The cat stands for independence, intuition and the side of you that will not be owned. Dream books also read it as a call to look at what is being kept quiet. A calm cat curled up nearby is read as comfort with your own instincts and your need for space. A cat that hisses or scratches is traditionally linked to hidden tension, sometimes with a person who is charming on the surface. A black cat crossing your path carries old folk worries, though modern readings see it simply as the unknown. Several cats can point to many small demands pulling at your attention.
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