Compare Tarot and African Bone Throwing to understand their unique divination methods, benefits, and limitations. Discover which approach suits your spiritual needs best. Contact Dr. Bula Moyo for insights.
By Doctor Bula Moyo | Sangoma & Master Diviner | Contact Dr. Bula Moyo on 👉WhatsApp ✅
Walk into any spiritual shop in London or New York, and you will see hundreds of Tarot Decks. From the classic Rider-Waite to modern artistic decks, Tarot has become the world’s most popular way to peek into the future.
But long before the first Tarot card was painted in 15th-century Italy, African Healers were already reading the future using the tools of nature.
While both tools can give you guidance, they speak very different languages. If you have been getting Tarot readings but feel like you are still missing the "full picture," here is why you might need to switch to the Bones.
In the Image above: Split-screen image showing a Tarot card layout on one side and a traditional African bone throwing set on the other. This visual highlights the clear difference between Western Tarot reading and traditional African Bone Throwing divination—one based on printed symbols and psychology, the other rooted in natural objects, Ancestors, and spiritual diagnosis.
Tarot cards are rich with symbols—Kings, Queens, Swords, and Cups.2 They work by tapping into your Subconscious Mind and the collective archetypes of human experience.
How it works: You shuffle the deck, and your energy selects the cards that reflect your current emotional state and potential path.
Best For: Psychological insight, self-reflection, understanding your feelings, and exploring "What if?" scenarios.
The Limitation: Tarot is excellent at telling you how you feel about a situation, but it can sometimes be vague about who is causing the situation. It is soft and interpretive.
Bone Throwing does not care about psychology. It cares about Fact.
A traditional divination set isn't just bones. It is a collection of:
Lion or Leopard Bones: representing power and danger.
Seashells: representing spirits and water.
Stones & Roots: representing the earth and health.
Dominoes/Coins: representing money and society.
How it works:
I do not shuffle. I pray to the Ancestors. Then, I throw the collection onto a reed mat.
I do not "interpret" the meaning; I read the geometry. The way the Lion bone lands next to the Money shell tells a specific story. It is not a metaphor; it is a diagnosis.
Best For:
Identifying Enemies: "Who is blocking me?"
Diagnosing Curses: "Is this bad luck natural or spiritual?"
Contacting the Dead: "What does my grandfather want to tell me?"
Tarot is visual. It is about looking at pictures and feeling a connection.
Bone Throwing is visceral. It is about Sound and Earth. When the bones hit the mat, the clack-clack sound wakes up the spirits. It is a raw, primal connection to nature that you feel in your gut.
| Feature | Tarot Reading | Bone Throwing (African Divination) |
| The Tool | Paper Cards (Images) | Bones, Shells, Roots, Stones |
| The Source | Your Subconscious / Universe | The Ancestors / Earth Spirits |
| The Tone | Gentle, Psychological, Suggestive | Direct, Blunt, Diagnostic |
| Best Question | "How can I heal my heart?" | "Who sent this bad luck?" |
| The Vibe | "Therapy Session" | "Doctor's Appointment" |
In African tradition, we say the Bones have "no mouth to lie."
A Tarot reader might soften the message to be polite. The Bones do not know how to be polite.
If you are the problem, the Bones will say it.
If your partner is cheating, the Bones will show it.
If you have a calling, the Bones will demand it.
This makes Bone Throwing intense, but it is the only way to get the absolute truth when your life is confused.
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Q: Are the bones from real animals? A: Yes. They are ethically sourced from animals that died naturally or were used for food/sacrifice. They carry the spirit energy of that creature (e.g., the strength of a lion, the sight of an eagle). This energy helps "hunt" for the truth.
Q: Is Bone Throwing "Dark Magic"? A: No. It is Nature Technology. Just as a doctor uses an X-ray machine to see inside your body, I use the bones to see inside your life. It is a tool for healing, not harming.
Q: Can I get a Bone Reading online/remotely? A: Yes. Energy is not limited by distance. I throw the bones here in my Ndumba (sacred room) while focusing on your name. I send you a photo of how they landed and a voice recording of the Ancestors' message.
"I've had Tarot readings for years. They were always 'nice.' Dr. Moyo threw the bones and told me things about my childhood that no one on earth knew. It gave me chills. Finally, I have real answers." — Sarah, London, UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Tarot told me to 'be patient' with my business. The Bones told me 'someone is stealing from you.' I checked the accounts, and the Bones were right. That reading saved my company." — Hans, Zurich, Switzerland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tarot is like looking in a mirror. Bone Throwing is like looking through a microscope. If you are tired of guessing and want to know exactly what is happening in your life, let the Ancestors speak.
The mat is ready. The bones are waiting.
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