Today's guest on The Tarot Table is closely related to the Magician card, which is associated with intellect, knowledge, creativity, and the power of manifestation.
It symbolizes the ability to harness the elements of the natural world and use them to create and transform.
This card has scientific elements to it, and it represents the power of the human mind and its ability to understand and manipulate the world through scientific inquiry.
Sabrina Scott is a magician, a no-BS spiritual teacher, and a tarot reader with a worldwide clientele.
She teaches magic, witchcraft, energy work, mediumship, and personal transformation.
She knows a thing or two about manifestation, and what makes Sabrina unique is that she does all of this while doing a Ph.D. in science.
Given that fact, she is the perfect one to help remove any woo-woo stigma that comes with her work.
The Truth About Manifestation, Spirituality, and Science
Sabrina and I discuss manifestation, witchcraft, tarot, and fraud in the New Age community.
We also elaborate on Sabrina's experiences as a witch while pursuing a Ph.D. in science and her frustrations with how many in the New Age community reject science and show their true colors during the pandemic.
I noticed the same at the time, angering me as their so-called "love and light" rhetoric didn't match their condemning comments towards those who took the pandemic seriously.
They also followed the typical conspiracy theories at that time, which was frustrating as Sabrina and I discussed them.
That is something that you do see often in the New Age community. After looking further into why the New Age community frequently rejects science, here are some factors.
The Rejection of the Mainstream
Some of those in the New Age movement reject mainstream institutions and beliefs, including science.
They may view science as a part of the established system they are trying to break away from.
This rejection can lead to distrusting scientific consensus and a willingness to entertain alternative explanations, including conspiracy theories.
Misunderstanding of Scientific Concepts
New Age beliefs often involve metaphysical and spiritual ideas that may not align with scientific principles.
This can lead to a misunderstanding of scientific concepts and a perception that science cannot explain or validate their experiences and beliefs.
As a result, they may reject science in favor of alternative explanations.
Confirmation Bias
Conspiracy theories often provide a sense of empowerment and certainty in an uncertain world.
Some individuals in the New Age community may be drawn to conspiracy theories that align with their beliefs or confirm their suspicions about hidden truths.
This confirmation bias can reinforce their rejection of scientific explanations and make them more susceptible to conspiracy thinking.
Alternative Sources of Knowledge
The New Age movement emphasizes personal experiences, intuition, and esoteric teachings as sources of knowledge.
This can lead to a preference for alternative sources of information, such as spiritual gurus or self-proclaimed experts, over scientific research and evidence.
Conspiracy theories provide hidden knowledge or secret truths that challenge mainstream scientific understanding.
If you want to contact Sabrina, she is on Substack
. You can also get in contact with her on her website, https://www.sabrinamscott.com/, Instagram @sabrinamscott, and her podcast, The Claim Your Magic Podcast.Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with one represented by the Queen of Pentacles.
We will explore aspects of nourishment, diet culture, and self-care. So that’s something to look forward to.
Don't forget to subscribe to my Substack! Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com.
Next week. Until then, see you next time, ciao for now.
Episode 018- Delving Into Manifestation, Witchcraft, and Raw Spirituality With Sabrina Scott