Tarot Reader’s Viral Claim: Making Paneer At Home Causes Anxiety & Depression

A tarot card reader has advised against making paneer at home, claiming it has “emotional” consequences such as “anxiety, stress, emotional imbalance, and depression.” Dr. Tejaswi Desai, in an Instagram post, stated that “curdling the milk by adding lemon or any sour component weakens the influence of the Moon,” which represents emotions. Her post received backlash on social media, with one user commenting, “If milk is Moon, then gas stove is Sun?” Another advised, “If you read the word ‘tarot’ in any online profile, run.” A different user even labeled her as “Nirmal Baba light” over her claims.

In a video showing someone making paneer, Desai wrote, “Do you make paneer at home often? Then this is definitely for you.”

“Milk represents the Moon, which is the planet for emotions. When you curdle the milk by adding lemon or any sour component, then you weaken your Moon, which indirectly causes anxiety, stress, emotional imbalance, and depression. It can also lead to fights at home. So, stop making paneer at home,” she added.