Those who don’t know, in India we believe that Mongoose(Nevla) is the ride of the god Kuber. Kuber is the king of Yaksha(nature spirits) and god of wealth, money and prosperity. He is related to the earth, mountains, all underground riches, including jewels and wealth in general.

People in India worship god Kuber on Dhanteras and Deepavali to receive blessings. Nevla is the ride of Kuber hence, spotting a Nevla crossing your path is believed to be a good sign that you’ll soon gain material wealth.

Seeing a mongoose means you will soon have a good fortune in your life, your luck will change and you’re about to attract money and wealth.

What does a mongoose symbolize spiritually?

We all know that the mongoose (nevla) is the only animal that is not scared of snakes because they are immune to their deadly venom. Mongoose don’t like snakes and are not afraid to attack and kill them. Snakes fear mongoose because they are fast and strong predators; hence, snakes cannot do any harm to them.
 
As a spirit animal, the mongoose encourages you to be courageous and confront your enemies without fear. They are the signs of independence, optimism, fierce rebellion, warriors, fearlessness, boldness, courage, and enthusiasm.


If they cross your path, it signifies that you should live in fear and be optimistic about your future. You should not indulge in negative thoughts, in spirituality it means you can manifest the wealth and good luck you always have dreamed for. They are a sign of prosperity and good luck ahead.
You should only focus on your work, that is your karma with a positive mindset in order to receive blessings in the form of good fortune and money.  

Your luck is going to change, you’ll have financial stability and will own luxury as well. Be mindful and stay focused.

Does seeing a mongoose bring good luck as per astrology?

Mongoose (Nevla) are believed to be a sign of good luck entering your life if you see a mongoose crossing your path or in your house especially in the morning when you wake up. In astrology, it is believed that god Kubera has visited your house to tell you that you’re going to receive his blessings and soon your wish to own wealth will come true. It should be seen as a sign that you are going to become rich very soon.


In astrology, Mongoose is also considered a symbol of the Sun.
Mongoose is directly connected to the treasure hidden in the ground. If you have been working hard lately but are not getting any positive outcomes, you should know that your time has come to bear the fruit of your hard work, you have unlocked the secret of making wealth and money. You’e going to be blessed, there are strong chances that you’ll become rich in the near future.

If you spot a mongoose crossing path from right to left with its high tail in the air, itt signifies that your work will be a success, mission will be accomplished and will give you good results.


As per Astrology, seeing a mongoose on Dhanteras is a sign of money inflow, growth in income.
Religious beliefs suggest that seeing a mongoosev(nevla) during Dhanteras can be extremely auspicious. This relates to the notion that encountering a mongoose, particularly in the morning, is auspicious because it represents hidden wealth.

In what situation, seeing a mongoose is not a good luck sign?

Many would say that it is not true that you’re lucky to spot them crossing your path. They are the sign of good luck, or you’re going to be rich, etc . All of it is simply superstitious thinking that people find agreeable, if you think like that, it's still fine. It's not as though your beliefs will jeopardize your financial security or future.
It's possible in certain cases that you're just seeing them because they're walking through and it has nothing to do with your good fortune, etc.
For example, you live in an area where these creatures reside, they are native to that place. In this case, it is agreeable that they are not there to indicate to you that your luck in wealth is going to change.
However, you’ll hardly hear a person saying that mongooses are so common in their area.
Mongooses reside primarily in Africa, and they are present across much of the continent. Several species can be found in southern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula.
In certain regions of southern India, one can spot the Indian gray mongoose. Typically, you can find them in agricultural areas or forests.
They are widely known to protect crops from pests, rats, and wild animals that may destroy crops and pests by destroying weeds in the field. They are well known for their hunt and kill skills, so they help farmers protect their crops from harmful animals and pests.

Are mongoose protected in India?

Yes, mongoose are protected by law in India. It is illegal to kill them for the trade of their hair.
As per information on Wikipedia, these species are killed for their hair in order to manufacture paint brushes and shaving brushes. As per the records in 2018, about 3000 mongoose were killed to produce 155 kg of hair and products out of it.


Any illegal activities that will harm their species are reported to the forest department, and strict actions are taken to prevent extinction.

Summary:

Yes, Mongoose(Nevla) are highly auspicious if you spot them out of nowhere. They are lucky, they are symbols of growth and prosperity in one’s life.
These beliefs exist because of the fact. Mongoose are highly respected in Indian culture because they are known to be the vehicle of the god Kuber and hence, seeing them indicates that god Kuber visited to bless you with prosperity and wealth.
Apart from this Mongoose(Nevla) is a sign of agile, optimism and fearlessness. Seeing them should remind you that you should also be like them, fear no enemy, and be courageous in life and no enemy of yours can harm you or destroy you.