Questions to ask tarot and how to phrase them
How clear a tarot answer is depends a lot on how the question is asked. Put your own action and a time frame into it, instead of asking what you want to know in its rawest form, and the card turns into a next step much more easily.
Updated September 23, 2026
Phrasing a question the cards can answer
Say who and when. Where is my relationship with him going over the next three months narrows the meaning far more than how is my love life.
Asking what you should do works better than asking what someone else feels, because the answer becomes an action. Does he like me turns into what could I do to get closer to him.
Questions with a yes or no answer suit yes or no tarot. Questions about how to approach something suit the one card reading.
Example questions about love
- What can I do before next month to move my crush forward?
- Why is he messaging me less?
- Can I ask them to dinner next week?
- Will I get a chance to talk with my ex again?
- Will I meet someone new this year?
To see the overall flow of your love life without writing a question, use the love tarot reading.
Example questions about work
- What should I focus on at work this year?
- Should I start job hunting this month?
- How can I improve things with my boss?
- Does my current job suit me?
Example questions about people and yourself
- How am I seen at work?
- Why have my friend and I drifted apart?
- How should I bring up the conversation with my family?
- What am I missing right now?
- Should I choose option A of the two?
Questions best left unasked
Do not read about someone's death or illness, crimes, or anything meant to hurt another person. Whatever the answer, someone gets hurt.
Tarot is also poor at guessing numbers, like lottery numbers or exam scores. Rephrase it around your own action, such as how can I get my finances flowing better.
Questions about asking questions
Can I ask several questions at once?
One question per reading. Mix two and you cannot tell which the answer belongs to.
Can I ask the same question on another day?
Yes. When the situation changes, the cards change too. Leave a few days to a week between readings and changes are easier to see.
What if I cannot think of a question?
Start with a card for the day. The daily tarot reading needs no question.