Is it possible to go to a cemetery with a dog, in what cases is it allowed to take your pet with you?

There are many signs associated with the cemetery and people visiting it. And this is understandable: after all, the churchyard is the place in which the world of the dead most closely “comes into contact” with the world of the living. For thousands of years, our ancestors tried to protect themselves from the negative impact of the souls of deceased fellow tribesmen. As a result, a whole system of beliefs has developed about what can and cannot be done when coming to the burial place of the dead.

General signs associated with visiting a cemetery

You need to remember the main rule: a cemetery is the house of the dead. Therefore, when coming there, it is necessary to behave respectfully towards the deceased so as not to incur their anger. You cannot swear in a churchyard - all the swearing will fall like a heavy burden on the shoulders of the person swearing and will “pull” him to the ground. Near the grave, you should not sort things out with relatives - quarrels will be transferred from the cemetery and will settle in a person’s life for a long time.

You cannot laugh at the grave, boast about your successes to the dead, or complain bitterly to them. You can only share your experiences carefully.

One of the signs says: everything good that is said at the grave will remain there; luck will turn away from the person. And the phrase “I feel so bad without you, I want to die!” In general, it can become fatal. The spirits of the dead can regard it as a call to action and “pull” the person towards them.

In order not to anger the deceased, you should not come to him empty-handed. You need to enter the grave fence with open palms, without holding anything in your hands, so as not to inadvertently “carry” your luck into the world of the dead. You need to leave the cemetery, leaving everything you brought there, so as not to take part of the energy of the deceased with you. When leaving the graveyard, you should not close the gate of the grave fence in order to allow the soul of the deceased to walk freely around the cemetery and not anger it by locking it away from other dead.

When visiting a churchyard, you should dress in dark, preferably black, clothes. An exception is made for pregnant women. Previously, pregnant women were generally prohibited from visiting cemeteries . It was believed that the spirits of the dead could enter the soul of a child or even take him away, preventing the mother from giving birth to a living baby. Now this sign is not observed so strictly, but just in case, when visiting the graves of the dead, pregnant women are recommended to wear something red to protect their fetus.

Came into the house or yard

Depending on where the dog came, interpretations differ. An animal that has found its way to a yard or house symbolizes a good omen. But you should pay attention to the nuances:

A sick dog making plaintive sounds means minor troubles and problems. If you feed and help the animal, the visit will not bring negative consequences.
A sleek, healthy dog means good news and fun.
The barking of a four-legged friend in the yard foreshadows attacks from evil spirits. The dog senses it and tries to protect the house.
If the dog calmly enters the house and does not show aggression, it means new acquaintances and friends. If the animal is dirty and disheveled, you should be wary of enemies.
If a dog comes to the house and behaves as if it were guarding it, this means an improvement in material well-being.

Old dog and puppy

The age of the stray dog matters. The appearance of a kitten near the house of a childless couple portends a new baby, especially if you adopt a puppy. An old animal brings with it troubles in the financial sphere. If you take care of the dog, feed it, cure it, the good will be more than rewarded. But if a dog dies, you should not throw it away; it is recommended to bury it away from your home.

Pregnant

Pregnancy symbolizes good things, so if such a dog appears in the yard, you should expect new faithful friends to appear. And for unmarried girls, the event predicts a successful wedding soon. Taking care of the future mother of the offspring will have a positive impact on the lives of the inhabitants of the house. But the fate of the puppies must also be determined in a favorable way.

The monument on the grave sank or fell

It is generally accepted that any damage to a monument in a cemetery indicates that the spirit of the person buried under it cannot find peace. Something is keeping him in the world of the living; perhaps he is trying to warn his relatives about something. Legend has it that a rickety or fallen monument warns the relatives of the deceased that one of them will soon also die.

When interpreting a sign, the side of the damage matters:

If the earth sank from the north and the monument tilted there, the woman will die.
If this happened from the south side, the man will pass away.
The monument falls to the west - the child dies.
Damage on the eastern side - an elderly family member will be buried soon.

What to do if your dog gets lost

If such a situation occurs, you should not offend the dog, you need to pay attention to its behavior and condition. You should not approach an animal that is showing aggression; it is better to contact a specialized institution for help.

If the dog behaves peacefully, then you need to feed it and give it water. You should not drive the animal away with sticks and other intimidating methods, this will not lead to anything good.

Dogs rarely show aggression or negativity towards people. Rather, the person's evil attitude makes them defensive. The signs associated with this animal have ambiguous meaning, but in any case one should not harm homeless people. With his kindness, a person is able to neutralize even the most terrible omens.

Cat or dog in a cemetery

Many people believe that the spirits of the dead can inhabit birds and small animals. It is believed that birds “receive” the souls of ordinary dead people, so there is nothing terrible in seeing crows or doves over a cemetery (especially on memorial days).

It is much “more dangerous” to meet a dog in a churchyard. According to legend, dogs are inhabited by the souls of great sinners and suicides. For this reason, if you encounter a dog among the graves, it is better to avoid it so as not to incur troubles in the form of the evil eye and damage. In addition, the loud barking of a dog can anger the dead, and their anger can also spill out on the living.

The most “dangerous” animal for visitors to the cemetery is the cat. Even in Ancient Egypt, this animal was considered a guide to the world of the dead.

A cat “feels” the souls of the deceased better than other creatures, so when you notice it in a cemetery, it’s worth remembering the following:

Cats are attracted to abnormal areas that are dangerous to human health. Therefore, it is better for a person to avoid a grave where an animal lies or walks for a long time.
If you encounter a black cat among the tombstones, you should stay away from it. Perhaps she was possessed by a witch or the tossing spirit of a sinner.
If the cat you meet is white , then it is likely that the spirit of a righteous man who has not completed his earthly journey has entered into it. Such an animal warns a person about danger or illness that threatens him.
If the cat simply ran past a cemetery visitor, then there is nothing to worry about. This only means that one of the “inhabitants” of the graveyard went to meet a new “neighbor”, who is currently being buried somewhere nearby.

In any case, if you encounter a cat between the graves, you should not chase it away. It's better to just give her some food to distract her from you, and calmly leave.

Signs about animals and birds in the cemetery

Whatever creature you meet in the graveyard, do not harm it under any circumstances. Whether it is a cat, dog, squirrel, snake, hare or raven in a cemetery, the sign forbids killing or driving them away. It is believed that the soul of the deceased can inhabit any creature to visit loved ones.

Ants

Ants in a cemetery are a sign that has several interpretations.

According to one of them, this indicates that the person buried here was active and hardworking, so his energy continues to attract working insects.
According to another, the ants, whose caravans travel around the monument and grave, hint that loved ones are here too rarely, and the deceased is dissatisfied with this.

What you cannot do in a cemetery is poison ants, crush snails and caterpillars, even if they harm the beautiful fresh flowers planted here.

Why you can’t turn around when leaving a cemetery

It is believed that the souls of the dead (especially the recently buried deceased) are not aware that they have died. They wander among the graves, unsuccessfully trying to find their way home. For this reason, a person visiting a cemetery should under no circumstances turn around when leaving the graveyard, even if someone he knows called him. The spirit of the deceased may decide that the person who looked back gave him a sign to follow him, and will follow. As a result, the person himself will bring a dead soul into the house, which will create a lot of trouble.

Why you can't take photos in a cemetery

The belief developed recently, but is already unconditionally shared by priests, psychics, and ordinary people - you should not take photographs in a cemetery. The negative energy of this place can be imprinted in a photograph and in the future can negatively affect the person who will keep the photo at home.

You cannot take pictures at the cemetery yourself. Finding yourself “among” the dead is almost tantamount to voluntarily inviting the “old woman with a scythe” to come to you.

Is it possible to photograph the monument?

You shouldn't do this either. Many psychics believe that photographing a monument means disturbing the spirit of the person buried under it. Once captured in a photograph, such a spirit will easily find its way into the house of the person who photographed it and cause him a lot of problems.

Why can't you eat in a cemetery?

The custom of commemorating deceased relatives at graves with food and alcohol dates back to pre-Christian times. Our pagan ancestors had such a tradition, but the modern church does not recommend doing this. All psychics say the same thing.

Food, alcohol and tobacco are “impregnated” with the negative energy of the cemetery, which penetrates with them into the human body and can lead to illness. Therefore, you cannot eat, drink alcohol or smoke near graves.

Unfortunately, most modern people do not adhere to this recommendation. We can only advise them one thing: to remember the deceased with one, maximum two glasses , so as not to cloud their minds and not to say something that will anger the deceased. At the same time , you should drink alcohol without clinking glasses , so as not to “throw” trouble from the house of the dead to the house of the living.

What else you can't do at the cemetery

In the past, there was a whole host of beliefs associated with visiting churchyards. Not all of them have come down to us from time immemorial, but some “rules” are still considered immutable:

Beliefs say that children under 12 years old should not be brought to the cemetery. This can harm the health and future of the child, since his aura is still very weak, and the negative energy of the world of the dead can disrupt it.
You should not walk near graves with your legs open. Cemetery soil, saturated with “dead” energy, can get on a person’s bare skin. And this is a direct threat to health. Moreover, if he overlooks the stuck earth and brings it into the house, troubles may await other family members.
When coming to someone's funeral, you cannot simultaneously visit the graves of other deceased people. It is believed that all the “inhabitants” of the cemetery gather near the fresh grave to greet the new “neighbor.” If at this time a person who comes to the funeral begins to walk around their empty “houses,” this may anger the spirits.
When visiting a cemetery, you can “communicate” (share your experiences) only with the deceased with whom the person was close during life. The souls of strangers should not be disturbed so as not to attract negative attention.
It is strictly forbidden to enter someone else's house after the funeral. This can attract death to the residents. After the funeral ceremony, you should immediately go to your home. As a last resort, visiting a public place or event is allowed. Hence the custom of commemorating the deceased after a funeral in a catering establishment.

How to avoid getting yourself into trouble

By following all the rules described above for visiting a cemetery, you can protect yourself from most of the threats that this place conceals. However, in order to be completely sure that the dead will not pay attention to the one who disturbed their peace, you should remember a few more things:

It was already mentioned above that nothing can be taken from the burial site. This especially applies to things that the person himself did not bring to the grave of a relative. Perhaps ill-wishers planted these items in order to damage the person. Such things must be taken outside the cemetery and thrown away, or even better, burned, while trying not to get caught in the smoke from the fire.
You should not leave anything at the gravestone except flowers, funeral food and children's toys. Dark magicians can use any objects “not suitable” for the cemetery to inflict damage on a person.
You need to leave the churchyard the same way you came.
When saying goodbye to the deceased at the grave, you cannot say to him: “Goodbye.” So you yourself may soon find yourself a new “inhabitant” of the cemetery. It’s better to say simply: “Sleep well” or “Goodbye.”
When going to commemorate the dead, you should take with you a bottle of clean (preferably melted or holy) water. After visiting the cemetery, you need to wash your hands with this water to wash away the “sticky” cemetery energy.
When leaving the graveyard, you must thoroughly wipe your feet so as not to bring soil from the burial site into the house, otherwise spirits will take up residence in it.
Finally, having already returned home, it is advisable to warm your hands in hot water or the flame of a church candle. The flame itself must then be extinguished with bare fingers. This will finally break the connection that was briefly established in the cemetery between man and the world of the dead.

It is the duty of every person to attend the funeral of a close family member or friend, as well as to periodically remember deceased relatives in the cemetery on appropriate memorial days. If this is not done, the souls of the dead will not find final peace in the next world. The main thing is to remember that you should rarely visit the new “home” of the deceased, so as not to disturb him again, without violating folk traditions. Then nothing bad will happen to a visitor to the graveyard.

Superstitions about funerals

A visit to a cemetery precedes the death of a loved one or his funeral. A large number of ritual actions are associated with the ceremony of seeing off the deceased on his last journey.

They have special signs at funerals and in the cemetery:

You cannot bring fresh or artificial flowers from the cemetery, otherwise you risk getting sick.
The same applies to any thing taken from there. By taking it, you can get other people's misfortunes.
It is better to put the deceased’s favorite things in a coffin or bring them to the grave so that he does not come in a dream with requests to give them back.
Eating or drinking alcoholic beverages in the cemetery is also prohibited. Commemorating the deceased with food is an ancient pagan ritual that does not fit with Christian beliefs. Better give it to the poor and visit the temple, order a memorial service for the deceased. This way of honoring the dead is more acceptable and spiritually beneficial.
Livestock is poured after the convoy carrying the coffin box so that no one else in the household will die.
Meeting a funeral procession on the street, passing in front of a moving hearse or people carrying relics, promises danger and grief to the passerby.
It happens that the coffin does not fit into the prepared hole. In this case, they say that the land refuses to accept the sinner or that after the deceased there will be another dead person.
On the contrary, a good sign for a person who has passed on to the next world will be to find an old burial with intact bones in the grave being prepared. The belief says that the deceased will find consolation in the afterlife, and will not bother his relatives, coming to them in dreams and hallucinations.
You shouldn’t brag about your good life in a cemetery, otherwise you’ll lose your luck here.
Counting money during a funeral is a bad omen; you will become a beggar. If you accidentally take the bills out of your pocket, you will have to leave them there. It can be on the grave of the person who was buried, or on the grave of a person with the same name as the owner of the money.

There are also traditions that are observed in the outback. For example, when taking a coffin with a body out of the house on a sleigh for a funeral service, the owner is supposed to look under the hooves of a horse harnessed to a cart or stick a needle without an eye into the clamp. This is just a small part of the existing superstitions about funerals.