Tarot for the week of December 8, 2025

We pull three cards for the week—Ace of Pentacles, Six of Swords, and the Tower—and turn them into clear steps for steady love, smart money moves, and liberating boundaries. Foundations get built, routes get chosen, and old stories meet the match.• love anchored by routines and shared plans• practical steps like moving in, joint projects, weekly rituals• money transitions that trade friction for direction• travel choices and creative budgeting for the holidays• letting go of side hustles or goals that drain• the Tower as honest reset and controlled burn• boundaries with family and work during festive stress• pairing stability with change for real progressJoin the Santa Jez Abundance Ritual on Dec 22 at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are by donation, split 50/50 between the podcast and E-Romnja. Replay available. Sign up via the link in the show notes, Eventbrite, or jezminavonthiele.com. You can also donate directly! You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

We have our weekly tarot reading for love, money, and guidance. Conflict becomes clarifying, money becomes stable, and boundaries point to a fuller life.• details for donation-based Santa Jez Abundance Ritual on the 22nd of December with replay to raise money for the podcast and E-Romnja Wi-Fi  wish lists, an abundance meditation, and guided reading for the new year• love card Five of Wands as friction and boundary clarity• nonviolent communication and Plum Village tools to de-escalate• money card Queen of Pentacles as stability and practical skills• bookkeeping, artist tax resources, small business grants, smart reinvestment• guidance card Eight of Cups as leaving draining patterns• reframing help and outsourcing as dignified work and self-care• reminder that we offer gift certificates, readings, handmade goods, and holiday offerings• shop small, support creators, boycott billionairesPlease join us for the Santa Jez Abundance Ritual on December 22 at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are donation-based, split 50/50 between the podcast and E-Romnja. Sign up via the link in the show notes or our sites. If you can’t attend, donate directly through the Eventbrite links.You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Diana Norma Szokolyai is a writer, interdisciplinary artist, educator and healer. Her books include Disobedient Futures, CREDO: An Anthology of Manifestos & Sourcebook for Creative Writing, Parallel Sparrows, and Roses in the Snow. Her poetry and prose appear in Chariot Press Literary Journal, Critical Romani Studies, and more. A finalist for the inaugural Poet Laureate of Salem, MA, she was also shortlisted for the Bridport Prize in poetry. Working with composers from around the world, her poetry & music collaborations have hit the Creative Commons Hot 100 list and featured on WFMU-FM. Her poetry has been translated into German for the international anthology of Romani poets Die Morgendämmerung der Worte, Moderner Poesie–Atlas der Roma und Sinti. She has performed her poetry with music in many venues including Spoken Word Paris, Outpost 186, Sidewalk Café, Lowell Celebrates Kerouac, and Salem Arts Festival poetry. Her poetry has been supported by grants from the City of Salem Public Art Commission and the Center for Arts and Social Justice at Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she served as an inaugural fellow. She is Co-Founder/Co-Director of Chagall Performance Art Collaborative and serves as Co-Founder/Co-Director of Cambridge Writers’ Workshop. She is on faculty at Salem State University and Harborlight Montessori. Passionate about energy healing, she founded Sacred Swan Healing Arts, based in Salem, MA.Follow @sacredswanhealingarts and @diananormasRomani crushes in this episode are Cecilia Woloch, Margit Bangó, and Roby Lakatos SANTA JEZ ABUNDANCE RITUAL FUNDRAISERjezminavonthiele.comromaniholistic.com @romanistanpodcast. Join our Patreon  or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe.  @jezmina.vonthiele @romaniholistic. Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling https://romanistanpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

We read Three of Wands for love, Eight of Wands for money, and Six of Cups for guidance, weaving collaboration, momentum, and inner-child joy into a clear plan for the week. We also share details for our Santa Jez Abundance Ritual fundraiser supporting the podcast + E-Romnja on December 22 at 8 pm est, and we invite listeners to shop small with us for the holidays.• Three of Wands as love vision and expansion• collaborative projects to deepen bonds• polyamory resources for secure connection• Eight of Wands as fast financial momentum• marketing sprints, applications, and visibility• Six of Cups as inner-child guidance and joy• creative dreams, poetry, and authentic sharing• holiday gift certificates and small business offers• community fundraiser for IRomnia with ritual and meditationYou can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Bianca With Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

We read a three-card spread for the week and move through truth in relationships, steady growth in money, and firm yet humane leadership. We share personal moments of almost-omission, then offer practical steps to set boundaries, protect energy, and act on solid ideas.• seven of swords as a call to radical honesty in close relationships • trusting gut feelings when something feels off • knight of pentacles as slow, steady financial growth • the role of routine, sleep, and health in sustainable work • the emperor as guidance for boundaries and leadership • delegating instead of burning out • aligning values with action across love, work, and home • small steps to start a goal this week • holiday reminder to support small creatorsSupport local artists and practitioners, shop small, shop local. If you want to support us, we both offer gift certificates. You can go to romaniholistic.com to book with Paulina and DM or email for soaps. You can go to jezminavonthiele.com for gift certificates and tarot reading holiday cards by Jez, and DM or email for Datura flower essences.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Morena Pedriali Errani was born and raised in Ferrara, by a Sinti family of circus artists and owners. She is also a circus artist, an activist for Romani rights and part of the communications team for Movimento Kethane. She has been a finalist for the Premio Campiello Giovani and Premio Chiara Giovani. She presented some of her writing at the European Parliament in Brussels, through the Roma association Phiren Amenca. She is the author of Before You Close Your Eyes and The Sky Above of Gaza Doesn’t Ever Color.About Morena’s workRoma crushes: Morena’s family and Laura GrecaleYou can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

A steady, generous love meets values-first money choices and patient progress. We have the King of Pentacles for love, the Lovers for money, and Seven of Pentacles for guidance, tying them into calming plans, aligned commitments, and small steps that add up.• King of Pentacles as grounded, reciprocal love• balancing masculine and feminine energies in relationships• shifting from giver-taker dynamics to equal exchange• the Lovers for money as contracts, collabs, and aligned choices• choosing career paths that feel meaningful or spending with purpose• Seven of Pentacles as patience, consistency, and tiny steps• building systems that support long-term goals• seasonal spending framed as ethical power and community careRemember, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling makes an adorable gift for whoever you are shopping for, and to use your money wisely, and in a justice-oriented way.And always remember to give to mutual aid and food banks and people who might need a little help if you're in the position to give a little helpAnd if you want to give us a free gift, you can always rate and review our book or our podcastYou can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

We read the Nine of Pentacles for love, the Five of Pentacles for money, and the Six of Wands for guidance to navigate a week of simple pleasures, careful budgeting, and steady progress. We also share small business updates, website bookings, and a gift recommendation for the holiday season.• self-worth and sensual rituals as daily practice• independence in love without emotional scarcity• temporary financial strain and practical budgeting• time and energy budgeting alongside money• recognizing small wins and repeating past strategies• community support through asking and offering help• hosts’ booking systems and small business grants• gift guide mention of Secrets of Romani Fortune TellingIf you are thinking of doing a little gift shopping, or even if you're in charge of creating gift guides or anything, please consider Secrets of Romani fortune Telling.You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by BiancaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Dr. Azul DelGrasso is a Denver-based Romani scholar-practitioner, artist, and ceremonialist whose work bridges public health, ecopsychology, and psychedelic studies. With 28 years in STD/HIV capacity building and national training, Azul’s research explores 5-MeO-DMT and unitive consciousness as pathways to healing and ecological identity. Rooted in the Southwest and guided by culture and resilience, he integrates rigorous scholarship, ethical facilitation, and creative practice to support individual and collective transformation.Resources on Roma in Mexico / Romani + Chicano cultural exchange:Los Gitanos en MexicoGitanos en MexicoMexico FlamencoEl Costumebre Lorenzo Armendariz5-MeO-DMT education resource: theconclave.infoFind Azul at https://www.azuldelgrasso.com/ and @ascendedvoicesOur Romani crush this episode are all the Romani writers and creators. You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

We read the Knight of Cups for love, Justice for money, and the Queen of Swords for guidance, linking courage in intimacy with ethical spending and clear boundaries. We share updates on Jez’s new podcasts for Immaterial World and A Most Interesting Monster,   Paulina’s new herbal soap line.Your Reading• choosing when to fight for love versus walk away• Knight of Cups as a journey through fear toward intimacy• Justice as money ethics, boycotts, and mutual aid• silence as a choice with real outcomes• Queen of Swords as firm boundaries and clear speech• logic and intuition working together for balance• announcements on new show feeds and where to follow• Paulina’s soaps and a new series, Everything Is a RitualIf you want to give us a gift of appreciation, if you rate and write a review of our podcast or our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, it makes such a huge differenceYou can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.comThank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor Pachas, Bianca, Dia LunaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show