"Sister Cleo and her Cards: Growing in Popularity"
Ulysses Griffin
July 8, 2001

Well-known tarot card reader Sister Cleo is growing in popularity. It’s been reported by her organization that she’s “helped” thousands of people in search for future knowledge of their life and personal relationships. Born in the Trelawney section of Jamaica, Miss Cleo is becoming a household name for her ability to “make a difference in people’s lives”.

On her website, there’s a short biography of Miss Cleo. From it, Miss Cleo claims her mother wanted her to be an attorney, but she didn’t want to be one. She says from a very early age “Dead people used to come and talk to me in my dreams when I was a little gal”. Eventually, Miss Cleo discovered and explored Lukumi and other metaphysical arts. Also, on her website as well, she admits to what god she believes in. “Miss Cleo and other Lukumi adherents believe in one god known as Olorun or Olodumare. Olorun is the source of ashe, the spiritual energy that makes up the universe, all life and all things material.”

So much for her being a Christian, huh? Now, what about these cards?

Tarot cards have a mysterious beginning. Many place it around the 14^th century. However, the cards have an association with the occult, which can be traced back to the mystery religions of Egypt. 77 cards in a complete deck (56 in the minor arcane, 21 in the major arcane), the tarot cards have been known to be a method of divination; such as with Miss Cleo. Divination, the art of foretelling the future, has become very widespread lately. A usual session involves a “seeker”, someone who’s seeking knowledge from the cards; and a “reader”, someone who can read the cards and inform the seeker with that information. Many people will pay good money to know what man they are going to marry, or does their boyfriend really love them, or will they get this job, etc.

What’s the bottom line about Miss Cleo and her cards? Don’t be fooled by this demonic activity. These cards are nothing but a form of “divination”; a way to predict the future; such as horoscope, palmistry, etc. And we who belong to Jesus have no need to seek the future from a demonic source. God says in His word “There shall not be found among you any one that… useth divination…”. Deuteronomy 13:10

Don’t put your trust in cards; trust the Lord Jesus Christ. And He will lead you all the way.