Signs about cats, beliefs, superstitions: all known today

Cats have been domesticated for a very long time. Most experts agree that this happened in Ancient Egypt. In this state they were considered divine beings and were worshiped. And, most likely, they were interested, like other deities, about the future.

From Egypt, cats spread to Europe, Asia, and then to America. Observing their behavior, people gradually formed certain ideas about what certain actions of animals could mean. Today, a huge number of popular beliefs and signs have been accumulated related to these mysterious beautiful creatures that have been living next to humans since ancient times.

Observing cat behavior

Very often, by observing the behavior of a pet, one can draw conclusions about events in the near future. The following signs are associated with cat behavior:

The cat washes itself when guests arrive (some believe that the sign works if the animal washes itself while sitting “facing” the front door).
Hearing a cat sneeze, according to Italians, portends the imminent onset of happiness. According to other beliefs, a cat sneezes to warn of a possible illness. In such cases, it is recommended to quickly say to the animal: “Hello!”, this will neutralize the bad prediction. Also, the sneezing of an animal near a young couple is often taken as a sign of imminent marriage.
If a cat knows that it is not allowed to sit on the table, but suddenly climbs onto it, this indicates that the people who were recently visiting and sitting at the table have bad intentions towards the owners. Climbing onto the table, she tries to “expel” bad energy in order to protect her loved ones.
If there is a small child in the house, and the cat stubbornly climbs into his crib, you should not drive her away. Children are defenseless against evil spirits, especially in their dreams, and the tailed protector will help ward off the forces of evil.
If it is unusual for a cat to be very affectionate towards people, but she unexpectedly came, demanding to pet her, or rubs against her legs, this indicates the imminent acquisition of a new thing (most often successful) or the receipt of a gift.
If a cat sits on the threshold, turning towards the exit, this indicates that she is trying to prevent bad news, troubles or death, as well as unclean spirits from entering the house. Pets also protect themselves from evil forces when they go to the toilet in a completely inappropriate place, for example, on beds. It is impossible to scold and punish for such actions: ancestors have long noticed that this sign actually comes true.
Sitting on the windowsill and looking out the window, the cat often warns that people with bad intentions or unwanted guests will soon visit. In this way, the cat tries to delay them on their way and prevent them from entering the house.

It is also interesting to observe how and where the cat sleeps. This can tell a lot to an attentive person. If a pet comes into bed with its owner and tries to perch on his head, this indicates that something is bothering the person, and the pet wants to drive away these thoughts.

If an animal lies down at its feet, it tries to cleanse the owner of bad energy brought home from the outside. When a cat persistently tries to sleep between a married couple, it means that there are some difficulties in their relationship or a quarrel has occurred. So she tries to remove the bad, to take away the negative emotions that the husband and wife experience towards each other.

If a cat wants to lie down on a certain area of a person’s body and sleep there, it is trying to treat him. It climbs on the head - the owner suffers from headaches, on the neck - it tries to cure problems with the larynx, colds, on the stomach - it treats the digestive tract, on the legs - problems with the musculoskeletal system. If a cat comes to lie on the belly of a pregnant woman, it protects both the baby and its mother. In the early stages of pregnancy, such behavior, especially not typical of the animal before, indicates a possible threat of miscarriage.

Read the article about the most evil cats, purebred, hybrid and even wild.

The meaning of the sign depending on the month

In January, other people's cats most often run into places where people are lonely. If this happens to you, then chat with friends, invite them to visit.
I dropped by in February - changes will happen soon. It all starts with a change of image, renovation or an unexpected decision to travel.
The March cat will give you a new acquaintance, passion, and a whirlwind romance.
The cat came to you in April - he will fill you with the energy of life. From now on you will be able to move mountains.
The cat visited the house in May, then loss of money is possible soon. You may be drawn into a dubious scam, or sign an unfavorable contract. The cat wants to warn you about this.
The June guest hints that it is time to rest. It will also help you part with unwanted people.
In July, you are overcome by depression or you are suffering from melancholy - a mustachioed and tailed one will relieve you of the blues.
In August, the alien will reliably protect against dark forces.
The animal came into the house on a September day - it’s time to do some general cleaning. And not only in the apartment, but also in thoughts.
In October, the cat warns of danger. A person may appear in your environment who wants to harm you. Be careful.
In November, a strange cat was found on the doorstep, which means family life is not in order. You need to be more attentive to your husband.
The December tailed visitor wants to say that danger threatens your loved ones.

Cat in the house

There are many signs associated with cats of different coat colors. The leader, of course, is a black cat, which many take as a harbinger of misfortune. Such beliefs are connected with the fact that previously in villages it was believed that only witches had black cats without a single blond hair. With the help of their pets, they enter into a conspiracy with evil spirits, since evil favors such animals.

Some believed that at night or only during the full moon, the witch was able to enter the body of the coal cat to do evil deeds.

Of course, this is a slander, and black cats are not to blame for anything. On the contrary, many have noticed that a black pet is able to protect the home from troubles, negative energy, and even bring happiness to its owners.

It is considered a particularly negative omen if a coal-black cat crosses the path of someone walking. There will be no way to where the person is going, or misfortune awaits him along the way. In fact, it’s worth postponing your planned hike and returning home if a black cat literally throws itself at your feet, trying to block the path. In other cases, you can safely move on, even if a completely black animal has crossed the road. Especially if the cat did not pay any attention to the passerby.

If a black cat crosses the road behind the person walking, it is believed that this indicates that the person has successfully avoided some kind of trouble or the trouble has passed by.

We recommend reading more about signs about black cats. And also see the article about why you might dream about a coal cat.

The second most popular are the signs about tricolor cats, which bring happiness to their owners. In the old days, it was believed that getting such an animal as a pet was a great success; a tricolor beauty could become a real talisman. Just seeing her on the street while going to an important meeting was considered great luck and a good sign.

Red cats are second only to black cats in terms of the magical properties attributed to them. When starting a saffron milk cap, a person tries to attract the attention of the gods who are responsible for luck and material well-being. If a fiery-colored kitten wanders into the house from nowhere, this is good news and happy changes in life. The cat must be sheltered and well looked after.

Offending a red-haired pet is considered impermissible; this can incur the wrath of higher powers (however, this applies to cats of all colors). Read more in the article about signs about ginger cats.

Gray cats combine the ability of black cats to protect the home from evil spirits and the ability of red cats to bring financial well-being. It is believed that having a gray or smoky animal in the house means big and happy changes. In addition, such a cat crossing the road is considered a good sign.

If a gray cat prefers to sleep on its back, this indicates that it feels completely safe. For the owner, this means that in the near future he will not have material problems, hunger, or a lack of anything. Read more interesting things in the article about signs about gray cats.

White cats, according to legend, have good energy and are able to saturate a house with it, making it cozy and its inhabitants calm and happy. Meeting a white cat on the way to an important meeting is considered a good sign. This promises the success of the planned enterprise, and may also portend good news.

It is believed that white animals can “pull together” the hosts of the disease. This is especially successful for snow-white handsome men with heterochromia (eyes of different colors). Tortoiseshell cats are also considered good healers.

Snow-white cats can help a lonely guy or an unmarried girl find a mate. According to legend, seven white kittens should be given to good hands. Guys need to adopt cats, and girls need cats. Also read about signs about white cats.

We recommend reading the article about signs about a cat coming and leaving home.

Interpretations by color

As it turns out, most superstitions are associated with the color of cats. It matters a lot what color a stray or pregnant cat has.

Ginger

Owners of red fur coats promise people only good things. These are sunny and positive animals that bring joy and well-being to the home.

But if you offend a ginger cat, you can bring upon yourself troubles and sorrows.

According to signs, if a girl picks up a red kitten on the street, she will soon get married.

Gray

If gray cats are fighting in the yard, signs indicate that someone is spreading rumors. Giving a gray kitten to newlyweds means a happy marriage, stability and prosperity.

White

Wearers of snow-white fur coats are the personification of harmony, balance and spiritual purity. Therefore, people who want to protect their home from negativity and negative energy are advised to have such pets.

If a white cat crosses the path of an unmarried girl, she will soon meet her future husband.
If the white beauty lambs, then peace, comfort and prosperity will always reign in the house.

Black cat

Since ancient times, people have thought that a black cat means and symbolizes only grief and trouble. Black cats were considered minions of witches and sorcerers.

But contrary to the negative opinion, there are also positive signs: for example, a black cat in the house protected its owners from thieves, lightning strikes and fire.

Another sign about a black cat said that if she lives on a ship, then the ship will never get caught in a storm. But if a pet with this fur color fell overboard, then the ship would die on the reefs.

If unexpectedly, a black cat was found in the house, the sign said that evil spirits had entered the house.

If you crossed the road

If a black cat crosses the road, you need to spit over your left shoulder three times and say: “To hell!” It was believed that this would negate the negative influence of the sign.
If a white cat crosses the road, this promises profit and good news.
If a gray cat crossed the road, then you could strengthen the omen with the words: “A gray cat is a lucky turn!” or “Gray cat - happy path!”

If appeared in the house

Old people say that if a cat strays, it promises good luck and unexpected profits. In the modern world, a “stray” cat is considered to be an animal on the landing or near the entrance.

Cats and weather

Many signs about cats are related to the weather. Today this is not so relevant, but in the old days, climatic conditions and natural disasters greatly influenced people's lives. Therefore, they tried to find out the weather in various ways, including by watching cats.

Here are the most reliable signs:

if an animal sleeps curled up in a ball and at the same time hides its nose or covers it with its paw, this means the onset of frost;
tries to fall asleep on the stove (in urban conditions - on the heating radiator) - to a strong cold snap;
tears the floor, furniture or wall - to windy weather, in winter - to a snowstorm, blizzard;
sleeps soundly, spread out - for warm weather;
a cat washes itself, washing its ears with its paws - to precipitation;
a cat on a ship meows or purrs loudly - to a storm, stormy weather;
an animal sharpens its claws on a wall - to a change in weather;
licks or spreads its tail - to a storm, blizzard.

Interpretation by month

When trying to understand what a cat coming into your house or yard promises, you should pay attention to the month in which the guest arrived.

January

The cat comes to people who are mired in loneliness, helps them find warmth and find a soul mate.

February

The animal symbolizes the desire for change. Having sheltered it, a person will want to radically change his life, interior or image.

A stray cat brings love and passion to life. Lonely people will meet their fate, established relationships will flare up in bright colors with renewed vigor.

April

In the midst of spring, the cat will give fresh strength and energy. To the person who lets it into the house, the animal promises success in work and study; an active lifestyle will take career and relationships to a new level.

The guest takes care of well-being, warns about possible theft or robbery, protects against thoughtless spending and unsuccessful investments.

A cat helps you relax mentally and physically, restore strength, and wards off unpleasant people.

Appearing at the height of summer, the tramp brings comfort to life and to the apartment, has a beneficial effect on the energy of things, and heals the body and soul of its new owners.

Superstitions

There are many superstitions associated with cats. Today they may not have their original meaning, but knowing about some of them is interesting and sometimes useful.

Here are the most common superstitions associated with cats:

you cannot buy a cat, only an exchange for some useful thing is permissible;
during a thunderstorm, a coal-black cat should be kicked out of the house (wooden) so that lightning does not hit it and a fire does not occur;
You can get rid of a stye on the eye by stroking the sore eye with the tail of a charcoal-colored cat; the tail of a three-colored or four-colored cat will help remove warts;
hearing a cat sneeze at a wedding is fortunate for the newlyweds;
if a stranger or a stray cat comes into the house - unfortunately;
a person who tortures and offends an animal commits a grave sin, and in the next world he will immediately encounter cats that will bite and scratch him;
with the help of a cat you can summon the souls of dead people;
By catching and boiling a black cat, you can get a bone that will make a person invisible.

Indiana still has a law requiring owners of jet-black cats to wear bells on them when they are allowed outside on Friday the 13th.

The kitten got nailed

A kitten that has found its way to the house can mean an imminent addition to the family. When people have been trying for a long time and unsuccessfully to conceive a child, a long-awaited dream comes true with the arrival of a furry guest. By letting in a homeless child, future parents make it clear that they are ready to take care of their offspring.

In case of illness, the kitten will also play a positive role. On the one hand, it will distract the patient from painful thoughts, on the other hand, according to signs, the cat was sent by higher powers to ward off illness, and possibly death.

The appearance of a kitten in a house where a person has recently died symbolizes news from the deceased, makes it possible in a tragic situation to be distracted by the baby, and it is easier to cope with the loss. By driving him away, a person risks angering the inhabitants of the other world and bringing upon himself troubles and misfortunes.

Signs about death

Many signs are associated with cats and death. Here are the most common:

the cat is lying on the table - at worst, it is “staying after” one of the household members;
lies under the bed or does not leave the side of a seriously ill person, then he will soon die;
if a cat shits on the clothes of a person with a cold, it means a speedy recovery;
if a cat lies down at the feet of a patient - to recovery, if it leaves him - he will soon end up in the grave;
if a cat sleeps in a person’s head, this indicates that the latter will soon end up in a cemetery, since the animal “drives” him out of the house;
if a cat suddenly begins to meow loudly and for a long time, this means the death of one of the household members; the animal is trying to ward off death with screams.

Also read the article about a dying cat and signs associated with it.

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Road signs

The most famous sign: a cat running across the road (usually black, but generally of any color) foretells that there will be no path. Residents of Foggy Albion believe that if they are about to leave the house and hear a loud meow, it means they should postpone their journey.

If you are going to leave the house, even for a short time, you should ask the cat to protect it from uninvited guests and thieves. To do this, you need to gently stroke her and address her in your own words. Together with her brownie ally, she will fulfill the request.

If a cat purrs in response to affection, this indicates that everything will be fine, but if it meows loudly, then you should not leave the house now.

Before a long journey, people pack a bag or suitcase. If a cat climbs into it just to lie down and sleep, then the trip will be successful. If the animal tries to throw things out of the bag, you need to postpone leaving.

Sailors and fishermen always tried to take a cat on board. Initially, this was done for purely practical reasons: the cat destroyed rats - the main destroyers of food, which to remain without at sea meant certain death. Rats and mice could also damage barrels of fresh water, which was nowhere to be taken in the open sea, far from the shore. Over time, a cat on a ship began to be considered simply a good omen, and sailors always took their tailed friends on a trip. Their behavior was also used to judge the upcoming weather.

Also read the article about why a cat washes itself.

If it is not possible to keep the stray one for yourself

In all signs, it is forbidden to drive away a dead animal; it is recommended to show it honor and be sure to feed it. But people do not always have the desire or opportunity to keep an animal that has shown them attention. In such situations, it is important how the cat will be accepted into the home and how it will leave it.

A four-legged animal that has found its way should be allowed into the home, greeted and fed. After the animal has eaten and relaxed, carefully pick it up and carry it out the door. It is important not to scare or harm him, then the luck brought by the cat will not be threatened, and she will not leave the house.

The appearance of a mustachioed guest is good, no matter what he is: white, black, striped. You cannot drive it away so as not to lose the luck that the animal brought with it on its tail.

Cat and material well-being

Witches and sorcerers have various methods of enrichment, and one of them is associated with the possibility of receiving an irredeemable ruble from an unclean one. You can also get this magical item using different methods, for example, using a black cat. At midnight you should go to the crossroads, stand facing west and pinch the animal so that it meows loudly. In response to these sounds, a spirit will appear and ask you to sell the cat. You must agree, asking for a ruble in return. Such a coin will invariably return to the owner and make him rich.

In China, they believe that keeping a cat in the house is a sign of wealth. If a stray cat comes into the house, material well-being will soon end.

If a cat fawns over its owner, it means he will soon receive an expensive gift or profit.

During the growing month, you should stroke a gray cat wearing white socks to gain wealth and good luck.

Cat's devotion

A cat that comes into the house shows its obedience and determines the choice of its owner. It's amazing luck to meet a tail on the doorstep of your home. Another question is that an unexpected visit can bring different consequences depending on what is happening behind the closed doors of the home.

The cat can come to the house where it is needed. The animal's mysterious aura senses events that are about to happen. If the proudest creature in the world has come to the conclusion that she needs this house, a person cannot ruin these plans.

Mr. Cat recommends: the most popular signs

One of the most famous beliefs is that a cat should be the first to cross the threshold of a new home. She will “assess” the energy state of the new home and establish contact with the brownie.

Here are the most common and often true signs associated with cats:

the cat broke the mirror - fortunately;
washes his face - to the guests;
petting a cat if he comes up on his own means good luck and material well-being for the near future;
There must always be at least one cat on the ship, then it will return safely to the port (the wives of sailors kept black cats in the house so that their husbands would definitely return);
whoever pours water on a cat loses half his life;
kittens cannot be given away for free; you must take at least a small coin in return;
by feeding stray cats, a person patches up his karma, and also ensures a prosperous afterlife existence for deceased relatives;
Taking home a stray cat and taking care of it will bring money and happiness; driving away an incoming animal will incur punishment from higher powers (it is believed that cats only come to places where they are really needed).

Cats have been living next to humans for a very long time, bringing joy with their mere presence. It turns out that they can bring quite material well-being, as well as protect the house from troubles and ward off death. Therefore, you need to protect and care for your furry pet so as not to incur the wrath of the goddess Bast and her comrades from other mythological stories.
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What does it mean if a cat comes to a grave?

There are two interpretations of such an event, but neither of them is unambiguously unfavorable.

First, the cat collects energy, which is useful for it, but not very good for the relatives of the deceased. Thus, it protects the living from the negative phenomena of the world of the dead.

Secondly, a dead relative or loved one has transferred his soul into an animal and wants to be taken home. But it is recommended to do this only when there was a good relationship with the deceased and he never did harm to loved ones. If the relationship was not too smooth, the animal should be fed, but there is no need to take it into the house.