To The Ones That Paved The Way

None of this would be possible without you.

I want to make sure I take a moment to pay homage to the cultures that paved the way for me to be able to so openly practice and share my gifts with you.

Tarot and divination have been practiced in many different ways by many different cultures. It would be ignorant for me not to acknowledge the Romani people for all that they have attributed to the occult. Below are some links to learn more about the Romani people, to honor their culture, and to donate to their people.

• rroma.org/en

• romaniarts.co.uk/resources

• opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/roma-and-open-society

As not only a practicing witch but a spiritual being, it is important to me that I give thanks to the Asian communities that have been so influential on my spiritual beliefs. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so openly and lovingly. As an ally to the community below you will find links to help raise awareness of the rise in threats and violence against the Asain community due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• stopaapihate.org

• napawf.org

• secure.donationpay.org/aajc

I would be remiss if I didn’t also acknowledge Black cultures and the role they have played in the occult. Their contributions have been simply immeasurable. Below are some donation links to honor them.

• blacklivesmatter.com

• theokraproject.com

• emergencyreleasefund.com

In honor of all the sacrifices that my people, the Sappony, and the rest of the Indigenous community have made, I have compiled a list of links to support the Indigenous people through the United States.

• sappony.org

• firstnations.org

• indian-affairs.org

Lastly, here are resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. Being raised by two incredible queer women it is important to me and to my family that there be no space, spiritual or not, without awareness, inclusivity, and love for everyone in the queer community.

• glaad.org/resourcelist

• marshap.org

• lavenderrightsproject.org

In love and solidarity,

Samantha Rose