It is that time of the year again, September, the month I like to focus on St. Cyprian and St. Justina, as their feast day is in this month. Today as a matter of fact. Seizing this opportunity I'd like to expand a little on crossed cartomancy or what can alternately be termed Cyprianic cartomancy. … Continue reading Expanding on crossed cartomancy
Tag: Jose Leitao
“Sorcerous Poetics”
I originally began writing this as an exploration of historiolae and their narratives within a Cyprianic context. To be sure, historiola as a thing is the basis for this piece, but my focus has changed. I want to zoom in on "Saint Cyprian as a Healer and Further Considerations on Sorcerous Poetics" from Jose Leitao's … Continue reading “Sorcerous Poetics”
Crossed Cartomancy II
Jumping back into the fray of Cyprianic cartomancy, I'm now going to survey several approaches to the method. The main, or recurring, spread used in The Book is the cross pattern, as illustrated in the first part, which can be read here. It is with this one that I will stay. Moreover, for three examples … Continue reading Crossed Cartomancy II
An Enchanted Landscape through The Immaterial Book
Around February of this year, Rubedo Press released a book by Jose Leitao, compiled and translated by him. I jumped at the chance to purchase the book as I highly admire his writing, his narrative is both accessible and rich. I find his scholarly take on the subject of Saint Cyprian, and especially on The … Continue reading An Enchanted Landscape through The Immaterial Book
Winding down the road in the eternal quest
I hope the readers that stumbled upon my previous post about the 3 of coins and spring found it delightful and useful, here it is if you would like to read it. Right here and now, I want to share a few things that are developing. I started this site as a way for me … Continue reading Winding down the road in the eternal quest