When it comes to tarot, one of the biggest mistakes beginners make is asking questions that can only be answered with a simple yes or no. While it might feel tempting to cut straight to the chase “Will I get this job?” “Does this person love me?” “Should I move?” These types of questions limit the magic of tarot and often leave you feeling stuck with a flat answer.
Here’s why yes/no questions don’t work well with tarot:
✨ Tarot is a mirror, not a magic 8-ball.
The cards reflect your energy, choices, and potential paths. Life isn’t fixed, it’s shaped by your actions. A yes/no question oversimplifies the complexity of your journey.
✨ It limits your guidance.
If you ask “Will I get the job?” and pull a card, you might get “The Tower.” Does that mean no? Or does it mean there’s change ahead that could redirect you to something even better? A single word answer can’t capture the deeper wisdom tarot is trying to show you.
✨ It shuts down your power.
Yes/no questions place all the power outside of you, as if fate is sealed. Tarot is about empowerment—it helps you see what influences are at play and how you can shift your choices to align with your highest path.
So, what should you ask instead? Focus on open-ended questions that explore the what, how, when, and where of your situation. This invites richer answers and actionable insights.
✅ Instead of: “Will I get the job?”
Try: “What steps can I take to stand out in my job search?”
✅ Instead of: “Does this person love me?”
Try: “What energy surrounds this connection, and how can I show up in the healthiest way?”
✅ Instead of: “Should I move?”
Try: “What do I need to know about moving, and how would each option support my growth?”
When you shift your questions from closed to open, you open the door to deeper wisdom. Tarot isn’t here to trap you in fate—it’s here to illuminate your path so you can walk it with clarity and confidence.