Why were the former Gypsies described as dirty witches?

First of all, Gypsies have low status and jobs, and are often abused, laughed at, despised and so on.

Secondly, gypsy women are naturally fond of divination and use the famous tarot cards in history.

The following is some information.

Gypsies don't care about farming and mulberry, and generally don't raise food animals, but rely on urban and rural residents to make a living. Traditionally, gypsies have been around towns and rural residential areas, seeking a livelihood suitable for their wandering life. Men are engaged in selling livestock, training animals, mending pots (black and white blacksmiths) and acting as musicians. Women are engaged in divination, selling medicine, begging and performing. Before veterinarians appeared, many farmers relied on gypsy livestock traders to guide the maintenance and management of herds. Although modern gypsies are still wandering around, their lives also reflect the progress of the outside world. They travel in covered cars, trucks and trailers and sell old cars and trailers instead of livestock. The large-scale production of stainless steel cookware eliminated the pot-mending industry, and some urban gypsies became car mechanics. Mobile circuses and entertainment places provide modern gypsies with job opportunities, such as animal trainers, snack vendors and fortune tellers.