Signs and superstitions: A bird hit, crashed or knocked on a window and other signs about birds

Birds that portend trouble

These bird species were previously feared and tried to be avoided:

Owl. It has long been considered a harbinger of problems; meeting such a bird is a dangerous sign. It foretells death if an owl screeches three times outside the yard. They said that the future dead person would not hear such a sound. Long-eared owls and tawny owls also gained a negative reputation;
Magpie. Believers believe that droplets of the devil's blood remain under the bird's tongue. An ominous sign is a single specimen, but if the number of birds is greater, then the danger will be avoided. Two birds - portend good luck, three - wedding troubles, a pleasant journey. Four is good news, and five is a noisy feast;
Sparrow. The ancestors believed that the sparrow was the embodiment of the devil, who was hatched from an egg by a witch. They said that such a bird tormented the crucified Christ, showering him with ridicule. People noticed how, before the death of loved ones, a sparrow often flew nearby. A bad sign came true even with locked windows and doors;
Crow. Gloomy appearance and coloring are associated with negative consequences. On the battlefield she “feasted”, pecking out the eyes of soldiers. There were rumors that the bird was friends with evil spirits, possessing the gift of foresight. Circling over the house - to serious illness, death. Sitting on a branch, he screams - a warning of danger;
Pigeon. Represents purity and blessings, but only for sinless people. They believed that angels descended to earth in this guise. They predict death when they knock on the window;

Cuckoo . Accompanying you to another world. Traditionally, people ask how long they have left to live. When he is silent, it means destruction awaits. But you shouldn’t be happy if it’s crowing from the north side. Flying over a village, it warns of fire or livestock diseases;
Martin. Characterized by conflicting beliefs. In addition to symbolizing prosperity, it also brings news of imminent death;
Titmouse. People said that the bird was connected with the afterlife and took the souls of the dead.

A sparrow flew into the house, what to expect

Knowing the meaning of various folk signs, there is a great opportunity to avoid trouble and protect your family from misfortunes

Therefore, it is so important to be very careful and not lose sight of even the most insignificant detail, since the development of your future life may depend on this

We have just received a huge number of signs and legends associated with birds. Regarding sparrows, this bird was considered cursed by many peoples. Therefore, if a sparrow flew into the house, the omen does not bode well. But this is not a death sentence, because knowing about the danger, it can be avoided.

A sparrow flying into a house has long been considered a harbinger of the death of a loved one. The worst news is when the bird cannot fly out on its own - this is the first sign that you will have to say goodbye forever to the person who lives in this house. This sign is due to the fact that the sparrow has a connection with the soul of a long-dead person who came to the house to take away a living soul.
If you were able to catch a sparrow and want to put it in a cage and leave it at home, it is recommended to abandon this idea. By doing this, you will attract misfortune, misfortune and misfortune into your home, which will accompany the whole family for a long time.

There is a popular belief that a sparrow that has flown into a house must be caught and then destroyed. But it’s better not to do it yourself and entrust the responsible task to the cat. The fact is that in any case, killing a bird does not bode well for you and it will be much better if the sparrow flies out on its own unharmed.

At the same time, magicians and psychics say that it is not the best idea to chase a small sparrow around the house, since it will be enough to simply open a window or balcony and allow the bird to fly away on its own. You just need to be patient and wait a little, it is advisable to leave the room so that the bird calms down and can find a way out.

After the sparrow flies out the window on its own, a little cereal or bread crumbs are poured onto the windowsill, then certain words are said - come for food, not for your soul. It will be useful to go to church and bring home church candles, thanks to which you can cleanse your home of everything bad and negative.

The main thing is not to panic and not sit idly by, expecting that one of your relatives will die in the near future. The above ritual can be carried out even a few days after a sparrow has flown into your house.

There is also an opinion that to prevent trouble, it is necessary to catch a sparrow and put it in a cage, making it a pet. Constantly care for the bird, feed and water it. However, it is best to abandon this idea, since nothing good will happen as a result.

The fact is that the bird will begin to very intensively attract various troubles and misfortunes into the house. People living in an apartment may begin to constantly get sick, it will be difficult to establish a personal life, etc. This can continue until one of the inhabitants of the apartment dies, and this tragic event occurs in some unexpected and absurd death. Therefore, the best option would be to simply open the window and allow the uninvited guest to fly out.

Hit a bird with a car

Birds often get hit by a windshield, and, unfortunately, more than one driver has had to hit birds:

A downed dove is a love symbol; it foreshadows a woman or man’s separation from their soulmate. To prevent this belief from coming true, it is advised to reconsider your behavior and change. The second interpretation is that a person will not receive the news on time, hasty conclusions will lead to a missed chance;
Touching a sparrow means material losses; you should carefully monitor things dear to your heart;
A dead eagle owl on the hood is a warning about a “gap” in the budget; it is better to moderate spending;
A crow's corpse means a terrible car accident, the death of a family member due to a dangerous disease;
To knock down a nightjar - signs advise rescheduling the business you were going on, choosing another day.

What does it mean if it's in a pipe?

A sparrow entering a house through a pipe or air duct is the worst option .
The sign speaks of a serious illness of a family member or the death of someone in the household. After opening the window and waiting for the bird to leave the house, you need to thoroughly wash all the places it touched and ventilate all the rooms well.

Whether the sign comes true or not largely depends on the internal mood of people. If the mood is optimistic and all measures have been taken to prevent illnesses and accidents, then trouble will pass by.

Signs related to weather

Feathered weather forecasters sense weather changes:

The sparrows are ruffled, huddling closer to the warmth - to the frost. A flock is bathing in dust - it will rain;
The first song of the lark is a sign of the coming spring and the melting of snow;
The starlings are noisy - a thunderstorm is approaching;
The magpie's nest is built at a serious height - calm weather is expected for the next month. A lower location means bad weather;
Constant nightingale trills - the coming nights will be windy;
Swallows fly up and down - a storm will begin.

If the bird pooped

Beliefs about the bird’s habit of “bombarding” people are considered popular, but events are interpreted depending on the place:

On clothes. Military personnel are expected to receive promotion or success in service. The sign applies to people who wear uniforms: firefighters, police officers, and even supermarket cashiers. Esotericists say that birds mark the “chosen ones” who have a strong aura, an inquisitive mind, and the ability to perform magic;
Material well-being is also possible, income will soon increase, a boring job will be replaced by a profitable one. Moreover, the wider the spot, the more serious the amount of money;
They used to believe that if birds shit on the festive clothes of the bride or groom, it means a marriage without feelings, based on convenience. People thought that this is how God distinguishes mercantile people from honest ones;
On the head. Dreams related to money will come true if the birds are light in color. Dark plumage is complete bad luck, a warning to keep your mouth shut and not discuss anyone;
On the window. A visit from relatives or friends is foreshadowed, but it is unknown what impressions will remain. On the windowsill - superstition will help you find out where the guests will come from;
By car. Most of the beliefs about “marks” do not bode ill. But, if you notice it on the hood, the omen promises problems with the traffic police and possible fines.

Signs about poultry

It's not just a dropped fork or spoon that indicates unexpected guests. There is a belief that if a rooster approaches the gate and crows loudly, it means that soon someone will come to visit you.
But if you see chickens calmly walking in the rain in the yard, then you know that the bad weather will soon end.
It's very bad if a caged bird, or just any poultry, dies on your wedding day. Such a marriage will be unhappy, the spouses will constantly quarrel and eventually separate.
There is also a belief that if chickens drink a lot of water, then the coming year will be dry, and at the same time the harvest will not produce rich fruits. If chickens go to bed early, then this, on the contrary, indicates that the year will be rich in rain. This is also evidenced by the fact that turkeys bathe in sand or snow. Then there will be a lot of rain in the summer, and a prolonged thaw in the winter.
It has always been a bad omen if a mother hen puts all her chickens under herself - this means bad weather and serious troubles in the coming year.
If chickens cluck loudly, then beware of quarrels with your neighbors or household members.
Previously, it was often possible to find some kind of black bird in the yard, because according to popular belief, it served as a talisman for the house against troubles, fire, thieves and crop failure.

See in the cemetery

Birds symbolize the human soul, so the appearance of birds in the churchyard is not uncommon:

A bird jumps near the grave of a relative or flies over it - to receive a certain sign from the deceased;
Flies to sit on the fence - the deceased asks not to be sad;
Anxiously flutters around the burial, as if looking for something - it’s worth thinking about how to help the deceased complete earthly affairs;
The soul of the deceased is chirping loudly - the soul of the deceased is trying to “scream out”, saving as best he can, warning of a terrible danger. They advise you to go to church to light a candle and pray. In addition, next time you come, don’t forget to bring a handful of cereals and feed the birds.

In the car

According to legend, a sparrow fluttering into a car portends trouble for the driver and his relatives .
At the same time, the more chaotically the bird rushes around the cabin, the deeper the misfortune will be. If the bird cannot find an open window to break free, but begins to hit the glass, this indicates that the driver will experience deep suffering. The sign has a logical basis.

A bird flying into the car interior while driving greatly distracts the driver. Out of surprise, he can cause an accident. Under unfavorable circumstances, this will lead to injury and possibly death to one of the passengers or the driver himself.

Find a dead bird

More often, deaths occur on the highway, but they also happen in other places:

Seeing a dead bird on the street, in a summer cottage, may lead to conflicts with others, altercations with neighbors, swearing on public transport;
Near the window or on the threshold. It is considered an attempt to cause damage, but on the other hand, the trick of cats is not excluded;
On the balcony. The interpretation depends on the type of bird. Found a pigeon - deprivation of a considerable part of the money. Dead magpie - after hearing a lie, do not discuss it with strangers, otherwise you may be branded a gossip. Swallow - in some cases, sadness and mourning await, in others - a successful year. Owl - to do stupid things without listening to intuition;
Near the kindergarten. Parents should pay attention to the unprofessionalism of teachers and change the institution;

Inside the apartment. The first option is that expensive items will be stolen from the residents, the second is a long-awaited meeting;
On the landing. Problems will affect all residents, utility bills will increase, the organization of housing and communal services will change, an emergency will occur;
On road. If you didn’t kill the bird yourself, there’s nothing to be afraid of;
A bird's corpse fell from the sky nearby. It is not recommended to make rash decisions or make unplanned purchases.

What do birds symbolize?

Before we get acquainted with the most common signs about birds, let's try to understand how birds were treated before.
In fact, birds were mainly associated with goodness and joy; it was believed that they carried only positivity. However, this does not apply to all birds; there are some species of birds that do not carry anything good in themselves. The most common opinion was that any bird was the soul of the dead who arrived on Earth to notify people about something. In this regard, birds began to be associated with messengers.

But, for example, a raven or a magpie is always something bad. The first, as you know, is a symbol of trouble, grief and misfortune, and the second means guile and deception. But the crow should not be confused with the crow, which has always personified intelligence, creativity and connection with the otherworldly.

The most positive in terms of symbolism are the oriole, starling and rooster. The first brings a person the positive energy of the Sun, light and joy into the home. And the starling always means energy and the ability to maintain good and kind relationships with all the people around him. The rooster represents true beauty, as well as harmony of soul and body.

And love and family happiness are symbolized, of course, by a swan and a dove. They bring calm, peace and happiness to this world.

All these symbols appeared for a reason, but as a result of the observations of our ancestors. People have always tried to predict the future, and birds served as one of the signs for them, well, let's find out what superstitions used to exist about them.

Other superstitions

They portend both favorable and negative events:

To notice an eagle soaring in the sky - your plans will quickly come true;
A flock of birds heads towards a person - good luck;
If you feed the yard pigeons all the time, then a person will never feel a lack of true friends;
Seeing a wagtail nearby is a positive change. If sick, dead, beware of bad luck;
The appearance of a jay means a happy period will begin;
Any bird lands on its head - cash flow;
A hoopoe often flies to the yard or has settled down and built a nest - monitor your finances more closely;
The bird easily flew out the window and soon flew out - good news. If he doesn’t find a way out, he rushes about – to the anxious ones;
A woodpecker is hammering the roof of a building - to adversity;
A stork appeared in sight - signifying the birth of a child. Is in flight - a friendly person is in a hurry to visit;

The heavenly messenger found herself in a room with a blade of grass in her beak - a happy event will happen;
A bird touches the head with its wing - the state of mind will remain in harmony;
Hovering over a home - betrayal is possible in relationships with friends;
If it gets into the chimney - someone close to you will die;
A flock of birds flies past the house, but suddenly changes direction - you need to be careful, danger is approaching. If the flight is from right to left, the plans will fail;
An uninvited “guest” sitting on the windowsill is a sign of minor financial expenses;
A dove that lands on your hand or shoulders means enrichment. I decided to fly by - my financial situation will not change;
We built a nest under the window - the home is filled with positive energy;
The morning after the wedding, the newlyweds noticed a dead bird in a cage - the marriage would be unsuccessful and end in divorce;
The rooster struts pompously at the door and crows - to the appearance of a stranger. Sung at the wrong time - he sees an evil spirit and drives him away, or predicts a dead person;
The bird is injured, but does not die - the owners will find comfort and prosperity if they provide help;
The hen crowed with a rooster's voice - she called bravely.

Flew into a room at work - office

A sparrow in the office will certainly defuse a tense working atmosphere, create turmoil and distract employees from their work for some time. What do the signs say about the incident?

The appearance of a bird in an office where several employees work will lead to news, minor troubles and unnecessary fuss for everyone.
But if a guest left droppings on the premises, workers should expect financial incentives.
Older employees may say that the appearance of a pichuga means that one of the younger employees is going on maternity leave. The sparrow has flown in, and one of the young ones will fly in.
A sparrow flying into a store foretells problems for the owner, the products will be sold with great difficulty, and profits will decrease.
Penetrated into warehouse premises - difficulties will arise with suppliers.