Why do you dream of a black cat: various interpretations of the dream

Signs and beliefs

Dreams and days of the week:

The animal is dreamed of from Monday to Tuesday - actions should be carefully considered in order to avoid troubles.
The dream falls from Friday to Saturday - fate is preparing a gift: a lucrative offer or big profit.

Various beliefs associated with cats:

A black cat lives in a house - its owner has nothing to fear.
A coal-colored cat with a white spot loses its reputation as the devil's servant.
A wounded animal in a dream represents an enemy yearning for reconciliation.
A cat jumps out the window - stress and deterioration in well-being are inevitable.
If he bathes in water, he is destined for long and exhausting walks through official authorities.

Also read about signs associated with black cats.

A woman dreams of a cat

Most women believe in magic, mysticism, and prophetic dreams. The interpretation of such dreams has its own characteristics. A black cat in a woman’s dream represents vindictiveness, the use of black magic to achieve goals.

Meaning of cat behavior:

The animal hisses and rushes at the girl - she will encounter negativity.
A cat attacks in a dream - suffering from the actions of the brunette is likely. A man will pursue a woman for the purpose of revenge or blackmail. The appearance of a homewrecker, a quarrel or a scandal is not excluded.
A lambing animal hisses and attacks - suffering from the mother-in-law’s manipulations.
The black cat is calm - conflict is excluded, but an encounter with magic is likely: turning to a fortune teller or witch. It is possible to sharpen intuition and awaken extrasensory abilities.
Seeing an animal caressing is a sign of a dangerous acquaintance.

Effect of eye color:

The arrival of a cat with green eyes is interpreted by dream books as a conspiracy or insidious plans.
Yellow eyes mean jealousy, envy and anger.

Times of Day:

Occurs during the day - the dream means quarrel, envy and aggression from others.
Following a cat into the city at night means immersing yourself in entertainment.
Leaving with a beautiful cat into the night means falling under the influence of a vicious friend.

Communication with cats:

Walking on the roof with a family of cats - loss of reputation, denial of prohibitions.
An animal beckons you onto the roof - an insidious person seeks to cause harm.
Seeing in your bed means broken love and betrayal.

Also read the article about why you dream that you are petting a cat.

Where was the black cat

A black cat in the house signals that your life will change for the worse. Against the backdrop of tragic news about a friend, illness of a relative, loss of a job, a visit from your husband’s mistress, or the pregnancy of your minor daughter, you will lose the desire to live on. A favorite hobby or a short trip can be a source of positive emotions.

Holding a black cat in your arms in a dream is a good omen. It promises enrichment for business people. It will be associated with the main place of work or business and will appear at the most unexpected moment. It is possible that after the next inspection you will be given a bonus or old clients will return to you.

For girls and women, such a dream prophesies gossip behind their backs. A close friend to whom you trust your secrets will begin to spread them. Don't be surprised if people close to you find out about your secret love affair or pregnancy.

A black cat in a cemetery warns of the appearance of a new envious person. He will be one of your colleagues or friends to whom you brag about your work or love achievements. Over time, negative thoughts on his part can bring trouble to you or destroy a successful marriage.

Men's dreams with a black cat

The interpretation of men's dreams also has many nuances. Dream books are more favorable to them in this topic. Nevertheless, negative versions prevail.

Contact with an animal in a dream:

If you dream of a cat biting a man, he is depressed and subconsciously attracts troubles and adversity. According to the dream book, a man can discover psychic or mystical abilities. Probably a desire for a wild life, unhealthy addictions.
When he follows a black cat at night, the dream book interprets this as an acquaintance with a vicious brunette. It is possible to work in the dark or turn to magicians and fortune-tellers. Such dreams warn of quarrels, persecution and blackmail on the part of a woman, and indicate the use of black magic.
An animal in a man's bed in a dream foreshadows the tenderness of a woman.

How to get your pet to sleep longer with you

If you want your pet to stay in bed with you until the morning:

Buy dark, dense curtains that let little daylight through. The morning sun's rays will not be able to disturb the pet, since thick curtains will create twilight.
Don't give your cat food right after you wake up. She will get used to you feeding her on demand and will not let you sleep if she gets hungry at night.
When your cat tries to wake you up early in the morning, don’t react. Over time, such actions will become a habit for her, and you will have to wake up at a time when she wants it, and not you.
If the cat does not sleep or wakes up at night, do not let him rest during the day. Add activity to his life: play more, walk with your pet. Tired during the day, the animal will sleep soundly all night.

A black cat bites and scratches in a dream

The manifestation of aggression is clearly interpreted by dream books as a bad sign in various areas of life.

In a dream, a cat scratches a person - this promises defeat in confrontation with the enemy, financial losses.
If he bites someone around him, the dreamer experiences anger and resentment towards his loved ones.
Cats scratch and bite a man or woman until they bleed - the sleeping person is guilty of a quarrel with his family, a severance of relations with relatives and friends.
If you can get rid of the attackers, peace and harmony returns to the house.

Many black cats in a dream

A large number of animals proportionally increases future troubles:

To drive away or run away from them is to safely avoid misfortune.
If you catch a cat in a dream, you can find out who is plotting behind your back.
Representatives of the cat family fight among themselves - it is necessary to protect property from night thieves.
A large number of black animals means betrayal of loved ones and difficulties in relationships with colleagues. Such a dream should be taken as a recommendation to refrain from frankness, the need to distance oneself from the team.

Pregnant cat

The interpretation of pregnancy in a cat is ambiguous. It is important to take into account many factors and nuances. It is important whether the animal has a home and an owner, whether it is healthy and well-groomed or not:

A domestic cat dreams of good news and surprises.
Stray and dirty - to trouble.
Someone else's pregnant animal means lack of support in the fight against life's difficulties.

Why do cats climb into a person's bed and sleep with people?

Not all people like to find a sleeping cat in their bed. Many people think that she wants to be there because she likes it. The behavior of the animal is explained by a number of reasons:

The cat is comfortable and calm near the owner. The person is resting, and the animal is looking for a secluded place. So it goes to bed.
The owner's bed attracts the animal. The cat is a selfish and intelligent creature. He believes that the owner will not choose an uncomfortable place for himself. Therefore, the furry pet is ready to get there while the person is sleeping.
Association with mother's warmth. In the subconscious, animals remember maternal warmth.
A cat's body temperature is higher than a human's. The cat has sensitive temperature receptors, and this explains the desire to receive more warmth. The place of attraction in the apartment is the bed, and the cat constantly needs an additional portion of warmth.

Surprisingly, the cat tries to climb on top of its owner. He won't be content with a spot on the edge of the bed.

Black cat with kittens

The birth of babies in a dream has a controversial meaning.

Positive versions:

The birth of light-colored kittens by a black cat is a source of great unexpected profit.
Kittens suckling their mother - to unexpected profits.
A dead animal with cubs marks the end of a difficult period in life.
Drowning kittens means a successful resolution of problems.

Negative:

Childbirth is disgusting - you can expect a lot of small problems and empty experiences.
Seeing the birth process is a sign of failure; the larger the litter, the more often there will be troubles.
The cat carried away its offspring - moving or troubles with housing. A symbol of betrayal, the appearance of a rival.

Interpretations of different dream books

Absolutely all sources believe that dreams with a black cat have meaning and consequences. There are different interpretations, both categorically calling them a bad omen, and those considering such a dream to be a good omen.

Grishina

The cat signifies troubles from the outside, black magic, the struggle between the dark and light sides of the sleeper’s personality.

Dream book of the 21st century

The animal portends conflict:

Bitten or scratched - a person from the immediate environment is offended.
A cat walks across the road - to a meeting with an enemy or a deceiver.
Petting a black cat means experiencing distrust and emotional distress.
To catch her is to find out gossip about yourself.

Enigma

Harbinger of negativity:

The cat dreams of a quarrel or fight.
If you cross the road, you will meet a woman who wants evil.
Killing a kitten means missed opportunities, killing an adult cat means triumph over an opponent.
A dirty and sick animal in a dream means illness of a person from your immediate environment.
The mating games of “March” cats are the problems of the spouses.

Miller

A black animal in a dream is a negative sign, a symbol of chaos in life:

If it attacks and tries to bite, the enemies will strive to cause harm, which can be avoided by killing the cat.
A dirty stray cat means bad news from relatives or a friend’s illness. Meowing - symbolizes lying friends who want evil.
The cat scratched - the plans of the enemies threaten to come true.

Wangi

A black cat is the personification of selfishness, pride and conflicts:

Scratched - a person suffers from groundless jealousy.
If you catch a mouse, you will have to witness a conflict.
You dream of a huge aggressive cat - a strong enemy seeks to harm.
Catching an animal means meeting a proud and narcissistic person.

Freud

The cat is a symbol of sensuality:

Feeding him means seeking intimacy with young partners.
To caress is to desire sexual intercourse.
The animal pets itself - the personality attracts attention.
Beating or killing a cat is a tendency towards sadism.
If he scratches or bites, the sleeper is prone to masochism.

Italian dream book

A cat in a dream represents social aggression, being kept in captivity.

Animal sizes

Many dream interpreters traditionally believe that the larger the size of the key dream image (in this case, a black cat), the more pronounced the consequences will be for a person in real life. For example, a huge black cat is an omen of a very big misfortune that will happen in the dreamer’s life, while a small kitten only indicates problems in communicating with individual people.

The gender of the dreamer is also of great importance. To understand why a woman dreams of a black cat, you need to know her age and attitude towards cats. For a girl, a dream about an animal promises disappointment and failure in the love field, and older ladies will have to be prepared for betrayal by friends and gossip behind their backs.

For men, such a dream indicates the presence of an enemy or ill-wisher who well remembers the insult inflicted on him. Perhaps the man will soon have a difficult conversation with a new or old acquaintance.

If a hissing cat with small kittens was present in the dream, then this indicates a fiasco in the relationship (for married couples, this is a sign that their bonds will soon be seriously tested).

Anyone who watches a fluffy black cat in a dream can be calm about his finances - in the near future he will have a chance to significantly improve the well-being of his family. Dreams in which the dreamer observes a crippled animal (without an eye, paw, with scratched skin and bleeding wounds) have a completely different interpretation. In this case, it is better for a person to go to the hospital just in case, since such images may indicate certain pathologies.

Positive interpretation

The vast majority interpret a charcoal animal in a dream as a bad sign. But, first of all, it is always a warning sent from above, a chance to get ahead and prevent the problem. In addition, there are positive options:

Catching a black cat in a dream, according to the Assyrian dream book, leads to the fulfillment of all desires or the appearance of a reliable person in life.
Miss Hasse's dream book states: an animal is a happy sign, a sign of joy and victory. Crossed the road - to profit and good news. The larger the cat, the more substantial the income.
According to Zhou Gong's dream book, if a cat catches a mouse, it brings good luck and wealth.

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Big

Dream books pay special attention to dreams in which a big black cat plays the main role. Here, of course, if you are unlucky, then on a big scale.

He dreams of serious problems with a high-ranking person. Difficult times are coming, so you need to be extremely careful in financial matters and career matters.

You may dream of a cat as a signal: your enemy and offender has managed to achieve a high position in society.

The prospects are very disappointing: if you dream of a big black cat, then in the near future you will experience failure in business.

Expect problems in your professional activities: perhaps your bosses are depriving you of money, in any case, your work does not bring the desired income.