Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling | Free Book
“Readers will gain a solid grounding in Romani divination practices and Romani spirituality. While much of our culture remains closed to outsiders, Jezmina and Paulina continue their mission of building bridges between the Romani and other cultures and helping others appreciate our beautiful, diverse traditions. Laćhi buti, phenja! (Good work, sisters!)”
—Caren Gussoff Sumption, author of So Quick Bright Things Come to Confusion and Three Songs for Roxy
Fortune-telling is both a job and a spiritual practice. The authors, cohosts of the Romanistan podcast, introduce the history of the Romani people and their infamous relationship to fortune-telling. Secrets of Romani Fortune-Telling features additional resources, enabling readers to further explore Romani culture and spiritual practices.
About the Author
Jezmina Von Thiele (they/she) is a writer, educator, performer,
and fortune-teller in their mixed Sinti Romani tradition. Their
poetry, fiction, and nonfiction has been published in
Prairie Schooner, The Kenyon Review,
Narrative Magazine, and elsewhere under the name Jessica Reidy.
Jezmina reads tarot, palms, and tea leaves. They teach classes and
workshops on divination, spiritual wellness, and the creative arts.
Jezmina is the owner and operator of the online vintage shop Evil Eye
Edit. They are based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular
Romani-American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and
become a fortune-teller. By age seventeen, her fate was sealed—until
she decided to leave her community and redefine her identity. Paulina
is the subject of the podcast Foretold. Hosted by
Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, the podcast follows
Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision. She is
based in Los Angeles.
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