Whether or not they've had a tarot reading before, sometimes people can develop misconceptions about tarot card reading and tarot card readers. I'm writing this blog to further explain and debunk some of the myths surrounding tarot.
1. All tarot card readers are psychic. And of course with the word 'psychic', additional misconceptions can arise. Yes, some readers do have genuine verifiable psychic ability, and they present themselves as such because they enjoy using their gifts to help others. Most others are not, and don't officially claim themselves to be psychic. Although they do tend to be quite intuitive, as all of us have at least some inherent bit of intuitive ability. Tarot can be a tool for the reader to access that intuition and subtle energies around the person requesting the reading.
Some people fear psychics because they think they can jump in and read their minds at any time or sense something about them that they would rather not anyone know. Ethically, a real psychic would never read someone without their permission. And after a reading is done, none of the information contained in the reading or during the session would ever be revealed to anyone else or disclosed to the public. It's kind of like doctor-patient confidentiality.
Other people might not like psychics because they think they are master manipulators that can read people's body language or profile them. Unfortunately, there are a few of those out there who only help feed into the misconception. This shouldn't distract us from the fact that those with genuine psychic ability do exist.
2. Tarot reading is just fortune telling. Well, for some it might be. And sometimes the cards can give a glimpse into what will happen, under the premise of a possible outcome that actually ends up occurring. This doesn't necessarily mean the future is set in stone as some might believe- we have the power to co-create our futures with every choice we make. Whatever shows up in a reading can be changed. The purpose of tarot is not to tell the future, however, but to help you see how you are creating your future this very minute. To help give you new insight on a situation, and show how your past choices have led you to where you are now. With this awareness, you can make positive changes that can greatly improve your life. This is the true power of a tarot reading.
3. Tarot is 'evil' or witchcraft. Yeah, tarot is about as evil as grandma's flower garden. No spell casting or connection with a Devil is needed to read tarot cards. All you need is a deck of tarot cards and willingness to learn with an open mind.
4. A tarot reader can 'fix' you. If you go to a tarot reader thinking they can fix for you whatever situation you're having trouble with, you will end up disappointed. A tarot reading can offer you options and some hope, but you will have to do the work yourself. The whole premise of a tarot reading is self-empowerment, and connecting you to your higher self/spirit to help guide you. We are here to give you insight and offer you some options, but what you do with that information is up to you. And no, we do not offer spells to bring you love or money, or put curses on people for you. If a reader does, chances are their motives are more to make money than help empower people. If you like the idea of spells and potions, consult a Wiccan schooled in The Craft.
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