Hermione
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot continues our deep dive into divination in the wizarding world by looking at one of its most skeptical students—Hermione Granger.
We explore her background, her dismissal of divination as a “woolly” subject, and the irony of her embracing numerology while rejecting other intuitive arts. Along the way, we connect her magical preferences to her mythological namesake Hermes, a god strongly associated with messages, magic, and prophecy.
What we explore in this episode:
How Hermione’s character, name origins, and mythological roots tie into themes of knowledge and divination
The irony of her loving Arithmancy (numerology) while rejecting other intuitive practices
The contrast between Hermione’s logic-driven mindset and Luna Lovegood’s intuitive openness
Logic Over Intuition
Hermione is introduced as the brightest witch of her age. She is bookish, highly logical, and deeply dedicated to her studies. This drive stems in part from her Muggle-born background, pushing her to master a world she didn’t grow up in.
Hermione often uses her encyclopedic knowledge to help Harry and Ron in dangerous situations, but she struggles when learning requires trust in intuition rather than reliance on text. Her relationship to divination becomes clear in Year Three at Hogwarts. Required to take the class, she finds it “woolly” and unscientific, ultimately storming out and securing permission to drop it. Ironically, she deeply enjoys Arithmancy, a subject rooted in numerology, which in the real world is often lumped in with other metaphysical practices.
"If being good at Divination means I have to pretend to see death omens in a lump of tea leaves, I'm not sure I'll be studying it much longer! That lesson was absolute rubbish compared with my Arithmancy class!"
— Hermione Granger's opinion of Arithmancy
In Greek myth, Hermes (Ares) was not only a messenger god but also associated with astrology and divination—exactly the skills Hermione disregards. This tension between her namesake’s symbolic meaning and her actual choices creates a rich point of discussion for both literary analysis and tarot reflection.
Dismissal of Divination as a “Woolly” Subject
Hermione’s views on divination are a reminder of how easily we can dismiss what we don’t fully understand. Her skepticism is not malicious. It’s rooted in her love of facts, her respect for authority, and her desire for concrete answers. But it's this same skepticism that closes her off from experiences and truths that don’t fit into a textbook.
So, should we prioritize clinging to logic or trust our intuition more?
Tarot, much like divination in the wizarding world, requires us to hold both the structure of the system and the fluidity of our personal insight.
Tarot Cards
The Scholar (Citadel Oracle) - Routine, perseverance, and a love of study; represents Hermione’s foundation.
The Hierophant (Anima Mundi Tarot) - Tradition, education, and adherence to rules; Hermione’s alignment with structure in the beginning of the series.
Page of Wands (Sasuraibito Tarot) - Enthusiasm, curiosity, and the messenger archetype, echoing her mythological ties to Hermes.
Crone of Swords (Goddess of Love Tarot) - Precision, discernment, and the mastery of logic; Hermione’s highest form, and her shadow when logic becomes a weapon
To explore the energy of this episode, I pulled cards from:
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
Season 1 - Tarot basics
Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits
Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture
Season 5 - Tarot Spreads
Season 6 - Suit of Wands
Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles
Season 8 - Suit of Swords
Season 9 - Suit of Cups
Season 10 - Tarot and Witchcraft
Season 11 - Tarot and Plant Allies
Season 12- Tarot and Animals
Today's Tarot Pull:
From The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams, I pulled the Eight of Jugs (Upright).
It’s message, “Avoiding discomfort doesn’t resolve it.”
True growth comes from facing challenges directly, processing emotions, and letting go of what no longer aligns.
Reflective prompts on this card:
What emotions have I been avoiding, and why?
Where might I be choosing escape over resolution?
How can I balance logical problem-solving with intuitive emotional processing?
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