Many thousands of years ago, a man allowed a cat into his home. Since then, this cute mysterious creature with soft paws and bottomless eyes has accompanied people throughout history. Many different signs, beliefs and traditions are associated with cats.
Man has never been able to fully study the mystical nature of these animals. However, the fact that a cat is not a random guest in the house and brings good luck to the owner is a long-established fact.
Why can't you kill?
For most people, killing animals is an unnatural and extremely cruel act.
Why cats should not be killed can be explained from several points of view:
- It has always been common for humans to kill animals: for food, for home improvement, for making clothes and accessories, and simply to demonstrate their superiority. But from a psychological point of view, killing cats is a special kind of cruelty. In our culture, they take the place of a person’s friends, sometimes they are full-fledged family members. There is an opinion that whoever raises his hand against a cat can harm a person. And this is not an unfounded assertion;
- From a scientific point of view, if you destroy cats, the population of mice and rats will certainly increase. And this threatens humanity with serious troubles. History knows many examples when rodents became the cause of famine and terrible epidemics;
- In the religion of Ancient Egypt, cats were deified. Anyone who harmed her would face the death penalty. However, in other religious movements these animals are given a special place. For example, a cat cannot be kicked out of an Orthodox church (unlike a dog), it cannot desecrate the altar with its presence;
- many signs also speak of dire consequences for the one who offended the cat. One of them claims that a person who kills a cat bears the black mark of evil, and for seven years he will be haunted by grief and misfortune.
Why should a cat be the first to enter a new home?
This tradition appeared a long time ago, and it is associated with the ability of cats to absorb negative energy and purify it, passing it through themselves like a filter. If there is bad energy left from the previous owners, the cat will correct this problem by entering the house.
If this is a new building, the pet can drive out the evil spirits that have managed to settle there and come to an agreement with the brownie about the safe residence of the owners.
Do cats help cope with stress?
They even help a lot!
It is believed that 15 to 30 minutes in the company of a cat can calm nerves and improve mood
. And owners of purrs will confirm that pets really help reduce stress levels. Surveys show that 74% of owners felt positive changes in their condition as a result of purchasing a pet.
Another observation: videos of cats on the Internet have a positive effect on the emotional background, including helping to cope with negative emotions. From this we can conclude: if the cat in the video affects our mood so much, being next to a real cat must be even better!
If your pet starts shitting anywhere
A cat will never behave this way by accident. The owner should try to find out the reason for this behavior of the animal. Perhaps your pet is just jealous or something is bothering him. In any case, you should not punish your pet without understanding what is going on.
It often happens that cats feel negative energy in a certain place or from a specific object . They try to inform the owner about this, attracting his attention.
Numerous stories of cats shitting near a closet with a bad item or ruining the shoes of a guest who did not have the best intentions confirm their ability to sense things that are inaccessible to human perception.
These furry creatures live in parallel in two worlds: our real and astral, the so-called other world. They see what is inaccessible to humans, so people can only trust their pets.
Myths and legends
The image of a black cat is depicted differently in the mythologies of different peoples. Some treat animals as objects of worship, others label them as messengers of dark forces.
On the way I met a black cat - a sign warning of danger
Note! A special attitude towards these animals was shown by the farming peoples, because the dexterous four-legged friends hunted rodents, thereby helping to preserve the harvest.
Conflicting attitudes towards furry pets have given rise to many signs and superstitions, the interpretations of which are often very ambiguous. Therefore, you should figure out whether there really is a connection between animals and events occurring in a person’s life, and also clarify for yourself the question: black cats in the house - what do they carry?
In Egypt
The first who began to endow cats with extraordinary abilities were the Egyptians. They believed that dark animals were messengers of heaven and personified the goddess Bastet, the patroness of female beauty, love and fertility. The Egyptian deity, depicted as a female body with a cat's head, was considered one of the most important revered shrines in the Nile Valley.
In Egypt, cats were revered as deities.
Noticing how easily cats dealt with rodents and snakes, the Egyptians immediately realized that these small predators could help protect themselves from the dangerous inhabitants of the latitudes in which they lived. Moreover, they protect people not only from pests, but also from evil in general. So cats acquired a sacred status - they were allowed to enter any of the houses, and monuments were erected in their honor. After the death of the animals, they were mummified and luxurious sarcophagi were made for burial, almost like those for the pharaohs.
These animals were so dear to the Egyptians that, according to legend, they lost the battle with the Persians because the enemies took cats into battle to protect themselves from weapons. The Egyptians decided to surrender even before the battle, since they could not kill a large number of sacred animals.
In Celtic mythology
Celtic mythology also has its own rationale for the divine origin of black cats. The Celts believed that the fairy Sith was reincarnated in the likeness of a black cat, which had a distinctive sign on its chest - a light spot.
Among the ancient Romans
From historical sources it is known that the Romans became acquainted with cats thanks to the Egyptians. At first, there were very few cats in ancient Rome, so at some point they became very rare pets, valued for their ability to catch mice. Later, the Romans spread the dexterous animals throughout the European continent. The ancient Romans believed that black cats were messengers of the goddess of fertility, Diana, so they were also considered sacred animals in some way.
In the ancient East
In the ancient East, cats were treated as sacred animals. They were credited with divine strength and intelligence. At one time, these animals even had an alternative name in Tibet - the celestial eye. In the East, it was believed that four-legged black pets have a connection with Mohammed and Buddha.
Sacred animal
Middle Ages at the Vatican
In the Middle Ages, residents of the Vatican believed that black cats personified evil spirits and collaborated with witches - this was confirmed by the corresponding bull, which was the main medieval papal document issued in 1484. Cats were hunted and, if discovered, mercilessly exterminated. Every year on St. John's Day, as a symbol of the triumph of the light forces of the church over the dark, rituals were held during which caught coal cats were burned at the stake.
Note! Medieval wild customs have sunk into history, but superstitions associated with black cats have not disappeared anywhere. Every year, mass deaths and disappearances of several hundred thousand innocent pets are recorded around the world. At the same time, cat hunting is particularly active during the Halloween period.
Can it cure a person?
Despite their proud and independent nature, cats have powerful healing abilities. It has long been noted that if a cat has a good relationship with all family members, it will sleep next to the one who is in poorer health.
They feel the negative energy of pain and intuitively choose a place near its source. They perfectly treat inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as insomnia, stress, and nervous disorders.
If a cat lives in a house with a child who has a developmental delay, then its energy helps the child begin to make progress, sometimes completely getting rid of the diagnosis. Of course, this does not happen so quickly, sometimes it takes several years, but the beneficial influence of a furry friend is beyond doubt.
How does purring heal?
The fact that purring really helps you relax is a well-known fact. But did you know that it can also help a person's bones and muscles recover faster?
I'm not kidding! Purrs typically create vibrations between 20 and 140 GHz. And some studies claim that frequencies from 18 to 35 GHz can have a positive effect on the healing of various injuries
. So, if it suddenly happens that you pull a muscle while jogging, now you know who to turn to (but, of course, don’t forget to look at the doctor).
Impact on the personal life of the owners
There is a sign that if single women want to get married, it is better not to have a cat, as it scares away men.
This is not entirely true. Indeed, if a cat lives in the house of a lonely mistress (or owner), she becomes attached to a person and begins to be wildly jealous if someone invades her territory.
However, over time, if the animal feels the positive energy of your chosen one, the relationship will gradually improve.
And, conversely, if the person is not yours and his intentions are not entirely good, the pet’s hatred will manifest itself more and more clearly. He can sense something that the mistress (or owner) will not notice and, perhaps, prevent an unhappy marriage.
When a married couple gets a cat, their relationship only becomes stronger. It promotes a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere in the family; it seems to glue relationships together, making them more reliable.
Tip 4: interesting toys
Special toys for animals will help keep the interior of the house in its original form for as long as possible. So, a special device - a scratching post - will be a useful acquisition. This column, tightly covered with jute cord, will save more than one chair or sofa.
To prevent the cat from encroaching on interior items, you can buy him his own house in which he will sleep. All these seemingly specific items can be easily fit into the existing interior of a human home.
What color animal is best to have in an apartment?
A cat is a magical animal and, of course, its color is of no small importance.
Depending on the color, cats have different abilities that can affect the fate of their owners:
- with white paws - brings prosperity to the house;
- A black cat is a powerful amulet against the evil eye, evil spirits and evil spirits. His astral powers are so great that they can even drive a ghost out of the house;
- two-color - doubles happiness and luck in the house where it settles;
- tricolor (spots of different colors are not mixed with each other) - will bring happiness to its owner and protect the house from fire;
- a red cat is the best healer, will improve your health and protect you from serious illnesses;
- tabby cat - helps to tune in to a light positive mood, will bring joy and good luck;
- gray cat - will help owners acquire and maintain physical and internal attractiveness;
- a white cat is a symbol of purity, both externally and in thoughts;
- “tortoiseshell” color (three coat colors are mixed together) – protects family happiness and improves family relationships.
A cat of any color brings positive energy to the house; with its large aura, it improves the energy background of the home and increases the well-being of its owners.
Russian folk signs
Tricolor cat: are there males?
According to Russian folk beliefs, if a black cat crosses the road, trouble awaits. Misfortune can also befall if your four-legged friend runs into your bosom. However, you can protect yourself from misfortunes by spitting 3 times over your left shoulder, twisting the barrel and grabbing a button.
There are other Russian folk signs:
- When a strange black cat appears in the house, you should expect trouble.
- If you dream of a black cat the night before Christmas, it means that the person will become seriously ill.
- It will be much more difficult for thieves to get into a house if a charcoal-colored cat lives in it.
- A sick person can die if a black cat enters his room.
Which place in the house does he choose?
Under no circumstances should a cat be limited in its movement around the house; it will choose the most suitable place for itself. Cats love it to be warm, soft and cozy, so they often like to lie near heat sources in the apartment.
But sometimes cats, completely inexplicably, choose a place in the house where there are no amenities for them, and lie there for a long time. This suggests that there is an accumulation of negative energy in this place, which the cat is trying to neutralize by maintaining the energy balance of the house.
The same thing happens when one of the owners is sick. And these pets are very fond of dark and secluded places, which are so suitable for tracking down “prey”, because no one has canceled their natural hunting instincts.
It is impossible to determine in advance which place in the house a cat will choose for itself. There is no need to rush, you need to give her time to get comfortable, explore the territory and settle into a new place.
Cats and money
Of course, our pets do not understand anything about finance, but they very well feel the strong energy that envelops all financial processes.
If the owner has financial difficulties and constantly thinks about how to live next, the cat will definitely feel this negativity. She can help you relax, her purring perfectly relieves nervous tension - new thoughts come to mind, and with them sometimes a solution to the problem.
Cats improve your energy levels, and at the same time attract good luck and prosperity. However, if a person does not like cats and gets a pet only for selfish reasons, then nothing will work out. It’s even worse if he then throws the fluffy out onto the street as unnecessary, the troubles will return to him at least threefold.
If a stray kitten has become attached to you on the street, do not drive the animal away, feed it; if it is not possible to take it home, try to find owners for it. The Universe will understand that you are capable of spending resources for a good cause, which means that larger sums can be entrusted to you.
Do cats help lift your mood and reduce anxiety?
As already mentioned, while playing with cats, our body produces dopamine and serotonin
that improve your mood.
A 2016 study found that cats can benefit people by boosting their mood and reducing anxiety. It has also been proven that pets help owners meet new people and make friends.
Video on the topic
Folk signs about cats in the video:
Some people are skeptical about cats. They consider it irrational to have a pet that needs care, food, and therefore requires additional expenses.
Such people really should not have a kitten, because the animal is very sensitive to how it is treated. But, if you are capable of sincere affection for a furry, purring lump, then goodness will return to you with health, well-being and prosperity in your home.
How do cats affect sleep?
Many owners claim that they sleep much better in the company of a cat than in the company of another person.
This is true not only for cats, but also for other pets. And recently a sleep clinic came to the same conclusion. According to their data, 41% of people say that animals have a positive effect on their sleep
. But there were also 20% who said that having a pet in the bed, on the contrary, prevented them from sleeping.
