Apology & Statement on Steven Forrest:

Steven Forrest was a formative influence on my understanding of astrological symbols and archetypes. I've recommended his work to others many times over the years and cited him as a source in Fortune's Inkwell. In light of his recent racist misconduct, and refusal to take due accountability, revealing a pattern of racist and misogynist remarks and toxic guru behaviors, I can no longer support or recommend his works in good conscience. I can't rewrite his past influence, but this does change how I'll read his works and consider the school of evolutionary astrology hereon. I apologize to my communities for my part in signal boosting Steven Forrest over the years, and for missing the signs if the signs were there in the texts I'd read from him. Peace, respect, and healing to the black astrology community.

Welcome To Waif School

Interrobang Tarot is wrapped! Long live Waif School.

Over ten years ago, I set down a road into folkloric craft and tarot blogging, from a longing to decolonize my spirituality, with NO idea what I'd be getting into. Now I can't sleep at night without sharing hot tips on how to spot tricks in this world and the next....

Follow along for free on Patreon to catch the NEW BLOG as it drops, with a steady stream of dark folkloric social satire, relatable yet specific cautionary tales, historic fun facts translated into internet shit speak, researched commentary on spirituality, arts, and culture, and indie folk music. 
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• Here to explore trickster wisdom & modern-traditional folklore through a dumpster-fire Age of Aquarius?

• Here for saucy, hypnotic, gothic folk songs?

• Or here to tempt you into the WOODS? (Unclear.)

At The End of The Night

Here's the end of an era! In this final post, I offer parting introductions to those finding the blog for the first time now, after its conclusion. This includes context to get the best out of the free resources offered here. 

Finally, we'll close out with contemplative reflections on the Fool's Journey and The Fool's Road. 

Maybe spiritual truths are simple by default, and icon & verse lend little but hypnotic frippery?

-Mystery is mysterious. 
-Love is glue. 
-Liberation starts within.
-Do real things more gently and don’t be a dick....

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Diving Deep With Folk Esoterica, The Good Folk, And Folkloric Oracles

We're wrapping up the loose ends of a ten year passion project! This is the third to last thing I have to say to you as a professional tarot blogger. This post covers a range of topics to send you off with context and approaches to work safely and creatively with the writings and decks we've shared here.

I've covered my own approaches--no bullshit--to folk esoterica and the fairy faith, addressed my own suspected fae tendencies, and dished comprehensive tips on deep-diving with Othercrowd lore in general, folkloric oracles, and the Black Ink Tarot and Fortune's Inkwell book, specifically.

Did I Know
What I Was Doing? 

I might not have sold you witches an undisclosed Othercrowd deck that I’d billed as an understated, minimalist goth deck like a fucking CARTOON VILLAIN! 😂😅 I might just be winging it, cause I enjoy unhinged little performance art charades when I get cabin fever like a fucking cartoon villain. I might even be suggesting that I planted a “possibly-haunted-IDK?” type deck in your house that I DIDN’T because I think it would be FUN to send you on a wild goose chase through the arcane bylaws and ceaseless chores of historic folkloric etiquette for NOTHING… like a fucking cartoon villain...

Here's the scoop on how we got here & what's up next...  

How To Deal With The Black Ink Tarot Being An Inscrutable Saucy-Brat

Welp, here’s one for the paranormal conspiracy theorists. Aaaand this is awkward….

I’ve been receiving some highly entertaining feedback from the community of people working with the Black Ink Tarot deck. Some have had a rather challenging time getting this deck to make sense ever, exempting its favorite forms of expression to date: poignant shadow-work, saucy riddles, and deathy death jokes....

Here's the scoop and what to do about it.
The Black Ink Tarot & Interrobang Tarot Decks are here, thanks to Kickstarter! Funded in 7 hours & a "projects we love" staff pick. Thank you all so much for your support in bringing these decks to life! The final decks were printed on fine art-quality card stock, with foil edges, boxes, and booklets, bonus symbol key cards, and ebook downloads.

Fortune's Inkwell is presently available in paperback and ebook via Amazon, Or 50% off on ebook in the shop.