BLACK CAT- What to Expect from the Animal

Imagine a quiet relaxing day. The sun is brightly shining, the temperature is so pleasant, you are slowly going down the street on your own business.

Suddenly the eye picks up some movement. It is a cat! BLACK cat! The popular and favorite animal is going somewhere crossing YOUR way! In this situation almost all of us step aside and try to change the route.

Frankly speaking, usually it goes without any saying that any person, even absolutely non-superstitious, pays attention to this event.

What do we know about totally black cat?

Residents of the United States and the most part of Europe and Russia tend to expect troubles from a black pet that is unhurriedly crossing the road.

But the British and the Japanese are sure that it is a good sign of destiny.

The Germans’ believes are more difficult. If a black animal crosses the road from right to left, expect misery and troubles. But if it goes from left to right, a great success is guaranteed.

In many countries the inhabitants are sure that if an absolutely black animal walks towards the house, it brings happiness and good fortune. If it runs away from home, do not expect any good luck.

In Italy, they have a really interesting believe, according to which if a coal black cat lies in bed of sick person, he or she will die.

In China, they trust that a jet-black cat is of ill omen of hunger and poverty.

In Latvia, the peasants, finding a cat in the grain store, will be rather happy, because the black cat is the vivid spirit of the harvest goddess named Rungis.

In Scotland (UK), a black small kitten sitting on the house porch is for wealth and successful fortune.

In Japan, local people have a faith that if a cat of this color sneezes, it is immediately necessary to say it hello. Then your teeth will not hurt.

All over Russia, there is a superstitious that black kittens as well as adult cats protect the family as well as house from any thieves. And also they think if you long to be stronger, just pet black cat.

The sailor’s wives did not let black cats out of their house, while their husbands were at sea. This action ensured the return of the seaman from far swimming.

Worldwide there is a quite common belief, that if you find out a white hair in black cat´s fur, pull it immediately. If the animal does not scratch, you will have strong and happy marriage.

Most owners of these cats around the world really believe that they bring indeed good luck. Though as well as the owners of other fur animals…