Dog Licking Your Feet — What the Texts and Tradition Say
According to Brihat Samhita, a dog licking your feet may hold up a traveller, but for someone not travelling it hints at a wish coming true.
If a dog licks your shoes, the Samhita says travel is coming soon.
Your own pet's affection isn't an omen — enjoy it.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 89, verse 12.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the meaning of dog licking your feet different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Does dog licking your feet always mean something will happen?
An omen is a hint, not a guarantee. The texts themselves say a settled mind and your own effort matter most.
Is there a simple remedy for dog licking your feet?
Close your eyes for two minutes, take 11 slow breaths, remember your deity and begin calmly. There's no need to fear — an omen is only a hint; results come from your actions.