Tea with the Spirits: A Tasseomancy Ritual for Shadow Work with Jezmina Von Thiele
Schedule
Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
19 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801 | Portsmouth, NH
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Sunday, October 26th at 4pm$75 per person
This unique ritual is rooted in the Romani tradition and is led by Jezmina Von Thiele, a Romani-American author, educator, and resident tarot, palm, and tea leaf reader at Deadwick’s. Through the art of tasseomancy, or reading tea leaves, connect with your spirit guides to dive into shadow work. Shadow work is a term to describe methods to process challenging beliefs or emotions, and meet yourself with compassion and self-acceptance, even when it’s scary. Jezmina creates a safe and respectful space for learning, reflection, and connection, guiding you step-by-step through the process.
During this ritual, you will:
-Sip a specially chosen herbal tea while setting your intentions
-Discuss the benefits and intentions of shadow work
-Participate in a guided meditation to invite your spirit guides
-Learn how to read symbols in your tea leaves using Romani techniques
-Receive insights and guidance based on your reading
You’ll leave with a deeper sense of connection to your own intuition, your guides, and the tradition of tasseomancy. This is a great opportunity to learn from a teacher raised in this tradition in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Bring a journal and a pen to record your insights.
All are welcome—no experience necessary. Space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance.
Jezmina Von Thiele (they/she) is the co-author of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling with Paulina Stevens, and a fortune-teller in their mixed Sinti Romani tradition, based in Portsmouth, NH as a resident reader at Deadwick's Ethereal Emporium. Jezmina deals in tarot, palms, and tea leaves, and teaches workshops on divination, spiritual wellness, and the creative arts in-person and online (visit jezminavonthiele.com). They often tell fortunes and perform poetry with The Poetry Brothel, Boston’s premiere immersive literary event. Jezmina is co-host of Romanistan, a podcast celebrating Romani culture, available on all podcast platforms and romanistanpodcast.com. Roma are an Indian diasporic ethnic group, also known by the slur/misnomer, Gypsies, and fortune telling is one of the Romani people’s many survival trades.
Workshops will take place in the Deadwick's Common Room and run approximately 1-1.5 hours. Please enter through the front of Deadwick's upon arrival, at 19 Sheafe St. and allow time for parking. Please call ahead if you are running late.
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Where is it happening?
19 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801Event Location & Nearby Stays:
