How to Phrase Effective Questions in a Tarot Card Reading

effective questions in tarot card reading

GP Jessie

June 19th, 2022

Have you ever prepared yourself for a tarot reading and then realized you had no clue what to ask? Tarot card psychics, both newbie and seasoned, have similar concerns when it comes to how to phrase effective questions during tarot card readings. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be really difficult. Just follow these ‘dos and donts.’

How To Ask Questions In A Tarot Card Reading

There are truly no right or wrong questions when it comes to tarot card readings. That doesn’t mean that some aren’t better than others. When phrasing a question before laying out a spread, tarot card psychics usually suggest the following.

Do make them open-ended

Most of the popular psychics online would agree that open-ended questions are the best to ask during psychic tarot card readings. This is because they allow Spirit to deliver the message you really need--not just the one you want.

Questions like “What state should I move to” or “Who is my soulmate?” can’t be answered very well by even the best psychic. The same is true of questions that are created to get a particular answer.

For example, asking a question like “Will my relationship with Jordan last?” can only yield a yes or a no. And if it is a no, how would that make you feel? A better relationship-related question would be one like:

How can I gain clarity regarding my relationship with Jordan?
What are my strengths when it comes to my relationship with Jordan? What are my weaknesses?
What is the biggest thing that is currently holding me back when it comes to my relationship with Jordan?
What habits do I need to change to make my relationship with Jordan stronger?
How can I better connect with Jordan?

Don’t ask loaded questions

The best tarot questions are broken down into chunks. Asking a bunch of questions in one can cause confusion and lead to answers that are far from accurate.

For example, you wouldn’t want to ask a question like What is my future like at my job, and am I meant to move up there, move on, or should I pursue another field altogether?

Although there is nothing wrong with what is being asked, it includes too many working parts. And when it comes to phrasing questions in tarot readings, a simpler approach is always best.

So, let’s take the same question and make it workable. Instead of asking the loaded question above, you might pose something like:

What is blocking me from progressing at work?
What lines of work would be the most fulfilling for me?
What do I need to know before I make a career change?

Don’t dwell on the past

Tarot readings can be quite healing. There is definitely something to be said about getting a psychic reading to help facilitate healing the wounds of the past. However, there is a fine line between wanting to use life lessons to catapult us forward versus lamenting over things that can’t be changed.

With that being said, it is okay to ask a question like “What was I supposed to learn from XYZ?” Just make sure that you aren’t obsessing over past events, ex-lovers, or Five of Cups situations that simply can’t be undone.

Don’t pry into the lives of others

It can be tempting to approach tarot card psychics with lots of questions about others in our lives. After all, most of our biggest dilemmas involve other people in some way. But asking questions about others and their feelings isn’t recommended for a few reasons.

For one, it can be seen as a breach of boundaries and an invasion of privacy. Also, it takes power away from you and gives it to someone who isn’t even involved in the reading. Questions like: How does so-and-so feel about me, or is so-and-so cheating about personal gain and does little to solve the problems between you.

Instead, you could ask something like: How can I best resolve an issue with ______? Or better yet, switch your perspective.

Do focus on you

Instead of giving someone else your power, make it all about you! After all, there is little you can do to change anyone else in your life, anyway. Here are some fan favorites that those getting psychic readings from popular psychics online have found really helpful:

What past mistakes should I be focused on healing?
What are some things I need to accept about myself?
What should I be doing to improve myself?
What are some ways that I can increase self-love?
What limiting beliefs are holding me back?
How can I find a balance between work and personal life?
What can I do to strengthen my friendships?
What are the next steps for improving my well-being?
How can I improve my financial situation?
What goals should I focus on this year?

The Ultimate Tarot Question to Ask

If no other question seems to fit, ask this one: What information (that is of my highest good) do I need to know at this time? This question covers it all!