So, I got this tarot deck a while back, you know, just for fun. I wasn’t really taking it seriously until a friend asked me to do a reading for her. She was all hung up on this job interview and wanted to know if she should take the new position or not. She kept asking, “Is it a yes or a no? Just tell me, yes or no!”
I shuffled the cards, trying to remember what I’d read online. I pulled out the King of Swords. Now, I’m no tarot expert, but even I knew this card was a big deal. It’s all about being a leader, making smart choices, and being in control. I took a deep breath and told my friend, “This card is saying yes, but it’s not just a simple yes.”
She was all confused. “What do you mean, not a simple yes?” I decided to pull out another card and ended up with the Page of Swords. I explained that this card is all about new ideas, being curious, and speaking your mind. I told her, “This kind of confirms the ‘yes’, but it’s saying you need to really think things through and ask the right questions.”
My friend still wasn’t satisfied. “But what if it’s a bad decision?” she asked. So, I pulled one more card, and guess what? The Knight of Swords. This one’s all about taking action, moving forward, and being determined. I told her, “Look, all these cards are pointing to yes. They’re saying you should go for it, but you need to be smart, ask questions, and be ready to take charge.”
She finally got it. It wasn’t just about a simple yes or no. It was about how she approached the situation. She needed to be logical, use her intelligence, and act with integrity, just like the King of Swords suggests. But, she also had to be open to new ideas and communication, like the Page of Swords, and be proactive and move forward with purpose, as the Knight of Swords indicates.
- First card pulled: King of Swords
- My interpretation: A “yes” with a need for leadership and smart choices.
- Second card pulled: Page of Swords
- My interpretation: Confirmed the “yes,” but emphasized thinking things through.
- Third card pulled: Knight of Swords
- My interpretation: Reinforced the “yes” with a call for action and determination.
It was a real eye-opener for both of us. I realized that tarot isn’t just about predicting the future or getting simple answers. It’s about understanding the situation better and figuring out the best way to handle it and reminding yourself of the right thing to do. And for my friend, she got the clarity she needed to make a decision she felt good about. She ended up taking the job, by the way, and she’s been killing it ever since!
After I did the tarot reading for my friend, I did some reading online about if tarot can answer yes or no questions. What I found is that some readers believe that tarot cards can indeed provide “yes” or “no” answers, while others argue that the cards are more about providing guidance and insight rather than simple binary responses. It seems there’s no consensus on whether tarot should be used for yes/no questions, and it ultimately depends on the reader’s interpretation and approach. Some readers may choose to assign “yes” or “no” meanings to certain cards or use specific spreads designed for yes/no questions, while others may prefer to focus on the broader message and guidance that the cards offer.
My Personal Takeaway
My experience showed me that while the cards might lean towards a “yes” or “no,” they’re really trying to tell you a bigger story. In my friend’s case, all the cards were pointing towards a “yes,” but they were also giving her advice on how to approach the situation with confidence and clarity. It made me realize that tarot is more about understanding the nuances of a situation rather than just getting a simple answer. I’m sure there are different ways to interpret the cards, but for me, I like to see them as a tool for self-reflection and guidance, helping me think through things from different angles rather than just giving me a straight “yes” or “no.”
