The situation when a pigeon knocks on the window often causes a stir. Many people believe that after this disaster will come to their home. Moreover, even in cases where the pigeon hit the window and flew away. But it turns out that this sign is strongly distorted and the interpretation is not always negative.
Dove hit the window
The most common omen about a dove hitting a window is that it brought news from the world of the dead. Popular rumor connects this bird with the soul of a departed relative, who misses the people living in the house.
It is believed that the feathered visit is a reminder. The deceased should be commemorated in the church by placing a lighted candle by the holy icon.
There are other beliefs as well.
- If there is a seriously ill patient in the house, then the dove becomes a harbinger of his imminent death. Moreover, a sad event can happen pretty soon.
- The bird sharply hit the window and flew away – there is a sudden shake-up. It is difficult to say exactly what will happen. For example, if you have been depressed for a long time, you were overcome by apathy, then soon the situation may radically change – something will happen, because of which you will feel the taste of life again.
- The sudden development of a serious illness or a deterioration in the patient's well-being portends a pigeon that crashes into a window, then flies off and returns again. After such a sign, signs are advised to pay special attention to the state of health of all household members.
- The bird flew onto the balcony, hit the glass, then got into the room, made a circle and flew out into the street – get ready for the arrival of guests or expect good news. In this case, it is advisable not to expel the messenger, but to allow him to find a way out on his own.
- If the feathered guest quietly hit the window, and then immediately disappeared, then this portends very pleasant events. Moreover, they can be very significant to you and in any case good. What you have long dreamed of will happen.
- A pregnant woman who saw a pigeon hit the glass and flew away, the omen promises an early birth. Therefore, it is worthwhile to properly prepare for the meeting with the baby now.
- If, on the eve of an important event, for example, a wedding, you notice how a feathery crashed into the glass and immediately flew away, this symbolizes strong feelings. And so that the event is not spoiled, it is advisable to lure the bird and treat it with bread crumbs or grain. In this case, popular beliefs promise a successful outcome of the event as a whole.
- For lonely women, a similar situation promises an early marriage.
- If at work they saw a pigeon hit the window and immediately flew away, then most will tend to believe that this is a good omen – the bosses will appreciate your efforts and, possibly, will reward you with a promotion. However, in general, this event may concern not only you, but the entire team or even an enterprise. In this case, it can symbolize the success of a common cause.
Interpretation depending on the time of day
Certain amendments to the interpretation of signs about a pigeon that beats through a window can also be made by the time of day.
- The dove knocked on the window early in the morning and woke you up with its behavior – you are about to hear the good news.
- The bad news is a feathered visit at lunchtime and in the afternoon.
- With the onset of dusk, the bird sat on the windowsill, knocked on the glass and flew away – be careful, as ill-wishers have appeared in your environment. They envy you and do their best to harm you.
- If a pigeon hit the window late in the evening or at night, and then immediately flew away, then this event promises to receive news from distant relatives.
What does pigeon color predict?
Whether an omen becomes good or bad also depends on the color of the plumage of the winged guest.
- A white dove hit the window and flew away – a good sign. This event will not bring any troubles.
- A bird in dark plumage promises quick changes for the worse.
- If the bird had a spotted color, the news that you will soon receive will surprise you.
Dove hit the car window
Popular beliefs advise, after such a situation, to be extremely careful while driving a car, and carefully observe the road.
This behavior of the pigeon is considered as a warning that the driver may get into a traffic accident.
How to neutralize bad omens?
If in the interpretation of the signs about a pigeon that hit the window and then flew away, it says about troubles, then they can be prevented.
- According to popular beliefs, birds need to be appeased, and then you can ward off trouble from your home. In this case, you need to feed the pigeons with bread crumbs, grain or seeds.
- People say that a bad omen helps to neutralize a bunch of mountain ash. Such a talisman is usually hung outside the window into which the dove hit.
- It is also useful to ask the guardian of the house – the brownie – for protection. In a place where, according to legends, he lives (for example, in the corner of a room or behind a stove), a bowl of milk or honey should be placed.
- If there is a sick person in the house and after the visit of the dove you are too nervous, go to church, put a candle in front of the holy icon and sincerely pray for his health.
And don't worry too much if the omen has a bad meaning. Taking negativity to heart, you thereby let it into your life. First, you should buy off the messenger and then immediately try to forget about the bad omen.
