At all times, black cats symbolized all kinds of misfortunes and sorrows. The superstitious fear of black has become firmly entrenched in the minds of people, and cats at all times were considered mystical animals. It is the black cat that is considered the faithful friend of any self-respecting witch. There are even rumors that sorceresses can transform into cats and do their dirty deeds.
Ancient signs about black cats
According to ancient beliefs, a black cat is a very bad sign, especially if it crosses your path. It is especially dangerous if it crosses the road towards you. Superstitious people in such cases spit three times over their left shoulder and walk forward, holding on to a button. Some people simply stop and wait for someone else to walk ahead of them. Of course, such superstitions can already be safely considered a relic. In this case, you need to consider the black cat as a sign from above. If she crossed the road just for you, then it does not matter at all whether you managed to wait for another person to pass after him or not.
There are also a number of very strange superstitions that have been known since antiquity. It's amazing how, with such an attitude towards black cats, they have not yet been completely exterminated.
For example, it was believed that if a black cat from the street suddenly comes into the house, then soon one of the household members will become very sick.
During a thunderstorm, it is better to throw the poor black cat out into the street, otherwise lightning can strike the house. This is generally some kind of inhuman omen. An unhappy animal should get wet on the street and only because it managed to be born black.
If a child swallows a black wool, then the baby must be sprinkled with holy water, otherwise it will stop growing.
Another old sign: if a person saw a black cat in a dream on the night before Christmas, he will soon fall ill.
In general, black cats bring only sorrow to the common man. Witches are another matter - for them a black cat is a symbol of witchcraft, because in the old days it was believed that with the help of these animals sorcerers put damage on people and send curses.
An ancient ritual associated with black cats
In the old days, people believed that black cats could bring an irredeemable ruble. In order to become the owner of the coveted money, it was necessary to find a black cat and bring it to the crossroads on a dark moonless night. One road should lead to the cemetery. Now you need to mash the animal so that it starts meowing. At the same moment, a stranger will come up to you and offer to buy a black cat. It is this stranger who will pay you an irredeemable ruble. From this moment on, how much you will not spend, and the irredeemable ruble will always remain intact and safe.
Here it is worth thinking: today you cannot buy anything for a ruble, and it would be advisable in the conditions of modern realities to ask a stranger for at least an unchangeable thousand rubles. But it is not known whether he will pay such a sum for a black cat or refuse, and you will be left with nothing.
Is it possible to keep a black cat in the house
Black cats have powerful energies and are closely associated with the spirit world. Despite all the prejudices about these animals, people keep them at home all the time. Even in the old days, it was believed that black cats attract financial well-being to the dwelling where they live.
In fact, there is no danger in black cats. They can be safely kept in the house, nothing terrible will happen. Moreover, any black animal in the house is a reliable talisman and has a stronger energy than animals of a different color. For example, a black dog protects a house from thieves, and a black cat protects from the negative influence of people around.
