Bonny, Thank you for your post, but I think you've gotten it somewhat confused. I never said I was afraid. Not that I can see or remember anyway. Did you mean to have your post for the original poster of this thread?
And, as for Catholics...it is definitely against the faith. The only reason I did hide it from the Church, is because I didn't want to be excommunicated and also I worked for the Church. I certainly wouldn't be able to be Director of Religious Education and lead the classes for the children and converts if it were known that I was also into divination. Trust me, the Bishop wouldn't EVER allow that!
Maybe the Catholics in your area are different from the ones here in the U.S. but, they would definitely frown upon that here.
Plus, my posts here have also been saying exactly what you said in yours:
Telling others about tarot or divination practices is up to you.
I think the best approach is just to choose carefully who you tell. I tend to think that anyone mildly intuitive would know who will and won't have the best reaction - and that's my yardstick. I'm happy to talk to some people about it but not others.
Yes, I agree with you, Le Fanu.
I love my cards, I have a room which is floor to ceiling cards - I think it shocks people when they see it, even those open-minded ones - there's an expression of "my goodness, I didn't know you were that obsessed!" But it's in my house and anyone who comes here has a certain amount of intimacy with me. I tend to mention it rarely at work. I have a good position and I don't want people thinking I make decisions based on spreads and soothsaying. I don't want to give people the satisfaction of judging.
cool! a room w/floor to ceiling cards!
I also agree and now leave my things out. It is MY house. I am not going to hide things to make YOU feel better. If you don't like it. Dont come to my house. period.
My eight siblings have known about it for decades, and sometimes come for readings. My parents knew but were completely clueless;
that's funny!
however, my maternal grandmother read playing cards. My wife's family members know but they're either devout Catholic or fanatical "born-again," and it's "the Devil's work" to them. We politely and prudently ignore the subject. But I have all of their astrological charts!
Right now I live in "redneck" country, so I haven't been very forthcoming with anyone outside of family.
ah yes. same here, as far as it being either devout Catholic or fanatical "born-again" Christians. We also live in "redneck" country. But, I don't have their astrological charts. that is one thing I never learned to do.
IndigoIsabelle, as you can tell, pretty much everyone here feels that its up to you as to whom you share your activities with. If you are comfortable doing so, then fine. If you aren't so comfortable - then don't share. Its no ones business anyway, but yours.