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I have a book coming out in Fall 2026 titled The Cultural Roots of Tarot. It is an esoteric non-fiction book about the people, places, and sociocultural events that were taking place and essential to the eventual creation of the divination tool and card game we now know as Tarot.

As of April 2026, I have turned in my manuscript and am awaiting my editor’s edit. Once I receive my edit and prepare my final manuscript, I will write my dedication and acknowledgments for the book. Everyone who contributes to my book receives perks and my immense appreciation!

Choose your support level below. All contributions directly fund ongoing and past research I have done at my own expense in order to tell the history of Tarot with the most integrity possible. Help ensure this book reaches the world intact—with full integrity, and full acknowledgment of every culture that made Tarot possible.

Global Ally $25

Pay $25

My gratitude + first to know the official publishing date

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

 

History Keeper $50

Pay $50

Everything above + step-by-step guide to getting an agent and securing an author-friendly contract

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

 

Cultural Bridge $100

Pay $100

Everything above + exclusive recording of my Festival of Tarot presentation (June 6, 2026, Philosophical Research Society)

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

 

Research Partner $250

Pay $250

Everything above + personalized audio-recorded card reading

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

 

Cultural Guardian $400 (Named in Acknowledgements)

Pay $400

Everything above + signed copy of the finished book mailed to you + acknowledgment in print

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

 

Legacy Contributor $750 (Named in Acknowledgments)

Pay $750

Everything above + 45-min live reading + private virtual book launch + priority access to future research projects + first invite to in-person dinners/events

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

Prefer Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle?

Venmo: @Sanyu-Estelle | Cash App: $Sanyu | Zelle: sennagenda@gmail.com

Include your tier name in the memo and reply to the campaign email so I can confirm your perks. You can click the Venmo & CashApp names to go directly to my payment profile!

 

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