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.

Why you shouldn't hurt cats

A bad attitude towards our smaller brothers not only characterizes the owner as a cruel person, but also threatens with unpleasant consequences. Popular beliefs say that an owner who offends an animal will pay for the offense for a long time. A person will face a dark streak in life, illness and other serious difficulties.

Even in a situation where the cat did something bad: broke a potty or went to the toilet in the wrong place, you should not cruelly punish your pet. Feeling cruelty from the owner, the cat will stop protecting the house from intruders and negative energy.

You cannot offend not only your own pet, but also strangers and stray cats. If you notice a kitten in need of help on the street, you should show mercy.

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.

How do folk signs suggest returning something lost?

Sometimes cats just get lost

We will not talk about practical ways to return a missing animal now. A lot has been written about this on the Internet. But when all real methods have been tried and all you can do is wait, you really want to resort to the help of higher powers! Why not try it?

Place your missing pet's favorite treat in his bowl, light a white candle and place it on the floor next to the bowl. And then mentally ask the bright forces of the Universe to save the animal and return it to you safe and sound. Let the candle burn out completely.
Pour water into a glass and place it at the front door, saying: “To my house, to my threshold.” At this time, try to imagine in detail how the missing animal enters your apartment.
Tie a rope around the perimeter of all four legs of the table at which you are dining. And wait for good news.
Standing with a burning candle near the open window, say loudly: “Smoke up the mountain, (name) to the house!”
If you are a believer, it is better not to resort to rituals, even the most innocent ones - you will only bring confusion into your soul. Go to church, light a candle and ask your pet to come home. In your own words, but with all your heart.

While there is a chance to return the escaped cat home, do not give up. It happened that the animal found its owner a month, or two, or a year later! But if days go by and your furry pet doesn't return, try to mentally let him go. Either a tragic accident happened to the animal, or it actually protected you from something worse. Enjoy the good moments you have experienced together and look to the future. In any case, it is better than useless experiences.

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.

Mystical nature of the cat

Cats have always been associated with magic.
Their imposing behavior and deep, soulful gaze give them mystery. Observing the habits of domestic predators, people attached special importance to it. Depending on the worldview, time and country, superstitions associated with them may change, but there is one common feature - all signs about cats have a long history. There is a theory that cats sense the subtle world and, receiving information, warn their owners about upcoming events in a way that is accessible to them. Signs help you learn to understand these signs.

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Cats are sensitive to places of strong vibrations and are able to transform the negative energy of geopathogenic places in the home. Thanks to this skill, the home environment becomes cozy and positive.

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.

Miller's Dream Book: kick out the cats

According to Miller, kicking cats out in a dream means harmony in relationships, the absence of conflicts and quarrels. This dream promises the development of love feelings and the appearance of partners. A kind and quiet cat means a strong and sensual partner. And hissing, aggressive - to a combination of unusual character traits.

If the dream felt disturbing and brought fear - what to do? Miller gave advice not to pay attention to difficult dreams. They rarely come true directly; their meaning does not coincide with the content. And, in general, bad images rarely promise any bad or negative events.

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.

How to get rid of a domestic cat

I do not approve of abandoning a pet if it is boring or does not live up to expectations, but there are situations when a beloved animal needs to be given into other hands: a serious illness, a child’s allergies, or moving to another country.

The best thing you can do is find a new family where he will definitely be loved. Believe me, parting with the owner is a huge stress for the pet, so the next owners must really want to show care.

Interview close relatives and friends, perhaps one of them can take the animal for themselves. When there were too many stray cats in our yard, we asked a relative to take one of them into her apartment, having previously sterilized it. This option is good because if circumstances change, you can take the animal back. Then this option of separate living can be considered foster care.

If no one you know can help you, turn to social networks for help. Write an attractive ad explaining the reason why you are giving away the animal. This will increase the chances of success of the business, because people will understand that the reason is not the animal (illness, bad character). But be prepared for a wave of indignation: without going through your path, commentators will condemn your decision.

If you are planning to get rid of your cat, take responsibility for caring for it and helping financially: paying for veterinarian visits, medications and food. This will increase your chances of finding new owners, and also show that you are serious about the animal, and people will be more willing to help you.

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.

Dream Interpretation: kick out cats, why dream

In the dream book, kicking cats out means quarrels and conflicts with distant relatives.
It is also a symbol of a new, unusual and interesting acquaintance. But often it leads to harmony in relationships, to the absence of conflicts and quarrels. This element of sleep is distinguished by its rather rare appearance in human dreams. To interpret such a complex symbol and answer the question of why you dream of kicking cats out, we have provided you with information from well-known and reliable books. This includes editions of Miller and Vanga’s dream books, as well as lunar and modern collections.

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.

Why can't you look me in the eye?

Possessing a truly bewitching look, cats frightened people of antiquity, causing fear and prejudice in them. Regardless of whether they were worshiped or driven out of the villages, they tried not to look into their eyes for fear of trouble.

Here are the myths that appeared in ancient times:

in Ancient Rus' they believed that if you peer closely into the eyes of a furry pet, you can lose your soul and mind;
the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt bowed their heads when a feline passed by, believing that at that moment he could communicate with the souls of the dead;
The prejudices of the Middle Ages during the witch hunt also affected these animals, because black cats were accused of magical abilities and were credited with the ability to take life with one glance.

Scientists think differently. They associate an animal’s aggression in response to a gaze with a difference in the structure of the visual apparatus, since, unlike humans, both the main observed object and everything on the periphery are seen clearly. Therefore, the animal has a misunderstanding from the fact that it is being looked at so closely, and this is accompanied by a desire to commit an attack.

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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Method number two

You can get rid of animals coming into your yard using Pavlov’s method. Since school, we know that Pavlov founded a theory (absolutely correct) about the stability of reflexes. It is on this theory that our method of deliverance is based, and it works one hundred percent! You need to leave food in a certain place for several days, in sufficient quantities - this will teach the animals to come there constantly. Then, when all the incoming cats are there, throw a small firecracker into this place (or next to it). The sound of the explosion will frighten the animals so much that they will scatter in all directions. And for the next few days, periodically throw firecrackers there. Your yard, at the level of reflexes, will become a real “minefield” for them, where they will be afraid to enter!

It is especially difficult, of course, not even to get rid of, but not to tame kittens. These cute creatures are so hilarious, you feel so sorry for them that you constantly want to feed them, pet them, and play with them. But do not forget that the babies then grow up, begin to bear fruit and multiply, increasing the population of stray animals. The best thing to do when you find a homeless and cute kitten is to simply take it to an animal shelter!

Lunar dream book

The lunar dream book states that driving cats out in a dream most often comes true during the first and second lunar quarters, as well as on the new moon. These quarters correspond to the days of the lunar cycle when the Moon is in a state of growth, from new moon to full moon. The probability of it coming true decreases during the third lunar quarter, and in the last quarter it becomes insignificant.

You can find out the current moon phase and quarter in our lunar calendar.

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What in general can keep cats away from the yard?

If you decide to start fighting against outside cats visiting your property, pay attention to such simple and effective methods as:

1. It is necessary to get rid of food sources in your yard, and most importantly, tightly close garbage containers, if any. Often, it is the accumulation of food waste, as well as food forgotten in the yard, that is the main magnet for other people's cats to visit your yard, prowling in search of food. If you have pets in your yard, you also need to hide their bowls after feeding them.

2. If possible, install moving lawn sprinklers in your yard. These devices have both automatic and manual watering modes, which allows you to activate the sprinklers when the cat first approaches your area and drive the insolent animal out of the yard for a long time. This method is very effective, but requires additional costs for installing an irrigation system and increased waste of water.

3. Plant special plants on your property whose smell repels cats. So, you can plant bushes of fragrant rue around your yard, since cats cannot stand its smell. In addition, you can collect fragrant rue in bunches and place them in the barn, along the fence, in the garden and at the doorstep. In addition to this plant, you can use citronella, lemongrass, eucalyptus and lavender. You can also purchase special scented oils with the scent of these plants, soak rags in them, and leave them in areas where cats appear.

4. Use a water gun as a repeller. As soon as you notice that a cat has appeared on your property, sneak up to it and spray it with a stream of water from a water pistol, which will shock the animal. For greater effectiveness, you can add vinegar, ammonia, acetone, or citrus and lavender flavoring to the water.