Tarot cards, oracle cards, and even “angel cards” are often presented as harmless tools for guidance, self-reflection, or connecting with the spiritual realm. But what does Orthodox Christianity actually teach about them?
In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela Nikolaenko shares her personal experience using tarot and oracle cards during her years in the New Age—and explains why the Orthodox Church warns that these practices open the door to spiritual deception.
Drawing from Scripture, Orthodox Tradition, and the teachings of the Holy Fathers, this episode explores why divination is forbidden, how spirits can manipulate these practices, and why seeking hidden knowledge outside of God leads us away from true spiritual life.
If you’ve ever used tarot, oracle cards, or angel cards—or know someone who does—this conversation will help you understand the Orthodox Christian perspective on divination, spiritual warfare, and repentance.
Most importantly, there is hope: through repentance, prayer, and the sacramental life of the Church, Christ restores what the occult tries to counterfeit.
If you’re exploring the difference between New Age spirituality and Orthodox Christianity, this series is for you.
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-00:59 Intro
00:59-2:26 What are tarot cards?
2:26-3:17 Why do people use tarot cards?
3:17-5:25 Why God forbids divination
5:25-6:34 Tarot leads the soul away from salvation
6:34-7:47 What to do if you’ve used tarot cards?
7:47-8:33 Orthodox Christian way to connect with God and the spirit realm
8:33-9:15 What’s next!