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  The following interpretations were gathered from several Bosnian diviners—three women in their forties and fifties, and two men, one aged 33 and the other 67 at the time of the interviews. I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed my amateur research, which spanned almost twenty years. I believe that much of the material I recorded is valuable for publication, both for its educational purpose and as an excellent reflection of the Bosnian spirit, imagination, and harmony with the unseen forces of fate. Today, influenced by the New Age trend, it’s common to read that divination with playing cards requires brand-new cards, which should be purified with incense or kept in a special box, among other ritualistic rules. However, none of the individuals I spoke with were familiar with or practiced these customs. They often played card games with friends or family, using the same cards, and then interpreted the fate of the interested person. The cards they used were typically old and worn, s...

  So far, over 100,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's attack on Gaza, and this number is still rising. On average, between 50 and 150 civilians are killed daily in Gaza. Despite this, neither the USA nor the EU has taken significant action, despite their claims to uphold human rights and their criticism of other countries and individuals who violate them. This hypocrisy has been apparent for years, and nobody believes it. It's essential to recognize the rhetoric that portrays Iran as the greatest evil in the Middle East, even though Iranians do not kill civilians daily like those in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. There is a recurring narrative that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons, yet there is largely silence regarding the genocide occurring in Gaza. None of the influential voices are openly declaring that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people through bombings, starvation, and disease. This is truly the most terrible genoci...

  Sljedeća tumačenja i interpretacije određenih primjera skupio sam i zabilježio od  strane  nekoliko bosanskih gatara, tri žene, od kojih su sve bile u četvrtoj i petoj dekadi života, te dva muškarca, od kojih je jedan u vrijeme intervjua imao 33. a drugi 67. godina. Moram priznati da sam uživao tokom svog amaterskog istraživačkog rada, koji je potrajao skoro dvadeset godina, i smatram da je većina zabilježenog materijala vrijedna objavljivanja, prvenstveno zbog svoje edukativne forme ali i kao odličan primjer promišljanja bosanskog čovjeka, njegove maštovitosti, produhovljenosti i usklađenosti sa nevidljivim silama sudbine. Iako se danas, pod uticajem trenda new age, često može pročitati kako za divinaciju s igraćim kartama one moraju biti potpuno nove, okađene tamjanom ili mirisnim štapićem, pospremljene u posebnoj kutiji, i još kojekakvim ritualnim pravilima, kod pojedinaca s kojima sam vodio razgovore ništa od navedenog nije bilo niti poznato a niti prakticirano. Nai...

Raif Esmerović is a Bosnian author and researcher renowned for his extensive work on Balkan folklore, traditional magic, and spiritual practices. His writings delve into the rich tapestry of Bosnian mythology, exploring themes such as djinns, love spells, and ancient rituals. Esmerović's work often bridges the gap between historical beliefs and contemporary interpretations, offering insights into the cultural heritage of the region. Scribd One of his notable contributions is the book Mysterious Bosnia and Herzegovina - Between Legend and Reality, where he examines the intertwining of myth and history in the Balkans. He discusses the Illyrian roots of the region's inhabitants and explores various legends that have shaped the cultural identity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Scribd Esmerović also maintains an online presence through his website, where he shares articles on topics like fortune telling, amulets, and various forms of magic. His recent publications include discussions on ...

 Na inauguraciji novog zapravo starog, doslovno starog, predsjednika USA desio se nesvakidašnji i svakako neočekivani događaj: glavnog klauna Trumpa, poznatog po pričanju svih mogućih gluposti, u drugi plan je bacio komični izgled njegove supruge Melanie, inače najpoznatije slovenske sponzoruše. Žena koja je u pedesetim godinama trebala bi, posebno zbog količine novca s kojim raspolaže, imati određeni modni ukus i znati se obući, no nju su američki dizajneri pretvorili, slučajno ili ne, u trenutno najveću svjetsku sprdnju.  Mislim da dok god bude živa ljudi će se šaliti na račun njenog beskrajno ružnog i glupog šešira. Možda bi egoistični Trump nekako i oprostio svojoj supruzi, poznatoj po javnom pokazivanju kako ga ne voli i koliko joj je odvratan, da se tu nije desio i Herr Elon Musk, koji jednostavno više nije mogao sakrivati da je rasist i nacista pa je pobjedonosno umarširao i dizanjem ruke pred svima odao počast svom vrhovnom vođi Adolfu Hitleru. I tu dolazimo do činjeni...