For a long time, our ancestors associated cats with the other world, spirits and Brownies. The gray pet is endowed with mystical abilities no less than its black relative. Although they are largely hidden from people's eyes. The smoky color of a cat's fur rarely attracts human attention. If you have a gray cat in the house, signs and beliefs promise stability of financial situation, strong family ties and well-being.
Basic signs
For many centuries, information regarding smoky representatives of the cat breed has been collected, detailed and summarized. Due to this, the omen of a gray cat in the house can be interpreted in different ways.
- An ash-colored cat crossed the road - it’s your day. Luck and success will accompany you in all your endeavors. If you need the support of others, you can rest assured that they will give you a helping hand. “The gray cat is a lucky turn.”
- Picking up an iconic furry creature means getting a long-awaited promotion. Your work will be appreciated by management and will contribute to further career growth.
- Petting a gray pet helps fill the home with positive energy. Weasel enhances protection against evil spirits and evil intent.
- If you move with your smoky pet, you can count on quick adaptation, good neighbors and a cozy atmosphere in the new home. Your productivity will increase and your financial situation will improve accordingly.
- Watching a smoky cat settle down on the window of someone else’s house is a sign of receiving unpleasant news. You will have to change your lifestyle for the worse. Even the help of relatives will not be able to prevent unfavorable changes.
- Seeing a gray cat in a dream is a sign of danger. Fluffy warns of impending misfortune. Be careful when dealing with important issues.
- Kicking out a pet means loss of financial well-being for an indefinite period of time.
cat crossed the road sign
Wolf - Beast of the Dazhbogs
Wolf - Hort, Vovk, gray, beast, fierce. A predatory beast, an old neighbor of the Slavic tribe. The ancestor of the domestic dog, in many ways close to it in habits - it gathers in packs, is carnivorous and fast. This strong and dangerous animal evoked conflicting feelings among the Slavs. On the one hand, the wolf is the totemic ancestor of many Slavic tribes, and the memory of this is still strong. The wolf still inspires fear and respect to this day. Although he is not brave, he does not go out hunting alone, preferring weak or sick game. But it doesn’t kill unnecessarily, and in a well-fed summer it’s practically harmless.
The Neuroi of Herodotus, who lived somewhere in the region of modern Belarus, turned into wolves for several days a year and this did not surprise even the ancient Greeks. Like any totem animal, the wolf had several nicknames that replaced its real name - “gray”, “fierce”. The word "wolf" was not spoken out loud. In many fairy tales, the wolf is a guide through an enchanted forest, the embodiment of the afterlife. The guide, however, is not disinterested; the wolf always took payment for his services - a horse or cattle. In this feature, echoes of ancient justice are heard, “having taken, give back in full.”
The dark essence of the wolf, strangely associated with the moon and frosty clear nights, frightened the Slavs. It was believed that the wolf belongs to the world of the dead and knows its secrets. The sad howl of a wolf made our ancestors shudder and was considered a bad sign. He who heard it was preparing for famine, war or a harsh winter. Many European peoples have faith in werewolves. Having stuck a knife into a tree stump, the sorcerer could turn into a wolf and run in its skin as long as the knife remained in place.
Thus, the wolf is a two-pronged creature. On the one hand, he is closely connected with the solar deities, a wise and faithful companion, a powerful soothsayer. On the other hand, there is a predatory demon, an alien beast from the world of the dead. Anyone who mentioned a terrible name at night immediately stopped short and fell silent, averting trouble. All this can be seen in the form of a werewolf - half man, half beast.
The time of the wolf is mid-winter. Colors - grey, white, black
Proverbs and signs: • The wolf's leg is fed • Either howl with the wolves, or be eaten • A well-fed wolf is more humble than an insatiable man • If a wolf drags, they will drag a wolf • No matter how much you feed a wolf, everything is drawn into the forest • Wolves appear in villages - hunger. • A wolf will cross the road - fortunately Mythological animals Bear - Velesov’s Beast
Bear - witch, black beast, forester, breaker, shaggy, bear, forest king.
Hunters distinguish three breeds of bear: the large carnivorous one is the vulture, the medium one is the oatmeal and the smallest one is the antbird. The bear was the most revered Slavic animal. It’s not for nothing that Russian people are still compared to bears. According to legend, the bear was the incarnation of the god Veles, also a very ancient god, whose image has been preserved since the Stone Age. Images of bears can be found on the walls of caves of primitive man and on the coats of arms of many cities. Cave bears have long been neighbors of people; the Slavs considered them their ancestors (in addition to some other totem animals). The bear was considered the owner of the forest, the guardian of its wealth. It is possible that the bear's paws raised to the sky and its threatening stance were adopted by people in their dances and rituals. While seemingly good-natured and clumsy, the bear is actually very strong, cruel and quick to kill. Hunters who risked going out with a spear to hunt a bear were called “inveterate” in Rus', that is, going to certain death. Unlike the predator wolf, the bear is omnivorous and does not disdain honey, raspberries and other sweet berries. For his passion for destroying the hives of wild bees, he received his nickname - Med-Ved (who knows honey). His true name is ber, as evidenced by the name of the bear's dwelling - den (ber's lair). By the way, the den was considered one of the passages to the Underworld, and its owner was the guardian of the Navya kingdom. The bear climbs into its den with the onset of winter, and comes out with the first warm days of spring. On the days of winter confrontation (Kolyad), the bear turned over in its den, marking the turning of the annual wheel. Just like the wolf, the bear could be a werewolf. Only, as a rule, the bear turned into a man, while with the wolf the opposite was the case. This feature suggests that people encountered the bear earlier and considered it their main ancestor, that is, man descended from the bear through the ritual of werewolf, and only then learned to take the form of a wolf, hare and other animals. The time of the bear is the end of winter. Colors - brown, black Proverbs and signs: • The bear is strong, but he lies in the swamp • The bear is not given the courage of a wolf, and the wolf is not given the strength of a bear • A bear is wrong for eating a cow, a cow is wrong for going into the forest • Don’t sell skins without killing the bear • Two bears do not live in the same den • The bear is happy that he didn’t get caught by the shooter, the shooter is also happy that he didn’t get caught by the bear • The bear in the den turns over on the other side, winter meets summer (about Candlemas, celebrated on February 15) . Fox - Beast Makoshev
Fox - fox, fox, red, Patrikevna, godfather.
The fox is a bright female image in the animal world, the companion and embodiment of Mokosh, the goddess of fate and harvest. The Slavs revered the fox for its cunning, resourcefulness and ingenuity, and affectionately called it godfather and sister. Because of its red color, the fox was compared to fire, and also to a thundercloud due to the brown tint of its fur coat. In Siberia, the pre-dawn twilight, when the sun's rays painted the sky dark orange, was called fox darkness. But the fox was also associated with the winter cold, illnesses and illnesses caused by the cold. The fox owes this relationship to Mara, the goddess of winter, possibly an incarnation of Mokosh. Fox time is the beginning and middle of winter. Colors - red, red, brown Proverbs and signs: • A fox is always fuller than a wolf • To pass through a fox is by cunning • Whoever enters the rank of a fox will rule the wolf • If the fox had not arrived in time, the sheep would have eaten the wolf! • The fox is counting chickens in a dream • The fox crossed the road, there will be trouble. • Hearing a fox bark is bad luck. Hare - Beast Yarilin
Hare - skoromcha, vytoropen, uskan, kriven, oblique, lop-eared, bely, hare, zets. The spring hare is called a spring hare, in early winter it is a nastovnik, in the fall it is a deciduous hare, and in the summer it is called a herbalist or summer hare. The steppe hare, which does not change the color of its fur coat in the winter and remains gray all year round, is called a hare. The hare lives in forests and turns white in winter, hiding from enemies. The hare was honored by the Slavs as an animal symbolizing young, fierce strength, the power of nascent life. The hare is cowardly, agile, dexterous and fast, and extremely fertile. The hare, like the wood grouse, was dedicated to Yarila, the spring god of the sun and procreation. The hare is cunning and thereby saves its life, resisting the formidable, but not very intelligent power of other animals. It was often associated with the spring madness that begins in March. Anticipating the joy of copulation, the usually cautious hare loses his head and easily falls into the clutches of predators. Despite its cowardice, the hare always fights to the end, fighting off the enemy with its powerful hind legs. For its speed and lightness, the hare is compared either to a ray of light running through water, or to blue sparks on the coals of a fire. The Indians considered the hare (saya) to be a lunar animal, because of its white coat, comparing it with the reflections of the moon on the surface of the water. With the advent of Christianity, the image of the hare, as an ancient totemic animal and object of worship, was declared unclean. Hence the sign - a hare crossed the road, there will be trouble. “A stump and a block for you, a path and a road for us,” they say after a running hare in order to ward off trouble. Fast hares were often compared to lightning, the faithful companions of the thunder god Perun. Lightning was also called sea bunnies, which bathe in the sea of rain, quickly cutting through the water jets. Hares, like other rodents - squirrels and chipmunks, have strong teeth that chew through the strongest wood like lightning. Hares and squirrels carried with them storms and bad weather that were destructive to people. Sailing in a storm, he never mentioned the name of the hare, fearing the wrath of the waterman. The first spring hare hunt was dedicated to the supreme god, the thunderbolt, and symbolized the arrival of the new season. Just as Perun pursued cowardly lightning bolts, which hurried to hide from his wrath in dark clouds, so hunters drove hares and squirrels to the glory of the thunderer. The time of the hare is the beginning of spring. Colors - white and gray Proverbs and signs: • You can’t catch a hare without a dog • They put the horse down, but the hare left • You chase two hares, and you won’t catch one • A hare runs through the village - to a fire • A hare runs across a road - unfortunately
Boar - Beast of Perunov
The bear is strong, the wolves and lynxes are fierce, but the hunter’s first fear in the forest was to fight one on one with the formidable wild boar.
This predator is stubborn and cruel, and if you anger him, then death from his fangs will not keep you waiting. The wild boar's indomitability and belligerence inspired respect, and this animal was rightfully dedicated to Perun, the god of thunder and military power. An oak tree was discovered in the Dnieper, into which nine boar jaws were inserted, apparently for ritual purposes. The proverb also speaks about this connection: “In public, Ilya is a pig at home!” Ilya the Prophet absorbed many of the traits of Perun. And a pig has many features of a wild boar. Since ancient times, the boar symbolized military valor, but at the same time - greed, pride, lust, and violation of chastity. Attitudes towards their domesticated relatives, pigs, were also controversial. On the one hand, a well-fed and fertile pig is the embodiment of satiety, wealth and prosperity. In the Indo-European tradition, the pig is a symbol of the plow digging the ground, the spring riot of nature. The Slavs noticed a mysterious ancient connection between the behavior of pigs and the approach of bad weather, hurricane winds. The golden stubble attributed to the hog according to legend is a poetic image of a thundercloud, illuminated by the rays of the summer sun. The sharp teeth of a boar are lightning falling from the dark body of a cloud. This image makes the boar and pig similar to many rodents - squirrels, hares, beavers, rats and mice, also dedicated to Perun. Despite the nutritious pork meat and lard, these animals' penchant for dirt, indiscriminate eating, stubbornness and greed, inherited from their wild counterparts, brought them a bad reputation. Often pigs belonged to the world of death and darkness. Many peoples have legends about turning people into wild pigs for excessive lust and desire for profit. Possession of pigs by demons is an ancient mythological tradition with roots in Egyptian tales. Set, turning into a black pig, blinded Horus and only Ra himself was able to heal him. Proverbs and sayings about pigs are filled with contempt and poorly disguised fear. A pig does not have horns and fangs, but if only it had... And people gloat on them, still trembling from the ancient horror of Perun’s beast... It is not for nothing that the white color of a pig’s skin is compared to cold, dirty-white clouds that cover the sun on short winter days. The time of the wild boar is the end of summer. Colors - golden, brown. The time of the pig is the beginning of winter. Colors: white, gray Proverbs and signs: • The pig had golden fur, but it lay in the mud and was taken away. • Where can a pig look at the sky? • Angry and powerless - the pig's brother. • The goose is not a friend to the pig. • Do not throw pearls before swine, lest they be trampled underfoot. • You go to the bear, lay down the straws. You go to the boar - the coffin of joy. • Don't kick a pig - you'll get sick. • Pigs grunt - this means trouble. • A pig itches means warmth, and squeals means bad weather. • A pig eats hay - to hunger or bad mowing. • The pig will tell the hog, and the hog will tell the whole city. Cat - Velesov's Beast
Wild cats and lynxes are forest predators, endowed with keen vision, incredible flexibility, vitality and patience.
Due to its nocturnal lifestyle, it was classified as a harmful spirit and force. Since ancient times, cats have lived next to humans and only wild lynxes still remain a threat to the northern forests. Cats are known to love affection, home warmth, cleanliness and comfort. At the same time, cats are the most independent and proud animals among those domesticated by humans. Cats are people who are secretive, affectionate and deceitful. If a cat is a pronounced female image, an animal that loves the comfort of home, then a cat is a free, wandering creature, the embodiment of lust and hidden power. The learned cat-bayun (storyteller) is a frequent guest of Slavic fairy tales. His sonorous voice scares away spirits for many miles around. Cats are attached to the house more than anything, even more than to the owner. There have been cases where a cat remained in an old, cold house when people moved to a new one. In this way, cats resemble brownies, faithful to their corner until its complete destruction. Black cats were considered assistants to sorcerers and witches; meeting them was a bad omen. Witches rode around on cats and goats. A hostile spirit can enter a cat’s body to escape persecution or to enter a person’s home. In this form, a witch can ride a horse or even a person to death. A werecat was also called a cat-cat. A cat, jumping over a dead man, will certainly turn him into a vampire. Whoever kills a cat will incur seven years of troubles and misfortunes. The eternal confrontation between the cat and the mouse reflects the struggle between two forces - earthly and underground, accumulating and creative, dark and hidden (Veles) and heavenly, furious and renewing thunderstorm power (Perun). Cat time is winter. Colors - black, white Proverbs and signs: • A black cat shows its tail from a chimney (smoke) • A white cat climbs into a window (about the dawn sun) • A cat washes itself - to guests or a change in weather. • A cat lies with its belly up - towards warmth, hides its head - towards cold, fluffs its tail - towards a snowstorm. • The cat is plagued by the ninth death (about the vitality of cats) • The tongue is lascivious, that the cat • The cat would blurt out, but the tongue is short Horse - Beast of the Dazhbogs
The horse (komon, klyusya, tarpan) is one of the most revered animals among the Slavs. White and red horses were considered messengers of warmth and sunlight, all good things. The Slavs believed that the solar disk was carried across the vault of heaven by a chariot drawn by three horses. Proverbs and sayings reflect the patience, endurance and inordinate appetite of horses. Images of skates protected the homes of the Slavs from harmful spirits and hostile navias. All significant natural phenomena were represented in the form of wonderful horses - winds, clouds and thunderclouds, a quick flash of lightning. For example, Morning Dawn (Day Day) leads the bridles of shining white horses (dawn clouds), driving away all harmful creatures with fiery arrows (rays of the rising sun). During the day, the horses become red (red), in the evening - gray (dark gray) and the Evening Dawn takes them away from the sky. Night is a black horse. At this time, the solar disk Khors illuminates the underworld. The stars and constellations were also compared to horses, and the Milky Way to the milk of a celestial mare. The connection between horses and dew is noteworthy - healing water with strong magical properties. With the appearance of the Sun, the dew disappears, and the heavenly horses drink it. Horses were compared to fast-winged birds, the embodiment of everything dynamic, violent, restless and at the same time wise. The natural power of a horse is difficult to tame and can only be overcome by a strong and confident rider. To pacify a wild horse in metaphorical language means to tame nature itself, to force it to give up part of its limitless capabilities. For many peoples, such a test was part of the initiation rite that every man must undergo. A rider on a horse is a multifaceted symbol. It brings with it rapid changes, often leading to death and destruction. If the light horse represents the joy of sunlight, then the black horse carries Death itself on its back. Hordes of nomads came from the distant steppe south and the clatter of horse hooves brought with them bad news. Since then, the black fire-breathing horse has been the image of every misfortune, a demon serving the dark force. Prophetic Oleg died from the bite of a snake that crawled out of the skull of the prince’s favorite horse. Brownies and other yard spirits love to ride around on horses. They caress and preen their favorites, and if they want to annoy the owner, they will roll them to death. Every major pagan sanctuary had sacred horses. There are many proverbs and signs associated with horses. Attributes of horse harness, horseshoes, bells, horse skulls - all this was considered powerful amulets, protection from harm, a guarantee
Features of gray color
Gray, smoky and blue colors represent the individual characteristics and abilities of a pet. Cats of smoky colors prevent the accumulation of negative emotions, the appearance of prolonged depression and nervous breakdown in all family members, and resist the energy of the evil eye and damage.
If you got a white cat, you will soon plunge into a new romantic relationship! The blue color of the cat (cat) symbolizes family well-being. With his (her) appearance, the relationship between the spouses will sparkle with bright colors, harmony and comfort will reign in the house. They also have the ability to alleviate the symptoms of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
It is noteworthy that brownies like gray cats. If you notice Domozhil's mischief, get him a smoky-colored friend.
Tabby cats
The sign of a gray tabby cat in the house is interpreted in a special context. Stripes symbolize change; if a person is not ready to change his way of life, legend recommends getting a monochromatic representative of the cat family.
Features of maintenance and care
Breeds with a grayish color are characterized by strong immunity. Animals rarely get sick and tolerate low temperatures well. The diet should be balanced and low in iodine. Your pet can be given homemade food (that is, natural food, not table scraps) or dry and wet food. Vaccinations are a must. Don’t forget to clean your ears with cotton swabs, your teeth with a special paste, and trim your nails with tweezers as they grow.
Our reader's Scottish Fold named Plyushka
In order for the coat to be beautiful (this is important when participating in exhibitions), the pet needs to be walked less often in sunny, rainy, or snowy weather. These weather conditions lead to unwanted red spots. With proper care, gray cats live fourteen to sixteen years. Read about the life expectancy of cats on our portal.
Gray cat in the house
It is believed that a gray kitten in the house brings family happiness and financial well-being. If he strays towards the house, be sure to let him in. He is a real talisman in financial matters.
When a gray cat appears in the house, signs promise peace and prosperity for all inhabitants of the home. In addition, animals in an ashy coat are distinguished by their flexible nature, good disposition and are not pretentious in their food.
For those who are planning to open their own business, the appearance of a smoky cat is considered a sign of successful business development.
There is a popular belief that when the new moon appears, it is necessary to sit the pet on your lap. While stroking your gray pet, say: “As the new month grows, so do the coins in your wallet.” This proven method will soon improve your financial situation.
Who should get a gray cat?
Signs and beliefs about a gray cat in the house are interpreted in a positive way.
- If you are a successful entrepreneur or are the director of a large enterprise, a gray cat will contribute to your prudence when concluding deals, signing important contracts, and planning financial movements.
- For people who put their lives in danger while on duty, an ash-colored pet will help strengthen the protective aura and create a barrier against envy, anger and curses coming from bad people towards you.
- For unmarried young ladies, a gray cat predicts the appearance of an influential groom with whom they will find feminine happiness.
- For a pregnant woman, a silver-colored pet will help her to more easily endure all the difficulties of bearing a baby and will reduce the likelihood of complications during childbirth.
Cat and health
Only a few now doubt that cats can cure diseases. And pets of smoky or gray color are no exception:
- The presence of such a cat is great for pregnant women. It calms and protects a mother with an unborn child from nervous disorders and eases the hardships of pregnancy.
- If a gray cat lies down on a sore spot, there is no need to drive him away. He is trying to cope with the pain. Inexplicably, gray cats help treat diseases of the nervous system.
- When you are around such cats, they get sick less often and recover faster. If they have green eyes, they are believed to be able to absorb moon-colored energy and heal those around them with it.
How to behave with gray cats
Gray cats have a simple character. They are loyal, smart, cheerful and easily get along with all family members. The gray cat is not capable of revenge and malice. In addition, this is a real money talisman. Pets with lighter coat tones have a vulnerable soul and are easily offended, for example, by stepping on a paw. Therefore, try to show them due attention and respect. Bright stripes symbolize the courage and bravery of the animal. His activity may go beyond the boundaries of permitted behavior. But you shouldn’t scold your cat for his violent temper; it’s better to treat him with a treat, this will help calm him down.
Gray cat breeds
- American Curl
- Siberian cat
- Persian cat
- British shorthair
- Turkish Angora
- Russian blue beauty
American Curl
This is an intelligent and friendly cat with long and semi-long hair. The color can be different - from gray to blue shades. His calling card is the curved shape of his ears. Interestingly, some consider this feature a deformity, while others, on the contrary, find the appearance of the American Curl charming.
But be that as it may, they are very friendly and sociable, so they absolutely cannot stand being alone. American Curls easily get along with both people and other pets. In addition, there is no need to worry about his health again; these gray beauties have more than enough of it.
The price of an American Curl starts at $50.
