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Asking questions

Not sure how to ask at your first tarot reading? Start with what has been happening

Pentacles StudioAbout a 2-minute read
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In short

Your question doesn't need to be elegant, just clear. Ask about what you care about most, then add the timeframe, the options and the details you want to know.

"I don't even know what to ask. Things have just been getting to me lately." That's enough to start. You talk first, and I'll ask a few questions to find what you most want to know.

Ask what you came to ask, then go further

For example, "Should I quit my job?" can lead to: Is there a chance things improve if I stay? What do I need to prepare before changing jobs? If I don't leave for now, how do I deal with the current problems?

"Do they love me or not?" can lead to: Where are the problems in how we are together? What haven't I said yet? Should we find time to talk it through? You don't need to reword your question into something strange for the cards.

A clear timeframe makes it easier to discuss

"Before the end of this year", "the next three months", "before this project ends" are all clearer than an open-ended "in the future". If you're not sure what timeframe to look at, we can decide together on the day.

One thing at a time

You can ask about work, love and moving house, but list them separately first. We'll also look at whether they affect each other. For example, do you want to move because of where you work, or because living with family isn't going well?

How many questions should I prepare for 30 or 60 minutes?

You could list about 10 questions for 30 minutes and about 20 for 60 minutes, with the most important first. That's a guide for preparing, not a promise that we'll get through them all; some questions need more conversation. It's fine if you can only come up with two or three.

Some questions belong with the relevant professionals

For illness, medication or surgery, see a doctor; for legal problems, a lawyer. Investments, lottery numbers, and the private lives of third people who aren't part of your question aren't suitable for tarot either. If you're in a mental health crisis, please get professional help first. In Taiwan you can call the 1925 support line.

Further reading: Is tarot accurate? · Quick guide to all 78 tarot cards

Common questions

What should I prepare the first time?
Think about what you most want to ask lately and note down a few questions. No birthday or birth time needed.
Can I change my questions on the day?
We confirm together at the start what we'll talk about, so there's no need to fix the wording in advance.

To ask about your own situation, start with the readings and prices.