Ask open questions
"What do I need to know about…", "How can I…", "What is getting in the way of…" invite a reading. "Will…?" invites a verdict the cards are poorly placed to give.
Ask about yourself
Readings work best on what you can see and change. Instead of "Does he love me?", try "What do I need to understand about this relationship?" or "What can I bring to it?".
Keep it to one question
"Should I move and change jobs and end things with Sam?" is three readings. Ask them one at a time, or use a spread built for comparing options.
When yes-or-no is fine
For light, everyday questions a single card read as yes, no or maybe is quick and useful. For anything weighty, ask the open version too.
Questions to avoid
- Questions about another person's private thoughts or health.
- Medical, legal or financial decisions: the cards can help you think, but take professional advice.
- The same question again straight away because you did not like the answer.