I was lucky enough to come across many gray cats, I mean they are adorable, each with their color gray/silver/blue and lilac cats are known for their concept of time.
So what do they symbolize?
Gray cats are very mysterious and all about good fortune.
If you have come across one or you have one as a pet, then you are in good hands.
This cat has chosen you, bringing you fortune and abundance.
There is also a mystery to them.
In essence they represent the mystery in life and how we experience the uncertainty of it.
Now I have mentioned before about the work of Dr. Carlo Siracusa and James Serpell at the University of Helsinki about cat behaviors. You should read it. (Penn Today) (ScienceDaily).
Okay, lets being with each of the symbolism:
Good Fortune
Here is one thing I learned, gray cats across cultures are known for good fortune.
The symbolism of fortune with gray cats is connected to the color silver, a variant of gray.
Silver is very valuable in the cosmos, and silver is up there with gold.
In some cultures a gray cat is given to newly weds to bring them good fortune and luck.
Gray cats in general are very lucky, even throughout history and culture they are known to be very lucky creatures.
I remember coming in contact with one particular gray cat in my neighborhood, each time he was around me I felt lucky or good fortune was always around the corner.
I do think they are very lucky cats.
Mysterious
They are definitely mysterious, because they symbolize the mystery of life and the uncertainty.
The color gray definitely has a sense of mystery to it.
The meaning of the words ‘’gray area’’ suggest there is a level of uncertainty.
The gray cat thrives in mystery and uncertainty, they understand that perspective is sometimes everything, and we have to rely on our intuition.
Guidance
The gray cat is very much connected to the spirit world, and they symbolize guidance from it.
Something I have discovered recently is that, I believe spirits carry the color of gray or silver, for me this is no accident.
The gray cat embodies the spirit world in such a way that it guides us through our lives.
For this reason alone, the gray cat is an excellent spirit animal or totem.
If you are an owner of a pet gray cat, then this cat will guide you towards your spiritual needs, even if you have been neglecting them.
Temperance
The gray cat is very good with temperance, they symbolize our need for peace and stability.
They help us calm down when we are emotionally unstable, and pick us up when we are down.
They remind us to think before we act.
Silence
They also symbolize silence and the need to remain still. They teach us that sometimes it’s okay to remain silent, being still.
They are excellent at meditation and knowing when to remain still.
There is a need to be still and contemplate about life and everything around us.
It’s teaching us the value of shutting out the noise of the world.
The spiritual side of the gray cat is that by valuing temporary isolation we truly find value in meditation and contemplation.
Old Souls
The energy of the gray cat is that of an old soul.
Some believe that the gray cats are the reincarnation of the oldest souls in the universe.
They are pretty much like ‘’grandmother cats’’.
They do have a lot of wisdom to offer, and by exploring the above symbolisms of the gray cat we can achieve balance, wisdom, and spiritual growth allowing us to live full happy lives.
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| https://zenorzen.com/divination/spirit-animals/cats/ https://www.yourtango.com/self/cat-symbolism-spiritual-meanings-cat-spirit-animal |
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I love my Grey Tabby her name is Bastet Jewel Isis, Boo Boo for short because she scares the bad entities away…BOO! I rescued her as a five week old kitten and hand fed and weaned her myself. We haven’t always seen eye to eye but after reading your articles on all cats, I have come to appreciate her so much more. She mauled me a few times in my sleep I didn’t know why. The vet said that hand fed babies can become mean later in life and he put her on Prozac. I hated what it did to her and took her off of it finally. She wasn’t mauling me she was fighting something that was trying to harm me I will bet!
I recently became a “cat lady”. One day, a kitten showed up in my front yard, and about a week later, an injured cat appeared in my backyard. That was three years ago and I now feed them both (in addition to 12 other cats) on a daily basis. I claimed the backyard one as my own and I believe she showed up to help me on my spiritual journey. I was in a dark place then and I am just now finding clarity. Thank you for your wonderful articles.
I’m seeing a blue gray smoky looking shadow cat in my house late at night playing in the floor .it disappeared when I saw it into a dark corner