Tail signals

Tail signals were first used by ShadowClan, but this system of the signals are now used by all Clans. Generally, the leader of the patrol is responsible for giving the signals; warriors learn to keep the leader's tail in sight at all times and react at once when an order is given.

Tail Flicks
A tail flick can be used in many ways. It can mean, "Follow me", "I heard you", or even, "Shut up, mouse brain!" Listed below are some different situations:
 * A sharp flick and and agitated expression usually means the cat is annoyed, irritated, or impatient.
 * A bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means, "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!"
 * A flick and jerking your head in a certain direction means, "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right."
 * If you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard.
 * Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means, "Sit!"
 * An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means, "Whatever."
 * A mrrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means, "That was a good joke."
 * Saying, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means, "Sorry! Talk to you later?" or "Yikes! I've gotta go use the dirtplace!"
 * Flicking your tail at a she-cat's belly and smiling means, "She's expecting kits!"
 * Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means, "What is wrong with him/her?"
 * A sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean, "Attack!" or it can also mean, "Help me!"
 * A shrug followed by a tail flick means, "Oh well."
 * Putting a tail over another cat's mouth means "Shut up, mouse-brain!" when the flick/movement is sharp or "Please, quiet" when the cat is talking too much.
 * A flick in a certain direction can emphasize that they've got to go there.
 * A normal flick can just be caused in amusement
 * A tail flick can be a way to vent anger or rage.
 * Sometimes a cat can flick their tail when about to say something funny.

Other
There are several other motions that can be done with the tail. Listed below are some different situations:
 * Stroking another cat's spine or shoulder with the tail is a sign of affection or sympathy.
 * Lashing their own tail usually happens in times of anger.