Beyond the Crystal Ball: Why Faith Outshines "Internet Prophecies"

 

Person meditating under night sky with stars

A long time ago, I answered a question on Quora about whether psychics and tarot readers are "the work of the devil." Recently, I received a notification that the answer was being shared again. Rereading my words reminded me of how relevant this topic remains today. Many of us, when faced with a crisis, look for a "glimpse into the future." But are we looking in the right places?
The Trap of the "Online Oracle"

I remember a friend who went through a significant life crisis. Desperate for clarity, he turned to a famous online astrologer. This man’s website was slick—filled with videos of him discussing his "supernatural intuition" and promising extraordinary wealth, love, and success if his guidance was followed.

My friend paid for a personalized report. Here is what happened:
He was given access to a "members-only" area filled with generic ebooks.
He was told his "precious" report would take 48 hours to craft.

When the report finally arrived, my friend noticed something strange. The readings for different days were just generic sentences repeated randomly. Out of a 365-day report, there were only about 25 unique sentences shuffled around.

Even worse, he was immediately bombarded with "upsell" emails. The astrologer claimed he needed more paid guidance to handle the opportunities coming his way, while also pushing him toward "affiliate" psychics and crystal healers.
The Confession of a Tarot Reader

This isn't an isolated case. I once read the confession of a retired tarot card consultant. She was a college student who took a job as a chat consultant for a psychic website. She didn't even own a deck of cards!
She would simply click a button on a software program and read whatever random script popped up. She eventually quit after a heartbroken man kept coming back daily, spending his rent money on "tips" to win back an ex-girlfriend. She realized she was selling false hope for a pay check.
The Vedic Perspective: Science vs. Scams

Is astrology itself evil? I don't believe so. True Astrology is a science rooted in the Vedas, which are ancient texts of divine origin. However, there is a massive gap between the science of the stars and the people who use it as a "hook" to trap the gullible.

In the Bhagavad Gita (15.15), Lord Krishna says:
"I am seated in everyone’s heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness. By all the Vedas am I to be known..."
This tells us that while the stars may show a map, the "Map Maker" is within us.
Why Faith is the Ultimate Shield

I have seen cases where dire predictions were made—accidents, financial loss, or ruin. Yet, when the individual put their faith in God and continued their work with integrity, those disasters never manifested, or they passed through them unscathed.

Lord Krishna also affirms: "Yogakshemam vahamyaham"—I carry the burden of your welfare; I preserve what you have and provide what you lack.

Final Thoughts
My aim isn't to dismiss astrology or those who practice it genuinely. However, I want to caution you:
Don’t be gullible. Many online reports are generated by simple software, not human insight. And, people sometimes believe that just because something is written in their star signs for yearly predictions, they should expect the Heavens to open or showers of gold from the sky. One can use astrology to make important decisions in life, provided you have found a genuine, knowledgeable person well-versed in this science.
Don’t have blind faith. Even a genuine prediction is just a possibility. The Supreme Lord can change any outcome.
Action over Prediction. If you want a better life, don't just wait for the stars to align. Put your faith in the Divine, do your duty, and you will always find yourself at the right place at the right time.

Life is a lesson meant to reform us, not a script we are trapped in.