The Dangers of Tarot Cards for Christians

When You’re Tempted to Peek Behind the Curtain: Why Tarot Cards and Fortune Tellers Are Not Harmless Fun

By Marian Jordan Ellis

It starts out innocent enough. A girl just wants to know what’s coming.

She’s anxious about her future, uncertain about a relationship, overwhelmed with decisions—and then a friend suggests pulling a few tarot cards. Or maybe she stumbles upon a “harmless” astrology TikTok that just happens to nail her personality. Before long, she’s following accounts that promise divine insight from a deck of cards or a palm reading, all in the name of “spirituality.”

But let me be clear: no matter how cute the font or mystical the vibe, tarot, astrology, and fortune-telling are not spiritually neutral.

They are doorways. And behind those doors is darkness.

The Seduction of Certainty

I get it. As women, we crave certainty. We want to feel safe. We long to know how things will turn out. That craving isn’t wrong—but the direction we run with it can be.

In Deuteronomy 18:10–12, God gives a serious warning to His people:

“Let no one be found among you who… practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells… Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.”

Why such strong language?

Because when we turn to the occult, we’re not just seeking answers—we’re trading sources. We’re saying, “God, Your Word is not enough. I need a quicker, flashier fix.”

The danger is subtle. The enemy doesn’t show up in red horns and a pitchfork. He shows up in your feed, disguised as light (2 Corinthians 11:14). He makes spiritual rebellion look like self-discovery.

But God calls it what it is: detestable.

What’s Really Behind the Curtain?

When a person consults a tarot reader, astrologer, or psychic, they are unknowingly opening themselves to spiritual forces that are not from God. These practices invite demonic influence. That might sound dramatic in a culture that normalizes crystals and horoscopes, but Scripture is clear: there are only two spiritual sources—God or the enemy.

You cannot serve both (Matthew 6:24).

Let me say this lovingly but firmly: if you’re dabbling in the occult in any form—whether that’s tarot, astrology, numerology, energy readings, or manifestation rituals—you are placing yourself outside the covering of God’s protection.

The devil doesn’t care how “trendy” or “therapeutic” it feels. He just wants access.

Why We Run to the Wrong Voice

We often go searching for signs when we’re weary of waiting. Just like King Saul in 1 Samuel 28, who consulted a medium when he was desperate to hear from God.

What did it cost him?

Everything.

Saul’s story is a sobering warning. He started as God’s anointed, but ended his life in disgrace because he sought guidance from a witch instead of waiting on the Lord.

We do the same when we panic in the silence. When God doesn’t answer fast enough, we’re tempted to find a workaround. But there is no holy shortcut. God speaks to His people through His Word, by His Spirit, and within the safety of His will—not through cards, stars, or spells.

Faith Is Choosing to Trust the Unknown

Let’s be real—faith is rarely about having all the answers. It’s about choosing to trust the heart of God when we can’t see the outcome. Walking with Jesus means surrendering our need for control and entrusting our unknown future into the hands of a known, faithful, and loving Father. That’s the essence of biblical faith: not certainty in the details, but confidence in God’s character. Hebrews 11:1 tells us that “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” So when the path ahead feels foggy and fear tries to creep in, we anchor ourselves not to a forecast—but to a Father. And He has never failed His people.

How to Turn Back

If you’ve dabbled in these practices—even out of ignorance—there is grace. Jesus came to set captives free.

But repentance isn’t just feeling bad. It’s renouncing the lie, removing the source, and returning to the truth.

Here’s how you can break ties with occult practices:

• Repent – Confess to the Lord and ask for forgiveness. (1 John 1:9)

• Renounce – Verbally reject any agreement made with false spiritual sources.

• Remove – Get rid of any tarot cards, crystals, books, or objects associated with the occult. (Acts 19:19)

• Replace – Fill your life with truth. Return to God’s Word and invite the Holy Spirit to speak, comfort, and guide you.

There Is a Better Voice

Dear sister, your Father in Heaven wants to speak to you. He delights in giving wisdom (James 1:5). You don’t need to go searching in shadows when the Light of the World is offering His presence.

Jesus is not just an answer—He is the answer.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

He leads. He protects. He speaks. You don’t need a deck of cards to know your future—you need the Good Shepherd.

And He never leads us astray.