(This sliding scale specifically applies to my astrology readings. )

As a Black Taíno Puerto Rican person, my work as an astrologer and witch does not receive the same visibility or profit as a white person doing the same work. I work twice as hard for much less in return. My sliding scale doesn’t exist for people who’d prefer to pay less, it is for people who can’t afford my services without it.

If any of these sound like yours, you probably don’t qualify for my sliding scale. The Sliding Scale criteria below is edited and borrowed from Jai Medina’s “Sliding Scale Philosophy”. Jai Medina is a Two-Spirit, mixed heritage, psychotherapist who practices shamanic work and founded a shamanic arts school. I have never met them or worked with them, but their blog is great! And you can work with them through their website linked above.

The following indicates you do not qualify for the sliding scale:

-you are white or appear completely white (a white author, Tracie McMillan, wrote about how even a disadvantaged white person still benefits financially from white supremacy)

-you have more than $1000 in savings or you can liquidate

-you own property or will inherit property

-you have inherited or will inherit resources when a family member dies 

-you have a trust fund 

-you have at least one person you could most likely borrow money from if you needed to (this person is not abusive or dangerous)

If you have any questions, feel like you are experiencing extenuating circumstances or you are of identities that are both privileged and greatly reduce your resources such as being white and chronically ill, please email me and we can talk about it. iristhebrujx@protonmail.com