Complete guide to all 78 tarot cards for yes/no readings. Know instantly whether your card means yes, no, or maybe.
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| Card | Answer | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| The Fool | Yes | A yes for the leap itself; the landing is not shown yetThe Fool: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Magician | Yes | Yes: everything you need is already on the tableThe Magician: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The High Priestess | Yes | Yes, but the part you cannot see yet decides howThe High Priestess: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Empress | Yes | Yes: growth, comfort and things coming to fruitThe Empress: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Emperor | Yes | Yes, through structure, rules and steady authorityThe Emperor: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Hierophant | Yes | Yes by the established route, no to shortcutsThe Hierophant: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Lovers | Yes | Yes when the choice is honest; the card is a choice as much as a matchThe Lovers: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Chariot | Yes | Yes, won by will and keeping both hands on the reinsThe Chariot: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Strength | Yes | A patient yes: steady nerve wins over forceStrength: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Hermit | No | No for now: the lantern is for looking, not leapingThe Hermit: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Wheel of Fortune | Yes | Yes: the turn is in your favour, so move while it isWheel of Fortune: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Justice | Yes | Yes if your case is fair; the scales do not take sidesJustice: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Hanged Man | No | No for action; yes only to waiting and seeing differentlyThe Hanged Man: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Death | No | No to keeping things as they are; the change is the answerDeath: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Temperance | Yes | Yes, through patience, blending and the middle pathTemperance: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Devil | No | No: the chains are loose, but you are still wearing themThe Devil: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Tower | No | No: what is being asked about will not survive the shockThe Tower: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Star | Yes | Yes: hope with a reason behind itThe Star: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Moon | No | No for now: nothing here is what it looks likeThe Moon: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The Sun | Yes | Yes: the clearest yes in the deckThe Sun: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Judgement | Yes | Yes: a call you already know how to answerJudgement: upright and reversed yes/no |
| The World | Yes | Yes: completion, success and the circle closingThe World: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Card | Answer | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Cups | Yes | Yes: a new feeling, offered freelyAce of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Two of Cups | Yes | Yes: mutual, matched and meant to be sharedTwo of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Three of Cups | Yes | Yes: celebration, friends and good news sharedThree of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Four of Cups | No | No for now: the offer is there and you are not looking at itFour of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Five of Cups | No | No: grief is in charge, with two cups still standingFive of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Six of Cups | Yes | Yes: kindness, familiarity and something from the past returningSix of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Seven of Cups | No | No: too many options and none of them chosenSeven of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Eight of Cups | No | No: the honest answer is to walk awayEight of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Nine of Cups | Yes | Yes: the wish card, and the wish is grantedNine of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Ten of Cups | Yes | Yes: lasting happiness, family and a home that holdsTen of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Page of Cups | Yes | Yes: a gentle surprise, a message, a feeling spokenPage of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Knight of Cups | Yes | Yes: an offer made from the heart, arriving slowlyKnight of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| Queen of Cups | Yes | Yes: kindness and intuition lead to the right resultQueen of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
| King of Cups | Yes | Yes, through calm and composure; the sea is rough and the throne is steadyKing of Cups: upright and reversed yes/no |
Yes/no tarot readings distill the rich symbolism of tarot into clear, actionable answers. When you draw a card for a yes/no question, consult this guide to understand what the universe is telling you.
“Yes/no tarot works best when you treat the answer as directional guidance rather than absolute truth. A 'maybe' card is not indecisive — it is telling you that the outcome depends on choices you have not yet made. The most useful yes/no readings are the ones where you act on the insight, not just the answer.”
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