Tarot Guide•Jan 29, 2026•8 min read

50 Best Questions to Ask Tarot Cards About Love, Career & Life (2026)

The question you ask determines the quality of your reading. Vague questions get vague answers. Here are 50 powerful questions organized by life area, each designed to unlock genuine insight from the cards.

Luna

love & relationships specialist

In This Guide

Most people approach tarot with questions like "Will he come back?" or "When will I get rich?" These closed, predictive questions limit what the cards can tell you.

The best tarot questions are open-ended, focused on energy and guidance, and address something you can actually influence. Below are 50 questions that consistently produce insightful readings, organized by what you need guidance on.

50 Questions by Category

Love & Relationships

The most popular category by far. These questions help you understand romantic dynamics, hidden feelings, and relationship potential without demanding a simple yes or no.

1."What does this person truly feel about me?"
2."What energy am I bringing to this relationship?"
3."What is blocking me from finding love?"
4."What do I need to know about my current relationship?"
5."What lesson is this connection teaching me?"
6."How can I attract a healthy partnership?"
7."What is the potential of this new connection?"

Try a Love Reading

His Feelings & Intentions

When you need insight into someone specific. Frame questions about their energy and intentions rather than trying to read their mind literally.

1."What is he thinking about our connection?"
2."Does he see a future with me?"
3."What is holding him back from committing?"
4."How does he truly feel when he thinks of me?"
5."What does he want from this relationship?"

Try a "Does He Love Me" Reading

Career & Money

Tarot excels at revealing hidden dynamics in your professional life. Ask about energy, opportunities, and guidance rather than specific salary numbers or dates.

1."What opportunity am I overlooking in my career?"
2."What is blocking my financial abundance?"
3."Should I pursue this new job or stay where I am?"
4."What skills should I develop next?"
5."What does my career path look like over the next year?"
6."How can I align my work with my purpose?"

Try a Career Reading

Self-Discovery & Growth

The most rewarding questions to ask tarot are often about yourself. These prompts help you uncover patterns, strengths, and blind spots you might not see on your own.

1."What am I not seeing about myself right now?"
2."What pattern am I repeating that no longer serves me?"
3."What is my biggest strength that I'm underusing?"
4."What fear is holding me back from my potential?"
5."What does my higher self want me to know today?"
6."What shadow aspect needs my attention?"

Try Shadow Work Spread

Life Direction & Purpose

For those moments when you feel lost or at a crossroads. Tarot can illuminate the path forward without telling you exactly what to do.

1."What is my soul's purpose in this season of life?"
2."What should I focus my energy on right now?"
3."What is the universe trying to tell me?"
4."What would happen if I took this leap of faith?"
5."What needs to change for me to feel fulfilled?"

Try Past/Present/Future

Decision-Making

When you're stuck between options, tarot can reveal the energy of each path. Ask about outcomes and energies, not which is "right."

1."What will path A bring into my life?"
2."What am I sacrificing by choosing this option?"
3."What do I need to know before making this decision?"
4."What is the likely outcome if I stay on my current path?"
5."What am I afraid of that's clouding my judgement?"

Try Situation/Action/Outcome

Healing & Letting Go

Tarot is a powerful companion for processing grief, heartbreak, and past wounds. These questions help you find closure and move forward.

1."What do I need to release to heal?"
2."What lesson is this pain trying to teach me?"
3."How can I forgive myself for past mistakes?"
4."What will life look like on the other side of this?"
5."What support do I need right now that I'm not asking for?"

Try Breaking Patterns Spread

Spirituality & Intuition

Deepen your spiritual practice with questions that go beyond daily guidance. These work especially well with larger spreads like the Celtic Cross.

1."What spiritual lesson am I currently learning?"
2."How can I strengthen my intuition?"
3."What message do my spirit guides have for me?"
4."What past life energy is influencing me now?"
5."What is my soul trying to remember?"

Try Celtic Cross Reading

Daily Guidance

Short, focused questions for your morning card pull. Keep these simple and open-ended for the best daily readings.

1."What energy should I embody today?"
2."What do I need to be aware of today?"
3."What opportunity is coming my way?"
4."How can I make today meaningful?"
5."What should I release before the day begins?"

Try Daily Reading

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Manifestation & Goals

Use tarot to check alignment with your intentions and identify what might be blocking your manifestations from materializing.

1."What is blocking my manifestation right now?"
2."Am I aligned with what I'm trying to attract?"
3."What action will accelerate my progress?"
4."What belief do I need to release to receive?"
5."What is coming into my life that I should prepare for?"

Try New Moon Intentions

How to Ask Better Tarot Questions

Start with "What" or "How"

These openers create space for nuanced answers. "What do I need to know about..." and "How can I..." consistently produce the most useful readings.

Focus on what you can control

Instead of "Will he propose?" ask "How can I nurture this relationship toward deeper commitment?" You get guidance you can actually act on.

Be specific but not rigid

"What energy surrounds my interview at [company] on Thursday?" is better than both "Tell me about my career" (too vague) and "Will I get the exact role I applied for?" (too rigid).

Match your question to the spread

A daily one-card pull suits simple questions. Complex life situations deserve a Celtic Cross. Love questions work best with a dedicated relationship spread. See our best tarot spreads guide to match layouts to questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you not ask tarot cards?

Avoid questions about other people's private thoughts, health diagnoses, legal outcomes, or exact timing ("When exactly will X happen?"). Tarot works best with open-ended questions about energy, guidance, and potential-not fixed predictions or invasions of privacy.

Can I ask tarot cards yes or no questions?

You can, but you'll get richer answers with open-ended questions. Instead of "Will he call me?" try "What energy surrounds our communication right now?" If you still want yes/no, use a dedicated yes/no spread designed for that format.

How do I phrase a good tarot question?

Start with "What," "How," or "What do I need to know about..." Avoid "Will" or "When" questions. Focus on what you can influence. Instead of "Will I get the job?" ask "What can I do to strengthen my candidacy?" This gives actionable guidance.

Can I ask the same question twice?

It's best not to repeat a question within the same session. If you didn't like the answer, pulling again signals distrust in the process and typically creates confusion. Wait at least a day, and rephrase your question for a new angle.

How specific should my tarot question be?

Specific enough to get relevant guidance, but open enough to allow unexpected insights. "What do I need to know about my relationship with [name]?" is better than both "Tell me everything" (too vague) and "Will he text me at 3pm?" (too specific).

Can tarot answer questions about other people?

Tarot can reveal the energy and dynamics between you and someone else, but shouldn't be used to invade privacy. Ask about the connection ("What is the energy between us?") rather than their private thoughts ("What is he hiding from me?").

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