Symbolizing Intelligence
The Rat symbolizes intelligence in culture, which means both cuteness and shrewdness. The Rat is timid, suspicious, and alert with an acute sense of smell, having the ability to climb over walls flexibly and run across roofs as if flying.
Rats are also seen as a sign of wealth. Rats have a large number of offspring, so they’re associated with plenty. As a small-business owner, that’s got to be a good omen.
But there is no mention of rats in the Biblical account, only of crop pests, `mice that mar the land’ (1 Samuel, 6:5). In any case, nobody then could possibly have known of rat or flea vectors. The first person known to have connected dead rats with human plague deaths was the Chinese poet Shih Tao-nan (ce 1765-1792).
Like food, mice and rats and always looking for a supply of water and many homes unwittingly provide the perfect source. Dripping pipes, pet bowls of water, leaking sprinklers and other sources of water attracts these rodents into your home. They are also attracted to outside fountains and birdbaths.
Lucky things for Rats:
Lucky numbers: 2, 3, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 32) Lucky days: the 4th and 13th of every Chinese lunar month. Lucky colors: blue, gold, green.
As a Spirit Animal Guide, Mouse comes to symbolize the careful use of resources, whether it’s regarding finances, personal energy, or emotional output. Mouse’s presence means it’s time to monitor what you’re consuming.
The rat is one of the symbolical animals corresponding to the first of the Twelve Terrestrial Branches, and is an emblem of timidity and meanness. A rat represents fertility, reproduction, wealth (since the species proliferate quickly and abundantly and always finding hoards to eat).
Rats are social animals, so if you see one rat then there are likely to be more nearby. Rats have the ability to jump around three feet into the air, four feet horizontally and can fall from a height of up to 50 feet without getting injured.
Killing another life is frowned upon by many and since they can not take any actions themselves, they call it a sin. So if your conscience says that its wrong to kill a rat, simple move it out of the house and let it roam in the wild.
It could simply mean that you are worried or anxious at the moment, especially if you’re conscious of your ill health. Dreaming of rats can be a bad omen of jealousy or envy, and of people stabbing you in the back, according to Dreaming Guide.
Remember to take care of others so that your good luck lasts longer. Dreaming of gray rats, however, indicates that your affairs may be stagnant, which is making you feel depressed. Dreams of gray things indicate that your mind is full of contradictions and confusion.
There are two main things that can attract mice and rats to your house – food and shelter. If you don’t tidy up properly and there’s food waste on the floor or surfaces, rodents are going to love it! Rats and mice also need shelter, particularly during winter to avoid the worst of the cold.
You can repel rats from your home and garden with scents they dislike, such as clover, garlic, onion, hot peppers containing capsaicin, house ammonia, used coffee grounds, peppermint, eucalyptus, predator (cat) scent, white vinegar, and citronella oil.
Rats are afraid of human activity, mostly because humans are so much larger than they are. Rats also fear predators such as hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey. Other animals that rats are afraid of include your cat as well as rat terriers and other dogs that hunt rodents.
Career — Rats’ 2022 Horoscope
This year, Rats will have unstable financial luck. You might as well regard this year as a preparation period. Lay a solid foundation this year and maintain good interpersonal relationships. Then when a year of good luck comes, you will surely be able to reap success.
The Year of the Rat has special significance for people born in 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020. The Rat is the first Sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is born under the sign of charm. He is intelligent, popular, and loves attending parties and large social gatherings.
Rat as a Celtic Animal Symbol
While Rats were sometimes messengers in Celtic lore, folklore often paints the creature in a negative light. Sighting a white Rat is about the only positive sign noted, indicating good luck.
These pests are nocturnal creatures and usually avoid human contact. Which means you will very rarely see rats out during the day. But, because food sources are becoming scare, these pests are now more active outside in daylight hours. Rats often survive by scavenging from restaurants and the bins behind them.
Playtime & Exercise – Rats are nocturnal, or most active at nighttime. Since rats are very social creatures, most of their activity and playtime will be at night.
If you think about it, roof rats are a lot like us. In the winter and early spring when the weather is pleasant, they’re more active. When temperatures drop at night and it gets chilly, they like to be indoors.
In the Bible, mice are often used by God to illustrate punishment. They bring disease and destruction where they go. Seeing them in your dream is a possible warning bell for impending danger.
When mice come invade your home or business, it does NOT mean you’ve done anything wrong. They are scavengers and they find food and shelter wherever they can. If your place looks appealing, they will be excited about a visit. Mice are explorers and are always on the lookout for shelter, water, and food.
Food- Sweet Fruits and Berries.
Pet Food.
Nuts.
Nearly Any Kind of Meat.
Grains and Seeds.
Plants.
Dinner Leftovers.
2- Cornucopia
A traditional centerpiece during the Thanksgiving holiday, the cornucopia is a symbol of prosperity, wealth, and good fortune. The term “cornucopia” is derived from two Latin words – cornu and copiae, which together mean “horn of plenty”.
While a cricket can bring good luck, a mouse in the house is bad luck. If it eats your clothing, it’s a sure sign of death. This idea probably stems from the belief that the devil created the mouse in Noah’s Ark; or that mice fell to earth from the clouds during a storm.