Author: Danielle Maribell
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Maman Brigitte: A Tarot Guide to Connecting with this Powerful Loa & Three Spreads to Get Started
This post introduces a new series on deity work and tarot, focusing on Maman Brigitte, the Vodou goddess of death and protection. It explores how tarot can help connect with her through various card interpretations and spreads, emphasizing respectful and ethical practices for establishing a spiritual relationship.
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Divining Ireland: Druids, Samhain, & the Celtic Revival
Sibyl explores the history of fortunetelling in Ireland, revealing its roots in Druidic practices and adaptation during Christianity. Key traditions, like Samhain divination and tea leaf reading, illustrate a blend of old and new beliefs. Despite challenges, these practices have persisted, maintaining a strong connection to Irish heritage and spirituality.
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The Amish, Divination, & Faith in the Unseen Future
The article explores Amish beliefs regarding divination, emphasizing their strict biblical rejection of fortune-telling as sinful. While adherents follow the Ordnung, embracing community over self, some folk practices suggest complexities. The Amish value divine mystery, contrasting mainstream culture’s obsession with prediction, reflecting a worldview that prioritizes faith, community, and divine authority over individual insight.
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(Fortune)Telling the Iberian Past: Portugal & the Azores
Fortunetelling in Portugal, particularly in the Azores, has ancient roots, dating back to pre-Roman times. Influences from Celtic, Iberian, and Moorish traditions shaped its development. Despite periods of suppression, the practice has revived in modern times, reflecting cultural identity and heritage, blending diverse methods and new eco-tourism interests in traditional divination.
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The Caribbean’s Kaleidoscope of Fortunetelling Traditions
Caribbean fortunetelling reflects a rich tapestry of cultural influences, blending African, European, Taíno, and East Indian traditions. From Obeah and Vodou to Santería and Jyotish, these practices signify resilience and adaptation. Despite historical oppression, they thrive today, providing spiritual guidance and preserving ancestral connections within the diaspora.
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Meet Sibyl: Ancient Wisdom, Irreverent Guidance
In ancient times, the Sibyls were revered prophetesses who bridged the gap between divine wisdom and human understanding. By combining this classical tradition with the word “Lab,” we embrace both the mystical and the methodical—a space where intuition meets practical guidance.
Sibyl's Lab of Cartomantics 