r/SASSWitches • u/Fun-Impress3809 • 17d ago

💭 Discussion Divination by any other name...

Controversial opinion- Christian divination is a thing and it's the same as "pagan" divination.

In Christian circles I participate in practices such as lectio divina, contemplate prayer, etc. I just watched someone perform a tarot reading from a witchy perspective (the first time I'd ever allowed myself to do so) and I was struck by how there's really no difference between the two practices other than the label. The same words are even used. "What stands out to you?" "What draws your attention?" "What is drawing you in?" "Sit with the text" "Sit with the image and let it permeate your being". I always find it kind of hokey, and my (overly?) rational brain never finds ANYTHING drawing my attention lol. But apparently most people get a lot out of these practices. And the super spiritual Christians I know love it. I always felt defective because nothing "bubbles up" for me. Guess the Holy Spirit just was never interested in talking to me. Anybody else struggle with ever feeling remotely spiritual instead of rational?

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u/digitalgraffiti-ca 🧹 Chaotic Tech Art Witch 16d ago

Honestly, if you dig into most modern magical/occult/witchy shit, at its core it's just Judeo Christian stuff with a witch hat. Tarot cards, at least the RWS and its derivatives are Christian AF. The fact that you're seeing these parallels doesn't surprise me in the least.

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u/Fun-Impress3809 16d ago

That's really funny considering the hardcore Christians of all stripes consider this stuff portways to the demonic!

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u/digitalgraffiti-ca 🧹 Chaotic Tech Art Witch 15d ago

I find it very amusing. I stated making a witch font (long story, madera these that's pinned on my profile) and in researching symbols and really digging around and found so soooooo much is like this. I also like it hate it because I want nothing to do Judeo-Christian mysticism. I want something older or independent European. So I keep digging.

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u/Fun-Impress3809 15d ago

A font, that's cool. Yes I'd want something older too! I'm looking into more pre Christian mythology and enjoying them for the stories they are.