Is the black cat unlucky?

I am interested in black cats.Whether they are an ill-omen or bring good luck?Of course it comes from rumors and superstitions, but I heard it’s different depending on the country and I was worried.For example, it seemed that the black cat was a symbol of ill-omens in the old days in Europe and America, and they would freeze them to death.On the other hand, in some British areas, they seem to have been considered symbol of good luck.By the way, in old Japan, because they possess “an eye that can even see at night”, “lucky cats “ became talismans to ward against evil and symbols of good fortune and business prosperity.It seems to have been said that the black cat also gave an effect that was good for problems of the love .Do you suppose there are people who found love thanks to a black cat?But when I was young, I heard the story about bad things happrning when a black cat crosses your path.I thought that the black cat was unlucky ever since I heard it, but I may run after it unintentionally if I see a black cat if it can make love come true.It seems to vary by region whether a black cat is a symbol of fortune or misfortune.Is the black cat unlucky? Or lucky?Will you teach me how it is said in the other countries if you know?

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  • Hi, I like your avatar (Profile Photo). ^_^

    This is just my opinion, but I think, that it have nothing to do with color. And I think no cat will bring bad luck.. If you don't do anything to them.
    I think, that you will be fine, until you don't pick your nose too deep into cat's business. Just don't do anything cruel to a cat, because you will regret it latter.

    Basically, they don't bring bad luck, but they may curse you. So always greet them nicely with a bow :D. Well only Japanese have to bow. :D In other cultures where bowing isn't necessary when greeting, it's not needed to bow also to a cat. lol

    Well actually I often say hello to cat when I see one.. While walking on street, or when passing by by bicycle. They often look surprised, when I say hello. Some scare and croodle near to ground and watch me from there how I pass by. :)
  • hi shizuka,
    i love all kinds of cats and i don't think that a white or a black one will change or give something ,a cat still a cat ,although almost every where a black cat is a sign of disaster ,but it's just a superstition!!and i personnaly don't believe in it!!
    thank you for sharing
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