Did Tarots Just Lie to Me?
Let me guess, you just had a Tarot reading that left you feeling utterly betrayed, right? You're sitting there, glaring at your deck, feeling like you've been swindled by a spiritual con artist made of cardboard and paint. You asked a question from the past that you already knew the answer to, perhaps hoping for some magical revisionist history. Or maybe you posed a simple "yes or no" question about a deeply complex situation, only for reality to deliver a resounding "no" (or, more frustratingly, a cryptic "maybe, if you weren't such an idiot"). Perhaps you asked a very specific question about their feelings, their actions, or their future, and when the cards hinted at something uncomfortable, you decided to believe the opposite – only for it to turn out completely, hilariously different from what you were promised.
And now you're thinking, "These LIARS! I knew it! It's all just fake! A scam! My intuition told me it was all bullshit, and now my intuition (which I clearly ignored when pulling the cards) has been validated!"
Well, honey, let’s get one thing straight, right here, right now: The Tarot didn't lie to you. You lied to yourself. Or, more accurately, you asked a stupid question, expected a magical answer, and got a dose of reality that you conveniently misinterpreted, outright ignored, or simply didn't like.
The Grand Illusion: Why You Think Tarot Lies (It's Not the Cards, It's You)
The reason so many people feel "betrayed" by Tarot is simple: they enter a reading with a predetermined, often deeply ingrained, desired outcome. They're not seeking genuine truth; they're seeking validation for their fantasies.
You asked if he would call, and the cards clearly showed the Eight of Cups, indicating someone walking away from a situation, moving on. But you wanted The Lovers, or the Ten of Cups, signaling happy reunions. So, when he didn't call, and the Eight of Cups proved disturbingly accurate, you conveniently blamed the cards, not your profound inability to accept an obvious truth. You projected your desires onto neutral symbols and then got mad when the symbols refused to play along with your delusion. That's not the cards lying; that's you engaging in a spiritual version of gaslighting yourself.
Let's address some of the most ludicrous expectations right now:
If this is of any consolation, Tarots don't give a fig to help you find the man of your dreams' whereabouts. They're not a private investigator. They don't have GPS tracking. If you can't find him, maybe he doesn't want to be found, or maybe you should try dating apps, not divinatory tools.
They don't give two flying rats who will be the next President. The cards aren't a political pollster, nor are they a crystal ball for world events that are subject to billions of variables (including the collective stupidity of humanity). Political predictions from Tarot are usually about as accurate as a broken clock – right twice a day, maybe.
And they definitely don't give a crap of interest in telling you which outfit looks best on you to trap the man of your dreams. Tarot is not a fashion consultant, nor is it a manipulative love potion. The sheer triviality of this question is insulting to the ancient archetypes within the deck. {{{OMG, YAWN}}}
These are all external, superficial concerns that distract from your own internal journey. They are questions born of desperation, escapism, or pure laziness.
Tarot's Actual Interests: Why It Calls Your Bluff
Contrast your pathetic, superficial desires with what Tarot is actually interested in. Because Tarot, in its infinite, sarcastic wisdom, isn't here to coddle you:
Tarots are interested in telling you that the "man of your dreams" will become a living nightmare if you don't address your own deeply rooted attachment issues, codependency, or habit of dating emotionally unavailable narcissists. It’s here to show your patterns, not his location.
They are interested in telling you that the next President, regardless of who it is, is not going to magically knock on your door to pay your rent or mortgage, so perhaps you should focus on your own financial stability and stop relying on external saviors.
And they definitely tell you to be yourself by dressing up how you like and feel comfortable, because true, sustainable attraction comes from authenticity and self-respect, not superficial manipulation or trying to fit some imaginary ideal. It's about empowering you, not morphing you into someone else's fantasy.
The Seven Ways You Convinced Yourself Tarot Lied (You Self-Deceiver, You)
You felt betrayed because you consciously or unconsciously engaged in these common querent delusions:
Wishful Thinking Over Wisdom: You saw a card like The Sun and thought "instant happiness and all my problems solved," not "a period of clarity and joy if you actually put in the work to get out of your own way." You didn't receive insight; you projected your desires onto neutral symbols, then got mad when reality didn't conform.
Lack of Specificity (or Too Much): Your question was so vague ("What about my love life?") that any answer was bound to feel irrelevant and useless. Or, conversely, your question was so hyper-specific about an external outcome ("Will I get the promotion on Tuesday at 3 PM?") that it left no room for nuance or the fluidity of life. Tarot gives answers; it doesn't read minds for the unasked specifics, nor does it function as a divine calendar.
Ignoring the Warnings: The cards clearly showed Swords (conflict, mental anguish) or Towers (sudden upheaval), but you focused on the pretty flowers in the background of another card, or the optimistic advice from a different part of the spread. Tarot warns you about the cliff ahead; it doesn't physically pull you back if you keep running towards it with your eyes closed.
One-Card Wonders (for Complex Issues): You pulled one card for a multi-faceted, deeply personal problem and expected a novel-length explanation, complete with character arcs and a happy ending. That's like reading one word of a complex novel and claiming the author lied about the plot. You need context, my friend, and a proper spread.
Externalizing Responsibility: You blamed the cards for their "lies" instead of taking responsibility for your interpretation, your actions (or inaction), or your inability to accept an outcome that didn't align with your agenda. The cards are a mirror, not a scapegoat.
Belief in Fixed Fate: You believed the cards showed an unchangeable, predestined future, then when you acted differently (or life intervened, as it tends to do), you blamed the cards for not predicting your free will. Tarot shows probabilities and potentials, not immutable decrees etched in stone. Your choices matter.
The "Lies" of Omitting Details: Tarot isn't a Google search or a detailed Wikipedia entry. It gives you insight into the energies at play, the potential outcomes, and the influences around you. It doesn't give you every single granular detail of how events will unfold, because life is fluid, messy, and constantly shifting based on your choices and those of everyone around you.
My President Anecdote: The Ultimate Proof of Tarot's Un-Lies
If you still think the Tarot is out to get you, let me share a moment of my own spectacular idiocy. And YES, I once asked those LIARS (as I then affectionately called them in a fit of rage) who would be the next President. I went to sleep happy, smug in my perceived psychic knowledge, only to wake up to a total bust! The outcome was the complete opposite of what the cards seemed to promise, or more accurately, what I desperately wanted them to promise.
The crushing disappointment, the immediate blame towards the innocent cardboard, the feeling of utter spiritual humiliation – it was all there. And then came the brutal realization: why did I even ask that? What possible, genuine, self-empowering value was there in outsourcing political prognostication to a deck of spiritual tools meant for personal growth? It was a low-value question, yielding a low-value (and hilariously incorrect) answer, but teaching me a high-value lesson in humility and the proper use of Tarot. I was chasing a quick fix, a definitive future, and the cards merely reflected my own bias and then smacked me with reality.
Stop Wasting Your Time: Treat Your Tarot with Respect
Treating the Tarot in this manner—demanding definitive answers to trivial or externally focused questions, then blaming it when it doesn't align with your fantasy—is disrespectful. You're treating a profound tool of self-discovery like a party trick or a cosmic gossip column.
Stop wasting your time with silly questions and start asking questions that will add genuine value to your life and the lives of others. Tarot isn't here to entertain your delusions; it's here to facilitate your growth, challenge your perspectives, and shine a light on the hidden truths within you.
These are not just cut-out plastic board cards. These are more like a Pandora's Box, guided by spiritual lights, beings, or whatever you believe in; which holds a wealth of guidance and information if you approach them with respect and genuine inquiry. The Tarot didn't lie to you. It simply told you a truth you weren't ready to hear, or didn't ask for properly. Now, go apologize to your deck.