Can Tarot Replace Science?

Simply put, no. It's like asking, "Can a hammer replace a spoon?" They are two completely different tools, used to solve completely different problems.

Let me give you an analogy, and you'll understand.

Science is like a precise world map, plus a detailed instruction manual.

It tells you that the Earth is round, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius, and illness is caused by bacteria or viruses. These are objective facts that can be repeatedly verified and confirmed by everyone. If you want to build a bridge, you need science (physics, materials science); if you want to cure appendicitis, you need science (modern medicine). The goal of science is to pursue "the sole, objective truth," and its conclusions do not change based on your mood or my thoughts.

Tarot cards are more like a mirror, or a storybook used to open a dialogue.

They reflect not the objective world, but your own inner self. When you feel lost about the future, or are at a crossroads in life (for example, "Should I change jobs?" "Is there still a chance for us?"), drawing a card, its imagery and symbolic meaning will give you a "starting point" to begin thinking.

• For instance, if you draw a card representing "change," you might think: "Oh, maybe deep down I've wanted a change for a long time, but was afraid to admit it."
• If you draw a card representing "restriction," you might reflect: "What is holding me back? Is it my fears? Or other people's opinions?"

You see, Tarot cards themselves don't give you a "standard answer," nor do they predict the future. It is you, guided by a reader or through your own understanding of the cards, who "projects" your emotions, confusions, and desires onto the cards, and then by interpreting this "projection," you come to better understand yourself. Their role leans more towards psychological counseling and self-exploration.

So, to summarize:

• When you need to solve a problem in the objective world, trust science. See a doctor when you're sick, check the weather forecast before going out – there's no debate. Using Tarot cards to diagnose an illness or predict an earthquake is absolutely pseudoscience and highly unreliable.
• When you need to confront inner confusion, want to look at a problem from a different perspective, or need a bit of "inspiration" to make personal choices, Tarot cards can be an interesting tool. They can't give you the answer, but they can help you find the answer within yourself.

Therefore, Tarot cards cannot replace science, nor do they need to. One is responsible for explaining the laws of how the world operates, and the other is responsible for helping you have a conversation with your inner self. They are simply not in the same league.

Answer: Absolutely not.

You can think of it this way: science and tarot cards are two completely different tools used to solve entirely different problems.

To draw an analogy, science is like a very precise "instruction manual for the world." It tells you that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius, apples fall to the ground due to gravity, and what medicine you need to take to kill bacteria when you're sick. It deals with objectively existing facts that can be repeatedly verified. If you want to build a house, or understand why your phone can connect to the internet, you rely on science.

Tarot cards, on the other hand, are more like a "spiritual guide" or a "mirror." They don't tell you what will definitely happen in the future, because the future is not set in stone. What they do is help you sort through your current thoughts, using the images and symbols on the cards, allowing you to see inner thoughts, worries, and desires you might not even have been aware of.

For example, if you're conflicted about changing jobs, drawing cards might make you realize that what you're truly afraid of isn't the challenge of a new job, but rather letting go of your current stable relationships. They offer a new perspective on a problem, a possibility, helping you make better decisions, rather than making decisions for you.

So, if you're sick, you definitely need to see a doctor (science), not draw a card to ask what to do. However, if you feel anxious or lost about the future because of your illness, drawing a card might help you clarify your emotions and find inner strength.

One explores the world outwardly, the other explores the self inwardly; each has its own function, and neither can replace the other.