What Tarot Does Best (And What It Doesn’t Do)?
What are the best questions to ask during a tarot reading? What questions are not good for a tarot reading?
Tarot Is Not a Fortune-Telling Tool
Many people come to tarot hoping for definitive answers: "Will I get married?" "Will I get the job?" "When will my ex come back?" But tarot doesn’t work like a psychic hotline—it’s not here to give you yes/no answers or exact timelines.
Why? Because:
The future isn’t fixed. Every choice you make changes possible outcomes.
Tarot reflects energies, not certainties. It shows paths, not predestined events.
Empowerment > Prediction. Tarot is best used to help you take action, not wait passively for fate.
What Tarot Does Excel At
Self-awareness & reflection – Revealing blind spots, hidden emotions, or subconscious blocks.
Guidance & decision-making – Helping you weigh options and understand consequences.
Energy & mindset shifts – Showing what you need to focus on right now.
If you ask tarot "What do I need to understand about my love life?" instead of "When will I meet ‘The One’?", you’ll get far more useful insights.
How to Reword Common (But Problematic) Tarot Questions
1. Love & Relationship Questions
❌ Weak question: "Will my ex come back?"
✅ Stronger version: "What lessons do I need to learn from this past relationship to move forward in a healthier way?"
❌ Weak question: "When will I meet my soulmate?"
✅ Stronger version: "What should I focus on to prepare myself for a loving, fulfilling relationship?"
Why this works: Instead of fixating on an external event (someone else’s actions), you focus on your own growth, which is something you can control.
2. Career & Money Questions
❌ Weak question: "Will I get the job I applied for?"
✅ Stronger version: "What energy or mindset should I embody to succeed in my career search?"
❌ Weak question: "Will I be rich someday?"
✅ Stronger version: "What blocks or beliefs might be holding me back from financial abundance?"
Why this works: You shift from passive hope ("Will this happen?") to active empowerment ("What can I do?").
3. Time Frame Questions (The Trickiest Ones!)
Many readers avoid timing questions because tarot isn’t designed for exact dates. But if someone reallywants a timeframe, here’s how to reframe it:
❌ Weak question: "When will I find a new job?"
✅ Stronger version: "What steps should I prioritize to move closer to a new job opportunity?"
❌ Weak question: "How long until I feel happy again?"
✅ Stronger version: "What can I do right now to create more joy in my life?"
Why this works: Instead of waiting for an external event, you take charge of your own progress.
The Best Types of Questions for Tarot
1. Open-Ended Questions (Not Yes/No)
❌ "Will I succeed?" → ✅ "What strengths can I use to move toward success?"
❌ "Does he love me?" → ✅ "What do I need to understand about this relationship?"
2. Action-Oriented Questions
"What’s the healthiest next step for me in this situation?"
"How can I overcome this challenge?"
3. Self-Reflection Questions
"What am I not seeing about this situation?"
"What old patterns might be holding me back?"
4. Energy & Mindset Questions
"What energy should I focus on right now?"
"How can I align myself with my goals?"
What to Do If You’re Stuck on a Question ?
Sometimes, we’re so emotionally wrapped up in a situation that we don’t even know how to ask for guidance. Here’s a quick exercise:
Identify the core emotion (fear, hope, confusion).
Ask tarot to clarify it ("What’s really at the root of my anxiety about this?")
Then ask for guidance ("What would help me feel more at peace?")
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers
Tarot is a conversation—not a magic 8-ball. The more thoughtful your questions, the deeper the insights you’ll receive. Instead of asking "What will happen?", ask "What can I do?" That shift alone transforms tarot from a passive experience into an empowering tool for growth.
So how about you? What’s a question you’ve been struggling to phrase? How can you reword it for a more insightful reading?
