Everyone knows that if swallows made a nest in a house, signs promise 'God's grace', protection from fires, and happy changes in life. Folk wisdom recommends taking care of these birds, not interfering with the winged builders, even if their 'creation' and living is a lot of trouble.
It will not work to feed swallows like titmouses or pigeons – these birds feed only on 'live food'. But the nest destroyer of a caring birdie will face a lot of troubles.
What do nest swallows mean?
To understand the origin and meaning of the swallows, it is worth studying the opinions of people of different faiths about these birds:
- Christians consider this bird a symbol of resurrection (birds 'in black dress coats' stole nails from Roman soldiers and pulled out thorns from a crown of thorns that tormented Christ during the crucifixion).
- The pagan Slavs considered this feathered keeper of the keys to Spring, although they were afraid of her for her ability to transfer from Yavi to Nav and back.
- Muslims hear the sacred words of the Koran in the singing of white-breasted birds.
- The ancient Greeks allowed swallows to build nests even in temples.
Only the Irish, for some unknown reason, consider these birds to be the product of evil spirits. But Ireland is far away, and in Russia this bird is considered a “messenger of light forces.”
According to the signs, a swallow's nest next to a human habitation is 'God's blessing'. The bird does not give such an honor to everyone. Depending on the location of the feathered guest house, the omen takes on a different shade.
Near the house
The construction of nests by swallows in the yard, under the roof of a house or outbuildings is considered a good omen among most peoples:
- The Slavs believe that this species of birds chooses only a neat yard for settlement.
- The Germans are sure that these birds will never settle next to unlucky, careless people. And the good-quality nests of swallows correspond to the mentality of the Germans with their love for thoroughness, diligence, and pedantry.
If before the settlement of the birds, the family was going through a difficult period, then the newly appeared swallow's nest is an omen of good changes (the hardships are over, happy calm times have come).
If swallows have settled near your house, this is already good, because you have a chance to experience the influence of positive signs about these birds:
- According to signs, if a guy and a girl who love each other see a couple of swallows together, the wedding is inevitable!
- Beliefs say that if swallows hover over the bride and groom on the day of the wedding, the married life of the newlyweds promises to be happy and 'cloudless'.
- If a cute bird knocks on the window – signs predict receiving good news from a person with whom communication has long been lost.
- Having heard the singing of these birds outside the window, you need to wash yourself with milk – this kind of ritual of cleansing from sins, at the same time, will help to make the skin soft and clean, and health – strong.
- According to signs, having seen the first swallow in the spring, you need to throw a handful of earth to the bird to build a nest – this attracts abundance to the house.
According to the Slavic sign: the swallow is the messenger of spring. There is a tradition to greet these birds with bright ribbons and the ringing of bells. But this ceremony only scares away the birds that have flown in from the warm lands. Don't do that.
On the house
If a swallow is making a nest under the roof of a house, a sign indicates that decent, kind, morally stable people live in the house.
If caring birds have arranged their nest above the window, the omen should be interpreted taking into account who lives in the house:
- An unmarried girl – a bird house on the window, according to folk omens, portends an early marriage, you can wait for matchmakers, and then prepare for the wedding. By analogy: the girl has to 'build her cozy nest'.
- A young married couple – swallows are building a nest above the window – signs predict an addition to the family, a woman will soon become pregnant or already 'carries a child under her heart'.
- A family with children – swallow troubles nearby – signs foreshadow the fulfillment of cherished desires, the implementation of the plans of one of the residents. Perhaps the time has come for the final spurt on the way to the intended goal. Perhaps the implementation of the plans will open up new prospects.
- Elderly people – a bird's building – is a good sign of the coming calm, not poor old age, surrounded by the care of relatives and friends.
Wherever the bird house appears (under the roof, in any corner near the window), residents will not be left without luck:
- Swallows will protect the house from misfortunes, thieves and bandits. In which case, they will take revenge on the offenders or warn of their appearance. They will scream so hard that dark personalities will start to have a headache.
- The swallow's nest is a talisman for the house. With its presence, no natural disasters (fires, storms, lightning strikes) are terrible for the building. This sign appeared as a result of multiple cases of disappearance of swallows from houses a few days before the fire.
The exceptions are the signs of Siberians. They read: a swallow house appears on the wall of the house – to the death of one of the residents. But there is an objective reason for the appearance of such a sign. The constant struggle to survive in a harsh, inhospitable land makes people see danger in everything.
And also at the location of the bird house, you can make predictions about the weather. Sign: if the swallows have chosen the south side of the house, then the summer will be cold.
Inside the building
It happens that birds enter the house and build a nest indoors. This is also a good omen, in contrast to the simple flight of a bird into the room, which portends a great disaster.
Swallows making a nest in the entrance – signs portend good changes, increased well-being, a sign that the house is clean, warm, cozy.
It is advisable not to interfere with the winged builders, they will thank the owners with faithful service:
- They will enjoy the opportunity to observe their care for the offspring.
- All insects will be destroyed.
- They will give a sign if a person enters the room with malicious intent. When an ill-wisher appears, the birds will begin to make noise, fly restlessly: now in and out of the nest.
Better to sacrifice some of your comfort and let the birds build a house and raise chicks wherever they want. The one who destroys the nest is in great trouble.
A swallow's nest on a house is always a sign of good change, the presence of positive energy in a home.
On the balcony
Among the birds there is a special population that is well adapted to living together with people, called – 'city swallows'. No wonder they built a nest on the balcony. Such a neighborhood, according to the signs, predicts the tenants:
- fast wedding;
- successful business development;
- a good turn of things at an unexpected moment.
So, a reasonable person will only be delighted if the messenger of light forces makes a nest on his loggia.
On farm buildings, in a barn
If the birds did not like the house, but their nest appeared in the garage or shed, do not worry – luck will not pass you by!
The nest in the garage prophesies to the owner of the car:
- an easy road without accidents and serious breakdowns.
- lack of interest from the traffic cops.
- perfect condition of the car.
- easy profit if the garage owner is a taxi driver.
- a good deal in the event of a car sale.
If a swallow has made a nest under the roof of a farm block, then a rich harvest is expected, and household affairs will go 'like clockwork', pets and birds will bring large offspring.
A bird house under the roof of the cellar – the omen promises a well-fed year, an increase in wealth, full of bins (pickles and jam will be enough for the whole winter).
Can the nest be touched?
According to superstitions, it is better not to approach the nest made by the swallow itself. You can look at it if the birds have left the house. But to return the chick to the nest if it falls is a good thing.
Signs warn: if you had to accidentally touch the swallow's nest, and it collapsed, the birds left it – material problems and illness await the culprit.
If a swallow has built a nest, it is, to put it mildly, unwise to drive it away. Signs predict many different troubles:
- The destroyer's hands will be stained and pockmarked for the rest of his life;
- Freckles will appear;
- You won't have to wait for a good harvest;
- A farmer who has offended a bird will receive blood from his cows instead of milk;
- The fire will destroy the most important outbuilding;
- There will be a streak of financial failures;
- If a devastated nest was with chicks, the omen predicts a tragedy: the destroyer's own children are in danger of a serious illness;
- Another bad omen: a woman who steps on the shell of a swallow's nest will lose the ability to bear children.
What to do with an abandoned nest?
If you have heard about the swallow's nest delicacy, then these are completely different 'products'. Our swallows for the construction of houses use: clay, feathers, hay, twigs, lining the bottom with fluff – it is simply unrealistic to prepare such an inedible 'set of components'.
An exotic dish is prepared from the nests of birds that live in one of the Chinese provinces – these swallows make their houses from saliva. Climbers hunt for such 'buildings', then skilled Chinese chefs turn them into a delicacy. According to the signs, this food restores health, male potency, returns youth, but it cannot be called tasty.
The fallen swallow's nest is a harbinger of a fire. Better not to touch the bird house.
If birds with a forked tail have left the nest, this is a very bad omen. It doesn't even matter when the swallows disappeared: after the completion of the construction, or without finishing it. In any case, something bad is coming. If sensitive birds have something to dislike in the energy of the home, this is not good.
People should also leave home for a couple of weeks following the birds. Just don't leave your home in a panic. Consider what real reasons could have caused this behavior of birds. If there is a cat, a bully with stones nearby, or you yourself have repeatedly approached the nest to 'control the progress of construction', the departure can be postponed. Nothing bad will happen to you, but you can not wait for the good luck promised by the neighborhood of swallows.
If the swallows left the nest, because they raised their chicks, and flew to warmer regions, you should not clean the bird house. Signs say that birds can return to it again in order to breed offspring again. And for you the time of good luck will come again. Taking a pebble from an 'orderly abandoned' nest without destroying the bird house is a good omen. Carry the talisman with you – it will bring good luck.
Some people take down empty nests and burn them. Residents of some settlements use clay from swallow nests to treat arthritis and rheumatism. Compresses, poultices are made of this material, and sometimes they are added to food or drink of the sick person. But ordinary clay from the bank of the river does not differ in its healing properties from the material processed by birds.
How to proceed – decide for yourself.
