I’ve been reading tarot for about eight years now as a Christian. It took some time to figure out how these two things fit together in my life.
My grandmother got me into it. She kept her deck hidden in her Bible drawer, which always made me laugh. She taught me to see the cards as another way to pray, using images instead of just words. At first I felt pretty conflicted, especially when church friends would quote Deuteronomy at me. I use the cards for meditation and reflection on God’s plan. These days, I even work scripture into my readings.
The symbolism in tarot connects with biblical stories in interesting ways, like how The Fool’s journey mirrors the prodigal son. I get that it’s not for every Christian. But for me, it’s become part of how I practice my faith.
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Same here, my grandmother got me started with blessing decks too. I use holy water and say a prayer over new ones. Makes the whole practice feel more grounded in my faith. The Tower is one of those cards that really stands out to me, that whole divine disruption thing.
I know some people will have a problem with it at Chruch, but honestly, it’s none of their business. Faith is personal. Anyone who wants to tell me what I can or cannot believe is welcome to the back of my hand.
Personally, though, I would avoid those Christian Tarot cards that were posted just because it seems like it’s inviting an argument from someone who’s opinion doesn’t matter to me.
I’ve been a lifelong Christian as well. My tarot teacher often said there’s nothing evil about reading energy patterns. The cards serve as a tool to understand what’s going on in a situation.
They’re not about telling the future. It’s more about sensing the energy that’s already there. Hope that helps.
I always start readings with Christians by having them hold the deck during a prayer. Some people are nervous at first, but once we get going they usually relax. The cards just help us talk about what’s already on their mind anyway.
I’ve been using tarot cards alongside my Christian practice for a while now. What works for me is treating them like prayer cards. I’ll pull a card and see if it connects to any scripture I’ve been reading lately. Sometimes the images help me think about things in a different way.
Like yesterday I got the Hermit card and it reminded me of Jesus going into the wilderness. Not saying it’s for everyone, but if you use them for reflection instead of trying to tell the future, it can work with your faith. Some churches might not be cool with it though.
Was reading about tarot history and learned that Arthur Edward Waite (Rider-Waite deck guy) was super Catholic. And get this - Pope John Paul II supposedly had Meditations on the Tarot sitting on his desk. Kind of changes how you think about the whole Christian vs tarot thing.
Being a Christian tarot reader has enriched my spiritual process.
I read cards with respect and always ask for consent. It’s important to avoid predictions that might cause anxiety, and instead, help people to make their own decisions. Some churches might not get tarot and might even discourage it. I see it as a tool for reflection and guidance, much like prayer or meditation. When used responsibly, it can improve your spiritual connection.
Your relationship with God is about love, not which tools you use to explore your spirituality. Trust your judgment and ethical tarot practices that focus on empowerment and healing.
Hey friend, I’ve been through a similar shift myself, moving from strict beliefs to exploring what tarot has to offer.
For me, it’s been a way to see things differently and dig a little deeper into my own thoughts. I started with a deck that really spoke to me and would pull a card each morning, using it as a prompt to think about my day. Some cards made me pause and question things; others felt more reassuring.
Let your own path with the cards unfold naturally. There’s no need to force it. Just let the images and their meanings settle in and see where they take you.
A lot of people think Christian tarot has to be about predicting the future, but that’s not how I use it. I just read the cards to help me think about what’s going on in my life right now.
Proverbs 16:33 is interesting, talks about casting lots and how the decision comes from the Lord. That was their version of divination.
Been reading through scripture lately and there’s actually a lot of symbolic guidance stuff. Dream interpretation with Joseph, the Urim and Thummim thing, parables. Kind of puts a different spin on those Deuteronomy verses everyone quotes.
I’ve noticed in some Latin American countries, people use tarot cards right alongside their Catholic prayers and nobody bats an eye. The cultural context really changes things. What’s considered taboo in one place is just normal spiritual practice in another.
As a Lutheran kid, I often prayed for guidance but never felt like I got the clear responses I was hoping for.
I might have been waiting for something as obvious as a voice from the clouds. Now, when I draw tarot cards for direction, it feels like there’s a way the Holy Spirit can respond through the symbols and messages. It kind of shifts from leaving voicemails to feeling like I’m having an actual call with the divine.
I do readings at the farmer’s market on Saturdays, and I usually wear my cross necklace. It often draws the attention of Christians. Last week, a pastor’s wife stopped by for a reading. We ended up discussing 1 Corinthians and its mention of prophetic gifts.
She left with my business card.
The guilt I had about tarot was huge at first. most of it came from churches trying to control what we do spiritually, not from actual biblical teaching. When I stopped being scared that God would be mad at me for using cards, everything changed. Now I can actually focus on the readings instead of worrying if I’m sinning or whatever.
I get called a heretic a lot. Mostly because I tell people tarot helps me understand them better. So now I’m that person who shows up to Bible study with a deck of cards. Whatever. Some people at church actually come to me on the side because they want readings but can’t ask openly.
Took me forever to actually use my tarot cards. Had them sitting around for years because of guilt from my upbringing. When I finally started, I was nervous but I can’t imaigne not having the Tarot in my life now.
Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t believe. What the hell do they really know anyway? They’re just parroting something that someone else told them and somehow think they have a position of authority over you.
I’ve been thinking about the whole ethics thing when it comes to reading for people with different beliefs than mine. Since I come from a Christian background, I let people know that right away.
Some folks are looking for exactly that - they want someone who won’t bring in pagan elements. But then you get others who’d rather not have any biblical stuff mixed in. You have to find that balance between respecting their path and staying authentic to yours.
Not always easy.
I DO AS WELL! I’m looking for a like minded person to speak with on this. I’ve settled it within myself. I want a friend in this.