When an Omen Does Not Count — What the Texts and Tradition Say
Per Brihat Samhita, omens from a village animal in the forest, a day creature at night, or a sick, scared, fighting or mating animal don't count.
Some creatures' omens are void in certain seasons — e.g. crow and cuckoo in spring.
The Samhita also says a sound from beyond a krosha carries no meaning.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 86, verses 24–28.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this rule different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Do omens always come true?
An omen is a hint, not a guarantee. The texts themselves say a settled mind and your own effort matter most.
What is the simplest thing to do?
Close your eyes for two minutes, take 11 slow breaths, remember your deity and begin calmly.