If you could get a preview of your future, a year, five or ten years from now, would you? A recent study by mobile network provider 02 revealed 78% of 25–34-year-old in the UK rely on their horoscopes to make major life decisions, and some Christians are guilty of going from one event to another seeking a “word of prophecy”.
In Leviticus 19:26 we read very clear instructions, “Do not practice divination or seek omens”.

On this episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests ask - why are we so obsessed with knowing the future?

Kate Orson is a freelance writer and author. She has also written for UK Publications including, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Metro. After over 20 years in the New Age, she converted to Christianity in 2021.

Kate's article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/tarot-cards-are-a-definite-no-for-christians-and-this-is-why/20295.article and you find more of Kate’s work at https://kateorsonwrites.substack.com/ or you can connect with her on Instagram @kateorsonwrites

Alex Palmer has been teaching at a primary school based in Cornwall for more than two decades! She is also the self-published author of Charlotte's Candle, a novel which she dreamed about almost 30 years ago, before bringing it to reality! You can find a copy of Kate’s novel ‘Charlotte’s Candle’ on amazon or you can connect with her on Instagram @charlottescandle.

The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled ‘How do I let go and move on from a guy that is not good for me?’

The Woman Alive podcast is produced by award-winning podcast producer, Dami Okeke.

Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

Released on 2 Feb 2026