Originally from South Africa, Balthazar is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he has worked as an author, medium and folk magician for over a decade. His magical work explores the intersection between the traditions of the African Diaspora and Solomonic magic. It is his conviction that divination and magic are not only a valid source of spiritual nourishment for modern people but a crucial antidote for the poisons of our time. When he isn't reading cards for clients, he teaches ‘Solomonic Hoodoo’ on his YouTube channel (BLTHZR) and writes; and has contributed to publications such as At The Crossroads (Scarlet Imprint 2012) and Conjure Codex (Hadean Press) - his most recent book and deck set: the Divine Gypsy Mother.
"Balthazar's products are absolutely the real deal. He's extremely talented. I got the results I was after in under a week. You better believe I'll be coming back for more." - Gordon White (Rune Soup)
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The Divine Gypsy Mother book and card set is here!
Divine Gypsy Mother is a reimagining of the nineteenth century fortune telling system popularly known as gypsy cards, which invoke the divining legacy of the Romani people. The book and cards showcase original artwork by renowned tarot artist Alexander Daniloff. These enchanting cards and book are sold as a set, and provide a highly practical and nuanced method of divination. The symbolism of the cards has been updated to clarify meanings, drawing on the examples of hand-painted decks from the 1800s and the plethora of mass market versions, whilst staying true to the spirit of the original Gypsy cards. Gypsy cards were originally sold without instructions, diviners relied on the titles of the cards and their images alone. Balthazar Blacke provides us with the key to understanding each individual card, their timing elements, astrological attribution and lessons. We are then provided with methods and spreads, from the quick and dirty, through Cross and Grand Cross variants to the full thirty-six card Grand Tableau. Gypsy Grand Tableau Reading
$150.00
1 x 80-minute gypsy card reading. The gypsy Grand Tableau makes use of all 36 cards laid in a large 4 x 9 grid. The method is excellent for wide-scope readings where the querent wants to know how different areas in their life are going to work out as a whole. This means you will be able to look at and interpret every major life topic in the context of every other area. Naturally, you will be able to see where and how these areas overlap and interact. This can be very useful since our life, in reality, isn’t compartmentalized. One’s career and love life can intersect, for example, as in the case of an office romance. Similarly, other areas of concern such as health, finances, and so on can all overlap and interact in entirely novel ways in the beautiful unity that is our life. The gypsy Grand Tableau is a snapshot of that unity. |