Every few scrolls, you get another tarot reading. Your ex may or may not come back (why wouldn’t he?), but how do you figure out if the messages are real or fake? Let’s break down all sides of this—algorithmic, spiritual, and personal—to help you practice discernment.

What is the TikTok Algorithm and How Does It Work?

In the context of social media, an algorithm is a complex set of rules and data that selects, filters, and recommends content for users. In other words, it decides what videos you will watch and, on TikTok, when you will watch them.

The TikTok algorithm decides what content will appear on your For You Page (FYP) based on your data. That data includes everything from the demographic info you provide when signing up to the content you interact with. Every time you fully watch a TikTok, rewatch it, or interact with it in any way through liking, sharing, or commenting, the algorithm takes note to show more posts like it.

You may have realized by now that the more you watch TikTok tarot readings, the more you’ll get on your FYP.

Are TikTok Tarot Readings Real or Fake?

You came to this article for a reason. The answer to the above question is: both and neither. We know that the more tarot readings you watch, the more TikTok selects for you. Plus, the algorithm will send you TikToks with relevant hashtags, populating your FYP with readings that are more so a grab for likes than they are genuine.

So, now you have to practice discernment. But, Isabella, how do I do that?

Let’s consult the flow chart.

How Will I Know if a TikTok Reading Resonates?

Whether or not you believe in tarot, it can be freaky when a tarot reading describes almost exactly what you’re going through.

Only you know what is going on in your personal life. If your situation is being described to a T, it’s OK to trust that. As the readers say, “take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.”

Your intuition is your spirituality, so do your best to tap into what you believe to be true and you’ll know if it resonates.

The Do’s and Don’ts of TikTok Tarot Readings

Do	Don’t
Let the readings come naturally on your FYP. How else will you know it could be for you?	Don’t go searching for readings. Let them find you.
Watch tarot videos that feel genuine to you. You should resonate with the reader’s energy and sense their honesty.	Don’t watch tarot videos that include hashtags or attached audio. (This helps the post gain traction for likes.)
Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.	Don’t make it fit. If it’s for you, you will feel it. Trust yourself!
If there’s a reader that repeatedly resonates with you, it’s OK to follow them.	Don’t follow a bunch of TikTok readers. This makes them show up on your FYP.
Enjoy the reading, take what you need from it, and then let it go.	Don’t get addicted. It can be easy to want constant readings, especially if you’re going through a tough time.

Bottom Line: Use Your Discernment in Tarot!

The biggest takeaway is to exercise good judgment. If it feels wrong, it probably is. If it feels like an energy fit and you resonate with the content of the reading, allow yourself the insight.

Remember to only take what you feel is for you, be grateful for the information, and then release it to the wind.