Tips on how to ask Tarot Questions

Often when people request a tarot reading they have something specific on their mind they may need help and guidance with. My favourite way of giving tarot readings is to allow the tarot to speak without giving it a specific question as I feel the Universe will then reflect what a person needs to know at this particular time (although it may not always be what they are hoping or expecting to hear but it will provide food for thought). Sometimes though our sitters need more information on specific areas and we can use the tarot to shed light on the topic by asking the tarot to respond to their questions.

How you word the question is important to gain the most helpful guidance.

Here are some tips on how to ask the right questions of the tarot:

Ask about YOURSELF … We do not give third party readings. Your tarot reading is for you, the person who is present and consenting to the reading. When asking about someone else i.e. ‘does he love me?’, ‘will he pass the test?’, ‘ is my son’s marriage going to work?’, this is an intrusion on someone else’s life and it’s like reading their diary or tapping into their phone which is unethical. The exception is when two people consent to get a joint reading for instance: ‘how can WE improve our relationship?’.

If you are concerned about someone else, instead of asking ‘does he love me?’ you might ask ‘what can I do to improve this relationship?’

Before asking any question of the tarot, spend some time thinking about what you want to ask and how to word your question to gain a better understanding of the issue. If you word it the right way, the tarot will give a more insightful response.

Accept Responsibility … The tarot should not be used to make your mind up for you. You have your free will and although tarot gives guidance, the final decision is always up to you. A psychic should never tell you what to do. For instance, here are two questions on the same situation:

1. Should I move closer to my mother or take care of her in my own home?

2. What do I need to know to decide on the best arrangements for my mother?

The first question is asking the tarot to give a decision and the person is giving up their responsibility to make their own decision. The second question is asking for more information to help them make their own decision.

We all want to know we’re making the right choice or how things might turn out but the tarot should not be expected to make decisions for you. So, in order to feel more empowered, for instance, instead of asking ‘Will I find the love of my life?’ you might ask the tarot, ‘What can I do to improve my chances of finding love?’

Questions to avoid:

Avoid questions that give specific yes/no answers about the future. The future is not a pre-written script. When we give tarot readings we might suggest possible outcomes that are likely as shown by the energy in the cards and where this may lead to but we also point out that you make the decisions and take actions. Therefore there are many potential outcomes depending on what you and others around you may decide and of course depending other things going on that might affect the situation.

Avoid questions beginning with ‘should’ or ‘will’ i.e. Should I change jobs? Should I move to Australia? Will I get the money I am owed?

Instead you might phrase your question in a way that helps you gain more information in order for you to make a decision. By asking the tarot open-ended questions, you will gain more constructive insight and are less likely, too, to receive a negative response. So instead of asking, ‘Should I change jobs?’ you might ask ‘What might I do to improve my work situation?’

Instead of beginning your question with ‘will’, ‘when’, ‘should’, try to phrase it using the words ‘what’, ‘how’, ‘can’ or ‘why’.

A good way to phrase your questions to gain more clarification on the issue would be to ask:

How best can I improve my chances of …. ?

Can the tarot give me insight into …?

How might I move this situation (describe situation) forward?

What can I do to improve (describe situation) ?

How can I resolve (issue)?

How can I improve my chances of reaching (goal)?

What is the energy surrounding (situation)?

What do I need to know about (issue)?

Can the tarot help me understand why (question)?

What are my possible options?

You are more likely to gain constructive insight if you keep your questions open-ended and positive. Forming a question might take a few minutes but for those few minutes invested the tarot reader will be able to interpret your cards from a different and more helpful perspective.