In fact, many Tarot readers consider themselves to be Christian. If you look closely at most Tarot decks, especially the Rider Waite Smith deck which is the most famous of all Tarot decks, you will recognise much of the symbolism. The art on many Tarot decks rely heavily on Christian symbolism .
This of course begs the question “Are tarot cards allowed in Christianity?”
Tarot cards are widely used for fortune telling and other occult practices, which most Christians consider to be sinful .
Tarot cards are not against God , in and of themselves. However, the practice of divining the future or past is against God’s commandments. So it’s all about what you do with them that makes them acceptable or unacceptable.
Is it okay to use tarot cards if you are religious?
It probably depends on how you use the Tarot .
Are tarot cards good or evil?
Tarot cards are just a tool I use to have a conversation, like a mobile phone. Therefore, they cannot be good or evil , they are what they are: they are only cards. It is my intentions for them which matters. As a tool, you can use a toothpick for good things.
Tarot cards are associated with divination and unlocking the secrets of the future by occult or supernatural means . Due to this association with divination, tarot is strictly prohibited in the Bible. God warned His people, the Israelites, against divination when they were on the verge of entering the Promised Land.
One query we ran across in our research was “What are tarot cards?”.
The tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own imagery, symbolism and story. They were developed about 600 years ago for gaming. However, some mystics, psychics, and occultists began to use the cards for divination, and today the cards and the ability to “read” them are seen as elements of fortune-telling.
The tarot cards are not dangerous but the tarot card readers are the ones who have spirit guides and demonic spirits that help them. Definition (Divination): Using cards to read the future for a person. It is consulting with spirits. Who was the founder of this modality? What was his/her spirituality? What culture did it come out of?
Are tarot cards considered occult?
Having a good reason for possessing Tarot cards, not involved with occult practices , is going to be looked on differently. The Tarot deck is in fact just a standard card deck from the 15th century, and only came to be associated with occultism in the 18C.
If attracting and linking with spirits was as simple as reading Tarot cards, everyone would be walking around possessed! Again, if you’re paranoid about evil spirits you can always ask God to make sure your readings are in the light and that you’re protected during readings .
Do tarot card readers believe in God?
Some believe God is present in the readings . But probably no tarot readers are under the impression that they are being used . Those who read for others, and those who have cards read for them are often trusting people.
Is there a god in tarot reading?
There is also a God who is personal and knowable . That same God created you as unique, special and eternal, and to have a relationship with Him. There is only one God in the entire universe. He has no part in tarot reading, and has warned against it (Leviticus 20:6).
This of course begs the query “Can a tarot reading lead you to evil?”
By reading and analyzing the Bible, we can understand how a seemingly harmless tarot reading can actually lead one down a path of darkness and evil . What are tarot cards? The tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own imagery, symbolism and story.