DIVINATION

Author Nyasha Williams, fresh from an outstanding Kirkus review of her new picture book I AFFIRM ME The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids, has created a unique Tarot deck brimming with dazzling artistic representation. Tarot reading with worldwide roots is a centuries-old practice. It has experienced a bonanza thanks to Instagram, Zoom, and modern-realized decks appealing to a whole new multitude of users. Nyasha Williams brings her unique-to-the-market perspective to an audience hungry for her voice.

Nyasha tells the story here:

My spirituality developed and evolved through unlearning and learning, working to decolonize my mind and my spirituality. I have been learning to embrace traditional spiritual practices that were taken, banished, and replaced from BIPOC communities, tribes, and groups. Many of our long-established spiritual practices have been demonized. We have major work to do as a world to untrain ourselves-our minds, actions, and habits from the lies and propaganda we have been generationally fed by those who currently hold the power at the top. When I started with Tarot, I believed my answers came from my subconscious or my shadow self. Now that I have connected and aligned with my Ancestors and Spirit Guides, I know any reading I do, be it for myself or others is a message, guidance, and wisdom directly from them. One’s Ancestors and Spirit Guides are always ready and willing to guide, lead, and protect. You only have to ask.