What do I need to understand about where this relationship is going?
Ask thisQuestions to Ask Tarot
The best questions to ask tarot are open, about your own part, and set in the next few weeks. "What do I need to understand about…" gets you further than "Will…". Pick a question below and tap Ask this to draw three cards for it.
What makes a good tarot question?
A good tarot question names one situation, centers on what you can do, and has a time frame.
- One situation. "My new job" gives the cards something to work with; "my life" spreads them thin.
- Your part in it. "What can I do…" and "What should I understand…" keep the reading useful, because they ask about the part you control.
- A time frame. "This month" or "before I decide" gives the reading a horizon.
Questions to ask tarot about love
Love questions work best when they ask about the connection and your part in it.
Questions to ask tarot about an ex
Questions about an ex land best when they ask what you need now, as well as what might happen between you.
Will we get back together?
Ask thisRead the full Will he come back tarot reading →Does my ex still think about me?
Ask thisRead the full Does he miss me tarot reading →What do I need to let go of from this relationship?
Ask thisWhat did this relationship teach me?
Ask thisShould I reach out, or give it more time?
Ask thisTry the spread for whether to text someone →Questions to ask tarot about work and career
Career questions are strongest when they ask about your next move and what it would take.
Questions to ask tarot about money
Money questions work best when they ask about your habits and the pressure you feel. Investment calls are for your own research.
What is behind my stress about money right now?
Ask thisWhat habit would help my finances most this month?
Ask thisWhat am I not seeing about my spending?
Ask thisHow can I feel more secure about money this year?
Ask thisQuestions to ask tarot about a hard decision
For a decision, name both options in your question. Theo, our decision reader for Plus members, uses your words for each path and shows what each one gives and costs.
Should I stay at my job or take the offer from [company]?
Ask thisFill in the brackets before you draw.Should I move to [city] or stay where I am?
Ask thisFill in the brackets before you draw.Should I end this relationship or try again?
Ask thisShould I start [project] now or wait until [month]?
Ask thisFill in the brackets before you draw.Questions to ask tarot about yourself
Questions about yourself are the easiest to act on, because the answer is always yours to use.
How to rephrase questions that get vague answers
Questions about a fixed date, about what someone else is thinking, or about a test result get vague readings. Rephrased around what you can do, they get clear ones.
| Instead of | Ask |
|---|---|
| When will I meet my soulmate? | What can I do this year to meet someone who suits me? |
| Does he love me? | What does this connection need from me right now? |
| Will I get the job? | What can I do to give myself the best chance at this job? |
| Will I pass my exam? | How can I prepare best for this exam? |
| Should I buy this stock? | What is behind my urge to make this money move now? |
What to ask after your reading
A follow-up picks one card or one line of your reading and asks what it means for you.
- Which card should I pay most attention to?
- What does [card] mean for my first step?
- What happens if I wait instead of acting?
Signed in, you can ask follow-ups right under your reading. When a reading suggests a day to look again, tap Follow this question and you'll get a reminder when that day comes.
FAQ
How many questions should I ask in one reading?
One question per reading keeps the cards focused. Ask follow-ups about that reading, and start a new reading for a new topic.
Can I ask tarot yes or no questions?
Yes. The yes or no reading gives you a lean of yes, no or not yet, and the card that explains it.
Can I ask the same question again?
Yes, once something has changed: a conversation, a decision or a few weeks.
What should I not ask tarot?
Medical, legal and investment questions belong with a professional. Tarot is most useful on how you feel about them and what you want to do next.