Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with tarot cards and get some simple “yes” or “no” answers. I’m no expert, but I found this to be a fun little experiment to try out.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed my tarot deck. Any deck will do, but I just used my standard Rider-Waite one. I made sure the cards were shuffled really well. Then, I took a few deep breaths to clear my mind and get focused. I thought about the questions I wanted to ask – things like, “Will I get that job I applied for?” or “Should I go on that trip next month?”
Asking the Questions
Once I had my questions in mind, I started drawing cards one by one. For each question, I’d hold the card and really concentrate on what I was asking. Some people say you should lay out multiple cards for each question, but I decided to keep it simple and just pull one card per question.
Figuring Out the “Yes” or “No”
Now, this is where it got a bit tricky. Not all cards have an obvious “yes” or “no” vibe. So, I had to do some digging online. I found a few different lists that assign “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” meanings to each card.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I used:
- The Major Arcana:
- Yes: The Fool, The Magician, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, The Star, The Sun, Judgement, The World.
- No: The High Priestess, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Moon.
- The Minor Arcana:
- Wands: Most are “yes,” except for the Five, Seven, Nine, and Ten, which are more like “no” or “maybe.”
- Cups: Generally “yes,” especially the Ace, Two, Three, Six, Nine, and Ten. The Four, Five, Seven, and Eight are more negative.
- Swords: Lots of “no” cards here, like the Three, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. The Ace, Two, and Four are more neutral or “maybe.”
- Pentacles: Mostly positive, so “yes” for a lot of these, especially the Ace, Three, Four, Six, Nine, and Ten. The Five, Seven, and Eight can be “no.”
My Results
I asked about five or six questions and wrote down the answers I got. For example, when I asked about that job, I pulled The Star – a big “yes”! But when I asked about something else, I got the Three of Swords, which is a pretty clear “no.”
Final Thoughts
It was a fun exercise. It was also kind of eye-opening to see what the cards said. Of course, I’m not taking these answers as gospel. Tarot, for me, is more about intuition and reflection than predicting the future with 100% accuracy. Still, it’s a cool way to tap into your inner thoughts and maybe get a different perspective on things.
I’d recommend giving this a shot if you’re curious about tarot or just want to try something new. It’s simple, it’s quick, and you might be surprised by what you find out!
