Divine Gypsy Mother by Balthazar Blacke · Artwork by Alexander Daniloff

A modern reimagining of the classic nineteenth-century fortune-telling system known as “Gypsy cards,” Divine Gypsy Mother is a practical oracle for clear, everyday divination. This set combines a comprehensive guidebook with a beautifully produced 39-card deck, suitable for both beginners and experienced readers.

Originally issued as a limited hardback with cards, it is now also available as a paperback edition with the full deck.

What’s included

• 272-page book (8vo, 234 × 156 mm) with colour images and diagrams
• 39 cards (96 × 69 mm) on premium 350gsm stock
• Variant Lover & Beloved designs and colophon card
• Custom storage box

What you’ll learn

The book provides:

• Clear meanings for every card
• Foundational reading methods (two-card cuts to full spreads)
• Cross spreads and Grand Cross methods
• The full Gypsy Grand Tableau (36-card layout)
• A unique Astrological Tableau integrating houses and decans
• Timing techniques, investigative spreads, and thematic readings
• Practical examples drawn from real client work

Blacke combines historical research from German and Dutch card-reading traditions with modern innovations, creating a system that is intuitive, structured, and highly accurate in practice.

Editions

Hardback + cards — £80

• Limited to 525 copies
• Orchid purple cloth binding with Eye of Providence onlay
• Gold and black blocking on front and spine