Focus on a clear yes/no question, draw one card from the full 78-card deck, and get its traditional answer: YES, NO or MAYBE.
| Card | Yes / No | Leaning |
|---|---|---|
| The Fool | YES | New beginnings, a leap of faith, pure potential. |
| The Magician | YES | Skill, willpower and every resource you need is already at hand. |
| The High Priestess | MAYBE | Hidden knowledge — the timing has not yet revealed itself. |
| The Empress | YES | Abundance, growth and creative fertility. |
| The Emperor | YES | Structure, authority and a stable foundation. |
| The Hierophant | MAYBE | Tradition and institutions — the conventional path needs weighing. |
| The Lovers | YES | A meaningful choice and aligned partnership. |
| The Chariot | YES | Determination and momentum — victory through focus. |
| Strength | YES | Quiet courage and gentle, patient control. |
| The Hermit | MAYBE | Withdraw and reflect — the answer is found within, not yet outside. |
| Wheel of Fortune | YES | A turning point — luck is shifting in your favor. |
| Justice | MAYBE | Fairness and consequences — the outcome depends on the merits. |
| The Hanged Man | NO | Not yet — a pause and a new perspective are needed first. |
| Death | NO | An ending — holding on to what must close brings only friction. |
| Temperance | YES | Balance and moderation — a patient yes. |
| The Devil | NO | Unhealthy attachment or temptation — this path leads to trouble. |
| The Tower | NO | Sudden upheaval — not in the way you are hoping. |
| The Star | YES | Hope, healing and renewal — things are improving. |
| The Moon | NO | Illusion and uncertainty — you do not have the full picture yet. |
| The Sun | YES | The most positive card in the deck — an unqualified yes. |
| Judgement | YES | An awakening and a clear verdict — a second chance. |
| The World | YES | Completion and success — you will reach your goal. |
| Card | Yes / No | Leaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Wands | YES | A spark of a new venture ignites. |
| Two of Wands | YES | Planning a future move from a position of strength. |
| Three of Wands | YES | Expansion — plans are bearing fruit. |
| Four of Wands | YES | Celebration, stability and a happy milestone. |
| Five of Wands | NO | Competition and friction — too much conflict to proceed cleanly. |
| Six of Wands | YES | Victory and public recognition. |
| Seven of Wands | MAYBE | Defending your position — success is possible but contested. |
| Eight of Wands | YES | Fast movement — good news is already on the way. |
| Nine of Wands | MAYBE | Resilience — one last push, but you are tired. |
| Ten of Wands | NO | Carrying too much — the burden outweighs the reward. |
| Page of Wands | YES | Enthusiastic first steps toward something new. |
| Knight of Wands | YES | Bold action and confident energy. |
| Queen of Wands | YES | Confident warmth and charisma. |
| King of Wands | YES | Visionary leadership — take charge and go. |
| Card | Yes / No | Leaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Cups | YES | New feelings and an emotional opening. |
| Two of Cups | YES | Mutual connection and true partnership. |
| Three of Cups | YES | Friendship, joy and celebration. |
| Four of Cups | NO | Apathy and discontent — reevaluate before saying yes to anything. |
| Five of Cups | NO | Loss and focusing on what is gone. |
| Six of Cups | YES | Nostalgia, reconnection and gifts from the past. |
| Seven of Cups | NO | Wishful thinking — too many options, none examined. |
| Eight of Cups | NO | Walking away in search of deeper meaning. |
| Nine of Cups | YES | The wish card — contentment and getting what you want. |
| Ten of Cups | YES | Emotional fulfillment and family harmony. |
| Page of Cups | YES | Good news and a creative, emotional spark. |
| Knight of Cups | YES | Romance and following the heart. |
| Queen of Cups | YES | Compassion and emotional security. |
| King of Cups | YES | Emotional balance and calm depth. |
| Card | Yes / No | Leaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Swords | YES | Clarity and a breakthrough truth. |
| Two of Swords | NO | A stalemate — you are avoiding the hard choice. |
| Three of Swords | NO | Heartbreak and a painful truth. |
| Four of Swords | NO | Rest and recovery — now is not the time to act. |
| Five of Swords | NO | A hollow victory — the conflict costs more than it gives. |
| Six of Swords | YES | Moving on toward calmer waters. |
| Seven of Swords | NO | Deception or shortcuts — the approach is not straightforward. |
| Eight of Swords | NO | Feeling trapped — mostly by your own mind. |
| Nine of Swords | NO | Anxiety and overthinking — worst-case scenarios dominate. |
| Ten of Swords | NO | Rock bottom — an absolute ending. |
| Page of Swords | YES | Curiosity, vigilance and new ideas. |
| Knight of Swords | MAYBE | Charging ahead — impulsive haste cuts both ways. |
| Queen of Swords | YES | Clear boundaries and honest perception. |
| King of Swords | YES | Rational authority and objective judgment. |
| Card | Yes / No | Leaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Pentacles | YES | A new opportunity — money, a job or a solid offer. |
| Two of Pentacles | MAYBE | Juggling demands — adaptability is required. |
| Three of Pentacles | YES | Teamwork and craftsmanship paying off. |
| Four of Pentacles | NO | Holding on too tightly — fear of loss blocks the way. |
| Five of Pentacles | NO | Hardship and material loss — lean on others for now. |
| Six of Pentacles | YES | Generosity — giving and receiving in balance. |
| Seven of Pentacles | MAYBE | Patience — the long-term investment needs more time. |
| Eight of Pentacles | YES | Diligent work and skill-building succeed. |
| Nine of Pentacles | YES | Self-sufficiency and earned comfort. |
| Ten of Pentacles | YES | Lasting prosperity and legacy. |
| Page of Pentacles | YES | A student mindset and an opportunity to learn. |
| Knight of Pentacles | YES | Steady, reliable progress — slow but sure. |
| Queen of Pentacles | YES | Practical nurturing and work-life balance. |
| King of Pentacles | YES | Material mastery and wise stewardship. |
You focus on one clear question, draw a single card, and read its traditional leaning: most cards answer yes, some answer no, and a few answer maybe because the situation needs timing or more information.
Cards with forward-moving energy — The Sun, The Star, The World, The Magician, Aces of any suit, the Nine of Cups (the wish card) and most Pages and Knights lean yes. The full 78-card list is in the table above.
The Tower, The Devil, Death, The Moon, The Ten of Swords, Three of Swords, Five of Pentacles and similar cards of loss, conflict or blockage lean no.
Traditions differ. A common reading: a reversed yes softens toward "not yet", while a reversed no tends to stand firm. Decide before drawing whether you count reversals.
Tarot is for reflection and entertainment — use it to clarify what you already want, not as advice.