Tarot and Astrology - Are they Real or Just Superstition? - Divination Part 2
Divination, a practice as old as civilisation itself, has long been a source of mystery, intrigue, and scepticism. With our modern scientific view of the world, it is easy to dismiss the divination arts as mere superstition, and as yielding little value towards improving the state of our lives and our world. In Part 1 of this series, Ancient Arts for Modern Self-Knowledge, I discussed how the four divination arts - tarot, astrology, numerology and Kabbalah - can be used as powerful instruments of self-reflection. Feel free to check Part 1 out first, or afterwards, if you haven't already: https://youtu.be/mk90_1kJRB0 Part 2 encourages you to explore the question for yourself - is Divination real? Is there some truth to it? Or is it just superstition? As part of this I will be discussing some of the main objections to the validity of the esoteric arts, including the "Barnum Effect," lack of standardisation and scientific testability. The aim of this video is not to definitively close the case on the arts, or to fully explain the mechanisms behind how they work, but to offer some reflections for navigating this dialectic of rationality and mystery within yourself. 00:00 - Introduction 04:57 - The Barnum Effect 08:14 - From Possibilities To Potential 12:30 - Uncovering Deeper Truths 15:28 - You Are Not Your Chart 16:51 - Standardisation In The Arts 20:45 - Final Thoughts 23:47 - Outro ---------- Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ______ Why Divination is Real article series: https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Active Imagination - Exploring the Unconscious Article: https://makeitconscious.com/active-imagination-exploring-the-unconscious-mind/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook: https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Make It Conscious Blog: https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ Spiritual Leadership Article: https://makeitconscious.com/spiritual-leadership/ The Cult Recovery Guide: https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxchegwyn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxchegwyn ______ Stock music provided by CoolTones, from Pond5: https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/128033002-meditative-morning-ambient-meditation-relaxation-yoga-tripho Images created using Midjourney by Make it Conscious.
Divination, a practice as old as civilisation itself, has long been a source of mystery, intrigue, and scepticism. With our modern scientific view of the world, it is easy to dismiss the divination arts as mere superstition, and as yielding little value towards improving the state of our lives and our world. In Part 1 of this series, Ancient Arts for Modern Self-Knowledge, I discussed how the four divination arts - tarot, astrology, numerology and Kabbalah - can be used as powerful instruments of self-reflection. Feel free to check Part 1 out first, or afterwards, if you haven't already: https://youtu.be/mk90_1kJRB0 Part 2 encourages you to explore the question for yourself - is Divination real? Is there some truth to it? Or is it just superstition? As part of this I will be discussing some of the main objections to the validity of the esoteric arts, including the "Barnum Effect," lack of standardisation and scientific testability. The aim of this video is not to definitively close the case on the arts, or to fully explain the mechanisms behind how they work, but to offer some reflections for navigating this dialectic of rationality and mystery within yourself. 00:00 - Introduction 04:57 - The Barnum Effect 08:14 - From Possibilities To Potential 12:30 - Uncovering Deeper Truths 15:28 - You Are Not Your Chart 16:51 - Standardisation In The Arts 20:45 - Final Thoughts 23:47 - Outro ---------- Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ______ Why Divination is Real article series: https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Active Imagination - Exploring the Unconscious Article: https://makeitconscious.com/active-imagination-exploring-the-unconscious-mind/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook: https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Make It Conscious Blog: https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ Spiritual Leadership Article: https://makeitconscious.com/spiritual-leadership/ The Cult Recovery Guide: https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxchegwyn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxchegwyn ______ Stock music provided by CoolTones, from Pond5: https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/128033002-meditative-morning-ambient-meditation-relaxation-yoga-tripho Images created using Midjourney by Make it Conscious.