What Questions Should You Avoid Asking During Tarot Readings?
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1. Be particularly cautious with questions related to illness, curses, or death. Tarot does not support divining the timing of someone's death, when they might fall ill, or similar concerns, nor does it allow inquiries into how to cause illness, death, or misfortune. I trust your morals would prevent you from such questions as well! Keep in mind, we should aim to assist others with compassion and kindness.
2. Tarot cards are not adept at precise time predictions. Therefore, Tarot is not suited for questions about specific timing. When it comes to the future, there are many elements beyond our control, right? Tarot won't address that because, honestly, it's an inner limitation rather than a flaw with Tarot. So, avoid questions like, “When will I find a job?” “What day will I receive a letter?” “How long will my cold last?” If you're keen on knowing something related to time, try asking, “Will I have a job opportunity within the next month?” or “Will I receive a letter before the weekend?” However, I recommend focusing more on the journey instead of constantly questioning about timing.
3. Tarot isn't useful for predicting events far into the future. For instance, you shouldn’t ask, “What will I do when I retire?” “What will my ultimate career be?” or “Will I be happy when I get married?” (particularly if you don't yet have a partner).
4. Tarot isn't suited for vague or uncertain questions. For example, asking “What is my destiny?” doesn't make sense, as destiny is something you shape yourself. Likewise, “Will I be wealthy?” is unproductive unless you actively pursue financial opportunities—Tarot won’t offer financial aid. And asking “What is my family like?” is too broad and unclear. Which aspect of family life are you curious about?
5. What Tarot cannot do: Regarding career, Tarot may reveal that “there will be chaos at work,” yet it cannot solve that chaos for you. You might ask, “How can I calm the chaos?” but you must address the work issues yourself. In relationships, Tarot can forewarn of potential “misunderstandings” but won't clear up those misunderstandings—nurturing the relationship is up to you. You could ask, “What aspect caused the misunderstanding?” On the educational front, Tarot might caution you there’s a tendency to slack off, but it won’t help you memorize or pass exams. Remember, Tarot is merely a reflection of your inner thoughts; it's not a magical solution like Aladdin’s lamp.
The five points above highlight key considerations when structuring your questions. The specifics of how you ask questions are subjective and depend on the issues one faces, personal preferences in divination, and individual skill levels. Nevertheless, I urge everyone to heed these five points, especially the first one, which must be strictly followed. It's a matter of ethics, integrity, and character.