COMMON OMENS

COMMON OMENS

I think it would be correct to assume that man has always been anxious to lift a corner of the veil of the future. In this section I’ve included several omens. Some of these might seem a bit ridiculous, but why not consider them as signs of what MIGHT happen? Omens have been very popular in most cultures. Stepping under a ladder, opening an umbrella indoors, seeing black cats, such are incidents that even skeptical people cannot ignore. Below are a few significant omens.

Omens Derived from Birds

These omens were established by the ancient Romans diviners. Birds seen on your left, especially dark birds, indicate bad luck. Birds on the right are, however, a fortunate sign. Birds flying from the left-hand side to the right are fortunate, while birds flying from right to left across the observer’s path are an omen of ill luck. If the birds fly straight towards you, they will bring good luck to you, but if they’re flying away from you, they will take happiness with them! It’s interesting to note that the height at which the birds are flying affect the omen positively. Also, if the bird sings or utters as it flies, it means there is still hope. However if the bird heard was a raven, a rook, a crow or any bird of prey, then this is definitely bad omen. If a bird suddenly changes the course of its flight, the observer should be on his/her guard for an enemy will attack soon. Here is a small list of birds and the omen associated with them:

Cock:
If a female hears a cock while thinking of her lover, it is a sign of good luck in her relationship with him. However, if a bride or groom hears a cock crowing on the wedding day, the marriage will most likely be unsuccessful.
To see a white cock is a sign of bad luck. And if this bird gets close to a house, the latter will be in danger soon.

Raven/Crow:

This bird is often held to be of evil portent. One or more crows seen on your left are a definite sign of misfortune.

Cuckoo:
To hear the call of a cuckoo on the right is an omen of upcoming prosperity. Nevertheless if the bird is heard on the left the power of the omen is lessened.

Dove:
A most favorable omen for lovers. To see one die is a sign of great sadness or death.

Duck:
If you hear a duck quacking, expect prosperity soon. But to see this bird fly is a great sign for those who are in trouble, it signifies hope.

Eagle:
This bird is a good sign.

Hawk:
The observer should be on his/her guard against enemies who are stronger and more powerful than him/her.

Hen:
To hear a hen crowing before the dawn means personal illness.

Magpie:
To see one magpie upon the left presages death. To meet two or more of these birds however is a good sign. The omen varies with the number of magpies encountered, according to this famous rhyme concerning these birds: (Magpie; are medium to large, often colorful and noisy birds in the crow family. In the US they are black and white.)

“One’s sorrow, two’s mirth, Three’s a wedding, four’s a birth, Five’s a christening, six a dearth, Seven’s heaven, eight is hell, And nine’s the devil his ax tell.”

Omens Derived from Animals
Some people strongly fear or welcome the encounter of certain animals.

Ass or donkey:
If that animal is coming from the opposite direction, it is bad omen.

Bat:
For Witches to see or hear a bat singing as it fly’s is said to bring power and energy, especially when working magick under the night sky.
For non-Witches it is say to hear a bat squeaking as it flies foretells bad luck.

Cat:
People constantly disagree about the omens it presages. To kill a cat brings complete misfortune, while to tread upon its tail is also considerate unfortunate, but in a less degree.
The ancient Egyptians punished that crime by death!!! If a cat suddenly abandons the house of its masters, there will be a great disaster in that house soon. When a cat come to live with you and you take her in, it is believed that with her comes good luck.

Dog:
If a dog howls outside your house, there will be death in the neighborhood. When a dog growls at things unseen, it is believed they are protection you from unfriendly spirits.

Ferret:
To encounter a ferret means your enterprise will be successful!

Goat:
An omen of prosperity.

Horse:
To meet a piebald horse brings good fortune. If lovers meet a white horse, they will be happy together.

Lizard:
If you see a lizard in an unusual place, then disappointment is on its way! Lizard’s around your home are good luck.

Mouse:
If the mouse is white, you will be happy in love, especially if received as a gift. A brown mouse is propitious but in a less degree. The gift of a gray mouse brings evil and danger.

Pig:
A pig is very unlucky. If a wedding party returning from church meets a wandering pig, the couple will have an unhappy marriage.

Snake:
If the snake is coming towards you, treachery will be directed towards you. If the snake is going away from you, you will harm your enemies soon.

Tortoise:
An omen of tranquility and protection.

Omens Associated With The Human Body

Strangely enough, to feel depressed for no apparent reason means unexpected good news!
A ringing in the right ear foresees pleasant news, a ringing in the left ear means bad news.

Itching: (Only a few)

· Crown of head: Advance in position.

· Right cheek: Someone is speaking well of you.

· Left cheek: Someone is gossiping about you!

· Right eye/eyebrow: You will meet an old friend.

· Left eye/eyebrow: Great disappointment.

· Nose (inside): Sorrow.

· Nose (outside): You will be kissed or annoyed within an hour.

· Lips: Someone is talking about you with disrespect.

· Right palm: Money gain or found.

Left palm; Money lost or spent

MOLES
Moles are considered extremely significant. In general, the greater the size of the mole or birthmark, the greater will be the force of the omen associated with it.

A round mole is fortunate, all other moles are bad luck. An oval mark is moderately fortunate. Light-colored moles are good, whereas dark ones are unfortunate. The more hairs there are on a mole, the more unfortunate is its meaning.

The following are the meanings of moles and birthmarks according to the parts of the body on which they are found.

. Abdomen: You are greedy and selfish.

· Ankle: To a man, refinement, to a woman, great energy and independence.

· Arm: It presages success if on the right arm, and financial problems if on the left arm.

· Back: An open and honest person with a bit of arrogance and sensuality.

· Breast: A mole on the left side of the breast means success in undertakings.

A mole in the center of the breast means the person will never enjoy opulence but will never want for the necessities of existence. A mole on the right side of the breast shows that person will suffer extremes of fortune.

· Cheek: A mole on the right cheek foretells a happy marriage; the nearer it is to the mouth, the greater will be the wealth and happiness of the person. A mole on the left cheek however denotes financial difficulties.

· Chin: If you have a mole or birthmark anywhere on your chin, your undertakings will be successful always.

· Foot: A mole on the right foot shows a great love for travelling and change. A mole on the left foot means the person is intellectual and intelligent.

· Forehead: If on the right side, the mole means you have great mental power. If on the left side, it means you’re extravagant and spend more money than you actually have! If in the middle of the forehead, it denotes a person who is extremely attractive and has many love affairs.

Weather Omens
· SUN: When the sun is covered with a haze, expect bad weather. When it goes down in dark and heavy clouds, the morrow will be wet. If the sun comes out while it is still raining (and a beautiful sight it is!), rain will continue for a few more days.

“If red the sun begins his race be sure the rain will fall space; If the sun goes pale to bed ’t will rain tomorrow, it is said.”

· MOON: If the moon is encircled by a single ring, it is an indication of rain, even in fine weather.
When the moons ring has stars inside it. It is a sign of trouble on the way. The number of stars in the ring represents the number of days until the trouble comes.

When the yellow full moon rises into a clear sky on the horizon, a short time of fine weather is announced.

If the full moon rises red, it is a sign of the wind. (Like tornadoes and hurricanes.)
When the moon is red on only a part of it; it is called “blood on the moon” and is a sign that someone you know will soon die.

· STARS: When they flicker and appear larger than usual, wet weather is in store.

· CLOUDS:
“A mackerel sky Twelve hours dry.” “Clouds that float high Will soon run dry.”

· WIND:
“When the wind is in the north, Hail comes forth, When the wind is in the west, Look for a wet blast, When the wind is in the east, It’s neither good for man nor beast, Wind east of west, Is a sign of a blast, Wind north or south, Is a sign of a drought, When the wind is in the north, A skillful fisher goes not forth.”

· SKY:
“Evening red and morning gray Send the traveler on his way. Evening gray and morning red Bring the rain upon his head.”

Omens, Signs & TheirMeanings

Crow flying across you past with something in his beak; You will have a chance or go on a trip within 2 two weeks.

Ring Around the Moon, means; Trouble is on the way, be careful.

Ring Around the Moon with stars in it means; That it will rain in the equal number of days.

Tree Leaves with turned bottom up mean; Rain the next morning.

Seeing a Fussy Caterpillar with a ring in his middle Shows; How long the summer will be.

Blood on the Moon means;
Someone will soon die.

Ravens around your home mean; Good luck for you and your home.

Bats around your home mean; A good and loving home.

Lady Bugs mean; Good Luck.

Crickets Singing inside your home mean; Good luck to come in the morrow.

Red Sky at night means; A beautiful day tomorrow.

Thunder before 7am means; Sunshine by 11 am.