Tarot

The Tarot is of intense interest to the occult student because it contains an outline of Initiation; and as some form of Initiation has formed the heart of every world religion, the truths contained in the Tarot symbolism are universal and belong to no one race, creed or culture, but constitute a textbook for every serious aspirant on the Path of Light.
Corinne Heline in The Bible & the Tarot, pp129-130.

Tarot is art. Tarot is a focus on what it is to be human. Tarot is a guide through our conscious allowing us to view the options and chose better paths. Tarot is an ancient gift from our ancestors, and even though we modernize it or view it in different fashions, the basic truth of the human reality is there to be learned from.
mercenary30 on Aeclectic.net

Tarot cards are only pieces of paper with images on it. Images that Tarot readers interpret and relate the symbols into meanings. Tarot readings can provide information about what is known and what is unknown. [...]. Some people believe that Tarot readings work due to spirit guides telling us what the meanings are, other people believe it to be a tool to contact the higher spiritual self (or soul), others who are skeptic believe it be too vague, therefore, any tarot reading would fit anyone. [...] sagitarian on Aeclectic.net

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Should We Know Our Future?

There are several tools of divination many of which have a reputation of success. Some of the interpretations are so vague as to make any occurrence appear foretold but there are those who can, by way of intuition and other skills, be quite accurate.

If someone is told their future and believes it, isn't this the same as cognitive psychology?? If I am told I will meet a tall dark stranger will I not be looking for one?? What is the difference between making the future happen and foretelling it?