How tarot readers are using AI - and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice   The Conversation - May 13, 2026

AI has become a modern oracle - a source of guidance, emotional support or clarity in moments of uncertainty - though critics worry that they could lead to emotional dependence on the technology.

Now, we're seeing two forces - AI and occult practices - meeting in strange and fascinating ways. An increasing number of tarot readers, from novices to seasoned practitioners, have been turning to AI to help make sense of their tarot readings.