People have always intuitively felt that cats have some kind of connection with the other world. That is why there is a tradition to keep these animals at home as pets in order to protect themselves and their family from various mystical events. Those people who do not have the opportunity to get a cat buy figurines and various souvenirs with the image of these graceful creations. The meaning of such interior decorations will be described below.
Beliefs related to cats
The story of these little predators originates in Egypt, where cats have long been worshiped. These animals were considered sacred, since according to legend they were descended from the goddess Bast. In the Greek tradition, cats were identified with the hunting goddess Artemis for their speed and dexterity.
In the Middle Ages, the name of Artemis became synonymous with the words “witch”, “sparrow”, and therefore cats began to be associated with certain dark forces that could negatively affect humans. At the same time, a tradition appeared to decorate your house with figures of these animals. It was believed that the cat figurine protects its owners from the misfortunes of fate and brings joy and prosperity to the house.
Norwegian folklore tells about the goddess of fertility Freyja, on whose chariot a picture of a cat flaunted. That is why in this country, the cat figurine is a symbol of the emergence of everything new, especially a new life. She is an amulet for newborns.
Cat related features
Sayings about black cats as a symbol of misfortune and misfortune occupy a special place in Russian folklore. A well-known sign says that if such an animal crossed the road for you, then a series of setbacks awaits you.
However, not all statements about these graceful and mysterious creatures are so gloomy. There are many signs of weather related to cats. Since these animals have a special flair for environmental changes, people have long watched them to predict weather metamorphoses. For example, if a cat buries its nose in its own hair during sleep, it means that cooling will soon come.
It is also believed that a cat figurine has a set of amazing properties. The black figure, for example, will help scare away thieves from the house and bring prosperity to the house.
As mentioned above, the special relationship of these animals with the other world. The figurine-cat, located in the apartment, will not allow naughty house, as well as various entities to enter the home.
The meaning of the figures
Depending on their appearance, these figures symbolize various phenomena. So, a cat with a tail raised up represents optimism and joy, a cat with kittens is a symbol of a happy and long-awaited motherhood. A composition of several animals represents friendship, support, mutual assistance or love. Of course, there is no clear system of interpretation of what the cat figurine symbolizes. The meaning of each figure can only be interpreted approximately.
Such figurines play a special role in the attraction of good luck. Their owners are often lucky, thanks to which the most cherished dreams come true. Another meaning of such figures in the house is that they help the development of intuition and supernatural abilities among their owners.
The special aesthetics of black cats
A large number of omens are associated with these creatures. It is believed that the black cat is an indispensable attribute of the witch, present as a guide to the other world with all the mystical and witchcraft rituals.
In the English tradition, by the way, they treat these animals without any fear, and if a black cat crosses the road, this will make a person even more successful and happy. Japan holds the same view. In China, these creatures are especially cautious and consider them harbingers of poverty and hunger. In most European countries, as in Russia, black cats are treated with fear and trepidation.
Surprisingly, all peoples unanimously agree that the black cat figurine brings good luck to the house and protects its owners from adversity.
