An owl in my window.

I understand. Each individual chooses what information to keep and use and which one to discard and becomes a habit, which makes the brain to act in sort of automatic mode. This is the reason why eye witnesses are put down for the most part in courts. In either case, it does not matter if a housewife tale, belief, or tradition. It all comes down to each individual experiences, knowledge, doubts, beliefs, etc... etc. I would have kept the owl. My sister wouldn't have let me, and my mother would have flipped out. Then again, I am not responsible enough to take care of an animal. It is for the best. As a practitioner, I see an owl as a messenger of improvement or letting go of something. It is not much of change of luck, or bad omen, just a common sign that things need to step up a little or there is something blocking the way and needs to be move.

I see owls as messengers. Not good, not bad, not even neutral, just a sign that change is on the way. I believe it is up to us to decide whether that change will be good or bad, for better or for worse.

You are correct about the Cherokee beliefs Ragnorok. I am Cherokee and Choctaw and most tribes in this area have about the same beliefs concerning owls. I know some who say that if you kill the owl, then the death will not happen. I don't know if this is true or how many people agree with this though.

I like owls, but my experience with them has been...a bit off.

I seem to only run into them during the day, they usually are very close to me...and within a weeks time someone I know dies.

Having said that, I don't consider it a bad omen. I see it as them giving me a heads up, which I'm actually greatful for.

iv all ways seen owls as wonders fools on the tarot cards

they go where they like and do what they like when ever i see an owl i get lost and i find many odd thigns in getting lost then i see another owl and i find my self in old places again

That is the first time I hear some one say that they see Owls as fools (referring to the card, I speculate). I appreciate every one of you views and ideas.

I also see owls as not bad, not good, not natural. But I do believe they are a symbol of wisdom and truth, and also messengers to warn us.

I meant to type And not But

to me owls are the symbol of athena, and since i still have tests, i'd rather not annoy one of her animals

The P'urhepecha culture have a saying.. "Un indio siempre meure cuando la lechusa llora"(An indigenous mexican always die when the owl cries)..