In Glastonbury, spotting a black cat is often taken as a quiet sign of good fortune. This sits within the town’s wider reputation as a place where older beliefs are still given space to breathe.
Across much of Britain, black cats have long been considered lucky, particularly in western regions. Sailors once believed they brought protection, and in parts of England a black cat crossing your path signal prosperity. Of course, black cats are also have a darker folkloric history in some areas of the country. But in Glastonbury, with its strong celebratory links to mysticism, and alternative spirituality, has tended to preserve the more positive interpretations of meeting these gorgeous felines rather than the less enlightened negative associations found elsewhere.
