So independent of any woo-woo, tarot cards are designed to be a potent conceptual microcosm. That means that when you shuffle the cards and do a reading, with a decent understanding of what each of the cards represents, you essentially make a little randomly generated conceptual perspective through which to view the problem. Extremely helpful for shaking out of an established mindset, finding an unexpected angle which reveals connections you hadn't considered.

I can't really speak to astrology, but I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be approximately accurate for some reason other than the stars themselves. Perhaps the changing temperatures of the seasons have a slightly noticeable effect on natal development.

I use tarot and other divination methods (primarily the I-Ching/Book of Changes). It’s less about trying to get magical communication from some sort of magical realm or helper for me, it is more a way to organize my thoughts. Often times, the advice associated with each card is just generic good advice, and it prompts me to consider situations from other perspectives. I take some time to think about a problem facing me and use the cards as creative prompts for ways to solve that problem. No supernatural stuff involved.

Horoscopes are mostly just (hopefully!) good advice packaged in what can only be described as a crime against astronomy. They’re good to read, because they tell you what people want to be thinking about themselves.

To be fair, the tankie in this situation said they are bashing because no one wants to plow fields. You can't serve latte's if no one is doing the hard work of growing and transporting the coffee.

How about working the oil rig to supply the petroleum needed to ship coffee from South America? You'll probably lose a finger or two. Any unpaid volunteers?

I assumed she was joking tbh

Entertainment can be labor. If someone is explicit and consistent about a tarot reading being just a game of make-believe then I suppose it's fine, but I doubt most people who would do tarot readings professionally would be about to pull it off with at least winking at their audience.

That's the beauty of communes. It's up to the group to define what's acceptable.

The Political Officer has conscripted you... to also make Rube Goldberg machines that smack Astrolgers and Psychics upside the head. Not a bad gig!

Not All Cops Beat Dirty Hippies Without Reason

Good human! A Political Officer will not be visiting you anytime soon