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Tarot, Class, and Magic in Susanna Clarke’s “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell”: Fortunetelling & Fiction Series
This post is the third in a series exploring the integration of tarot and fortune-telling in literary fiction, focusing on Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. It examines how tarot reflects class divisions…
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Fortunetelling & Fiction: Italo Calvino’s The Castle of Crossed Destinies & Tarot as Radical Language
This post explores tarot and fortunetelling as literary devices, focusing on Italo Calvino’s “The Castle of Crossed Destinies.” The novel employs tarot as its primary narrative structure, allowing characters to communicate through visuals. This…
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Fortunetelling & Fiction: A New Series on Tarot as a Literary Device
Authors have utilized tarot cards throughout literature for their rich symbolism and narrative potential, transcending mere divination. The cards serve as essential tools for plot development and thematic exploration, evident in works like T.S.…
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The Wandering Fool: An Aesthetic Politics in Progress
The Fool card in tarot, evolving from Le Mat to contemporary interpretations, signifies a profound transformation in esoteric philosophy. Its unique position outside the hierarchy reflects liminality and challenges social norms. Modern representations emphasize…
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The Story of Saint Agabus: Patron Saint of Fortunetellers
Saint Agabus, recognized as a biblical prophet in the early Christian church, is viewed as an unconventional patron saint of fortunetellers. His successful prophecies provide credibility for divination practices among believers. Agabus’s legacy bridges…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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