NIGHTINGALE.—Lucky for lovers if heard before the cuckoo.
OWLS are evil omens. Continuous hooting of owls in your trees is said to be one of ill-health.
PIGS.—To meet a sow coming towards you is good; but if she turns away, the luck flies.
RABBITS.—A rabbit running across your path is said to be unlucky.
RAT.—A rat running in front of you means treacherous servants and losses through enemies.
RAVEN.—To see one, means death to the aged or trouble generally.
SALT spilled means a quarrel. This may be avoided by throwing a pinch over the left shoulder.
SCISSORS.—If they fall and stick in the floor it means quarrels, illness, separation of lovers.
SERPENT OR SNAKE.—If it crosses your path, means spiteful enemies, bad luck. Kill it and your luck will be reversed.
SHOES.—The right shoe is the best one to put on first.