Tarot Question Guide
I find clarity to be at the heart of my Tarot practice. I want to know what will happen if I switch careers, if I keep “so-and-so” in my life, what part of myself needs the most love right now etc. It has taken time for me to refine how I ask the Tarot questions to get not just the clarity I am seeking, but also practical steps to reach my goals.
My biggest take away is that a vague question will always result in a vague answer. Tarot is an incredibly deep well of wisdom. Questions that skim the surface will not reach the same depth as thorough ones. Similarly, yes or no questions are not very compatible with Tarot.
So, with all that in mind, take what is most on your heart and really look at it. Turn it over and see it from all angles. What exactly do you need to know about it? What would be of help for you to know about it? Better yet, how can you ask a question about it that is empowering?
Many people come to Tarot with questions of “will I....?” “when....?” “should I.....”. While there is nothing wrong with having or asking these types of questions, they give your power away. They insinuate that the future is something that you are waiting to happen to you instead of how you can be in control of it. Depending on the question and context, it can also put a lot of pressure on the reading and the reader. When people ask these types of questions, I find that they leave frustrated.
If your questions begin this way, think of how you can rephrase them to be more empowering and helpful to you. For example, say your question is “When will I met my dream partner?” Some ways this could be rephrased are “How will I know when I have found the right person?” “What signs will be present when I have found them?” “In what ways can I be more open to going out and finding my dream partner?” “Are there any subconscious blocks I need to work through in order to have the kind of relationship I want?”
These reframes put you back in the driver’s seat. Questions that involve “how can I” or ask specifically what you need to know about a situation are always going to be more empowering. They also make room for all the depth Tarot can offer.
Be cautious about asking a question that you actually do not want the answer to. For example, I can not tell you how many people have asked if their partner is cheating and then proceed to not believe the answer - no matter what it was.
In matters of health and legality, be mindful that Tarot readers may tune into the energy of a situation but whatever they say is not to be taken as medical or legal advice.
Lastly, a personal code that I follow is not reading for those who are not in the room and therefore can not consent to the reading. If you are wanting insight into a relationship for deeper emotional understanding, learning how to heal/move on from someone, or see if your paths are aligned, that is different from what I am talking about. More specifically, I am uncomfortable with questions that center around others purely for information on them or entertainment. I find questions around this to be disempowering and keep people from healing and moving on.
