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The Not So Common Cat
Cat
Keynote: Mystery, Magic, and Independence
Cycle of Power: Nighttime
Although a domestic animal, it would be unjust not to at least touch upon the energies and essence of the cat as a totem.
In Myth and lore, the cat predominates. In Ancient Egypt they held a position of special privilege. The Goddess Bast was often depicted either as a cat or with a cat's head. In Scandinavian lore the cat was associated with the Goddess of fertility, Freyja. In the Hindu tradition Shastshi, the Goddess of childbirth, is depicted riding upon a cat.
A Witch's pet cat was usually regarded as her familiar-a spirit in the form of a cat. It was often believed that Witch's could take the form of a cat.
Examine the colors, the character, the behaviors of your own cat. Everything about it will be signifigant. Many books exist on the lore abd the character of cats. Whether domesticated or wild, look for magic and mystery to come alive.
Excerpts taken from Ted Andrews "Animal Speak"