✦Introduction

Oracle cards feature beautiful artwork and design.

These beautifully designed cards offer advice that resolves the questions and worries in your heart.

Sometimes they give you a gentle push from behind, guiding your future in a happier direction — that's what oracle cards do.

But there is a theory that such oracle cards are actually dangerous.

So this time, we looked into the dangers of oracle cards.

☾What Are Oracle Cards?

The word "oracle" in "oracle cards" means "divine message" or "prophecy."

In other words, oracle cards convey messages and "guidance" from angels, higher spiritual beings, or higher-dimensional existences through the cards.

They are similar to tarot cards, but the method and rules of reading are completely different.

Each oracle card has its own distinctive artwork and message, giving you a great deal of freedom in your reading, and how you interpret the message is entirely up to you.

By intuitively drawing a card and reading its message, you can divine things such as:

• Today's fortune
• Advice for a worry you have
• The current state of yourself or the other person
• Past, present, and future

and many other things.

⧗[Verification] Are Oracle Cards Really Dangerous?

Oracle cards are easy to handle and relatively simple to read even for beginners, which makes them popular.

There are four reasons why such popular oracle cards are said to be "dangerous."

• ① The founder of oracle cards retired from using them
• ② There is a danger of divination connecting you to lower spirits
• ③ There is a possibility of becoming dependent
• ④ You may become unable to think and act for yourself

Let's explain each one in detail.

[Verification ①] The founder of oracle cards retired from using them

There is a theory that Doreen Virtue, the mother of oracle and angel cards, was baptized into Christianity in 2017 and stopped using oracle cards, which is why they are said to be "dangerous."

Because the founder herself stopped using oracle cards, many people wondered and speculated: "Was it because they're dangerous?"

[Conclusion] It's not that she stopped using oracle cards because they're dangerous

It has been explained that Doreen Virtue, who was baptized into Christianity, stopped because divination is prohibited according to the Bible — not because she was denying the existence of angels or other spiritual beings.

So it isn't that she stopped using oracle cards because they're dangerous.

[Verification ②] The danger of connecting to lower spirits through divination

Oracle cards are also considered a form of channeling.

In Japan, "kokkuri-san" is a famous example of this kind of practice.

It's also known for causing serious trouble when done carelessly.

When divining with oracle cards, it's good to connect with higher-dimensional beings that carry a high vibration, but it's also thought possible to end up connecting with lower spirits that carry a low vibration.

If you are influenced by a lower spirit, things may be led in a bad direction.

[Conclusion] If you use the cards without being influenced by lower spirits and take precautions, there is no danger

To avoid being influenced by or dependent on lower spirits:

• Draw fewer cards and reduce how often you channel
• Purify the air in your room
• Have a professional read for you

Being mindful of the points above will significantly reduce the danger.

Grounding is also effective.

Grounding means valuing your connection to the earth and nature.

Oracle cards are considered a form of channeling that connects this world with the other world and receives messages.

For that reason, so that you aren't pulled toward "the other side," you should make a habit of connecting with the earth and nature in your daily life.

Walking barefoot on grass or stepping into a river gives you the sensation that you are connected to nature, and it's important to clearly separate "this world" from "the other world."

[Verification ③] The possibility of becoming dependent

When you use oracle cards for divination, you may draw a card whose message seems to understand your worries, or one with words that strike right at the heart of the matter.

When something like this happens repeatedly, you may gradually come to rely on and become dependent on the cards for various matters.

• Turning to oracle cards first thing before making any big decision
• Immediately relying on oracle cards for even the smallest worry

If you recognize the above behaviors in yourself, you may already be dependent on oracle cards.

[Conclusion] If you decide how many times you'll draw and understand the messages as "hints," you won't become dependent

Oracle cards are one method of divination, not a "magic" that instantly solves your problems.

Understanding that the words and messages that come up in an oracle card reading are only one "hint," not an absolute answer, lowers the risk of becoming dependent.

It's important not to take the cards at face value, but to accept them as a single piece of advice.

Also, breaking the habit of drawing cards multiple times a day is a key point in avoiding dependency.

Deciding for yourself that it's fine to draw several times a day, but setting a limit, will let you quickly break the habit of over-reading.

[Oracle Card Danger, Verification ④]

You may become unable to think and act for yourself

Oracle cards are popular because when your thinking isn't going well or you feel lost, you can easily receive advice.

Because you can get clear guidance and advice from the cards, quite a few people fall into the trap of assuming that things will go well if they simply follow the card's message exactly.

Because of this, there is a danger of becoming unable to think and act for yourself.

[Conclusion] When making a major decision, decide in advance that you will think and act for yourself rather than relying on the cards, and there is no danger of over-relying on them

Decide for yourself in advance what kinds of questions or decisions you will use oracle cards for.

• Whether today will be a good day
• Whether you can have a nice conversation with someone you like
• Whether work will produce good results

For "slightly reassuring" questions like these, it's fine to rely on oracle cards.

On the other hand, when making a major decision or judgment, you should always decide in advance to think and act for yourself.

That said, if you still find yourself stuck, try using an oracle card just once as a single piece of advice.

☀Whether Oracle Cards Are Safe Depends on the User

We've covered the reasons why oracle cards are said to be dangerous above, but it turns out that it comes down to the person using them and their mindset.

• Oracle cards are one method of divination, not magic
• Don't take the card's meaning at face value
• Value grounding
• The message is a "hint" for solving your problem
• Decide in advance what kinds of questions are appropriate to ask
• Decide how many times you'll draw cards
• Make major decisions and judgments by thinking and acting for yourself

If you keep the points above in mind when using oracle cards, there is no danger, and anyone can use oracle cards with peace of mind and safety.

✧Some People Are Suited to Oracle Cards, Others Aren't

Oracle cards carry various potential risks, but we've seen that if you properly follow the precautions when divining, they are safe.

However, some people simply aren't suited to oracle cards in the first place.

Let's look at who is suited to oracle cards and who isn't.

People Suited to Oracle Cards

People suited to oracle cards:

• Can divine with a playful feeling
• Are decisive
• Have their own opinions
• Can listen to others' opinions with an open mind

Oracle cards are a divination method where the degree of dependency can vary greatly from person to person.

If you're decisive and hold firm opinions of your own, your risk of dependency is low, and no matter what answer the cards give, you can carefully judge for yourself whether to act on it or not.

Also, people who can take others' opinions to heart tend to find it easier to absorb the advice and guidance from the cards.

Such people can move quickly into action, which tends to help things proceed smoothly.

People Not Suited to Oracle Cards

People not suited to oracle cards:

• Are indecisive
• Believe things too easily
• Are prone to dependency

Indecisive people may end up relying on oracle cards for every decision.

People who are prone to trusting things easily and who are naturally dependent may risk relying too heavily on a single card and jumping straight to a decision, which increases the risk of becoming dependent on divination itself.

If you recognize yourself as indecisive or prone to dependency, you should either avoid using oracle cards as much as possible, or make every effort to reduce how often you use them.

✦So What Exactly Does It Mean for an Oracle Card to "Hit"?

Sometimes an oracle card can be surprisingly on the mark, hitting on "something scary that's happening right now" or giving you "a pinpoint read on where you are right now."

To begin with, the "answers" that oracle cards guide you toward are "advice" or "hints" for your worries or things you want to know — they are not meant to precisely predict specific events.

So why does it feel like the cards are hitting the mark?

That's because oracle cards deliver positive advice and words for your worries with precise timing, which makes them feel like they have a "high accuracy rate."

♡Reasons an Oracle Card Reading May Feel Like It "Doesn't Hit"

Some people also have the opinion that "oracle cards don't hit at all" or ask "does it even mean anything to divine if it doesn't hit?"

If you feel that oracle cards "don't hit" or that "nothing changes," first take a look back at your own actions and how you're reading the cards.

• ① You only receive the advice but don't act on it
• ② You aren't honestly accepting the hint or advice
• ③ The way you're phrasing your questions is off

Do any of these apply to you?

If you recognize yourself in these, we recommend reviewing how you're using oracle cards.

Let's take a closer look at ① through ③.

Reason Oracle Cards "Don't Hit" ① — You only receive the advice but don't act on it

Isn't it possible that you're only receiving the advice from the oracle card without actually moving into action?

Oracle cards are, after all, one tool for receiving a message in response to a question.

By reading the message you receive and acting on it, the cards guide you toward resolving your problem.

Receiving advice and then acting on it afterward is what matters.

Reason Oracle Cards "Don't Hit" ② — You aren't honestly accepting the hint or advice

Sometimes the message drawn from an oracle card is one you're not fully convinced by.

If you act on advice or a hint that you aren't convinced by, a gap tends to form between your heart and your actions, and things often don't go as smoothly as you'd hoped.

If you get advice you can't accept, try not to act on it until you can honestly embrace it.

Read the message over and over until you're convinced, and once you can accept it, you'll be able to act on it naturally.

Reason Oracle Cards "Don't Hit" ③ — The way you're phrasing your questions is off

Some people find that the answer from the card just doesn't match their question.

Oracle cards are not meant to produce a crisp YES/NO answer.

Depending on how you phrase your question, you may end up with a meaningless reading.

If your question and the card's message don't align, try changing how you phrase the question.

<Example>

"Will my boyfriend and I be happy?" → "What should I do so that my boyfriend and I can be happy?"

"Does he feel happy being with me?" → "What should I do so that he feels happy being with me?"

Rather than a YES/NO answer, phrase your question in a way that invites advice.

✧How to Use Oracle Cards Effectively

A key feature of oracle cards is that there isn't a single negative-toned card in the deck — most messages are positive.

For people who like to move forward proactively in daily life, drawing a card is effective for shifting your mood in a positive direction when you're feeling down or things aren't going well.

Oracle cards are also connected to the law of attraction.

When there's something you want to accomplish or a wish you want to see granted, receiving a positive message from a card can also be expected to help attract a good outcome.

☾Use Oracle Cards Correctly and Enjoy Them!

Oracle cards are popular because you can get clear advice just by asking about your worries while drawing a card.

Since there is a theory that such popular oracle cards are actually dangerous, we looked into it.

As a result, we found that whether they can be used safely and securely comes down to the person using them.

As long as you hold onto your own final decision-making power and are careful not to over-rely on divination, anyone can enjoy using oracle cards.

If you thought oracle cards were dangerous, please give them a try on this occasion.

✦Summary

We explained "Are Oracle Cards Dangerous? A Full Explanation — Safe and Secure Depending on the User!" We hope you found it useful for your own reference.