If you live in the US or Canada, you've probably heard that black cats are bad luck, and that crossing paths with a black cat is a sure sign that trouble's headed your way.

Seeing a cat can signal psychic awareness, change, or protection from negative energy, in astrology often linked with Moon and Rahu/Ketu. Cat color adds meaning; black for caution, white for good ...

In Britain, Japan and Ireland, a black cat crossing your path is considered a sign of good luck. And in ancient Egypt, cats were considered an embodiment of the gods and worshiped.