Shana Ruth

I’ve been studying and practising tarot for most of my life. A few years ago I started doing regular public readings. I like to work outside in parks, at markets, festivals and parties. I offer longer in-person readings in Amsterdam and online. In-person readings are closed at no extra cost by a cleansing and blessing, if the person is open to it. Contact me for an appointment. Workshops are on request.

In conjunction with tarot I’m also an active espiritista in Cuban and Puerto-Rican traditions. My work as a spiritist naturally plays a large role in my readings. Alongside my personal practice I organise misa espirituals, also known as mesa blancas, as public and private events.

Please find more information about espiritismo (cruzado), misa espirituals (mesa blanca) and the boveda under the ‘espiritismo’ and ‘services’ headings above.

As an fully initiated priest/priestess I furthermore offer services and organise activities around the African-Cuban religion of Santeria (Lukumi). I promote knowledge and awareness of the Orishas, the divine beings of Santeria, via their myths, stories and songs. Familiar names of Orishas are Yemaya, Elegua and Oshun.

Healing and spiritual baths for cleansing and protection

A large part of my work consists of healing, cleansing, protection and purification. I give hands-on spiritual healing, guidance around ancestor work as well as healings and cleansings by herbal and floral spiritual baths, and baths based on the powers of the Orishas. See Healings and Cleansings under Services on this site.

Ancestor work

Spiritual practice in espiritismo (cruzado) and Santeria starts with building a good relationship with our ancestors.  Learning to communicate and maintain a good relationship with our ancestors is often life-changing and may kickstart a healing process which can benefit the entire family tree and its ancestral lineages.

In our own terms, we do not worship our ancestors, but honour them and seek to communicate with them. Among other things to heal intergenerational trauma. Sometimes it’s our ancestors who want to give us their love and guidance, while other times they need the love and prayers of those on earth. Based on a huge amount of personal experience I provide guidance around ancestor work and ancestral healing. See Ancestor Work under Espiritismo under Services on this site.