MistressNatasha
Ever since I joined this forum last week, this has been in my mind: What religion are you? Most people associate Tarot (and those who use it) with more magickal and witchcraft religions. I, personally, am Roman Catholic. I see things not only in my own faith, but in that of Pagan/Neopagan/Wiccan/Witchcraft (which I'll refer to from here on out as simply "magick"). The average person views Tarot as a source of magick and will normally believe that you have hundreds of candles, spell books, etc. It's just how people associate things. I began to think and came to the conclusion that the faiths are very similar.
Catholics worship God, Saints, Angels, etc. Those who do magick worship gods and goddesses mostly. Right? Each god and goddess is the god or goddess of 'something'. When you think about it, Catholics have Saints who are very similar by being over 'something'. Very similar, aye?
Next, I want to touch on Prayers vs. Spells. Catholics pray in worship... and in the hope of something good in return. Isn't that what a spell is too? You're asking for help/something to happen. If I say a prayer that I will come upon money soon and do a spell for money... aren't they practically the same?
Also, different religions have different names for higher beings. This is somewhat hard to explain, if you haven't noticed. My wording is a bit strange, I know. I'm trying my best. You hear "guardian angel", "spiritual guide", "higher-self", etc. I believe they are all the same, no matter what you call it. Now, for me, I believe that my "guardian angel" is the one that watches over me and knows everything that will happen to me. I believe that my guardian angel speaks to me through the Tarot. Everyone has their own belief on the Tarot.
Also, Catholics and those who use magick, have something else in common: candles. A lot of spells require candles. Some Catholics tend to light candles during prayer, mass, and especially Easter (if I'm correct). Also, another thing is sacrifices. I've heard that some spells require you to do something (hopefully no longer sacrifice an animal ). Catholics sacrifice something for Lent as well as not eating before communion.
I brought this up because I was interested on your opinions. I was interested on what religion all of you are and how it agrees or disagrees with the Tarot. What do you see differently than your religion does? I might be straying away from Catholicism somewhat, but not completely. I just have a different way of doing things now and I believe it's perfectly fine. I will probably continue to stay Catholic, hopefully one day be married in the Catholic Church, and raise my children (I want at least 12 o_o) as Catholics. Of course they will be raised learning Tarot. It has quickly become an obsession; life-long.
Also, I wish to apologize if I have said something that anyone has taken wrong. I also apologize if I have said something wrong. Anyway, I would love to see everyone else's views on this and such. Have a wonderful day/evening, everyone!
~Mistress Natasha
P.S.: Don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight!
Catholics worship God, Saints, Angels, etc. Those who do magick worship gods and goddesses mostly. Right? Each god and goddess is the god or goddess of 'something'. When you think about it, Catholics have Saints who are very similar by being over 'something'. Very similar, aye?
Next, I want to touch on Prayers vs. Spells. Catholics pray in worship... and in the hope of something good in return. Isn't that what a spell is too? You're asking for help/something to happen. If I say a prayer that I will come upon money soon and do a spell for money... aren't they practically the same?
Also, different religions have different names for higher beings. This is somewhat hard to explain, if you haven't noticed. My wording is a bit strange, I know. I'm trying my best. You hear "guardian angel", "spiritual guide", "higher-self", etc. I believe they are all the same, no matter what you call it. Now, for me, I believe that my "guardian angel" is the one that watches over me and knows everything that will happen to me. I believe that my guardian angel speaks to me through the Tarot. Everyone has their own belief on the Tarot.
Also, Catholics and those who use magick, have something else in common: candles. A lot of spells require candles. Some Catholics tend to light candles during prayer, mass, and especially Easter (if I'm correct). Also, another thing is sacrifices. I've heard that some spells require you to do something (hopefully no longer sacrifice an animal ). Catholics sacrifice something for Lent as well as not eating before communion.
I brought this up because I was interested on your opinions. I was interested on what religion all of you are and how it agrees or disagrees with the Tarot. What do you see differently than your religion does? I might be straying away from Catholicism somewhat, but not completely. I just have a different way of doing things now and I believe it's perfectly fine. I will probably continue to stay Catholic, hopefully one day be married in the Catholic Church, and raise my children (I want at least 12 o_o) as Catholics. Of course they will be raised learning Tarot. It has quickly become an obsession; life-long.
Also, I wish to apologize if I have said something that anyone has taken wrong. I also apologize if I have said something wrong. Anyway, I would love to see everyone else's views on this and such. Have a wonderful day/evening, everyone!
~Mistress Natasha
P.S.: Don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight!