Black Cats & Good Luck

Often maligned as omens of mischief or misfortune, black cats have a secret history as powerful symbols of luck, protection, and prosperity. In ancient Egypt, they were revered as sacred companions of Bastet, the goddess of home and fertility. Sailors believed a black cat aboard ship ensured safe passage and a bountiful voyage. In Scotland and Japan, a black cat crossing your path isn’t a warning—it’s a blessing. As with many symbols, context is everything: what one culture fears, another embraces. At The House of Good Fortune, we believe in reclaiming the charm and mystery of the black cat—not as a curse, but as a keeper of magic and an unexpected harbinger of good things to come.