its own life, averts great trouble from its owners. The death of several cats in a row may indicate that the house is saturated with black energy. They take it upon themselves and simply cannot stand it.
But do not forget about a rational explanation. It is likely that the animals were infected with some kind of infection. This is especially true for kittens and older cats.
Rituals to bring home a missing cat
A white candle is placed next to the cat's bowl filled with tasty treats and lit. Until it burns out, the owner must sit nearby and mentally turn to the spirits and higher powers with a request for the return of the fugitive, wishing him health, strength and protection.
The owner should place a full glass of water with the words “to my house, to my threshold” at the front door and keep it there until the escaped animal returns.
For the next ritual you will need a ribbon or rope. The legs of the table are tied around the perimeter. It is believed that in this way good news is brought into the house.
Another ritual is as follows. With a lit white candle, they approach an open window or vent and say “Smoke up the mountain, cat home.” At the same time, the name of the pet is called.
If the pet does not return, then it most likely died. No matter how great the owner’s longing for his pet, there is no need to mourn him for a long time and torment the soul of the deceased, it is better to let the cat run along its rainbow.
From a healing perspective
It is believed that these animals have the gift of removing any negativity from people, as well as anticipating death.
Signs about cats in the house, how and where they sleep:
- the cat lies at the head of its owner - protects against death;
- in the heart - delays old age;
- in the legs - relieves fatigue.
If he sniffs a person's breath, he will soon fall ill.
If a cat runs away from home and the sufferer feels better, they say that she took the illness to herself. A cat sleeping next to the bed of a seriously ill person is a sign of imminent death.
Black cat in the house - good or bad
Unusual pets are not always harbingers of misfortune. Cats with dark fur in the house are a real amulet for the owners of the home from evil, envy and magical influences. For a long time, such animals warned the owners of the house about upcoming events.
Despite the bad omens and superstitions about black cats, which predict illness, misfortune and death for the homeowner, the appearance of such a pet in the house can help the owner in the fight against fatigue, headaches, and pressure changes. After all, pets, especially those with a charcoal color, are excellent healers.
Why can't you hurt cats?
A cat that is often offended or punished will eventually become aggressive and vindictive, or downtrodden, intimidated and unhappy. It is believed that if you grab a cat by the tail, it will shit anywhere. The cat in the house does not feel guilty, but he very subtly senses when he is not loved and remembers it.
Under no circumstances should physical violence be used against these animals. This promises nothing but problems. For educational purposes, completely different methods are used that are safe for their health. For example, various repellent devices with unpleasant smells or sounds for cats.
There are also very gloomy signs among people associated with the killing of cats:
- cat killer: dooms himself to seven years of misfortune, in the future he will go to prison, and is capable of killing a person;
- a cat is the first one to meet its owner in the next world, so it cannot be killed;
- drowning kittens means loneliness and lack of money. Within seven generations there will be drowned people in the family.
Hitting a cat with a car is definitely an ominous sign that has several interpretations:
- a person who hits a cat will lose his luck for seven years;
- warning. You should drive more carefully, otherwise there will be trouble. There may be a serious accident in the near future;
- knocking down a cat means betrayal by loved ones;
- if a cat dies - to grief because of a woman; if the cat is because of a man. There will be failures in your personal life;
- if the animal was hit by a woman, she will have a rival;
- when the newlyweds were in the car - this is a bad sign, promising the breakdown of the family.
The best thing to do is to stop the vehicle and check the condition of the animal. If it is still alive, you should try to get it to a veterinary facility.
Where did the sign about the black cat come from?
Superstitions about dark cats are still popular today. People are afraid of these animals, believing that they bring bad luck. In Russia, Germany and the USA, dislike for cats with this color is reflected in the saying “it’s bad luck for a black cat to cross the road.”
During the era of the Inquisition, black cats were exterminated en masse, believing that they were servants of Satan and accomplices of witches. Animals of dark colors were associated with black magic and witchcraft.
During the medieval plague epidemic, cats, along with rodents, were considered carriers of a dangerous disease. Therefore, they tried to avoid encounters with these animals. A meeting with a black cat in a dimly lit place or a visit from such a guest to the house was considered a harbinger of misfortune.
What does it mean if the pet returned on its own?
The return of a pet promises great joy to family members. The animal probably led the trouble away from the house, and as soon as the danger was over, it came home.
It is also possible that the cats' mating season has ended, that the right road has been found, offspring have grown, etc. There are cases when cats returned home many months and even years after they disappeared.
If the cat returns with kittens, under no circumstances should you drive them away or kill them, as this will bring trouble and misfortune. The returning pet should be warmly welcomed: fed, watered and shown maximum love and attention.
