Tarot cards have been around for hundreds of years, but they still cause controversy today. Believers associate tarot readings with the occult, while non-believers attribute them to a game of chance. But what does the Bible say about tarot cards?
The tarot is one of the most powerful tools for self-exploration and spiritual growth. The traditional Tarot has been in use since at least the 15th century, but its origins are lost in history.
It is believed that it started as an Italian card game called ‘Trionfi’ and is now recognized as a divinatory tool used to explore deeper aspects of yourself, gain insight into your current life circumstances and make better decisions that can lead you further through your spiritual journey.
While many may claim that it has ties to devil worship or black magic, there’s no clear evidence or support available from what we know as the Judeo-Christian religion (the teachings of Christianity).
So what does the Bible actually have to say about tarot cards? To get some perspective, this article will explore what various interpretations cite from scriptures on Tarot Cards.
What Are Tarot Cards?
Tarot cards are a deck of 78 cards that have been used for centuries to gain insight into the past, present, and future. Each card has its own meaning and can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context.
The Major Arcana cards represent major life events or themes, while the Minor Arcana cards represent more everyday matters. Tarot readings involve laying out the cards in a specific pattern and interpreting the cards based on their position and meaning.
Tarot cards have been around for centuries, but their exact origin is unknown. It is believed that they originated in Italy in the 15th century and were used as a game called ‘Trionfi’. Over time, tarot cards evolved into a tool for divination and spiritual exploration.
Are Tarot Cards Witchcraft?
For the most part, tarot cards are not considered witchcraft. Witchcraft is defined as the practice of magic or sorcery, which involves manipulating supernatural forces to achieve a desired outcome.
Tarot cards are simply a tool for divination and spiritual exploration. They do not involve any manipulation of supernatural forces and are used solely as a means of gaining insight into one’s life and making better decisions.
Despite this, there have been reservations and concerns about the use of tarot, particularly amongst those of the Judeo-Christian faith.
This is due to the fact that tarot cards are associated with divination and occult practices, which are frowned upon in many religious circles.
Does The Bible Mention Tarot Cards?
The Bible does not explicitly mention tarot cards by name, but it does have a large number of passages that could be interpreted as warnings against divination and the use of occult practices.
In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, God warns against consulting mediums or wizards who practice divination:
“When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations.
There shall not be found amongst you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.
And because of these abominations, the Lord your God is driving them out before you”.
Leviticus also makes several messages surrounding necromancers and divination – Leviticus 19:31 warns: “Do not turn to mediums or necromancers; do not seek them out, and so make yourselves unclean by them: I am the Lord your God”.
There are also warnings that those who consort with those who claim that they can tell the future will be punished by God – Leviticus 20:6 states that “If a person turns to mediums and necromancers, whoring after them, I will set my face against that person and will cut him off from amongst his people”, while Leviticus 20:27 warns that “A man or a woman who is a medium or a necromancer shall surely be put to death.
They shall be stoned with stones; their blood shall be upon them.”
Deuteronomy 10:18 warns that “There shall not be found amongst you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer”, while Exodus 22:11 states that “You [good Christians] shall not permit a sorceress to live”.
It seems clear, therefore, that while the Bible does not explicitly mention tarot cards by name, there are a huge range of passages and quotations directly warning about the risks of necromancy, divination, sorcery, and fortune-tellers.
Whether tarot cards fit into this category is really a personal opinion; while some use cards for divination, others prefer to use them to offer insight and guidance, rather than predicting the future in a traditional “divination” sense.
Can I Use Tarot Cards If I Am A Christian?
Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide whether they believe tarot cards are acceptable in their faith.
While there are passages in the Bible that could be interpreted as warnings against divination and occult practices, there is no clear evidence that tarot cards are prohibited by the Judeo-Christian religion.
This means that it is up to each person to decide for themselves if they feel comfortable using tarot cards.
Final Thoughts
While the Bible does not explicitly mention tarot cards, it is clear that the text does contain a number of passages that could be interpreted as warnings against divination and occult practices.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide their motivations for using tarot cards – are they being employed as divination tools, or for insight and guidance?
Ultimately, it is up to each person to decide for themselves the nature of their spiritual journey, and the tools that they are comfortable using – whether that includes tarot cards or not.
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