About the author
Zolrak is the author of two books on West African-derived divination published by Llewellyn: The Tarot of the Orishas, created with artist Durkon, and African Cowrie Shells Divination: History, Theory & Practice. The Tarot of the Orishas presents a divinatory deck built around the Yoruba orishas rather than the conventional tarot arcana, and the accompanying book explains its imagery and use. African Cowrie Shells Divination covers a separate but related practice, the casting of cowrie shells to read messages associated with Ifá, a system with origins among the Yoruba people of West Africa. Both books are written for readers with an existing interest in African and Afro-diasporic spiritual traditions who want a practical, how-to introduction to a specific divination method, combining historical background with instructions for use rather than offering a general survey of tarot or divination.
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“Zolrak provides a thorough illumination of cowrie shell divination, balancing rich historical context with actionable spiritual guidance. The text effectively bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical ritual, offering…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on African Cowrie Shells Divination: History, Theory & Practice
“Zolrak’s text is a robust companion that effectively demystifies the seventy-seven-card structure of *The Tarot of the Orishas*. It successfully integrates the specific spiritual narratives of Yoruba, Santería, Candomblé, and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Tarot of the Orishas Book Zolrak
