How to Ask Tarot Questions: Rules and 25 Examples

The usefulness of a spread depends 80% on the question. We go through which wordings work and which keep you from a clear answer.

Updated October 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Author: Max Raputum, Warsaw

Five rules of a good question

1. Ask about yourself

The question should concern your choice and your role. “What can I do to improve the relationship?” works better than “Why does he not call?”.

2. Be specific

The general question “What will happen to me?” gives a blurred answer. Name the area and the period: “What is important to take into account in my work over the next three months?”.

3. Use open wording

Start with “what”, “how”, “why”. Closed yes or no questions suit only quick readings such as Yes or No.

4. One question, one spread

Do not glue several questions together. “Will I get the job and will we move?” turns into a muddle.

5. Avoid dates and guarantees

Tarot does not name exact dates. Ask about tendencies and factors, not about numbers.

Questions you should not ask

Do not use tarot for decisions about health, court cases and large financial investments without consulting a specialist. Avoid questions about the death and illness of other people, and questions that imply manipulation: “How do I make him come back?”.

25 example questions

Love and relationships

What is important for me to understand about my feelings? What keeps me from opening up to people close to me? How can we improve communication in the couple? What qualities should I look for in a partner? What can I change in our relationship?

Work and career

What should I focus on this year? What is holding back my professional growth? How do I prepare for an interview? What approach will suit a salary negotiation? What am I missing in my project?

Money and resources

Which habits keep me from saving? What do I need to take into account when planning a budget? Where should I direct my effort to grow my income? What am I afraid of when it comes to money? Which step is the most sensible now?

Self-knowledge

What lesson does this period bring me? What should I let go of? Where do I underestimate myself? What gives me strength? What is my intuition calling me to?

Choices and decisions

What are the advantages and risks of each option? What matters most to me in this decision? Which option matches my values? How will I feel a year after the choice? What do I need to find out before deciding?

How to match a question to a spread

For one card, questions about focus and advice fit: “What should I pay attention to today?”. A three card spread answers questions about how a situation develops best: “How is my situation with the project developing?”. To choose between several options use the Two Options or Three Options spreads and name the options in advance. The Celtic Cross suits complex questions in which causes, surroundings and outcome matter.

If a question does not come, start with a topic: “What do I need to know about my work?”. Then narrow the topic to a specific situation and period. This path from the general to the particular helps you not to lose the point.

How to rephrase an unsuccessful question

Take “Does he love me?” and turn it into “What do I feel in this relationship and what do I want from it?”. Instead of “Will I get a promotion?” ask “What should I do so that my results are noticed?”. Such questions give you back the right to act and give more useful answers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I ask questions about other people?

You can, if the question concerns your relationship with them or your reaction. Questions like “What does he think?” are better replaced with “What is going on between us?”.

Do I need to say the question aloud?

Not necessarily, but phrase it clearly and in advance. Many people write the question down and hold it in mind while the deck shuffles.

How often can I ask the same question?

It is better to repeat the same question no sooner than after a few weeks or after significant changes in the situation. Otherwise the spreads start to contradict one another.