Signs about cats

Why are there so many superstitions about cats? Perhaps it's because humans and cats have lived in close proximity for 10,000 years. And despite this long history, scientists still can't determine whether cats are domesticated or live with humans because they feel more comfortable. Superstitions associated with them have touched virtually every aspect of life.

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1 A cat in the house
2 Animal color
3 Health
4 A cat in a dream

A cat in the house

There are many superstitions about how a cat appears in the house and leaves it:

A furry pet brings prosperity to the home.
If an animal leaves the home due to the fault of its owner, this is bad luck.
The first cat to enter a new home is the cat. In the old days, several cats were allowed in at once, but over time, just one became sufficient for good luck.
A strange cat entering the house of an unmarried girl means a quick marriage, and if a female cat comes, it means that children will be born.
The birth of kittens is a special joy. If a litter contains a red and a black kitten, both should not be kept. The red one should be given away, and the black one should be kept for yourself, because he will bring good luckYou need to give a small coin for the kitten for its health.
It's a different story if a kitten is purchased. It's believed this will bring ruin. But if the money is received, it shouldn't be spent immediately; it should at least sit in the house overnight.

Animal color

There's a superstition that says a cat should be the same color as the owner's natural hair. Otherwise, they might clash, leading to the cat leaving the house on its own or being kicked out. Either scenario spells misfortune.

In addition, the color of the animal speaks about its qualities:

gray cats are wise and reserved;
black cats are magical cats, capable of clairvoyance;
redheads are fiery, active cats;
Whites have the ability to perform white magic.

Most superstitions are about black cats. These animals arouse particular curiosity and give rise to legends. The most common superstition is if a black cat crosses the road, it's bad luck. But initially, it was the other way around—it was the black cat that warned people of impending danger. Over time, however, people began to believe that trouble was a consequence of encountering such an animal.

The same animal has evoked both good feelings and hatred in different cultures. For example, in England during the Middle Ages, a black cat was believed to bring good luck on a ship. During the Inquisition, animals unlucky enough to be born with black fur were exterminated as witches' allies. Germanic tribes believed that coal-colored cats brought death and brought these beliefs to Europe.

Interesting! Statistically, Americans are the least likely to adopt black cats from shelters.

But there are also many good signs about having a black cat in the house:

such a cat protects the house not only from bad people, but also from evil spirits;
If a black beauty comes into the house itself, great happiness awaits the owners;
A black cat in a fisherman's family protects its owner at sea, but also expects a rich catch, otherwise it might leave and bring trouble.

In the East, in Ancient Egypt, the black cat embodies the goddess of good fortune. Japanese women who have not found a partner buy black cat figurines to attract suitors.

Fact! In the Middle Ages, the extermination of black cats led to a massive increase in the rat population, which brought the bubonic plague.

Golden, fiery, and ginger cats are symbols of energy and protection. A handsome ginger cat in the home is always a good sign. He will bring prosperity, negotiate with the brownie, and help establish ties between children and parents. However, it's not advisable to get a ginger pet immediately before moving to a new place.

Gray cats are symbols of constancy. Giving them as a wedding gift means bringing stability to the young family.

White fluffy pets are guides to the subtle world of magic. They will rid the home of negative energy and their owner of stress.

The house's mascots are two-colored cats. Their tricolor Their fellow cats also bring prosperity, luck, and wealth. The behavior of colorful cats can even predict the weather. One of the signs says that if tortoiseshell cat If you wash yourself against the grain, then you shouldn't expect a clear day.

Interesting! "Money cats" is what Americans sometimes call calico cats; they are believed to bring good luck in financial matters.

Health

Perhaps the largest number of signs and beliefs about cats are related to health.

If an animal comes to sleep at the bedside of a seriously ill person, then this is news of his imminent death.
If a furry pet climbs into the owner's lap to sleep, it relieves the fatigue that has accumulated in the person during the day.
When a cat lies down on a person, it takes on the disease of the organ on which it lies.
If a cat chooses a person's head to sleep on, it is doing so to drive away death or scare away evil spirits.
When a pet lies on a pregnant woman's belly, it foretells an imminent birth.
Sometimes an animal sniffs the owner's scent near his face, and then they say that it senses illness.

Fact! Petting a furry friend lowers your heart rate and blood pressure. This is especially beneficial for people with heart disease.

If a person wants to take advantage of the healing properties of their furry friend, then they need to adhere to certain rules:

you can’t force the “doctor” and put him on the sore spot by force;
If your pet decides to leave, you can't hold it back.

Sometimes cats leave a house where a person is dying. Why does this happen? According to superstition, the animal is trying to ward off impending death. If the pet disappears, and the person recovers, it's believed the cat has warded off misfortune. There's another superstition on this subject: if a sick person lives in the house but the cat doesn't leave, it means recovery is expected, but if the cat leaves, the outcome is tragic.

A cat in a dream

You don't have to get a furry pet, but you can still receive a prediction related to one. These animals often appear in dreams. What can you expect from such an encounter?

If you dream of a cat, it may indicate envy, deception, and those around you in real life.
It's a good omen to see a cat washing itself in a dream. It will bring good luck in business or a pleasant meeting.
Dreams about calico cats are interpreted in various ways, but they always have an unpleasant meaning. For a woman, it can warn of a rival; sometimes it speaks of hostility, conflict, or flattery.

By observing how a cat washes itself, you can predict not only the arrival of guests but also who will be there: an evil person (if the cat rubs its left ear) or a kind person (if it washes its right ear). A cat washes its paw pads and claws if a priest is visiting.

Folk beliefs about cats even touch on the issue of sterilization. For example, folk belief holds that spaying a cat is forbidden if there is a woman in the house who hasn't given birth. This, according to the belief, deprives not only the animal but also the human of the chance to have children.

There are many more superstitions about cats. Each person decides for themselves which ones to believe and which ones to ignore.

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