oracle cards are good for people who are religious but curious. tarot has all that history that can make some folks uncomfortable
Been doing tarot and runes for about 10 years now. People with those fixed ideas aren’t really looking to talk about it.
They’ve already made up their minds before you even start. It’s like trying to explain that the Death card isn’t about actual death or that runes aren’t evil symbols. If they think divination is bad, you can talk about symbolism and intuition all day and it won’t matter.
The funny thing is their own religious books have tons of divination in them. Dream interpretation, casting lots, reading signs. But they don’t want to hear about that… probably because they haven’t read the stupid thing.
Here’s something I’ve learned: when I introduce tarot to someone new, I like to use my favorite deck and guide them through the Fool’s experience. It presents the cards as a story of personal development, which can make them feel more approachable. This method has worked well for me because it shifts focus away from the mystical aspect and emphasizes the narrative. Each card has its own place in the story, and it becomes easier to understand their meanings.