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Margaret Estelle's avatar

I will say that, while I incorporate numerology and elemental dignities into my readings, I do not feel any connection to the Kabbalistic tradition. I respect that it is inherently “baked into” the cards, and so I have to believe that, on some level, those who do align with this tradition still find echoes of it in my readings. Were I to suddenly start incorporating Kabbalistic elements into my practice, querents would certainly sense that something was “off.” I think that even the most well trained of us give bad readings if we are disingenuous in our approach. Does that make sense? Have I just made a controversial admission? 😳🫢🫣

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Amanda Hughes | Author's avatar

Do you think the fortune teller theme might pose as a veil for performing magick, witchcraft, whichever term one chooses, in plain site? Maybe it helps the practitioner feel safer demonstrating their work out in public if said work appears to be entertainment and thus more digestible to those who might (even in 2025) cause them harm? I'm with you, I believe it can be offensive to the Romani peopl. I wonder, though, if many folks are ignorant to the history and, as proposed, feel safer easing out of the broom closet as long as they're wearing a spangled velvety cloak?

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