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Folklore About Cats

Dreaming of a cat is sometimes regarded as a sign of bad luck in the future. On the other hand, American folklore has it that dreaming of a white cat is good luck.

A cat sneezing is a good omen for everyone who hears it.

In France, it is believed that if you find one white hair on a black cat, Lady Luck will smile upon you.

When you see a one-eyed cat, spit on your thumb, stamp it in the middle of your palm, and make a wish. The wish will come true.

The folklore that a cat has 9 lives possibly came about because #9 is the "trinity of trinities" and was considered lucky.

A cat has 9 lives. For 3 he plays, for 3 he strays, and for the last 3 he stays. (An American and English proverb)

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'In A Beautiful Pea-green Boat'...
Superstitions About The Ship's Cat
and Cats of Various Colors

The Owl and the Pussycat Click to buy this 22"x22" print for only $17.99! Sailors used cats to predict the voyages they were about to embark on. Loudly mewing cats meant that it would be a difficult voyage. A playful cat meant that it would be a voyage with good and gusty winds. If a cat ran ahead of a sailor to the pier, it was believed that would bring good luck; if the cat crossed his path, it would bring bad luck. Cats were often kept on board ships to bring good luck. If a sailor was approached by the ship's cat it meant good luck, but if the cat only came halfway, it meant bad luck would befall the sailor. French peasants thought that black cats could find buried treasure, if they followed a specific ritual: find an intersection where 5 roads connected, then turn the cat loose and follow him. Tortoiseshell cats were believed to be able to see into the future and could give the gift to a lucky child in the household. It is bad luck to see a white cat at night. English schoolchildren believed seeing a white cat on the way to school was sure to bring trouble. To prevent the bad luck, they were to spit or turn around completely and make the sign of the cross. Reprinted from Helene's Place Site Ring If you'd like to share The Cat's Meow, Privacy Notice: We do not sell or share our subscribers email addresses. Disclaimer: All articles and images in this newsletter are believed to be reprintable. Where a source is available, it has been stated. If you believe a mistake has been made or know the source of an unattributed article or image, please email: JC@online-thecatsmeow.com... and a correction will be made!!! Copyright © 2004 - Jane Cate - All Rights Reserved Editor: Jane Cate - JC@online-thecatsmeow.com Artistic Angel: Chelle Thompson www.InspirationLine.com This publication originates at Mattoon, IL 61938 USA and is hosted by: