Lucky or Unlucky? What These Animals Symbolize When You Meet Them

Although many superstitions are related to animals, ancient peoples have always considered that many animals have special meanings. 

Also, animals are often used as sacred beings or guardian angels on Earth. Animals and their symbolism were often used as signs and clues that the Universe and Earth send to us.

On the other side, some animals are considered protectors.

Therefore, seeing or meeting animals often offers a deeper sign and message than we think.

So, here are some animals and what they bring when we see or encounter them.

1. Wild Rabbit

It is considered if the wild rabbit crosses your path, you will be がっかり. In case you see him crossing the road behind you, you will be followed by misfortune.

Also, if you see him running past your house, there could be a fire in the neighborhood.

In addition, seeing a rabbit while going to work is a 悪い 不明 サイン.

2. Woodpecker

If you see or hear a woodpecker knocking on a tree near you or your house, someone will visit you.

On the other side, it is considered a bad omen if the woodpecker knocks on your house because someone could be sick.

3. A Stray Canary

It is not good to see, meet, or catch a stray canary because it will bring you bad luck.

4. Falcon

Many people associate this animal with something bad, and they consider it a pest. But when we talk about the symbolic meaning of this animal, it is not like that.

The falcon is associated with the power of the vision.

So, if you see a falcon or he crosses your path, it could mean that you need to see something more clearly. In fact, a falcon is trying to show you that you have strong visions, but you need to focus on them.

Just as the falcon can see very detail at long distances, you may be able to see some things that are hidden or invisible at first sight.

Also, this animal can symbolize a large life mystery that you need to expose.

5. Lizard

Even if the lizard is just a small animal, if he crosses your path or you meet him, it may be a sign that you need to pay more attention to your dreams or goals.

Actually, the lizard sometimes symbolizes self-care and self-love, so he is trying to show you that you need to dedicate more time to yourself.

6. Spider

A spider is an animal that doesn’t live in a community, he is a “solo player“. He is independent and just follows his own path.

So, if you see the spider or if he is in your house, it could be a sign that you need to adjust your potential and follow your ideas and inspirations.

7. Ladybug

If you see a ladybug, it is a good omen. Also, if it lands on you, it is an even better sign of luck, because if it flies away from you, it will take away all your pain.

Ancient people believed that a ladybug that lands on an unmarried woman and then flies away って the direction from which her future husband will come.

However, it is considered if you kill a ladybug, 不運 will follow you forever.

8. Ants

If you see ants on your path, you will be リッチ. Many people believe that if you have ants in your garden, there is 幸運. 

But, if you kill an ant, there is a myth that when you die, they will devour your body. 

Also, there is a theory if you accidentally step into an anthill, it will rain.

9. Crow

It is often considered a 凶兆. Sometimes she can indicate physical death, but sometimes also a rebirth.

In some traditions, meeting a crow means that you are ready to let go of something old and enter into something new.

10. Owl

An owl is usually associated with 直感 そして 知恵. So, if you meet an owl, it could indicate that you need to pay attention to your intuition and wisdom.

The owl is best known because she can see in the dark. So, there is another symbolic meaning of meeting an owl: she is trying to show you what is hidden and help you see behind the veil of deception.

11. Praying Mantis 

If you see a praying mantis, it could be a sign that there is a message you need to pay attention to, or you may be missing something.

The praying mantis is trying to remind us that it is time for peace and tranquility to enter our lives. The praying mantis comes as a messenger who reminds us of the power of “stillness”. 

12. Black Butterfly

If you meet a black butterfly, it may be a sign that you need to change or let go of some thoughts or feelings that are holding you back. 

So, if the black butterfly appears on your path, he may be trying to remind you of the power of transformation and that inner change must occur before external change manifests.

13. Black Cat

Many stories and movies have been dedicated to the black cat and has rarely been a symbol of something good.

So many people believe that seeing a black cat on the road is a bad sign because it means that the devil is following you in your footsteps. 

The belief that black cat brings bad luck was consolidated in the Medieval when people were afraid of witches and believed that black cats were their companions, or that witches turned into cats.

A black cat that crosses your path, according to Christian beliefs, is actually a demon that creates an evil barrier that separates you from God. Black cats are also considered bad pets.

In medieval Europe, black cats were considered a sign of announcing bad luck.

Black cats were associated with devilish creatures and witches, and a cat that crosses your path was a sign that the devil was watching you on its own. 

14. The Pigeon

The pigeon is a symbol of birth and marriage. It is believed that the marriage will be very うれしい if you see the pigeon very often. 

Also, a very favorable omen is considered to be the arrival of a pigeon to your home.