Every October, as superstition’s cloak grows thin and interest cranks up, somebody at a Halloween Party is sure to ask: “Are Tarot cards evil?” When the air is filled with pumpkin spice and candle wax, and the internet buzzes with images of black cats and Ouija boards interest in the darker side of divination . The truth, though, is far more insidious and far less frightening. Tarot cards are not doorways to devil powers.
They are mirrors, psychological, spiritual, and deeply symbolic, that help us discover the patterns that shape our lives. I’ve been immersed in the Tarot my whole life, and I can say that their power lies not in darkness, but in reflection. The deck itself is inert except for the energy that we choose to put into it. When people ask, “Are Tarot cards evil?” they often confuse intent with the tool. A candle can light a sanctuary or start a fire; Tarot cards can illuminate or unsettle, depending upon use. Much of the fear about Tarot is based upon misunderstanding. Early Church associated all forms of divination with trying to go beyond God’s authority.”. Later, Hollywood helped by representing fortune tellers as spooky figures with glowing eyes and mysterious threats. The stories are interesting, but they have very little to do with actual Tarot practice.
Summoning Spirits
The cards do not summon spirits, nor do they predict doom. They speak in symbols, the same symbolic language our subconscious mind speaks in dreams. When you sit down with someone who is familiar with the Tarot, you’re not inviting beings into your realm. You’re talking to archetypes that represent universal human themes: love, loss, temptation, courage, rebirth. The Death card, for example, rarely indicates literal death. It represents endings, transformation, and the release of outdated beliefs. The Devil card has little to do with demons, it’s our addictions and illusions that we allow to dominate us.
These ideas are uncomfortable, but they’re hardly evil. They challenge us to evolve.
Spiritual Sceptics
Of course, there are always a few who trivialise spirituality, particularly around Halloween. Pentacles and Tarot cards are available in stores with plastic skeletons, dissolving the line between entertainment and holy ritual. Religious voices complain that divination invites the devil, and skeptics claim it’s all fantasy. Both sides miss the Tarot’s purpose: it’s not magic, it’s not control, it’s about connection.
Fundamentally, Tarot is a conversation between interpretation and intuition. Each reading is a reflection of the energy of the moment. Whether you’re shuffling the cards yourself or visiting a recommended psychic, you’re having a conversation that makes you see things differently. You may call it divination; you may call it simply self-inquiry. Either label suffices, though, since it’s an ancient art of knowing, rather than invocation.
Open Doors
When other people tell us Tarot “opens demonic doors,” what they really usually mean is that it opens doors to what we don’t know. And yes, the unknown is frightening. But so is therapy, meditation, or prayer. Tarot’s strength is its ability to uncover suppressed feelings. It’s not darkness that comes in during a reading, it’s awareness. The cards simply give a language to what we already feel but have no words for.
Our tarot readers have dedicated decades to studying the history, symbolism, and psychology of every card. We approach the Tarot as a mystical art, not parlour game. Through a psychic reading, you are guided through your own narrative with care and discrimination. Every card is an anchor, pointing towards awareness, empowerment, and sometimes the courage to do something differently.
The connection between spirituality and fear is as old as mankind. Fear makes us wonder about things we cannot comprehend. Information, however, turns fear into curiosity. If you know that the cards are merely paper and ink with centuries of human experience, then the mystery changes. You start to wonder not “Are Tarot cards evil?” but “What can they reveal to me?” If you’re drawn to journey through this in safety and truth, our skilled psychics stand ready to counsel you. If you’re looking for advice through London psychic readings or prefer to have an online psychic session, our readers are well-known for their compassion, talent, and discretion.
Our readers have helped thousands of people find their way towards understanding in times of uncertainty. Tarot does not confuse. Tarot illuminates the landscape of your soul. What you read in the cards is a reflection of what is already within you, your fears, your desires, and the limitless possibility of change. The real question is not whether Tarot is bad. It’s whether you’re willing to confront yourself honestly when the cards are read.
