In this November edition of Diviners on Divining series, we are delighted to welcome santera and Espiritista Melissa Roberts to share her perspectives and experience on the subject of spiritualism, spiritwork, and the misa blanca of Espiritismo. Ms Roberts will be reflecting on the lessons and applications of various forms of spiritual development, mediumship training, and traditional means of elevating ourselves and our ancestors with light and progress.

We will consider the wide range of ways that spiritual gifts can manifest, and discuss how bespoke training and development of mediumship can look for different people. We will provide comparisons and contrasts with other spiritual traditions of both the so-called Old and New Worlds, and pay homage to the unique ways that Espiritismo helps its practitioners connect and draw strength and support from their own blends of ethnic and spiritual heritages.

Those new to Espiritismo will be ably grounded in not…