A black cat crossing one's path by moonlight means death in an epidemic.--Irish superstition
In Normandy, seeing a tortoiseshell cat foretells death by accident.
English schoolchildren believe seeing a white cat on the way to school is sure to bring trouble. To avert bad luck, they must either spit, or turn around completely and make the sign of the cross.
A cat sneezing is a good omen for everyone who hears it.--Italian superstition
If a cat washes behind its ears, rain is coming.--English superstition
A cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather ahead.--English superstition
It is bad luck to cross a stream carrying a cat.--French superstition