The Mystic Raven

Michael Wamback

Michael Wamback Michael was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada. He credits growing up in this very Celtic part of the world with his natural interest in folklore and legend. Indeed, the art of the story-teller is still very much alive in Nova Scotia, and you can even hear them told in the old Gaelic tongue in some areas.

Although intuitive all of his life, something which Michael believes is natural to those with Celtic roots, it was not until his mid 30's that he began to develop a more active interest in spirituality and the Occult. It was this blossoming interest that led him to discover the Tarot.

Over the last 4 years Krista and Michael have been designing a comprehensive system for interpretation of the ancient Tarot. Their approach combines the elements of astrology and numerology, as well as a strong foundation in Kabbalah. The feedback they have received has been very encouraging, and some claim that the readings they have been able to construct using their approach have been among the most accurate.

One thing that Michael prides himself on is honesty. Many Nova Scotians still like to believe that a persons word is their bond. For this reason, Michael is often outspoken about some of the things he sees other readers doing that appear to be unethical or misleading. He has believed from the beginning that one can achieve greater success by not exaggerating the claims made about psychic ability. This has lead him to a very factual and scientific understanding about the art of divination.

Michael also believes in the sacredness of the knowledge inherent in Tarot. He takes on a limited number of sincere students at any one time. He has also facilitated workshops and seminars on the Tarot and other occult related subjects.

Growing up in a small fishing community, Michael became aware at an early age of the necessity for people to bond and work together. This is why he finds it an important part of his calling to help other serious practitioners of divination to find the outlets and recognition that will allow them to flourish.

Krista Schwimmer

Krista Schwimmer Krista was born on June 22, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA. As a child she lived in New York, Raleigh (North Carolina) and Ireland. She attended Duke University and, after moving to New York with her family, graduated from New York University before setting out to explore many spiritual paths.

Krista spent ten years studying Buddhism before moving to Nova Scotia. Once there, she discovered the world of Paganism, and this led her to the art of divination.

Having a strong interest in both Celtic legend and Native American practice, it was natural for Krista to develop talents in traditional forms of divination including tarot and palmistry. She also works with animal (totem) divination based on the ancient tradition of the Celts and Native American aboriginal peoples.

At a young age, Krista's father introduced her to astrology which Krista has studied for the past 25 years. She is also a vivid dreamer and has kept dream journals since childhood. Often her dreams have proven to be prophetic.

Krista's readings combine compassion with practical advice. Her clients have come to value her insights and she has been able to touch many lives. Krista formerly hosted "The Witching Hour" on CKDU radio in Halifax, Nova Scotia and has appeared on television in North America, England, Japan and Australia. She has hosted workshops and lectured on the occult and related subjects for numerous groups including the Los Angeles Opera Company.