Whether paying for a tarot reading or doing one for yourself, forming a good question helps you to get the most out of your reading. Getting or doing a reading takes time and energy and you want to get the most out of that precious time and energy. If knowledge is power, getting the most out of a tarot reading can be a very empowering experience. It’s not hard to frame a good question if you keep some things in mind.
1.Avoid yes/no questions. Tarot is a tool for insight. When you ask a yes/no question you’re losing out on the important insights that the reading could give you. Ask open ended questions to get the most out of what the cards have to tell you. Instead of asking, “Will I get the promotion at work?” ask “What can I do to get the promotion at work?” By asking open ended questions you open up the reading to provide you with much more information.
2.Keep your question person centered. Person centered means the reading is about the person asking the question and not about a third party. Many tarot readers consider third party readings to be unethical and will not provide them. A tarot reading delves into the energy and psyche of the person the reading is about and many readers will not go kicking around in the attic of someone who hasn’t given them permission by asking for a reading. If what you want to know is about someone else reform the question to put yourself at the center of it. Instead of asking, “Does he love me?” try asking, “Is this a positive and loving relationship for me?” When getting a tarot reading it is not only okay but for the best to make it all about you.
3.Focus on the present. When getting a tarot reading many want to ask will this or that happen in the future. Remember that the future is not written in stone. The tarot is merely a compass that shows you the direction you are currently moving in. Any decisions made by you or other parties involved can change the direction. This is why it is best to keep things about the present, so that you gain insight into the influences around you right now. These insights empower you to make the choices that will lead you to the future you are seeking.
4.Be more specific. There are folks that believe they should be vague and give their tarot reader as little information as possible and that the reader should just be able to use their gifts to know everything else. You can do that if you want but if you really want to get the most out of your reading you should give your reader more specific details about the situation. When you give the question more specifics you allow the cards to give you even more insight. Instead of saying, “I want to know about my career,” try asking, “How is my troubled relationship with two of my coworkers affecting my career?” More specific questions give you better insights to make empowered choices from.
