0 sats \ 4 replies \ @frostdragon 23 Apr \ on: What's your take on Ouija boards and the paranormal at large? FiresidePhilosophy
I was conversing with someone who does tarot cards, and I essentially asked "why should I buy any of this". Their response was interesting - their theory was that our subconscious is a lot more impactful than we realize, and that, for a tarot card reader, their subconscious aware of the cards, the meanings, and where cards are when we shuffle them, so a reading is more about tapping into the subconscious than it is anything supernatural, mixed in with a hint of being subconsciously "in-tune" with the universe.
I still don't fully buy it, but I thought that was an interesting theory, and I think there's some truth to it. My personal theory with that stuff is, sometimes all you need is a metaphorical landscape to find meaning that you're looking for. So, as much as I think astrology is complete BS, I think it could actually be helpful for some people.
I could imagine something similar happens with Ouija boards. There's probably some level of subconscious coming into play, some level of "searching"/being open to meaning, and (usually) a lot of fear mixed in.
And as far as bad things happening post-reading, I feel like it's similar to buying a car and suddenly seeing a ton of that car around town.
Just my two cents.
I will start off by saying i am a scientist, but we also don't understand human psychology all that well. Its all manifestations of this.
I wouldn't think the shuffling is the subconscious manifestation -- humans are bad at this -- however, i would say that the images do prompt the imagination.
That is why one needs a proper deck, like Waite Smith, in that the artist is guiding your reading.
A tarot reader once told me its about what symbols or imagery in a card that first jumps to mind. That itself does seem to be a manifestation of the subconscious.
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