What the Tarot Movie Gets Wrong About Astrology and Tarot, According to an Astrologer [Video]

This year, Sony Pictures released Tarot, a film that is just as terrifying as it is relevant to a generation perpetually in search of a deeper meaning. Although the movie, which recently became available to stream on Netflix, successfully delivers spine-chilling moments and unnerving thrills, it propagates a number of misconceptions about astrology and Tarot.

It’s no secret that astrology and Tarot have experienced a major resurgence in today’s world, frequently trending on social media and intertwined with pop culture memes, but hyper-advertising has led to a distorted understanding of what these divination tools truly entail.

When intentionally studied and practiced, astrology and Tarot can offer profound insights, as they are deeply rooted in self-reflection, personal growth and self-discovery. Yet, the commercialization of these divination practices has created a warped caricature of their true purpose and sacred history. Today, astrology and Tarotare portrayed as deterministic tools that can map out every detail of the …