So you bought your first tarot deck, learned all the meanings, and you are able to read the cards both for yourself and others. But there’s one thing you shouldn’t forget in order to rock your readings! And that’s the art of crafting good tarot questions.
Over the years, I’ve learned that the question itself is just as important as the insights and guidance you stand to receive. That’s why you need to begin by getting clear on what you want from your tarot reading.
Is there something specific you need to know? Are there challenges in your life you need specific guidance for?
To help you out, I’ve formulated some great questions to ask followed by some dos and donts of crafting your tarot questions. This will help you to get the most out of your readings.
Tarot question Examples To Ask The Cards
When it comes to Tarot questions, it is super important to ask specific and clear questions. You are not going to get any answers if your question is confusing!
Let’s look at Tarot questions that anyone can ask the cards regardless of their Tarot reading skills.
Tarot Auestions About Love
When I read Tarot cards for my friends and family, they will often want to know about their love life. This is definitely the case when they are single! I always think that this is because love is a kind of magic, and so are Tarot cards.
Love is so important in life and feeds our soul and spirit. So, what are some Tarot questions about love that will allow the universe to give us the answers we need?
- What should I look for in a partner?
- How am I holding myself back from finding true love?
- What do I need to work on in order to be happy in my lovelife?
- How can I stop repeating past love mistakes?
- Am I ready for a new relationship?
- What do I really need in a romantic relationship?
Tarot Questions About Relationship Or Ex
For some of us, we really want to know about the current relationship we are in. Love is tricky and relationships are never straightforward!
This means that certain Tarot questions can help us understand where we are and where we need to be with our partners. We can also use the cards to find closure with past relationships that may have hurt us.
Here are some great Tarot questions about relationships or exes that can help us grow and flourish.
- Are me and my partner going in the right direction?
- How can I improve my relationship?
- What did I learn from the relationship with my ex?
- What will happen if I get back with my ex?
- Was it right for me to break up with my ex?
- How can I get over my ex?
- What do I need to know about my current relationship?
Tarot Questions About Life
Tarot cards are amazing tools that guide us in life. We can ask Tarot so many different questions in order to get understanding and courage.
What are some great general life questions that we can ask the Tarot cards?
- Am I on the right path right now?
- How can I love myself more?
- How can I let go of my fears?
- What mistakes have ultimately helped me?
- What do I need to face in life?
- What do I need to do in order to improve my quality of life?
Tarot Questions About Health
We can also use the Tarot cards to gain knowledge about our general health. Asking questions can allow us to learn about what we need to do in order to be healthy, fit, and strong.
- Are my bad habits harming my health?
- What can I do in order to feel stronger and healthier?
- What changes shall I make to my lifestyle?
- Am I giving myself enough time for self-love?
- How can I cope with my current health issue?
- How can I quit my bad habits?
Tarot Questions About Work And Career
Alongside love, work and career are definitely on people’s minds when I am giving them a Tarot reading. When it comes to your careers, it can feel as if so much of it is out of your hands.
Asking Tarot questions allows us to take a hold of our destiny and understand where we are going and where we need to be in our work life.
So what are some great questions to allow the cards to guide you in your career?
- What are my strengths when it comes to my career?
- What are my weakenesses when it comes to my career?
- How will I know if I am I in the right career?
- How can I find the right job for me?
- What kind of work should I be looking for?
- Will I succeed with my career dreams?
Tarot Questions About Business
Owning a business can be super stressful, and sometimes you might feel as if you have no idea what the future holds! Thankfully, Tarot cards are here to help. Asking Tarot questions about business can help you on your journey and allow you to know what the next steps are for you.
Here are some great questions about the business that you can ask the Tarot cards.
- What can I do in order for my business to succeed?
- Am I doing enough to help my business?
- How sucessful will my business be?
- Are there any mistakes that I am making with my business?
Tarot Questions About Family
Everyone knows how hard family relationships can be. Of course, you love your family however, sometimes the connection can be fraught. But, our relationship with our family is so important for our happiness. So, what are some questions we can ask the Tarot cards in order to get the best out of our relationship with our family members?
- What do I take for granted about my family?
- How can I understand my brothers and sisters?
- What can I do better to support my family members?
- What can I do to be a better member of the family unit?
- How can I build on the relationship with my extended family members?
- Are there issues from the past that are still affecting the happiness of my family?
Tarot Questions About Friendship
Your friends are often just as important to you as your family. Because of this, it is really important to know how to improve your friendships and look out for those that you love.
Here are some Tarot questions about friendship that will allow you and your friends to build a strong and lasting relationship:
- Am I supporting my friends in the right way?
- Have I got any toxic friends?
- How can I make friends and improve my social life?
- How can I make my friendships last a lifetime?
- What can I do to be a better friend?
- How can I heal broken friendships?
How To Ask And Phrase Effective Tarot Questions?
These are 47 effective Tarot questions that you can ask your cards in your own personal readings, or ask a professional Tarot reader.
I know, however, that these questions don’t cover everything! So, I want to give you a few tips in order for you to ask and phrase effective Tarot questions.
You may want to ask the Tarot cards simple yes or no questions. These are great for beginners at Tarot as you get a straightforward answer. However, asking a yes or no question might not give you all the answers that you need.
A lot of Tarot readers do not like to do yes or no Tarot questions as they feel restricted in how they interpret the cards.
So what are the best ways to ask effective Tarot questions?
Ask Specific And Concise Questions
It is really important to be specific and concise when asking Tarot questions. In order to get the answers you need, you must know exactly what questions you need to ask!
Before you go into a Tarot reading, make sure you take enough time to think about what you are wanting to know from the cards.
Spend a while formulating the question in an easy and understandable way. If you are wanting to know about a specific thing, include it in the Tarot question!
Ask Open-Ended Questions
Of course, you might wish to ask the Tarot cards yes or no questions. However, asking the cards open-ended questions will mean that you will get more out of the reading.
In being specific but leaving the question open, you or the reader will be able to delve deeper into the symbolism and meaning behind the cards that are pulled.
Open-ended questions also mean that your mind is open and willing. A big part of reading Tarot cards is to tap into our subconsciousness and spirit. Asking open-ended questions will allow your mind and soul to explore the question that you have asked the cards. These types of questions allow for deep discussion about your life and the universe.
Ask Questions About Yourself
When it comes to Tarot questions, it is super important to keep the questions focused on yourself. It is tempting to ask about other people and what they think or feel, but you may not get the answers you want.
Focus on personal growth and spiritual wellbeing in the questions that you ask in a Tarot reading. This means that you will come out of the reading feeling empowered and ready to take on the world!
Focus On The Present
Tarot reading is all about guiding ourselves into the future and how we are dealing with the present. Therefore, keep your Tarot questions focused on this and not what the future holds.
Of course, you kind of want to go into a Tarot reading and learn everything you can learn about the future. But, Tarot reading doesn’t really work like this. There are secrets of our future that the universe does not want to tell us!
Ask the cards about what you can do now in order to flourish in the future.
What Not To Ask At Your Next Tarot Reading
Now you know what to ask in a Tarot reading, let’s look at things that you really shouldn’t ask in a Tarot reading!
Questions About Mortality
Never ask the cards questions about your own mortality or the mortality of loved ones. Of course, death and life are the most confusing things about the world and it is so hard to get our heads around these huge topics. However, a Tarot reading is not the place to ask these sorts of questions. Never ask the cards when you will die or how long you will live for.
Questions About Other People
Like I said before, keep your questions all focused on yourself and your own personal improvement. Tarot cards are here to guide you, not give you gossip about others!
You may want to ask the cards if your crush likes you back, or if somebody hates you. But, these types of questions are not only unethical, but you might not get the answers that you are looking for!
Questions That You Don’t Want To Hear The Answer To
Sometimes we want to hear the truth, but the truth hurts. If you are not willing and ready to deal with this pain, don’t ask the Tarot questions regarding these topics.
Getting answers that you don’t want to hear will affect your personal and spiritual growth. It will also mean that you come away from the reading upset and angry. This will disrupt your connection with the Tarot and therefore affect your future readings.
Questions About Medical Issues
Of course, general health questions are fine to ask the cards. These can give you an understanding of your overall health and guide you to strength and positivity!
However, you should never ask the cards about specific medical issues. If you need medical help, seek a doctor. The cards cannot diagnose you with health problems.
The Same Question Over and Over Again
If you don’t like the answer the first time around, you may be tempted to ask the same question again. But, this won’t help you at all. If you are not happy with the answer that you received, take time away from the cards to work out what you can do with the information you gained.
You may wish to revisit the question again with the cards, but make sure you wait at least a week.
Ask The Tarot Questions To Gain Clarity On Your Life
I really hope that this guide on Tarot questions has helped you! There are so many great ways to use Tarot cards and learn about yourself and the world around you. I’d love to hear your questions so leave a comment below or on my Instagram page here!
If you are new to Tarot, these questions are a great place to begin. If you are looking for Tarot spreads to answer your questions, check out my guides to 3-card spreads and easy tarot spreads. I love these spreads as they are super easy and effective!