LITRARY WITCHES IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TAROTS, BUT NOT JUST THAT I LOVE HOW THE CREATOR OF THIS DECK PROVIDES INSIGHT TO THE MANY WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD HAVE USED THEIR WRITING TO SPEAK OF THE MANY STRUGGLES AND PAIN WOMEN HAVE DEALT WITH ALL THEIR LIVES ESPECIALLY WITHIN FAMILES. LET ME SPEAK ON THIS AREA. WHEN A FAMILY HAS NO STABILITY STARTING WITH THE PARENTS, BECAUSE THE FOUNDATION BEGINS WITH PARENTS. AS THESE PARENTS PRODUCE CHILDREN HOW THEY RAISE THE CHILDREN, WHERE THEY LIVE, AND HOW THESE TWO PARENT FAMILES COMMUINICATE AND WORK WITH EACH OTHER WILL DEFINE THE STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY. AS THE CHILDREN GROW, ITS UP TO THE PARENTS TO MAINTAIN A BALANCE AND STAY SUPPORTIVE OF EACH OTHER AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THOSE CHILDREN. IF THE FOUNDATION IS SEVERED IN ANYWAY AND IT WILL BE FOR MANY REASONS, THEN THE FAMILY WILL BREAK AND BE AT ODDS. THE ENERY AND CONTROLLING OVER PEOPLE MEN AND WOMEN HAS BEEN SOME OF THE DAMAGE CAUSED IN FAMILIES INJECTING DRUGS, HATE, AND RACISM. FOR EXAMPLE MEN - WHITE MEN ALWAYS TRIED TO CONTROL WOMEN AND AT TIME THERE WAS NO EDUCATION ALLOWED FOR WOMEN. MEN RULED OVER WOMEN WITHIN THE FAMILY AND IN COMMUINITIES. NOW THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS OUT OF CONTROL. WHITE MAN WHO COMMITS WAR USING PEOPLE OF COLOR, THOSE MEN COME BACK DAMAGED AND THE FAMILY IS NOW BROKEN. RAPE WITHIN FAMILES HAS BEEN THE UGLIEST BETRAYAL.

THERE ARE NUMEROUS FACTORS OF WHY FAMILES HAVE ALWAYS STRUGGLED AND SEXAUL ABUSE IN THE FAMILY IS THE BIGGEST CULPRIT. AGAIN WHITE MEN BEING THE MOST MISOGYNISTC OF CHILD MOLESTERS AND RAPIST IN WAR AND IN THE FAMILY. THIS MALICIOUS BEHAVIOR HAS INFECTED ALL FAMILES GENERATION AFTER GENERATION, SEXISM, RACISM AND VIOLENCE, MAKES A RECIPE FOR BLACK AND ANIMOSTY AMONG SIBLINGS AND HAS TORN FAMILES APART AND THIS IS THE GOAL OF POLTICS. THESE BEHAVIORS WEAKENS FAMILIES AND IT WEAKENS THE NATIONS BECAUSE THE WHITE MAN WHO IS PURE BLACK EVIL WANTS TO DESTROY ALL IN HIS PATH JUST ASK BILL GATES, HE TRIED HARD TO MURDER THE ENTIRE HUMAN RACE WITH COVID. I HOPE YOU DIDN'T FALL FOR THE VACCINATION OR BOOSTERS BECAUSE THAT SCUM MURDERER BILL GATES HAS ANOTHER PLAN TO KILL ALL THOSE WHO HAVE.

MARIA SABINA (HEALING) - Maria Sabina was not a writer in the conventional sense, but she is a profoundly influential figure in both indigenous culture and the psychedelic movement, and her words were preserved through interviews, transcriptions, and books written about her. Mazatec curandera (healer), shaman, and spiritual guide. Her ritual use of psilocybin mushrooms ("holy children") in traditional Mazatec healing ceremonies, known as veladas. Maria Sabina didn’t write books herself, but her chants, prayers, and poetic incantations during mushroom ceremonies were recorded by Gordon Wasson, who published them (translated into Spanish and English) in ethnographic and psychedelic literature.

JANET FRAME (BELONGING) - Janet Frame (1924–2004) was a prominent New Zealand writer known for her deeply introspective and often autobiographical works. Her exploration of belonging—or more often, not belonging—is central to much of her writing. Frame often wrote about characters who feel estranged from society, family, or their own minds. Her writing frequently explores a sense of place—particularly New Zealand—as both a physical and emotional landscape. While she sometimes depicted a deep connection to the natural world, she also revealed how cultural norms could alienate individuals who didn’t conform.

EMILY BRONTE (FANTSY) - Emily Brontë’s history is as fascinating and mysterious as her writing. Here’s a brief overview of her life and how it influenced her literary work: Maria Branwell, died when Emily was just three years old. After her mother's death, her aunt, Elizabeth Branwell, came to help raise the children. Emily Brontë was intensely private and reclusive, especially in her later years. She never married and led a life of relative solitude. "Wuthering Heights" (published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell) was Emily Brontë’s only novel. It is considered one of the greatest works of English literature, though it was initially met with mixed reviews. Critics found the novel's themes of obsessive love, revenge, and moral ambiguity shocking. She died at the age of 30 but her only novel was considered classic literature.

TONI MORRISON (POWER) - Toni Morrison is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential writers in American literature, known for her evocative, poetic prose and her exploration of themes related to race, identity, history, and the complexities of African American experiences. Morrison’s characters often carry the weight of trauma, both personal and cultural. Beloved is a prime example, as it centers around a mother, Sethe, and her haunting memories of slavery. Her novels frequently examine the complexities of African American identity, as well as the struggles for autonomy and self-definition in a society that marginalizes Black people. Morrison's use of language is also significant—she is known for her lyrical, symbolic writing that often blends realism with the supernatural. Her works invite readers to engage with complex emotional and intellectual challenges, requiring deep reflection.​

SYVIA PLATH (THE DARK) - (1932–1963) is often associated with themes of darkness, both in her personal life and in her writing. She is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and emotionally intense poets of the 20th century. The term "the dark writer" suits her because of her unflinching exploration of pain, depression, death, and identity. Mental Illness and Despair: Plath battled severe depression for much of her life, which is reflected in her work. Her semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar (1963) provides a harrowing portrait of a young woman’s descent into mental illness. Death and Violence: In poems like Lady Lazarus, Daddy, and Ariel, she uses stark, often violent imagery. Her work confronts death directly, sometimes even seductively, exploring the allure and terror of self-annihilation. 

​SAPPHO (LOVE) - Sappho was an ancient Greek poet, renowned for her lyric poetry focused on love, passion, and the inner emotional life, especially in the context of relationships between women. Here’s a quick overview of her importance as a love writer: lived 630-570 BCE from the Island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, she spoke ancient Greek (Aeolic dialect). Some of the themes used in her poetry were Deeply personal and emotional, Explores desire, infatuation, jealousy, longing, and the pain of love, Many of her poems are addressed to women, leading to her association with female homoeroticism (the word “lesbian” is derived from Lesbos)​. 
​YUMIKO KURAHASHI (TRANSFORMATION) - context of transformation a Japanese writer whose works are known for their deep psychological exploration, blending themes of identity, transformation, alienation, and the often surreal nature of human experience. Her writing is distinctive for its ability to blur the lines between reality and the subconscious, and she frequently uses transformation as both a literal and metaphorical device. A central theme in Kurahashi's work is the fluidity of identity and the process of self-transformation. Her characters often grapple with shifts in their personal identities, whether they are physical, emotional, or psychological.
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FANNERY O'CONNOR (HUMANITY) - 20th-century American writer best known for her distinctive Southern Gothic style, dark humor, and deep exploration of religious and philosophical themes. Her work often grapples with the complexities of human nature, grace, and redemption, portraying humanity in its most flawed and often grotesque forms. Humanity as Flawed and Broken: O'Connor had a deeply realistic—often brutal—view of human beings. She portrayed her characters as prideful, hypocritical, violent, or spiritually blind. In stories like “A Good Man is Hard to Find” or “Revelation,” people are exposed at their most morally vulnerable, sometimes grotesque, often spiritually impoverished.​ Flannery O’Connor saw humanity as deeply flawed but not without hope. Her stories are unsettling because they hold up a mirror to the reader, showing us not only the ugliness in human nature, but also the painful possibility of transformation. If you’re exploring humanity in her work, focus on how she uses grotesque realism, moments of violence, and religious symbolism to critique pride and open a door—however narrow—to redemption.​

OCTAVIA E.BUTLER (THE FUTURE) - Octavia E. Butler was a groundbreaking science fiction writer, known for her exploration of race, gender, and power dynamics in speculative futures. She is one of the most influential writers in the genre and was the first science fiction writer to receive the MacArthur Genius Grant, among many other accolades. Butler's work often examined social structures, personal identity, and humanity’s relationship with the environment and technology. Butler’s writing is characterized by her deep philosophical questions about humanity and the human condition, and she was a master at creating complex characters and worlds that felt both incredibly alien and deeply relatable.​

ANNE CARSON (THE INTELLECT) - Carson's work often blends poetry, essay writing and translations, exploring themes of art, history and human condition. She is known for pushing the boundaries of language both in her own writing and in her translations. Her fascination with Ancient Greek Literature and mythology is a reoccurring theme in her work, and she often draws parallels between ancient and modern experiences. Carson's work delves into universal themes  such love loss, identity and the human condition often through the lens of person experiences and literary allusions.
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SANDRA CISNEROS (THE BODY) - Cisneros' works often delve into the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Her short story collection Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories (1991) further explores these themes, focusing on the lives of Chicana women navigating the intersections of Mexican and American cultures. Born on December 20, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, Cisneros was the only daughter among seven children in a Mexican American family. Her upbringing in a neighborhood marked by racial and economic divisions profoundly influenced her literary voice.

JAMAICA KINCAID (HISTORY) - Born Elaine Potter Richardson on May 25, 1949, in St. John's, Antigua, she grew up in relative poverty with her mother and stepfather. Her early life was marked by a close bond with her mother, which became strained with the birth of her brothers, leading to feelings of neglect and emotional hardship. Favoritism is usually the problem when males are born. Its this way in every culture. Kincaid's literary works often draw from her personal experiences and explore themes of colonialism, identity, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. She adopted the pen name "Jamaica Kincaid," partly to create a new identity for her writing.

ANGELA CARTER (IDENTITY) - Born (1940–1992) was a British author renowned for her feminist, magical realist, and gothic fiction. Her works often explore themes of identity, transformation, and the subversion of traditional narratives. Carter's writing is characterized by its blend of gothic elements, magical realism, and feminist perspectives. Her 1979 collection, The Bloody Chamber, reimagines classic fairy tales, infusing them with themes of female agency and transformation. For instance, in "The Tiger's Bride," the protagonist undergoes a metamorphosis, challenging traditional gender roles and exploring the complexities of identity.

VIRGINA WOOLF (VISION) - Woolf is often regarded as one of the foremost pioneers of Modernist literature. Her works focus on the inner lives of her characters, capturing the stream of consciousness and the fluidity of time. She believed that traditional narrative forms were limiting, and her writing sought to explore the complexities of human consciousness and perception—what might be described as “vision” in terms of both internal and external worlds.​ The Lighthouse (1927): This novel is perhaps the most famous for its use of "vision" as a theme. The story takes place over several years and focuses on the Ramsay family’s visit to their summer home. The shifting perspectives of the characters reflect how vision (both literal and metaphorical) changes over time, and how time itself alters perception and understanding.
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ANNA AKHMATOVA (ENDURANCE) - Born (1889–1966) was a Russian poet whose work profoundly reflected themes of endurance, resilience, and the human spirit, especially in the face of political turmoil and personal hardship. Her poetry captured the suffering and strength of individuals enduring in difficult circumstances, making her one of the most significant literary voices in 20th-century Russia. Akhmatova’s exploration of endurance is often deeply personal, yet her themes resonate with broader experiences of suffering and survival. Her poems about loss, longing, and separation express the pain of the human condition in times of hardship.​

GERTRUDE STEIN (PERSPECTIVE) - For Stein, perspective wasn’t just about how events are seen; it was about how we are in the world. She often used simple, repetitive language to convey the idea of "being" in a way that feels less like storytelling and more like an exploration of experience itself. Born (1874–1946) was an American avant-garde writer and art collector who is best known for her innovative use of language and her unique perspective on reality and art. Her works challenged traditional narrative forms and explored new ways of thinking about perspective, both in terms of how stories are told and how we perceive the world around us.​

ZORA NEALE HURSTON (STORY) - Born (1891–1960) was a pioneering African American writer and anthropologist whose work explored the complexities of race, culture, and identity in the early 20th century. She is best known for her powerful storytelling, particularly in her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937), which has become a cornerstone of American literature. Hurston’s writing is deeply rooted in the traditions of African American folklore, oral history, and storytelling. Throughout her works, she blends elements of the African American experience with the storytelling techniques she learned during her anthropological studies.

AUDRE LORDE (JUSTICE) - (1934–1992) was a powerful and influential writer, poet, and activist whose work centered on themes of justice, identity, and intersectionality. She is best known for her exploration of race, gender, sexuality, and the fight for social justice. Lorde's works are a call to action and a plea for a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society, and her legacy continues to inspire movements for racial, gender, and sexual justice today. Lorde’s work addresses justice in various forms: personal, social, and political. As a Black lesbian woman, she was acutely aware of how systems of oppression—such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism—work together to marginalize people.

SHELLY JACKSON (FAMILY) - Shelley Jackson is a contemporary American writer known for her innovative work across various genres, including fiction, poetry, and hypertext literature. One of the key themes in Jackson's writing is family, which she often explores in unconventional and thought-provoking ways. Her work delves into the complexities of relationships, identity, and the intergenerational ties that shape family dynamics. This novel is a striking example of Jackson’s exploration of family dynamics, body, and identity. It follows the protagonist, a woman named Zoe, who is struggling with her own identity and the fragmented history of her family. The narrative is filled with surreal and gothic elements, as Zoe’s journey is both an exploration of her body and a metaphorical search for belonging and understanding within her family.​

EMILY DICKINSON (THE SOUL) - (1830–1886) is widely regarded as one of the most significant American poets. Her work often explores themes of the soul, particularly in its relation to nature, death, eternity, and the inner workings of the self. Dickinson’s poetry is known for its deep introspection, vivid imagery, and paradoxical exploration of the spiritual and the material. ​Dickinson's exploration of the soul is often linked with themes of death and immortality. Many of her poems meditate on what happens to the soul after death and whether it continues in some form. She frequently questions the afterlife and plays with the ambiguity of whether the soul achieves peace or remains restless after death. 
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